The Philadelphia Print Shop carries rare illustrated books as well as references on antique maps and prints. Its huge inventory of prints range from the 15th to 19th century. The owners, known for their incredible research abilities, frequently appear on PBS's Antique Roadshow. A large selection of the shop's inventory can be viewed online.
Cioci's Picture Mart is a member of the Professonal Framing Association. It's been in business since 1970. It frames paintings, prints, photos, mirrors, objects, puzzles and more.
Working out of a large workspace in the Brick Bottom Artists Building in Somerville, Studio TKM offers services in preserving works on paper for companies that do not have the capabilities themselves, such as libraries, archives, historical societies and museums. Maps, historical documents, fine art and architectural plans are just some of the works the studio has serviced.
Opened in 1981 by artist and framer, John Kasbohm, Atelier 564 is an art gallery and framing shop. The frames pay the bills, but it's the art that Kasbohm loves. A simultaneously bold and retiring personality, Kasbohm engages clients in a gently authoritative manner, inspiring confidence and trust with only a glance and a few words. Admittedly an artist not a businessman, Kasbohm is doing what many businessmen have not been able to do: hang on. John, himself, is worth a visit, the frames are a feature and the art is a loss leader! Warning, call ahead, he keeps approximate hours -- about noon to eight, Monday through Saturday.
Art Works Downtown is a nonprofit art center and gallery located in downtown San Rafael. The center hosts gallery showings, offers art classes, maintains studio spaces and offers 17 units of affordable housing. For information about upcoming shows, studio rates and more, visit the Art Works Downtown Web site.
Oliver Brothers is a fine art restoration and custom framing business. The company offers a variety of conservation services for paintings, works on paper, frames, murals, wall paintings, icons and objects. Oliver Brothers also offers insurance advice. A vast array of gold-leaf and other high-quality frames are available for purchase.
