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RayBThanks. Well thought out and logical. I am nothing but open minded, I've just felt pretty strongly about this issue.
In most cases however a conservator is working on a one of a kind piece. Museum conservatory work of this type doesnt offend me or press any ethics issue because the museum is often doing this to preserve the image/object for it's historical importance only, to be enjoyed by our grandchildrens grandchildren and beyond.
I don't deal in art but I suspect that trade in this collectible commodity has a "restored" issue as well when it comes to the buy, sell and trade side of that market.
I am open minded about the potential use of conservation methods as a positive. Heck, who wouldn't be for the sandblasting and puttying that goes on at Mount Rushmore to maintain that great American landmark.
It's impossible to go back to a point where everyone leaves the cards as is. We are at where we are at.
Respectfully,
RayB