I read the reviews before coming in and they were generally good. I was wrong. I brought the piece in for a re-frame the week before Christmas, 2020. I finally picked it up today, March 3, 2021. It was still not ready. I had to wait for 30 minutes for the backing to be put on. They kept giving me excuses when I called from the beginning of February (when they said it was being done "this week") and again at the end of February (when they said they forgot to bring it from their workshop). You can see in the photos that there is not only a gap in the top of the frame, but also a HAIR inside the frame. What's more, I had to trim the backing that was hastily put on and had creases in the backing. It was completely put on crooked. I wasn't going to write this because I know the economy is not great right now. But even with some discount they gave me, the work was still over $500. I'm so upset. It's such a beautiful piece of art, and it looks like someone at Target framed it. I have to have it redone - and spend other hundreds of dollars to do it. read more

Paul Mahder Gallery - You can see the gap in between the frame and the matting, as well as the HAIR inside the frame. - Art Galleries Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Because I have a tendency to get verbose in my Yelp posts, I'm going to just call out the worst offenses IMO. Here they are and they are not in order of which sucked the most: 1. I was told the framing job would take 3 weeks. It took two months. To the day. 2. The first time the piece was "ready", the wrong materials were used. Time, energy and tremendous detail had gone into choosing the right frame for this mixed media lithograph and everything was noted in the work order. What came back was a completely different frame. Add to that, the mat was the wrong shade. NOT what I'd chosen. 3. The fine rice paper had been mounted on foam board and attached all the way around so that the movement of the piece was lost. It wasn't "floated" per my request - it was literally flattened so that any of the subtleties in texture and design were removed and homogenized. 4. The second time the piece was "ready", another mat had been substituted for the color I had chosen. It again had to go back to the framer. 5. I had to phone the gallery in Boston that sold me the piece to have them walk the framer through "how to frame this piece of art." 6. An apology was never uttered - not by the "designer", not by the framer and not by the owner who was actually present on the day I finally picked up my piece. I got one "thanks for your patience" but somehow that felt weak against the mountain of muck-ups. Anxiety producing? Check. Exhausting? Check. Worth the $76 I "saved" by getting a deal through Living Social? Nope. Lesson learned the hard way. read more

I bought a Bloomspot deal for Paul Mahder Gallery and had quite a visionary task in mind when I walked into the door. I was part of an opera performance that was a world premiere in San Francisco and I wanted to commemorate the event with lots of mixed items from the show - like ticket stubs, a program, a piece of hand-written music from the composer, etc... I knew when I walked in that the exchange could go either really well or really badly depending on whether or not the Gallery was on the same page as myself. The entire "round-table" collaboration took about 10 minutes in the capable hands of Rich, the designer that worked with me. He "got it" immediately and the result...after three weeks of matting and stitching and ironing and placing and whatever other magic he did...is simply stunning. This piece will be center in my home for the rest of time and I look so forward to explaining it and telling the story of how we put it together. Thanks to Paul Mahder and his phenomenal design team. read more

Richard has an amazing eye and really spends a lot of time helping you find the right frame and mat. It is clear that he cares about how the piece turns out and your happiness. He really is a designer and consultant, not just an "order taker". He even delivered a piece to my home, no charge, when they were moving locations It isn't cheap (no framing is!) but I think for the quality and the good service it's worth it!! read more

I wish I could visit Paul Mahder Gallery every day. Not only did I have wonderful experiences choosing frames with Paul and Rich, but they have the best fine art gallery in SF. Every time I visit, I leave feeling inspired. Besides their exquisite taste in art, they are lovely people to work with. I bought some Living Social deals and showed up at their gallery with some vintage Bollywood posters that I had bought in India years ago. I was really worried about handing them off because they were deteriorating. Paul and Rich took such good care of them and me. They were meticulous about choosing the frames with me & I believe don't settle for anything less than what would look amazing. When I got my posters back, I was ecstatic. They had used an archival process which means the creases had been removed, the adhesive wouldn't damage the print, and the glass reflects UV rays so that the posters won't fade. When I look at the posters in the frame, I get a huge smile across my face. It was a bit pricey, even with the deals, however the whole experience was very worth it. read more

I'm embarrassed that I came to this place. $500 for a 12x12 painting and it took 3 months to finish. I'll never be coming back to this place and I'll be talking to the Better Business Bureau. read more

When I came there, they were late to open and did not answer the phone as they were delayed on another job. However, their work was good looking and professional. Once in the store, the service was attentive. read more

