Custom Sizing for Guido Agostini Prints, Explained
Standard sizes cover most walls, but not all. Here is what happens when an Agostini edition needs to be made larger, smaller, or to a proportion the catalogue does not list.
Yes. Auvrique produces Guido Agostini prints in custom dimensions alongside the standard range, typically from about 12 inches up to roughly 60 inches on the long edge. The practical limit is the proportion of the original composition, not the machinery, and unusual ratios are confirmed before printing.
The Short Answer on Custom Sizes
Custom sizing is available for the Agostini editions in the catalogue. A request does not require a special order form or a conversation with a person. The dimensions are entered at the point of purchase, within a working range that runs from small formats around 12 inches to large pieces approaching 60 inches on the longest side.
That range is wider than most print shops publish. The reason is simple. Standard sizes exist because they fit ready-made frames, not because the artwork asks for them. An Agostini composition does not know whether it is 18x24 or 20x30 inches. What it does know, in effect, is its own proportion, and that is where custom sizing needs care.
How the Limits Actually Work
Every image has a native proportion, set by the original composition. Stretch an Agostini scene from its natural ratio into a square, or into a very long panorama, and something has to give. Either the image gets cropped or it gets distorted, and both outcomes damage the work. Auvrique confirms proportion before production, which means an unsuitable request is caught before money changes hands.
Resolution is the second limit, and it matters more at large sizes. A composition that holds crisp detail at 24 inches may soften at 50. This is true of every print seller, including the ones who do not mention it. The honest move is to say so. If a requested size will not hold up, the right answer is a smaller print, not a bigger apology.
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What Custom Sizing Costs You
A custom size is priced by surface area, not by a flat fee. A 22x28 inch print costs close to what a 20x30 inch print costs, because the ink and canvas used are nearly the same. There is no surcharge for the word custom, and no penalty for choosing a dimension the catalogue skipped.
For a buyer comparing sellers, this is the practical test. Ask any print shop what a 26x36 inch Agostini canvas costs. A shop that only offers three preset sizes is telling you something about its operation. A shop that quotes the size directly is one that prints to order, which is the norm for serious editions and the reason the wait is measured in days, not weeks.
Standard sizes exist to fit ready-made frames, not to fit the painting.
| Format | Typical range | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas | 12 to 60 inches, long edge | Proportion of the original composition |
| Framed print | 12 to 40 inches, long edge | Frame availability at odd dimensions |
| Very large custom | Above 40 inches | Resolution softening at scale |
Sizing at a glance
Key takeaways
- Custom dimensions for Agostini editions are available within a range of roughly 12 to 60 inches on the long edge.
- The real constraint is the proportion of the original composition, which is checked before printing.
- Custom sizes are priced by surface area, so a 22x28 costs about the same as a 20x30.
- A seller with only three preset sizes is a seller printing from stock, not to order.
Related questions
Can I get an Agostini print in 18x24 inches?
Yes. 18x24 falls comfortably inside the custom range, and it is a common request because it fits widely available ready-made frames. Enter the dimension at checkout and the edition is produced to that size, priced by surface area rather than by a preset tier.
Will a custom size change how the Agostini image looks?
Only if the requested proportion differs badly from the original composition. A size that keeps the native ratio changes nothing except scale. A size that forces cropping or stretching will be flagged before production, because a distorted image is not a print worth selling.
Is there an extra charge for ordering a non-standard size?
No. Pricing follows the area of the print, so a custom 22x28 inch canvas is priced very close to a standard 20x30. The cost difference between custom and standard at the same surface area is effectively nothing.
How large can an Agostini print go before quality suffers?
It depends on the detail in the specific composition. Finely worked passages soften sooner than broad tonal areas. Anything above roughly 40 inches on the long edge deserves a second look, and a request that will not hold up is declined rather than printed soft.
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