In addition to custom framing, this South End business also features the work of local artists, hosts the occasional gallery showing and sells furniture items by consignment. The shop works with the following framing materials: acid-free matting, hand-wrapped silk mats and liners, Ph-neutral acid-free foam backing and mounting boards and Tru Vue glazing.
Owner Victoria Spoor's passion for framing is clear upon entering her quaint shop. An active participant in neighborhood events, she even keeps treats for the local dogs at her desk. Specializing in shadow boxes and object framing, her work is clean and sophisticated. Her shop "has a strong emphasis on conservation and preservation," she says.
Over a hundred years of restoring fine art to museum quality and custom framework, Oliver Brothers Restoration & Framing is the oldest "fine art restoration firm in the United States." Some of the objects it specializes in are paintings, framework and sculptures. You can see some of its clients and works at the Web site.
Though the Back Bay Framery has changed addresses a few times, it has always been on Newbury Street during its 15 years in business, and it now sits back in its original location. Specializing in custom framing, they do conservation framing, meaning they only use acid-free and UV-protected materials to ensure a long life for your pictures. But don't think they're limited to just photos and paintings; one of their most challenging projects to date was framing a studded holster belt once belonging to Roy Rogers. You name it -- they frame it. Also, don't forget to check out their ready-made photo frames and artwork for sale.
Infinity Portrait Design specializes in photographing individuals, families, kids and pets. Photos may be taken in the shop's studio, a client's home or the nearby Public Garden. The shop provides custom framing, photo jewelry, fine art canvas wraps and other formats for the finished product. The owner and main creative artist of the shop is Susan Symonds, who has more than 25 years of experience in photography. Call ahead or walk in to schedule a consultation session for a photo shoot.
In addition to the usual menu of of dry mounting and framing services, this Fastframe (a franchise with 300 outlets) also does quite a bit of custom mirror work, from sourcing the glass to choosing the frame and, finally, installation. Owner Peter Crossley keeps the store stocked with historic Ward Maps from all over the state of Massachusetts and those ever-popular Ork posters, which are also available as screen prints.
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.
This Charles St shop places great emphasis on high-end framing, specializing in gold-leaf frames and framing for oil paintings. David Poutre is the Proprietor. The shop has been known to participate in neighborhood events, such as the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll.
One could not think of a more apt name for what Diane and Adam Isaacson, owners of The Picture Store, do. They are "The Picture Store" because they frame pictures. For large-scale photos, they develop pictures. For damaged images, they repair pictures. And for local artists, they hang their Boston-themed pictures in their store. The store provides graphics and custom framing.