Frequently Asked Questions

Can you tell me something about your company?
How are the paintings actually made?
What quality can I expect when ordering a painting?
Can you tell me something about the artists you work with?
There are many paintings on this CD, how have you categorized them all?
How do you make a painting look exactly like an original Masterpiece (as in your Gold Collection)?
What defines 'famous art'?
In what sizes are the paintings available?
How do I maintain my paintings?
Why aren’t the paintings framed behind glass?
Can you tell me something about your collection of frames?
How are your frames made?
In what sizes are the frames available?
How do I maintain my frames?
Do you have other products besides original paintings and framing?
Can I get mirrors from you?
Where can I come and see everything that is on this CD for myself?
How can I get a price quotation for something that I would like to purchase?
What is Nature's Guardian and the Sri Chaitanya Charitable Society?
Where can I find and speak with your Art Consultants?
If I have questions that have not been answered, how can I reach you?
Do you have any special offers?

1. ABOUT US
Masters Gallery of Fine Arts Pvt. Ltd. is an International company established in 1980, with its headquarters - Spectrum Galleries - in New York, USA. For over 22 years we have satisfied thousands of customers, from art lovers to art collectors, providing them with museum quality oil paintings and exquisite European framing.

2. THE PAINTINGS
We paint each painting by hand. There is no "mechanical process" or "reproduction method" involved in doing the paintings; each is truly a hand-painted piece of art - one artist working alone. No machines or canvas-transfer techniques are used. Our professional artists start with a blank canvas and they hand-paint the painting from start to finish using only the best oil paints on the finest Belgian linen canvas.

3. OUR QUALITY
The quality of all our oil paintings is, without exception, excellent. We have extremely high standards and only work with the most talented professional artists, having thoroughly examined many pieces of their work.

4. THE ARTISTS
Our gallery works with hundreds of highly talented artists in different countries worldwide. With many years of experience, and with degrees in the fine arts, our artists are experts in their own style and know the authentic techniques and intricacies of the worlds most desired and renowned form of artwork - fine oil painting on traditional European linen canvas. All of the artwork is painted abroad, signed by the artist and then imported from our Gallery in New York or directly from the studios of our artists throughout the world.

5. COLLECTIONS
The gallery’s collection of paintings includes a vast range of styles and subjects. We have divided them into three main categories; The Bronze Collection contains the works of the younger amateur artists and the Silver Collection contains the works of the graduated and professional artists. The finest of the categories is the Gold Collection, which includes hundreds of museum quality re-creations of many famous masterpieces. These re-creations are painted incredibly close to the originals in color, texture, and even brush stroke.

6. PAINTING A MASTERPIECE
When painting a rendition of an original “Masterpiece,” every effort has been made to match the exact colors and style of the original painting. Each canvas is stretched over a wooden frame and is protected against acidic deterioration. Once the painting has dried it is coated with a light varnish for protection.

7. FAMOUS ART
A famous or original work of art painted centuries ago by a Great Master Artist is one of a kind, which very few can afford. Now for the first time, you can own and afford famous art, because Masters Gallery is committed to bringing you these quality works at a remarkable savings.

8. CANVAS SIZES
The majority of our paintings are painted in the classic European sizes. They are as follows:
8x10 inches (20x25 cm), 12x16 inches (30x40 cm), 20x24 inches (50x60 cm), 24x36 (60x90 cm), 24x48 inches (60x120 cm), 36x48 inches (90x120 cm) & 48x72 inches (120x180cm). Upon request we can paint for you a different size of your own preference.

9. MAINTAINING YOUR PAINTINGS
An original oil painting is very easy to maintain and has a wonderfully long life. Many of the original oil on canvas paintings by the great masters artists are still with us after hundreds of years. The reality and beauty of maintaining an oil painting is that all you have to do is dust it with a dry cloth or fine dust brush every few months, and nothing else.

