I have been using Sterling Art Services for all my framing needs for over 20 years. Chris and Reinhold are wonderful to work with, and I highly value their extensive knowledge and expertise. Over the years, they have framed numerous pieces for both my restaurants and my personal collection. Their work is consistently exceptional and always exceeds my expectations. read more

I picked up this absolutely stunning piece last December 2024. It's now 5 months later and I'm leaving this review. Sterling Art Services is without a doubt, the Crème de la crème. I have been retaining the services of fine art frame shops for the past 30+ years. I've used shops from Seattle, Los Angeles and now the San Francisco Bay Area. I was blown away when I picked up this piece. In actuality, this is the 4th piece I've had Sterling frame for me, and all of them framed to the highest standards of fine art framing. You 100% get what you pay for with this shop. I don't want to see complaints from folks who don't understand what these guys do. Museum's get it as do some of the area's top private collectors. Thank you, Laura, for your assistance again in seeing things through flawlessly. I currently have 3+ pieces in the pipeline to bring in. It goes without saying, I highly recommend Sterling Art Services. (the pics I've attached do not do this piece justice). read more

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I highly recommend Sterling art services. The very helpful in picking out your frame and treating your artwork very special.

Did a fantastic job framing; took their time carefully considering all the minutiae of the aesthetic options. Very nice people

If you want to find top-class framers who are passionate about art, this is the place to go. Just look at how perfect the back of the finished frame is. It's beyond perfection. Every detail is flawlessly executed. They were patient with me to select the frame that matches the art and my budget. I learned a lot of art framing knowledge from them as well. Really pleased with the final result for my very first collection. read more

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Whether it is an 18th century etching, a 19th century chalk pastel or a contemporary photograph, Sterling is the best fine art and museum quality framer in San Francisco. I had them frame an exhibition of my own work where every frame was different and complex and the work is top shelf. Their consultation in taking an artwork and turning it into a complete work of framed art is impeccable. They have done framing work on pieces for me that when finished I really couldn't believe how the piece turned out. If you are looking for a cheap, quick frame job don't go to Sterling. If you are looking for the finest encadrement for whatever you want to display and preserve, then Sterling is the best. read more

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The people at Sterling are quit simply the loveliest I've dealt with in a long time. I was weary, thinking that Sterling's services would be of far too high end (and expensive) for me, but they were extremely unpretentious, quoted a price that worked within my range, and made me feel like my prints were as valuable to them as the masterpieces they regularly deal with. And they certainly seemed to work on them with as much incredible craft detail and excitement as much more iconic art. Their space is amazing and they have the two kindest welcome dogs. I never thought I could afford museum quality framing and conservation, and I'm glad I inquired with them to find out! read more

Sterling Art Services is the cream of the crop, top of the mark, best of the best framing, art conservation and museum quality art preservation services in the San Francisco Bay Area. Each and every staff member, especially the owners, take their time to ensure you are walked through your process, informed of how something might look. They take their time with you so you know what you'll be getting so you'll be pleased with your piece(s). Their cutie-pie dogs are so lovable and playful you can't help but fall in love with them while you're there even if you're a cat person. :)! If you're looking for amazing quality, beautifully crafted framing look no further. Chris and Rhinehold are positively AMAZING! read more

As owner of a fine art delivery company, I interact with a wide variety of framers, galleries, appraisers, artists and art handlers who depend on careful framing, handling and packaging of artwork. I am always impressed beyond my expectations with my experience when working with Sterling Art Services. The beginning-to-end attention to detail, communication, responsiveness, and sincere service they provide my clients is top notch, right down to the careful and robust packaging of the art to be delivered, especially when the art might be traveling as far as Los Angeles or Palm Springs and in need of special consideration. They set the bar high! Huge thanks to Chris, Reinhold, Laura, Mike, Kit, and everyone at Sterling Art for caring as much about my client's art as I do. read more

Sterling provides premium service at a premium price. If you can get over the sticker shock, just hope that your order comes back looking how you imagined. We had five pieces done, and two of them didn't look right when we got them. They were what we'd selected with the help of one of Sterling's staff members, but they didn't work. So I took them back. One of the owners helped me pick out new mats, and told me it'd be ready in less than two weeks. A month later, I called them to find out what happened to our order. It was ready four days later. The prints look fantastic now, I just wish we'd gotten better advice at the onset. read more

Gracious, excellent and an inspiring company, Sterling Art Services is an established framing company that is a diamond in the rough. Framing services are high end with their staff trained in the latest art conservation and framing techniques. Plan to make an appointment with the company to meet with one of their skilled design consultants for your work in advance, although same day appointments are possible. Customer service is superb. Note this is a high quality framing company and not an average commercialized framing store. Prices and quality will reflect as such, but are well worth the production and expense for professional artists, galleries, museums and private collectors that desire a beautiful and art preserving frame. read more

Rienhold and Chris provide extremely professional service. Rienhold knew exactly what type of frame would work well for our budget and rather strict time 'frame.' I really appreciate his concise advice the time he took to incorporate my vision. Working with another professional creative person is inspiring. I'll use them indefinitely to frame my photography. This is framing at its highest quality. read more

