by April Hann Lanford | Jan 20, 2026 | Custom Framing, Projects
The Treatment ofThe Prodigal Son Tending the Swine1538 Engraving by Hans Sebald Beham At Artifact, we specialize in museum-quality conservation and the careful preservation of historically significant works on paper. A recent project involved the treatment of a...
by April Hann Lanford | Jan 8, 2026 | Custom Framing, Projects
Museum Quality Framing of Guitare et partition sur guéridon, by Pablo Picasso At Artifact, we are committed to preserving and showcasing works of fine art using techniques that honor the artist’s vision and the integrity of the object. A recent project...
by April Hann Lanford | Dec 9, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
An Inspired Charles Prendergast Frame for a Turn of the Century Portrait Charles Prendergast was a renowned frame-maker at the turn of the century. He is the brother of painter, Maurice Prendergast. Charles believed picture frames should “bring out...
by April Hann Lanford | Sep 30, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
The creation of a custom gilded frame for an heirloom portrait A Portrait by William Carqueville This beautiful portrait from the early 1930s was painted by Chicago artist, William Carqueville (1871-1946). He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and briefly...
by April Hann Lanford | Aug 24, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
We recently framed this pair of figures, Dancing Hare Toddy and Dancing Kong Tamari, c. 1980, by Chicago Imagist, Karl Wirsum. Each figure was archivally hinged and elevated within the shadowbox frame to allow more visual depth. The simplicity and contrast of the...
by April Hann Lanford | Jul 2, 2024 | Custom Framing
Located in Chicago, we create custom finished corner frames. Traditional or contemporary; gilded, stained or lacquered, each frame is custom designed and hand made. Contact us to start your project...