Downing Frames
20 Grand Ave. #404
Brooklyn NY 11205
(917) 570-8391
clint@downingframes.com 		ABOUT:

Downing Frames was founded in 2008 by Clint Downing, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Clint Downing, owner and general manager, has worked as the Director of Framing at Axelle Fine Arts, as Head Frame Maker at City Frame, and as Operations Manager at Baobab Frames. With 15 years of experience as a fine art framer, Clint Downing has opened his own shop to create custom framing of the finest museum quality for artists, museums, galleries and their clients. Specializing in hand-made frames and custom finishes, all employees at Downing Frames have been trained in conservation framing practices and use only the highest quality archival materials.

FRAMES & FINISHES:

We have an extensive selection of frame mouldings to choose from. Our wood selection includes maple, mahogany, ash, cherry, walnut and other hardwoods. All of our wood is hand-selected to ensure the best quality surface free from knots or defects. Customers can choose from wax, satin or glossy frames in a variety of finishes: in addition to a gorgeous natural finish, we also mix custom color stains and lacquers, graphite rubs, sumi ink stains, and whitewashes. We can also accommodate customers looking for metal frames, or gold and silver leafing.

MATTES AND MOUNTING:

We use only 100% cotton rag mattes, and offer 4-ply, 8-ply and 12-ply matte boards. Artwork is hinged using Japanese papers and a variety of adhesives: BEVA, Jade paste and wheat paste are standard options. While we do not mount photographs, we are happy to coordinate mounting for you with: Big Prints, Griffin Editions, GL Laminating, JR Mounting, or any other professional mounting service you would like to use.

CLIENTS:
Leo Kesting Gallery
Galerie Nathalie Obadia (Paris)
Anna Gaskell
Yvon Lambert
Barney Kulok
Walther Family Foundation
Causey Contemporary Fine Art
Christina Ray Gallery
Richard Barnes
James Casebere
Lorna Simpson
Rena Banerjee


"Downing Frames has become my only framer. Clint's work uses the high quality archival materials, hand joined moldings and is executed very professionally."

Tracy Causey-Jeffery
Director, Causey Contemporary Fine Art

"Far and away the best framer we have ever used, and as a result is now the only framer we will use"

John Leo and David Kesting
Leo Kesting Gallery