Where to buy old prints in New York?
THE OLD PRINT SHOP IN NEW YORK AND THE OLD PRINT GALLERY IN WASHINGTON D.C. ARE SISTER GALLERIES. YOU CAN NOW BROWSE OR BUY FROM BOTH LOCATIONS ON THE WEBSITE. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OLD PRINT GALLERY. specializing in American graphic arts, antiquarian maps and atlases.
What kind of prints are in the Grosvenor collection?
The many genres from Early English and Continental Portraits to Lithographed Travel and Exploration Views, include Fine Art, Decorative, Sporting and Pastimes. Old Prints offer great opportunities for the inquisitive buyer or an imaginative collector.
Where was an antique print of a moth made?
Melrose, Scotland. Antique Print, dated c1799. Antique engraving. London, Bedford House by A Smith. 1770 engraving. College of Physicians. London. c. 1790. Engraving by Cole. Original. Kirby 1882 Lot of 6 Hand Col Moth Prints.
THE OLD PRINT SHOP IN NEW YORK AND THE OLD PRINT GALLERY IN WASHINGTON D.C. ARE SISTER GALLERIES. YOU CAN NOW BROWSE OR BUY FROM BOTH LOCATIONS ON THE WEBSITE. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OLD PRINT GALLERY. specializing in American graphic arts, antiquarian maps and atlases.
Why do old prints need to be conserved?
Acid, mold, foxing, waterstains and many other problems one typically finds with prints will eventually cause those prints to be destroyed. Thus prints with aging issues, in contrast with furniture, do need to be conserved to retain their value.
What do antique prints need to look like?
Many print collectors want their prints to look like antiques, not modern copies with bright white paper, etc. This means that any restoration done should be done with care so that the print is not over-restored. Foxing and stains can be removed and acidic paper lightened, but the print shouldn’t end up looking bright white and spotless.
What should I do if my old print looks white?
Foxing and stains can be removed and acidic paper lightened, but the print shouldn’t end up looking bright white and spotless. Likewise, one can make repairs and fill losses, but there is nothing wrong with a print showing some signs of its age.
