Classic and Contemporary French Matting
French matting is the centuries-old art of embellishing mats to complement drawings, prints and watercolors. The popularity of line and panel decoration on mats has endured over the years, not only for vintage paper borne art but for contemporary works as well.
With over thirty years experience, Desmond Fine Art offers custom hand-crafted French matting to collectors, museums, galleries, designers, custom framers, and print dealers. And of course, we use only museum quality archival materials.
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Contemporary
Updated and fresh - strong or muted colors, marbled paper or gilded paper strips - the sky is the limit.
Classic
A traditional application, understated and elegant - soft toned watercolor wash panels with ruled lines - timeless.
Marbled Papers
Handmade decorated papers in subtle or bold patterns with gold or colored lines - a stunning accent.
Gilded Accents
A simple gold beveled edge alone or with watercolor panels and lines - the Midas touch.
Simple elegance suitable for period framing or a bold contemporary statement - with French matting, the possibilities are infinite. Please contact us to discuss your needs.