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How to Spot a Painting Restoration

NEW YORK | NOVEMBER 2023

How to Spot a Painting Restoration

"What can a painting tell you about its history? From ultraviolet light to provenance, Sotheby’s Old Master Paintings Specialist David Pollack reveals the intriguing processes experts use to uncover a masterpiece’s hidden history, condition, and the extent to which it has been restored.

How to Spot a Painting Restoration is presented in partnership with Genesis House as part of Sotheby's new “How To” series."

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