Artwork Care & Preservation Guide
Thank you for investing in an original piece of art. To ensure your painting or print remains beautiful and vibrant for generations, please follow the below care and handling guidelines.
Original Canvas Paintings (Acrylic varnish finish)
Your original canvas is sealed with a professional acrylic varnish. This layer protects the paint from dust, moisture, and UV light, but it still requires careful handling:
Avoid direct sunlight: Prolonged exposure to intense UV rays can eventually break down the varnish and fade the pigments beneath it.
Dust gently: Clean the canvas occasionally using a dry, very soft brush (like a clean goat-hair or sable paintbrush).
Don’t use chemicals: Avoid household cleaners, window sprays, or wet cloths, which can cloud or dissolve the acrylic varnish.
Control climate: Hang your painting away from intense heat sources (radiators, fireplaces) and high-humidity areas (bathrooms).
Handle by the frame: Always carry the canvas by its outer wooden stretcher bars or frame, keeping your fingers off the painted surface.
Works on Paper & Fine Art Prints
Original paintings on paper and art prints are delicate and highly sensitive to environmental changes:
Frame behind glass: Always frame paper pieces behind UV-protective glass or acrylic to block harmful light rays.
Use a matboard: Ensure the artwork does not touch the glass directly; use an acid-free mat to create a protective air gap.
Store flat: Keep unframed prints flat inside their original packaging or an acid-free portfolio until they are ready to frame.
Keep dry: Do not hang paper art in humid environments, which can cause the paper to ripple, warp or develop spots.
Certificate of Authenticity & Provenance
Every original artwork arrives with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. This document verifies the origin, materials, and value of your piece.
Keep it separate: Store your certificate in a safe, dry place away from the artwork itself (such as a fireproof safe or document file).
Do not attach to the back: Avoid taping the certificate directly to the back of the painting, as adhesives can degrade the canvas over time.
Preserve for the future: Keep this document intact, as it is required to establish provenance if you ever wish to appraise, insure, or resell the artwork.