Todd,
translucent paints... now that would be the way to go.. to simply
enhance the colors that already exist.
good to know those are out there and being used by some, if not many.
best.
Jeff
On Sep 5, 2009, at 12:54 PM, Todd Feiertag wrote:
Michael,
Of course, keep the poster till you find one in better shape. That
has always been my philosophy.
Also, there is some good news, especially since you have very
little invested in the poster. I haven't looked at your images but
you mention that there is fading in the red lettering....red is
usually the first color to fade.
Ok, the good news...there are translucent paints which are now used
by some restorers, including Jaime...yes, I know, Jaime. By using
these translucent colors, you're not completely painting over an
image but enhancing it, so to speak as you can see through this
type of paint. I know that Jaime used these paints on the
$100,000.00 FREAKS 14x36, so if it was good enough for a
$100,000.00 FREAKS Insert, it should be good enough for your THIRD
MAN Insert and will really make it a lot more presentable and also
worth more if you decide to sell it sometime down the road.
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 15:35:58 -0400
From: dialmbb...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [MOPO] assessing fading
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
CLARIFICATION TO MY ORIGINAL POST:
I RECEIVED a few pvt emails, and of course the ones through MOPO.
everyone seems to believe a rare poster should be kept, no what
what. or.....keep it until a better condition comes along. my
original post which is printed below gives 2 links to
images.....BUT 1 MAGE IS SUPER BOLD AND RED, THE OTHER LACKS THE
VIVID COLORS. is it the camera? hose service?
mine clearly lacks the bold red lettering at the top, and the deep
brown hair to VALLI and other sun damage.
i have no money invested in it.......less than 20.00 with
shipping. i could surely consign it to bruce, who would get 500---
and he would show the fading with his supersized image. he got 935
for the only orig he only sold; heritage sold just one, also, for
1000+.
QUESTION: DO YOU KEEP A POSTER THAT IS RARE & HAS FADING? It is
otherwise clear, except for a corner piece, chip missing. The NSS
is clear---showing it is the 1949 original. The reissue with very
similar art sells for 300plus.
---
---
---
orig post:
---
i just purchased THE THIRD MAN orig insert. i am trying to assess
the fading to my poster.
here is my dilemma:
image at heritage:
http://www.emovieposter.com/imagearchive/poster/215212.html and
http://movieposters.ha.com/common/view_item.php?
Sale_No=601&Lot_No=16099
image at emovieposter:
http://www.emovieposter.com/imagearchive/poster/215212.html
---------------
mine is clearly faded. that was stated prior to my purchase, but
the Price was Right.
fading is probably one of the worst defects, WOULD YOU KEEP/DISPLAY
A RARE posters? this poster has been on my want list for 5 years
plus!!!!
michael
Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com
___________________________________________________________________
How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List
Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu
In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L
The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast.
Try it now.
Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com
___________________________________________________________________
How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List
Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu
In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L
The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com
___________________________________________________________________
How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List
Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu
In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L
The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
