tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35183976.post1583833057721001878..comments2023-10-26T06:35:55.278-05:00Comments on Illicit Cultural Property: More on the Conservation of the two Italian BronzesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815004368881797395noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35183976.post-2646794448284252492009-04-21T12:54:00.000-05:002009-04-21T12:54:00.000-05:00Just to clarify my point about the Italian methods...Just to clarify my point about the Italian methods of conservation: From what I understand from the Getty conservators, it is the very old restorations of the statues that are problematic, NOT the more recent work carried out in Florence.<br /><br />As is typical with conservation work (as with archaeological research as well!) past practices are often easily criticized as we learn more and develop new techniques.<br /><br />It's exciting work going on here at the Getty and I am sure new, valuable information about the bronzes will emerge as the conservation continues.Francesca Tronchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431439009231863214noreply@blogger.com