Paul photographed my wife and me, as we have also bought a number of his other photographs for our home. He is strong with the natural world, and with the inherent sensual beauty of the physical body. Many of his pictures highlight the human face in most captivating and interesting ways (especially versions of the gaze). For us this is especially true regarding the beauty and power of human coupling and the feminine. What's extra special about Paul is the way in which he turns the image inward, outward, and sideways all at the same time. Doing so effects the objective realism of the image's experience in a way that creates an internal dynamic, or depth-sense, into which the viewer wants to jump, but without losing what is most evident on the surface. For this reason, Paul's pictures capture the complex/paradoxical nature of living reality. We have no idea how Paul does this so consistently, but it is truly something else. Rich did the designing and setting up of the framing. He also redesigned a number of pictures we previously owned. These pictures were drab, even lifeless for a long time before Paul and Rich toured our home to see what they could do for us artistically (before we bought a thing or made any commitments to them). Rich zeroed in on the art hiding in these pictures and saw how and why in each it could be brought forth and then integrated (i.e.., how all the pieces could be hung together to make a unified statement). The rooms in which these "new" pictures now stay have been illuminated in ways we couldn't have imagined before. Moreover, Rich's re-framing of a number of our daughter's childhood pieces transformed them into personal treasures for our family. Thirdly, Jonathan, the third member of the team, actuates the final design of the pictures. He never let us down. For example, he trouped through and completed a tapestry-framing project which required extreme minute detailed sowing, the challenge of which we're willing to bet was the most tedious and (although necessary perhaps ridiculous?) job he's ever had. But everyone who has seen the result has immediately felt it to be a spectacular visual burst of color, texture, and balance. Through these processes, my wife and I have come to realize Paul and Rich as genuine, gifted artists. We mean this in the sense that they are firmly but flexibly grounded in a personal, idiosyncratic vision of how they view and (re)create life, but always fully in tune with a realistic connection and communication with what is external to them. As we indicated, Paul's photography is vivid and vibrant, sensual and internal, layered and textured. Rich's design sense is secure, balanced, and immediate, coordinated and colorful. Both artists' sense of foreground and background is superb. They also periodically put on shows of other artists whose work is as unusual as it is original and fantastic. Both artists also clearly love what they do, and do it for more substantial reasons than commercial ones. If they aren't happy with the completed work, because you are not happy, they won't consider their job and commitment to you finished. For example, despite our initially agreeing with the final product on one of their framings, they reframed the work at no extra charge when our agreeing at first faded after we took it home and put it on the wall. They also came to our home to do all the carpentry themselves (i.e.., the actual hanging of the pictures). As well, they consulted on the best places for where the pictures could go. This process, like all the others, were collaborative, friendly and fun. Obviously, we recommend Paul Mahder Gallery without hesitation. Sincerely, Jonathan, Audrey, and Natalie Dunn read more

I bought a Groupon and they were so wonderful helping me frame a piece of my artwork. They have a great eye and had it ready very quickly. It is also a great neighborhood and parking wasn't too difficult on a Friday afternoon. The artwork in the gallery was fantastic! I was impressed and inspired. read more

I needed to get a Proclamation framed and got a Living Social coupon for Paul Mahder Gallery. I walked in with a general idea as to what I wanted and Richard offered his talent and expertise to help refine my general idea and turned the Proclamation into a really fantastically beautifully framed work of art. He predicted the job would take 2-1/2 weeks and it was done spot-on in 2-1/2 weeks! Many thanks to Richard and the Paul Mahder Gallery crew! read more

This a great art gallery in a very nice neighborhood. They also do a wonderful job of framing artwork. Paul and Richard are both very personable and make you feel at ease right away. A beautiful gallery to see very interesting art by local and international artists. read more

Rich helped me with class project for our auction. Couldn't have done it without him! Friendly, professional, and they have EVERYTHING you need. You want a knowledgeable person to frame your art. I'll use them again. read more

I love this place. I scored big-time when I came upon the Paul Mahder Gallery while I was searching for an elegant-yet-intimate venue for a small gala event I recently organized. It was perfect. I felt that when I walked in, and that feeling was confirmed by the feedback I got after the event. I was incredibly pleased with the Paul Mahder Gallery . I was initially drawn to this gallery by the beautiful artwork over a wide range of media and the inviting space. All of my guests were impressed by the layout, presentation, and beauty. Working with Paul Mahder and his staff to plan and coordinate the event was a treat. They couldn't have been more pleasant, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend this venue for an elegant event or as a place to stop by to some gorgeous pieces of art. I will be back again and again! read more

We had a living social deal here and brought in one canvas to have stretched and two pieces for framing. Our canvas has been folded in half by someone to ship it to us and was in terrible condition. They stretched it and you can hardly tell that were bad crease lines all over! He also took a LONG time with us to go over framing options, and showed us options to compliment and really make our pieces pop. They look amazing. I never felt like he was rushing us at all, and really took our questions and pieces seriously. I will be taking anything we need framed here. read more

LOVE this gallery. Sometimes I drop in just to get a boost of beauty. They framed an art piece for me couple years ago, and since then that's my chosen place to go for all framing jobs, and friends have commented on my enhanced presentations. There are other framing studios in the neighborhood, but each is different, and this one has an extensive selection of materials plus most personable assistance from Richard and Paul who are wonderfully attentive. Their new showings are quite grand, attended by appreciative audience. Great place! read more

I loved this place. Its both an art gallery and a high-end framing shop, without the high-end snobbery and attitude. I had 4 different pieces framed here, and I was gently challenged by the staff to step outside my box and consider some new things. I'm so glad I did!! I love everything they framed for me, and so do my friends! They were extremely patient (it takes me forever to make up my mind), and they delivered the work earlier than promised. Don't miss the art gallery either. Highly recommended. read more

I'm so happy with the framing that was done. Did it end up being more than I wanted to spend? Yes but that was because I was really clueless about the cost of good framing. I did get a second opinion and for the quality of products used and how well they went with the art pieces given Paul Mahder Gallery was well worth it. Now the simple pieces I picked up in Europe while traveling look very nice and dramatic. I love, love, love the way the frames go with the art inside as well as the materials used. makes what I did before look sophomoric. Take your pieces to these guys to get framed and trust their decision to make what you have look GREAT. My only regret is that I didn't purchase these panels that I saw on the wall for sale when I was there. I dreamed about them being in my dream house but by the time I got my dream house they were long gone. A groupon brought me in the first time but I've gone back without one to get subsequent pieces framed. They do good work. read more