How do I hang a heavy wooden frame safely?

Use brass picture wire rated well above the weight of the piece and secure two sturdy hooks directly into wall studs. This distributes the load evenly and prevents the timber mitres from straining. Avoid hanging these pieces in rooms with high humidity or direct sunlight to protect the paper and the dark wood finish from warping or fading.

Are reverse glass prints fragile?

Yes, because the pigment adheres directly to the glass pane rather than to a separate paper backing. Any impact or moisture behind the glass can lift the painted layer. Handle these items by the outer frame only and keep them away from temperature extremes to prevent the glass from cracking.

How do I distinguish an engraving from a lithograph?

Engravings leave a distinct plate mark indent in the paper where the metal sheet pressed into the damp fibres under high pressure. The ink lines also sit slightly raised from the surface. Lithographs display a flat surface without a plate impression, relying on a chemical planographic process that produces softer dot patterns visible under magnification.