Poster Mountain
Thought you all might like to see this, specially Mark (aka @Eisenhower) - he has a similar issue to solve this winter with that poster I sent him.
Here's Stage One completed of a very rare Australia 1SH I have that is getting restored by Poster Mountain (John Davis) http://www.postermountain.com/ It has been cleaned, bathed and all the other secret thing these restorers do - then put onto linen. Stage Two is restoration of the holes, more soon.
Belle Starr (1941) Australian 1SH
More soon I guess...
Here's Stage One completed of a very rare Australia 1SH I have that is getting restored by Poster Mountain (John Davis) http://www.postermountain.com/ It has been cleaned, bathed and all the other secret thing these restorers do - then put onto linen. Stage Two is restoration of the holes, more soon.
Belle Starr (1941) Australian 1SH
More soon I guess...
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I did say that I didn't want it turned into a painting (hold the spray can please) so they really have done an amazing job of bleaching out the stain. Restoration was kept to a minimum; I don't know if there is another one out there to ever be able to compare but this is as good as one can get.
Exceedingly happy.
Threads like this certainly inspire me to get some of my damaged paper revived!
I'm try to find pricing on restoring 2 posters in similar condition.
Dario Casadei comes highly recommended on this forum. He has produced outstanding results.
Every job is different and most (all?) professionals can give you a reasonable estimate provided you send them good images (front and back). Some are dearer than others, but as don't restore on price restore on reputation and referrals.
Do these guys do all types of posters?? I have some WEG posters from the early 70's that have some minor issues that could do with some resto.
I suppose it all gets down to cost. Is it overly expensive for minor tears to be repaired and some bleaching??
Cheers
Most decent restorers can tackle pretty much anything so your WEG posters wouldn't be an issue, but what it comes down to is how much work you want done on something.
Some like them to look pristine, while others like to retain some of the posters history.
Personally, unless the thing is falling apart, I would leave it pretty much as is and enjoy it.
What you want done to a poster will dictate what it will cost you. Just a clean and back will be far less than something which requires recreation and touch up work all over the place.
My advise would be to try a few out and see which one sits best with you.
There is apparently a restorer in Melbourne, but the prices quoted were eye watering for some things. I've never used them so can't speak to quality of work, but when I have a bit more time on my hands, I might take a lesser poster that require no to minimal work and see how they go. Generally speak you will need to go overseas for any resto work you would like done.
Good luck should you choose to venture down this path.