Technology Guarding Authenticity: From X-Rays to Chemical Analysis
In the world of art and antiques, the cost of a mistake can be colossal. Traditional expertise, based on stylistic analysis and the study of provenance (history of ownership), is undoubtedly important. However, even the most experienced eye of an art historian can be deceived by a skillful forgery.
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