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Oval Construction: Frame builder Chris Sparker has been working on a new
design, which features spandrel.
to preserve the continuity of what the artist originally
achieved," says Tysver.
In an effort to avoid misconstruing an artist's intent,
Oliver Brothers follows the code of ethics defined by the
American Institute for Conservation (AIC). "We extrapolate
from what is there and build it out," says Bishop. But, he
explains, there are strict conservationists who would never
in-paint Jesus' face; they would leave the damage. That is the
distinction between restoration and conservation, though
they are often used interchangeably. "It's very subjective,"
Bishop says. "There are different viewpoints."
"The museum world tends to view artworks as archeology," he notes, "while private practices see them more as
visual works of art." And there's a spectrum of hybrid approaches. "When an issue like that comes up," adds Tysver,
"we consult with the client, follow our own code of ethics
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