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PROUD FOX FINE CUSTOM FRAMING TO HOST ART RESTORATION EXPO Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. to Offer Free Evaluation of Fine Art, Photographs and Family Heirlooms in Need of Work

Regarded as one of the most respected private art restoration and conservation laboratories in the world, Chicago-based Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. (www.joigallery.com), has repaired works from Toulouse Lautrec to Warhol to treasured family documents, Asian scrolls and photographs. The lab’s twelve full-time conservators, apprentices and preparators have restored, repaired and conserved thousands of valuable and priceless works, many of which are in the permanent collections of museums worldwide. 

Established in 1987, Proud Fox Fine Custom Framing of Geneva, Illinois  (www.proudfoxgallery.com), has been owned and operated by David Frydrychowicz since 2011.  The gallery first opened its doors in St. Charles before moving to its current location in 1998.  The gallery specializes in museum quality framing, and offers a fine selection of artwork from contemporary to traditional in a variety of mediums including sculptures.  Because of its strong emphasis on preservation framing techniques and materials, Proud Fox has utilized the restoration services of Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. for nearly two decades.

Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. conservators are offering evaluation of fine art, paintings, photographs, works on paper or family heirlooms at no charge.  Anyone with such works in need of repair is invited to bring in their pieces for a free evaluation, condition report, and recommendation for work needed.  David Oppenheimer, Director of Conservation and Framing and Jennifer Tobits, Senior Conservator, will be on hand to conduct the evaluations, and MIR Appraisal Service will be available to give appraisals.  Proud Fox will coordinate any restoration work to be completed.  No appointment to the Expo is necessary.  Framing consultation will also be available.

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WHEN:  Saturday, October 19

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Note:  MIR Appraisal Services will available from Noon – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:   Proud Fox Fine Custom Framing

213 W. State Street          Geneva, Illinois 60134

630-262-8797

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