Boldly Go : NCC-1701 - PRINT 8x10 in vintage frame

This is my new display print for FanExpo Canada 2025! It will be available to collect at the show, with pickup on the last day 4pm. This one has been printed to life size. (Sorry ,it was difficult to photograph with the glass! Can you spot me? lol!)

Framed Print on canvas of : 

“Boldly Go : NCC-1701”

Portaging in Ontario, Canada is a beautiful, quiet experience… you never know what you’ll see from your canoe! 

I found it amusing the number of times the crew of the original Enterprise broke the prime directive. So this alteration plays with the idea that they perhaps flew a little too low over our northern Canadian landscape sometime in the late 1800’s, and that moment was captured by the original artist. 

I have held onto this painting for some time, considering whether to alter it or not. I don’t usually alter such old pieces, but in the end I decided I would enjoy it more with something fun added to it. I kept the colour of the alterations subtle, working with the original artists palette… and added in some age spots to blend it in with the existing ones on artwork. 

I collected this from a local antique collector. Dated 1875, the artwork is unsigned. On the back of the painting it reads “Academy Board, Extra Quality. Manufactured Expressly for the Art Metropole. Toronto. Ontario. Canada.” The building is still there, but the original company is out of business. There is some faint handwriting in pencil on the back but it is only seen in partial light and is in difficult-to-read cursive writing.

FRAME DETAILS: Reclaimed frame with glass. I reused the matte and gave it new hardware. I haven't measured the frame / print... measurements available on request if I forget to update this listing, lol!

PRINT DETAILS:

Frame details : Reclaimed frame with ornate detail, wood, soft silver colour. Some minor dings which add to the vintage charm. Table display. 

Frame Size : 23.5 x 28.5 x 2.5cm (606g)

Print details : printed on matte photo paper