All of our prints are on Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm paper.

This heavyweight paper has a slightly warm base tone and a strong mottled texture. It creates a print with strong colours and deep blacks that feel rich and high in contrast. This is due to the texture of the paper enabling it to hold more ink and capture the light. 

The prints are made by our specialist fine art printing partners using top of the range Giclée printers. The archival life expectancy in average daylight conditions for your print is 80 years.

The five main factors, which ultimately dictate how long your print will last, are as follows:

Exposure to high heat sources
Exposure to bright light sources
Exposure to moisture through humidity
Atmospheric Pollutants
Storage conditions

Our Giclée paper manufactures only use resources from sustainable forest management areas. This programme ensures the preservation and protection of biodiversity, the renewal of the forests habitats and decreasing of the impacts of exploitation of forest areas for future generations. The paper made at their mills is certified for the traceability of the wood fibres from an origin of non-threatened forests.

The border size varies for each print so please check the description for each image. For framed options the mount board size also varies for each image or frame size chosen.

At the moment we are unable to offer sizes that aren’t listed in the shop.

The ‘print’ purchase options in the shop are the same printed image size that the artwork was originally drawn. We think that this best showcases the intricate technique used.

The framed purchase options are the image at the same size as the artwork was originally drawn, or as close to it as possible within the different standard framing options (see the specific image product description for details of how this varies with each frame size option). 

Please do get in contact to let us know the sizes you’re looking for, so we can potentially expand what we offer in the future.

Our framing options are provided by our print partners and are for black, white or oak FSC®-certified wood frames that come complete with a high quality glass window, ready to be hung on your wall. The frames are made in Germany by Nielsen Quadrum, for more details click here.

Our print partners service is 100% carbon neutral. The carbon emissions caused by print and framing orders and deliveries are calculated and offset by investing in renewable energy projects.

Our prints are printed at our partner fine art printer’s studios either here in London, UK or in Dusseldorf, Germany. For more information click here. They are printed and then dispatched for delivery within 2 – 5 working days. See our ‘shipping information‘ for more details of a total estimated delivery timeframe.

We ship to the UK and Germany (where our print partners are based).

We also ship to: other countries in the EU, the EEA, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

All orders are printed on-demand, and despatched within 2-5 working days. From the time of dispatch to delivery will vary depending on the shipping destination. See our ‘shipping information‘ for more details of a total estimated delivery timeframe.

To place an order, first choose your design from the different options in the shop. When you have a chosen design, select the size of print you’d like to order (either print only or the 3 frame options) and add it to your cart. Once you’ve got everything you’d like to order in your cart, click on the check out button, and you’ll be guided through the check out process.

Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location. In the UK, EU and EEA ‘print only’ orders are posted (not express courier) at a cheaper rate. See our ‘shipping information‘ for full details.

Note that shipping is charged per order for print only orders. Framed orders are charged shipping per frame unit.

If you’ve provided the wrong address during the check out process, please send us an email with your order number to thefondista@gmail.com. We cannot guarantee we’ll be able to update your order before it’s dispatched, but we’ll do our best. Unfortunately Fondista (thefondista.com) are not liable for any lost orders due to incorrect delivery information provided.

Print only orders

Postal shipping

Orders from the UK and EU/EEA are posted. We use Royal Mail in the UK (shipped from our London print partners Studio) and Deutsche Post for the EU/EEA (Shipped from our Dusseldorf print partners studio). For any countries outside these regions orders are shipped express courier.  

Express courier shipping

For all orders being shipped outside the UK and EU/EEA (i.e USA, Canada, Australia) we ship DHL Express courier only (shipped from our London print partners studio).

Framed orders

Framed orders to all shipping destinations, including the UK and EU/EEA are shipped via express courier.

For unframed orders our print partners carefully cover your fine art prints with recyclable tissue paper, eliminating the danger of any scratches or folds. Your order is then placed into a robust 100% sustainably sourced recyclable cardboard envelope or tube depending upon its size.

Framed art prints are protected on all sides with recyclable and biodegradable wrapping materials. Strong recyclable archival foam made from recycled materials is then carefully fitted to make sure no damage can occur in transit. Your order is then placed into extra protective 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable card packaging ready for dispatch.

Our print partners are a 100% carbon neutral company, who have ensured that our packaging is as environmental friendly as possible. The team then ships your order, ensuring your prints are delivered safely. 

The packaging used in your orders is either recyclable or biodegradable. This includes any stickers, tape as well as any frame edge protectors used.

For more information about our print partners click here.

Once your order has been dispatched by our print partners you will will receive a tracking number via email.

Once your order has been dispatched, you will receive a tracking number with your order dispatch email. You can use this to track your delivery via the Royal Mail / Deutsche Post / express courier website (depending upon your order and location). Please note you’ll get your tracking number with your dispatch email, not your order confirmation email.

All of our prints at Fondista (thefondista.com) are made to order. When your order is placed, we automatically send a request to our printers who then print your chosen designs in their print studio. This means that we are unable to cancel your order once it has been placed. Please make sure you take care to review your chosen pieces of art before placing your order. For further information please see our Cancellation Policy.

All of our prints at Fondista (thefondista.com) are made to order. This means that we are unable to accept returns. Please make sure you take care to review your chosen pieces of art before placing your order.

In the unlikely event that there is problem with your order, please send us an email and photos to thefondista@gmail.com within 48hrs, including your order number and let us know what’s happened. Your satisfaction is incredibly important to us so we will get the problem resolved as soon as possible. For further information see our Returns Policy.  

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