For more than 100 years, Page Waterman Gallery & Framing has been a fixture in Wellesley—entrusted with selling and framing fine art with style and care for the homes and businesses of New England.
Established in 1917 by Sue Page as a photography and framing studio, the gallery was acquired in 1979 by Wellesley art historian and conservationist Sturdy Waterman. Over the decades, Page Waterman’s reputation for knowledge, judgement, and skill has made the gallery not just a retail destination for those who care about art, but a trusted partner.
Sturdy Waterman, Gallerist
Trained as an art historian and conservationist, Sturdy found his calling when he purchased the historic Wellesley framing shop in 1979. The business has blossomed into a trusted resource for framing art and heirlooms creatively and sustainably, and for discovering new artwork in the gallery’s rotating exhibitions. In the middle of it all is Sturdy, enthusiastic curator and host, always curious. “I wake up and can’t wait to go to work. You never know what’s going to come in.”
Ryan Black, Manager & Gallery Director
“Art can be intimidating for a lot of people. I like being a resource to advise them so it isn’t overwhelming.” As a painter, Ryan has an artist’s eye for guiding clients through the aesthetics and technical aspects of framing their project to its best advantage. Ryan brings more than 20 years of custom framing experience to the design table, as well an attitude of appreciative discovery. “I enjoy seeing the artwork that comes in, and the excitement people have over it. It’s a culture that’s very inspiring.”
Jeannie Celata
Matting is a misunderstood medium—and one that makes a huge difference to a finished framing project. “I think most people just see it as an internal frame,” Jeannie says. “But it’s so much more.” Her 30 years in the framing industry make her an invaluable asset to clients trying to visualize their options, from a French or wrapped mat to a floating mount. And as a versatile artist herself in many mediums and genres, she’s skilled in scrutinizing the way a frame draws the eye toward the artwork.
Lawrence Cardarelli
“Let’s go to Larry.” That’s the refrain in the hallways of Page Waterman for puzzling framing projects that involve engineering and restoration challenges. Larry does all of the cutting and joining of new custom frames, and performs feats of repair magic on damaged antiques. His incomparable toolbox for custom projects includes 40 years of framing experience, wide-ranging carpentry expertise, and an advanced logistical sensibility.
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592A Washington Street
Wellesley MA 02482
(behind Berkshire Hathaway)
781-235-0430
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 10-5
Closed Sunday & Monday
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