Qu0tak t1_j9pndql wrote on February 23, 2023 at 5:59 PM

I worked in a frame shop for a few years, and unfortunately what people are saying is the exact advice I would have given.

If you can remove the glass, picture and backing from the frame without the glass shifting that's going to make it the easiest to get a good scan. If that's not an option you can try carefully breaking the frame off from around it. You want to be sure you don't crack the glass.

If you can get some decent quality scans r/estoration can often touch it up. From there you can get some new prints, and preserve it properly.

Related PSA, if you want to preserve something don't let it touch the glass. Use a pH neutral mat board, or some spacers to keep it separated.

Spe333 t1_j9rp7wb wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:02 AM

I’d also recommend getting the scan and digital stuff done before attempting to remove it from the glass. That way there’s a backup of the picture.

tminus7700 t1_j9scwjb wrote on February 24, 2023 at 5:15 AM

A photography service could make a high quality copy of the picture before you try anything on it.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=photography+copy+service&t=ffab&ia=web

Highplowp t1_j9tfwmp wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Former picture framer here, u/QuOtak is spot on but I’d also add- if your picture gets any sunlight, UV glass will protect it from fading and spotting. It’s pretty expensive to frame correctly but it’s worth it for your important photos/art. Nothing would bother me more than seeing a family photo framed with regular glass and cardboard backing (not acid free). That family photo isn’t going to last. There are amazing scan/restoration services for situations like this, but again- good preservation work isn’t cheap and cheap preservation work isn’t good.

[deleted] t1_j9u0eyd wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:37 PM

[removed]