For the past 140 years Swain Galleries has specialized in museum quality custom framing. Swain's carries a complete line of frames. Swain's artisans hand make silk, linen, or velvet mats, as well as velvet easel backs. Also available are custom made 22kt gold beveled mats and elegant handpainted French mats.
Preservation of your artwork is one of Swain's major concerns. Only the finest archival products available are used. On Staff at Swain Galleries are qualified appraisers with decades of experience. Appraisals are done for insurance and estate purposes, and can be done on site for larger collections.
Swain Galleries craftsmen specialize in the art of gilding. A wide variety of finishes are available in 22kt gold, from heavily antiqued to clean and modern gold or white gold finishes. Red, black and blue clays are available. Antique frames are often regilded for customers using the finishing techniques appropriate to the time period of the piece. The gallery tables are covered with giftware and decorative items, from fine china and crystal, porcelain and brass, to note paper, and cards. For more history and other information regarding the gallery Click Here to visit our other site.
Current Exhibition
"Petals II" by MAX SANG
Opening Reception: June 7, 2008 from 5pm - 7pm.
This exhibition continues through June 28, 2008
Sorry. I hope I didn't come off too critical. Not my intention. I just thought a few more pics of maybe the interior or the matting and framing sample you provide would be helpful. I realized those were paintings in the slideshow. Very nice!!!
