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We receive this question often, and it is always taken as a great compliment! We typically receive this inquiry from professional retailers and antique dealers who visit our showroom at the International Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina.
Of course, upon closer examination, antique dealers can tell the difference between our exquisite, reproduction, antiqued framed prints and the genuine article. However, it often takes a good eye and close examination to actually determine a piece’s genuine authenticity.
Connoisseurs of antique art will tell you that the true value of an antique is not in the age of the item, but in its aesthetic and timeless beauty. For almost 50 years, the H. Hal Kramer Co. has recognized the traditional beauty of antique art. However, at the same time, Hal knows that not everyone is disposed to pay the “age premium” that is associated with a piece of fine, antique art. That is what makes Hal the true master in the art of reproduction, antique wall décor. It is his ability to capture the essence of the past, with the materials of today.
We can’t tell you how many times a year we receive telephone calls from individuals across the country, who believe they have discovered a “Stradivarius” in the form of an H. Hal Kramer Co. antiqued picture that they have found in the attic of their own home, or that of a dear, departed relative. We always take great pride and satisfaction in being able to create a mate or complimentary piece of art to match these customers’ special finds.