What is a Window Mount or Passe-Partout?
‘Passe-partout’ (or Passepartout) is a french term for a mat, paper or cardboard sheet placed over the print and under the glass in a picture frame. Passe-partouts are also known as window mounts.
Aside from enhancing visual appeal, mounts offer protection for photographs and artwork by separating the artwork and the glass (preventing any condensation – resulting in water damage, mould, mildew or the deterioration of the surface of the image).
Why Should I Choose Window Mounts or Passe-partouts?
We only use a conservation quality board, certified by the Fine Art Trade Guild, which provides archival, conservation quality window mounts to enhance and protect your images.
Our passe-partout mounts are available in a wide range of colours, and we can produce mounts in any size up to 60 x 40 inches with a window size of 30 x 40 inches. The cutout shape of the passe-partout is bevelled to prevent casting shadows on the picture, and we can create single or multiple apertures depending on your requirements.
We believe that your mount should complement your artwork and aid in protecting and preserving it rather than shifting focus to what surrounds it. Our team is on-hand and ready to advise you on on finishing solutions and we have have samples of mounts on-hand to put beside your work.
Hand Wrapped Fabric Window Mounts and Liners
Alongside traditional passe-partouts, we offer hand-wrapped fabric window mounts using the finest quality Manhasset Oyster linen. Linen is preferred over cotton for Fabric Wrapped Mats as a conservation-friendly material.
We produce fabric-wrapped mats entirely in-house, using the finest quality materials and in sizes up to 70″.
What makes us so special?
Our extensive printing and finishing services combine our investments in the latest technologies with an experienced team with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of exhibition production.
We’re so confident in the quality of our services and that you’ll benefit from the way that we work, that we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and will redo or refund the cost of your work if you’re not 100% happy with it.
When was the last time someone cared as much about your work as you do?
The prints, mounts and frames we produce have graced the walls of leading museums and galleries, from London’s Tate Modern to The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Irrespective of where you’re showcasing your work, we strive to understand each of our client’s diverse requirements, so we can produce your work exactly the way it is envisioned. After all, we understand that your work is of the utmost importance to you, which makes it important to us too.
Our experienced team offer personalised guidance and recommendations tailored specifically to your requirements. Discuss your projects, explore new possibilities, and learn how our expertise can bring your vision to life – we’d love to see you!
FAQ
When it comes to Passé-Partout’s, or Window Mounts, we only use the finest 8-ply acid-free and neutral PH museum conservation-quality board, which is certified by The Fine Art Trade Guild and offers exceptional preservation qualities that conform to the highest conservation standards.
You might like to consider…
Need to talk through your ideas?
Our professional team is on hand to make your vision a reality.