A
poster is considered faded when it loses either part or
all of its color and/or detail in the artwork.
CAUSES
Fading
occurs as the result of a poster being exposed to direct
sunlight for long period of time, such as being hung in
a window.
IMPACT
ON POSTER VALUE
Fading
is considered a serious poster defect, and the degree and
size of the faded area has a direct impact on the value
of the poster. As with all other defects, if the artwork
is unaffected and the fading appears on the background or
border, the poster's value is not significantly diminished.
However,
if the colors and graphics of the artwork show signs of
fading, then the value of the poster will be affected proportionately.
REPAIRING
Faded
posters are sometimes given 'the kiss of death' because
it's so difficult to restore them but they can be restored
to original color by a professional poster restorer who
literally repaints the faded areas of the poster.
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