a commitment to protect
Edition Integrity
The LIK Fine Art Image Integrity Program was designed to ensure the security and genuineness of every Peter Lik Fine Art Limited Edition and Artist Proof and to minimize the risk of forgery or duplication. A serialized and numbered hologram is placed on the face of the Certificate of Authenticity and a second, identically numbered hologram is applied to the Versa Certificate found on the back of the edition. Lastly, a record of your hologram number is stored at the LIK Fine Art Corporate Headquarters. This combination of serialized holograms ensures the genuineness of each Peter Lik Fine Art Edition.
Laminate/Mount
To maintain the integrity of the image, Peter sourced the ultimate acrylic—manufactured to proprietary specifications—named “Crystal Clear©.” This new Crystal Clear© acrylic boasts precise thickness tolerance, UV Filtering, hard coat and color clarity. Printed images are intensified when it is mounted under Crystal Clear© acrylic, which highlights the vivid color and enhances the impression of depth. Looking through Crystal Clear© acrylic truly enhances the overall beauty of the image, adding another dimension compounding its lifelike appearance.
Matts
Traditional framing uses a matt board—we take it to the next level! Matts (also known as liners) are another critical component in the showcasing of the art.
Our wood fibre matts are milled out of one complete piece of wood - ensuring there are no seams or joins. These are then wrapped in the highest quality, resilient, duck canvas, 100% cotton. This not only enhances the art, but adds strength and stability.
Frame
Our wood frame moldings are hand-crafted in the Tuscany region of Italy where generations of Italian craftsmen use time-honored techniques combined with state-of-the-art modern production processes to produce the finest quality and most aesthetically alluring moldings in the world.
Old world exotic timber veneers are hand sanded and expertly finished to enhance their inherent warmth and intrinsic beauty. All of our exquisite finishes are veneered over kiln dried European pine that is carefully selected to meet only the highest standards. All timber is sustainably sourced and follows the most stringent reforestation guidelines.
Real alloy—real deal.
Our metallic frame moldings are also sourced from artisans abroad. The structural design of the Brushed Pewter provides strength to hold larger pieces of artwork and maintain the integrity of the frame. It also is suited for smaller pieces of artwork in which it allows the larger frame to become part of the artwork. The Florentine cross - brush finish is a complex pattern on the surface of the frame. It allows you to view the frame from many different angles and see the interweaving pattern that adds a unique perspective to the color.
Many of the frames that Peter sources are designed and produced exclusively for LIK Fine Art.
Assemble
In every step of our manufacturing process the image is inspected before and after each phase to ensure the quality standards that Peter demands are consistently put into practice. We don’t practice assembly until we get it right, we practice assembly until we can’t get it wrong.
Pack and Ship
Peter’s insistence that all production be done in-house means the final and critical last act isn’t an afterthought. Special attention to superior packing practices and materials further protects your fine art from damage in transit—all under the one roof!