JR,
A fine article
thanks. However you failed to address a significant practical stand
point. Paper backing a half sheet, insert, or window
card indeed if done by a qualified studio or individual does indeed allow
for the piece to be exhibited at its most optimum. However it is a rather
fragile, acid-free hybrid you are left with. I am sure all of
you have experienced that sick-in-your-stomach catastrophe when a
paper backed piece literally cracks in your hands if handled brusquely or
inadvertantly bending, dropping, framing or closing a door or hatch
back on it. Literally its a fracture of the underlying cardboard
supporting the layer of original paper being restored. This becomes quite
an issue when having to ship a paper backed piece some distance. I
have found it takes with respect to packing, no less than 6 sheets of cardboard
to assure near gorilla- proof conditions for shipping.
Conjointly, shipping expenses are higher due to dimensional weight
over actual weight and now every shipper evaluates both costs and op for the
higher price.
Now chances are a linen backed half
sheet or insert really can't be shipped rolled into a tube due to
its inflexibility in reducing to a 4 inch column. But the potential
for damage is greatly reduced during shipping as linen can withstand
a variety of stresses that is absolutely catastrophic if paper backed.
Visualize what is required to ship a linen placemat versus a sheet of
matzo the same size and you will understand my point. Many
dealers have gone to the additional expense of precutting masonite to ship
paper backed pieces. True poster will likely arrive intact but
due to the significant weight of masonite as well as its price...
cost of shipping item sky rockets by virtually
triple.
So who made the rules?
Restoration studios? Possibly, because it is considerably more
expensive to paper back a half sheet or insert than it is to linen
back. But once framed I defy anyone to be able to tell the
difference. Possibly its paper versus card stock, and paper
backing was deemed to be the avenue of restoration for cardstock. BUT IS
THEIR ANY FACT BEHIND THOSE DECLARATIONS? I have seen and own
numerous half sheets and inserts on linen and in my opinion there isn't
enough perceived value of a paper backed item over the same piece on
linen. Of course if I owned a restoration studio I am sure
I could come up with a list. But as a consumer and seller, in the all
out pursuit of keeping expenses down, I would love to see a move to
all linen all the time....only when necessary.
freeman fisher
8601 west knoll #7 west hollywood, CA 90069
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