10. FRAMING BEHIND GLASS
An oil painting has the longest life when it is exposed to the air. The linen canvas is water resistant since it is covered with oil paints and breathes in such a case, rather than collect moisture as pictures ultimately do when framed behind glass.

11. OUR FRAMES
We bring you the world's most beautiful and exquisite handcrafted wooden frames, imported from across Europe and the USA. Indeed India's most extensive and exclusive selection, our frame styles range from antique and classical, to modern and contemporary. There is also a breath-taking range of elegant mirror frames to choose from, available in a variety of sizes.

12. FRAME MAKING
All of our frames are essentially wood and beautifully handcrafted. We follow the traditional technique of production, which dates back to the Baroque era of the 17th century. Depending on the particular design, 80% to 90% of the frame is carved out of high quality wood such as Cedar, Oak or Pine, where then different types of “Compo” (Italian clays) are hand-molded and worked onto the wood. The Compo is then hardened to the density of wood. After that the gold leafing is done. Each sheet of leaf is placed by hand melted onto the frame to give the finest finish.

13. FRAME SIZES
The frames are crafted in standard sizes that match the sizes of the paintings mentioned above. Please note that in the frames, these are the dimensions of the inner portion of the frame and that the outer measurements are greater. You can determine the width of each frame by the first two digits of its model number. This means that if the first two digits are 09, the frame is 9 cm wide.

14. FRAME MAINTENANCE
To clean any of our frames, a dry cloth does the job. A fine dust brush can be used to remove any accumulated dust. Since they are wooden, we suggest not to use water while cleaning them.

15. FINE ART PRINTS
In our “Other products” section, we offer you a collection of beautiful Fine Art Prints. In this section we specialize in Devotional Art. All of these prints are exclusive and limited collections.

16. MIRRORS
Yes. We provide you with a great selection of mirrors. Our showroom has many on display.

17. SEE IT ALL
Our new 3000 sq. ft. showroom has it all on display and for sale. Masters Gallery of Fine Arts Pvt. Ltd. is now open in India with its headquarters in Bangalore. We invite you to come and have the breath-taking experience of viewing the Gallery’s collection for yourself.
Our location is central in Bangalore and very easy to find. We are open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. The address is:

Masters Gallery of Fine Arts Pvt. Ltd.
1209, 100 Ft. Rd., Indiranagar, HAL 2nd Stage,
Bangalore, 560 038

We are sure that your visit will be a memorable experience for you and/or your family, friends or colleagues.

18. PRICING
After going through our catalogue and finding the painting(s), frame(s) and/or print(s) of your choice, just send us an e-mail with the code of what you would like and we shall get back to you immediately with the quotation. Please e-mail us at: info at masters-gallery.com or phone us at (080) 2520-3535 or (080) 2520-3838.

19. NATURE'S GUARDIAN AND THE SRI CHAITANYA CHARITABLE SOCIETY
More than 75% of the profits of Masters Gallery of Fine Arts Pvt. Ltd. is donated to Natures Guardian and the Sri Chaitanya Charitable Society, reputable organizations that fund educational projects, homes for the aged, medical clinics, animal shelters, and other philanthropic as well as social causes. So when you make a purchase from Masters Gallery, you not only get a beautiful piece of art for a terrific price, but you also help fund many wonderful and much needed humanitarian projects throughout India. Please feel free to contact us personally for further details.

20. ART CONSULTANTS
We have a professional and wonderful group of art consultants on our team always ready to help you with those very important choises which are difficult to make. Whether it is for your own home/office or a gift for a special wedding, birthday or anniversery.

21. CONTACT US
For more information, contact us by phone at: (080) 2520-3535, Telefax us at: (080) 2520-3838, or e-mail at: info at masters-gallery.com

22. SPECIAL OFFERS
Don't wait! We are now offering free consultancy by our American and European art consultants. If you can't come to us, we will come to you, free of charge! Just give us a ring.

At the gallery we always have specials running on particular paintings as well. Please come in to check out what is on special today!