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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KylieS, post: 9547669, member: 22292&quot;]You&#039;ve had some really great expert advice here - my 2cents worth, as a former art dealer, is to second (or third!) the notion that this greyish discoloration looks to be mainly on the glass (it might even be on the outside of the glass! ; )</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, I would NOT recommend spot cleaning with anything liquid - even if it gets the marks off, the paper will change texture and you will see dimples / ripples which have none of the charm of a gently aged piece or paper and stand out worse than anything.</p><p><br /></p><p>If it&#039;s mildew, brush it with a very soft brush (such as a new makeup brush) and put it in sunlight as already suggested. Moulds hate UV, it will stop the progress. Then it&#039;s essential that you use conservation materials to reframe. I have found foxing is usually caused by improper mounting in acid papers, you need rag mounts to prevent acidification, be a barrier to moisture and create adequate space between the glass and the artwork. You may have to live with a few spots but, if you&#039;re not prepared to shell out for the professionals, it&#039;s the best way.</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope they are both better than you expect once out of the mounts! Good luck[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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