Prints should be handled only when necessary, and then with great care. Wear gloves when handling prints directly. If you don't have gloves, wash your hands well and handle the print by the edges only. The back of a print is still a part of the print. Do not write or use any sort of adhesive label on the back of a print.
Technology allows today's expert restorers to do more than ever.
The most common restoration procedures involve the removal of foxing and the pressing of creases. More serious restoration may include bleaching, tear repairs and color renewal. In the case of prints, this means the removal of destructive growths and very little else. Restoration should not be undertaken without serious thought and consideration. Sotheby's recommends that you speak with a specialist before arranging for any type of restoration.