Sterling Framers are the best framers in the entire Bay Area. They always go the extra mile (often extra miles) to make sure your art looks its best. Their attention to detail is amazing, often suggesting mattes or frames I never would've considered. I have huge admiration for their craftsmanship: whether its a custom welded frame for an oversized photograph or a small frame for some prints I just bought, everything comes out looking better than I could have imagined. Thanks, Chris and Rheinhold! read more

Fantastic service. Extremely professional and knowledgeable staff. I wanted to frame a Screenprint and was referred to them by Anthony Meier Fine Arts. They understood precisely what I wanted. Their attention to detail is remarkable, which is what is so appealing about this business. They discussed the pros and cons of all the choices that there were and built a wonderful custom frame. I will seek them for all my future framing needs. Period. read more

I have had the opportunity to work with Chris and Reinhold for many years (?14yrs). Both for my clients and for all of my personal projects. I simply cannot sing high enough praises for the magnificent work they do as well as the comfortable and friendly ease with which they approach their craft....We just picked up our latest framing masterpiece and it is fantastic. read more

I just had 4 pieces framed, 2 photos, 1 canvas, 1 poster. They all look amazing. Chris spent several hours in an incredibly helpful consultation, exploring a ton of options I wasn't aware of, including frames of varying depths, dimensions, and materials. The end result far exceeded my expectations, these pieces are the most beautiful things in my apartment. I have a framer for life. Thank you! read more

I've gone to Sterling for years. They are excellent. Their guidance is always spot-on, or has been with me. Picking frames is complicated and time-consuming and they have a good eye. I rely on them for many things, framing and getting pieces where they need to go. read more

I have dealt with Sterling Art Services for going on twenty years, having asked their counsel with my own framing work and having them prepare my own gallery shows. I cannot think of a single instance when their collective character, product and service were anything less that inspirational. I have the highest regard for Chris, Rhinehold, Laura and the staff at Sterling. Seeing them and the dogs tends to make my day. read more

Sterling is fantastic. In short: if the world functioned as Sterling does, it would be a better place--a far better one! They are knowledgeable professionals, who perform extraordinarily well, both individually and as a team. They have great ideas, are excellent at carrying them out as promised and on time, and know when and how to stay in touch with a client about the status of a project. The results: a presentation of our artwork which substantially enhances our viewing experience. Here are the details. I had a Japanese screen by a mid-century artist. The very first thing that Sterling's Laura noticed was that there were a couple of small punctures in the screen that neither my sharp-eyed spouse nor I had seen. Laura referred us to an excellent paper conservator--Karen Zukor. A couple months later we returned with the restored screen. We wanted Sterling to build a box which would show the screen as a three-dimensional object, not as something flat. While this was not something they had done previously, Laura and the team there at Sterling came up with an excellent solution. Not only does the box they constructed show the 3-D character, somehow they managed to make the screen appear as though it floats, with the supporting apparatus completely hidden. Along the way, I got a call from Laura telling me that the gold fabric we had selected to line the box had come in and that it was darker than the sample we had seen when we placed the order. She asked me to come in to confirm that we would be happy with the fabric the mill sent. (We were!) Seeing the framing in progress gave us a chance to see the ingenious solutions they had developed--including some clips that hold the screen that are perfectly color-matched with wood border of the screen. Finally, when we picked up the screen, the staff member on duty (Evan, I think) went above and beyond to help get the large piece into our car, safely buffered for the drive home. At every step of the process the team at Sterling was professional, caring and great communicators. Without a question, I will return the next time I have artwork to be framed. read more

I started doing my own framing about ten years ago due to volume, but before that I used Sterling and have to say that they are terrific in recommendations for frames and in quality of work. If I ever do something that requires outside framing, I would definitely go back. Friendly and professional. I realize it's been a long time, but I can't imagine them changing. read more

I must say that this place is just awesome! I loved how everyone was so kind and really took time to help take a vision, expand upon it with different suggestions and produced something beyond my wildest dreams. I brought in two posters I kept telling myself I would get framed, but when I went to the typical box chain stores in the Bay Area, no one was willing to spend as much time and effort the way the staff at Sterling Art Services did. The lead time was quick and I just can't emphasize how nice everyone was to me. Now since the pieces are framed, it helps to get my home closer to feeling like home. Thanks again to everyone at Sterling Art Services, I will recommend your shop to everyone I know!! read more

Short and to the point: I have been collecting art for over 35 years. For the past 25 years, Sterling Art Services is the only professional framer I have used to frame the works in my collection. They are, by far, the absolute best. read more

This is the place for high quality framing and service. They have been true partners in framing the photographs for LINES Ballet and I wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

I visited Sterling Art Services for the first time. Laura was so patient and offered many options for my piece. You definitely get what you pay for. The frame itself is a piece of art. I definitely would recommend Sterling to anyone. Love the dogs... read more

This business is for professionals, no amateurs here, no $20 Crate and Barrel product. Folks criticizing Sterling fail to understand a particular principle in the Walmart culture of today--you get what you pay for. If professional artists, galleries and museums use them, well, gee, that is a clue to their quality. Quality takes time. Craftsmanship is neither fast nor cheap, just like a restaurant. If a woman picks something out and then returns to find it is not what she wants, likely she has changed her mind as what you see is truly what you get. The samples don't lie. Quality also takes time. Individuals, unless prodigious collectors, should realise that they are being too self-important not to understand that small fish are crowded out by big ones. So, if you want the premier quality in the bay area, stop by here, understand the deal, and be grateful to look at a perfectly made product. read more