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Epoch Art Gallery and Framers
44B Church Street
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 0AJ
UK
Tel: 01737 668626
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 10 till 5
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Epoch noun. A point in time. The initial point in a system of chronology; a date from which succeeding years are numbered. The date of origin of a situation, institution, etc.; an event marking such a date. The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of something or someone.
(ref: The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary)
Purveyors of the Finest Urban & Street Art and Bespoke Picture Framers
Based in Reigate in Surrey, we are here to bring you the very best cutting edge signed limited edition prints, by some of today’s most sought after contemporary, urban, street and graffiti artists at affordable prices. Our aim is to offer you the opportunity to own one of these sought after pieces. Most of the art work shown on the website is for unframed prints and all include FREE UK delivery. If you would like a quote on the price of a framed print, then please visit us at the gallery, or email us via the 'Contact Us' page of the website.
All our signed limited edition prints have been sourced either direct with the artist or through their publishers bringing you 100% peace of mind and a guarantee that you will purchase a high quality limited edition print and in some cases an original piece of artwork. Each piece of work comes with an individual certificate of authentication, confirming its provenance.
We also offer a fully Bespoke Custom Framing Service and you can choose from hundreds of different colour mounts and styles of frames, plus a range of glass options. We're here to help you find the best frame for your artwork.
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Frequently asked questions:
What is your delivery charge?
Delivery for unframed prints is FREE to any UK address, £15 to an EU address and £30 to anywhere else in the world. For UK deliveries, all of our prints are sent via the Royal Mail's Special Delivery Service. For European and worldwide deliveries, prints are sent via the Royal Mail's International Signed for Service. Your print will be rolled in acid free tissue paper and sent in a rigid cardboard tube. Larger items will be crated or flat packed according to suitability. All items are insured to cover the cost of the goods against loss or damage. We will process all orders so you receive them within 7 days. If for any reason an order cannot be processed within this time, we will notify you and offer you the option of a full refund. Epoch Art Gallery is not responsible for international duties or taxes and they remain the responsibility of the customer. Framed pieces will be sent via courier. Please open all deliveries immediately, any omissions or errors must be reported within 24 hours. The delivery charge for framed prints will vary by size and weight of the picture, so please contact us for a quote.
When will I receive my order?
We take great pride in providing a quick and efficient service and once payment has been confirmed, orders are usually dispatched within 2 working days. If there is a delay for any reason, we will contact you and let you know when you can expect delivery. For orders to Europe and the rest of the world, please allow up to 7 working days.
How are prints delivered?
Your purchase will be sent via the Royal Mail's Special Delivery Service. This is a signed for servcie and ensures that all items are correctly insured. Your print will rolled in acid free tissue paper and sent in a rigid cardboard tube. Larger items will be crated or flat packed according to suitability. All items are insured to cover the cost of the goods against loss or damage.
What is an Artist’s Proof, or AP?
An Artist’s Proof, or AP is the version that the artist will proof against when printing a limited edition print run. There is usually 1 AP for every 10 editions printed. So for a print run of 50, there will be 5 AP’s and so on. Collectors will often obtain AP’s for their rarity over the standard editions.
What is a Limited Edition Print?
A Limited Edition is a single run of a fixed amount of prints. This can be 20 or 200, but each print is individual and is numbered as such. For example, 10/100 would indicate edition number 10 from a total print run of 100 editions. Once the fixed amount of prints has been run, the plates are usually destroyed in order to preserve the value of the existing work.
What is a Screen print?
Screen printing is a technique that dates back to the Middle Ages and was believed to be first used in China. It first appeared in Europe in the 1930’s, but became more mainstream, made fashionable most notably by Andy Warhol, in America during the 1960’s. The process begins with a screen of porous, finely woven fabric, which was traditionally silk, but today is usually polyester. This screen is stretched over a frame and areas of the screen are blocked with a stencil of non porous material, this then becomes a positive of the area to be printed, or the open spaces where the ink will be absorbed into the paper. The screen is then placed on top of the paper and the ink is placed on top of the screen. The ink is moved through the fabric using a rubber blade and usually left to dry overnight. This process is repeated for each different colour, with a separate stencil being created by the artist for each colour.
What is a Giclee print?
A Giclee, or an Inkjet print, is produced from a digital image file by a computer driven printer that sprays minute droplets of ink onto the paper. The development of stable, archival inks and dedicated papers is ensuring the popularity of this medium. Giclee is a French term and literally translates to 'little squirt'.
