[Jewelry making - Article 00246] - Re: [Orchid] Value of old Roman intaglios?

[Richard W. Wise]

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    There are a few real experts but it is difficult. 

    Had a conversation a few years ago withs Hans Ulrich Pauley. He is
    Erwin Pauley's son and one of the most skillful modern gem carvers. I
    have a collection of intaglio blanks, basically pieces of carnelian,
    some old, some new, that illustrate the sorts of treatments used in
    Roman times and modern to look like Roman. 

    On a few occassions he (Pauley) has copied fine old pieces. He said
    that he would have difficulty telling the difference. One of the ways
    to spot a fake is to find the one that was copied. If it isn't in a
    public collection that is truly difficult. 

Richard
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