Does SOHO Galleries Offer Picture Framing and Art Advice?

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Yes. SOHO Galleries in Woollahra, Sydney lists picture framing among its services alongside original Australian paintings and sculpture, and the gallery presents itself as a place for art advice as well as sales. The site describes it as “a curated experience dedicated to exceptional original artworks” and frames buying art as “a personal experience,” which is the context in which its advice is offered. The gallery has served Australian and international collectors for over 30 years and is open seven days.

What the gallery offers

Service What the site says Practical meaning for you
Picture framing “Picture Framing” is listed as a service next to original art and limited edition sculpture You can have a work framed through the gallery rather than sourcing a separate framer
Art advice The gallery describes art acquisition as personal and positions itself as a curated destination for collectors Expect guidance on choosing works, particularly for large-scale or statement pieces
Original paintings Original Australian paintings and large-scale canvas works by represented artists Works are one-off originals, not reproductions
Sculpture One-off and limited edition sculpture, including bronze and garden sculpture Options exist for both indoor and outdoor placement
Commissions The site invites visitors to “commission a painting” You can discuss a made-to-purpose work with the gallery

How to enquire about framing or advice

The site does not publish a framing price list, turnaround time, or a separate advice-booking form, so the reliable route is to ask directly.

  1. Decide what you need. For framing, note the artwork’s dimensions and medium (the site lists works such as James Willebrant’s The Diver’s End at 153 x 101cm and Yosi Messiah’s Three Musketeers Dance Away at 200 x 120cm, so scale varies widely). For advice, note whether you are choosing a first piece, a large statement work, or a commission.
  2. Contact or visit the gallery. The site promotes visiting in Woollahra and notes it is open seven days; use the gallery’s contact details on sohogalleries.net to raise framing or advice before you go.
  3. Ask specific questions. For framing: which mouldings or finishes suit the work, expected cost, and timeline. For advice: which artists or sizes fit your space and budget, and whether a commission is feasible.
  4. Confirm before committing. Get the framing quote and any advice-related terms in writing before proceeding, since these details are not published online.

What to keep in mind

  • Framing details are not published. The site confirms framing is offered but gives no prices, materials, or lead times. Treat any figure as something to confirm with the gallery.
  • Advice is positioned around curation, not appraisal. The site’s language is about selecting exceptional original art for collectors; it does not advertise valuation, authentication, or resale services.
  • Online buying is possible, but framing and advice are conversation-led. You can browse original art for sale and artist collections online, then raise framing or guidance with the gallery directly.
  • Check the work’s scale first. With canvases up to 200cm wide, framing and placement decisions are worth discussing before purchase rather than after.

For collectors who want a single point of contact for buying, framing, and choosing a piece, SOHO Galleries presents all three — but the specifics of framing cost and advice scope need to come from the gallery itself.