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Old 06-04-2012, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy View Post
I may be wrong, but I think it has something to do with the fact that damage to a painting is usually due to the environment is which it is displayed/stored and damage to a card is usually due to abuse.

Nobody abused the painting, it deteriorated over time. However, pinholes, writing, creases, paper loss, etc. on a card is usually due to abuse.

It's not acceptable to repair abuse, it's acceptable to repair natural deterioration. At last that's my $.02
Wasn't La Pieta restored after it was attacked?
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