Specification Guidelines

When you specify art and mirrors for your projects, in order to process your order exactly the way you desire and to ensure a smooth installation, please describe the following attributes:

Framed Artwork

  • Image #
  • Image title
  • Artist name
  • Outside dimension of the image when matted and framed (outside dimension equals the image size plus matting + the moulding width)
  • Cropping specifications (please provide drawing)
  • Frame style number
  • Frame color
  • Frame manufacturer (i.e. Roma, Decor, etc.)
  • Glass type (regular or non-glare)
  • Outer mat colors and name
  • Inner mat colors and name
  • Mat configuration size (same on all sides or custom?)
  • Any custom treatments such as hand-wrapped linen mats, wood fillets, etc.?
  • Show or conceal image titling?
  • Glass or Plexiglas? (Plexiglas not recommended in guest rooms except hospitals)
  • Mounting hardware (i.e. anti-theft locking brackets or wire?)
  • Any additional attributes, questions or concerns

Mirrors

  • Quantity required
  • Outside dimension (o.d.) of the mirror(s)
  • Inside dimension (i.d.) of the mirror(s)
  • No bevel, 1" bevel or 1½" bevel
  • Moulding preference. Please specify manufacturer, (e.g., Roma, Decor, etc.) and item number.
  • Do you want the mirror to hang horizontally or vertically?
  • Which installation system do you prefer — security hanging or french cleat system?

* We use OSHA #1 Vinyl backing on all framed mirrors to prevent shattering.


ART | MIRRORS | FRAMING AND PROFESSIONAL FINE ART CONSULTING TO THE CONTRACT HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SINCE 1970
Graphic Encounter, founded in 1970 by Ron Golbus, is a professional fine art consultancy firm located in Aspen, Colorado. Graphic Encounter provides framed art + mirrors to interior designer, architects, space planners, and hospitality purchasing agents, who specialize in the design of implementation of premier destination resorts and hotels worldwide. In 2003, Graphic Encounter completed Wynn Las Vegas, the World's most expensive hotel.

Team Graphic Encounter dialogues directly with the project's design team to source the original artwork, sculpture, canvas transfers, giclees on paper, limited editions, and original mirror designs required for the various areas of contract hospitality projects. Graphic Encounter specializes in commissions as original art, for the guest rooms, hotel suites, hotel penthouses, and public areas of boutique hotels, destination resorts, casino hotels, restaurants, and all other commercial projects.

Art for hotels, art for boutique hotels, art for casino hotels, art for restaurants, art for destination resort hotels and art for all commercial project including health care facilities have been Graphic Encounter's speciality for over 36 years. Hospitality clients include MGM Mirage, Harrah's, Wynn Design and Development, Hilton, Hyatt Hotels and the United States Federal Government.

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