From:
William Moore <buddha-cat@zzzzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
Wed, 03 Mar 2004 11:52:25 -0500
Subject:
Ethics of flawed stone
To the fabulous and dusty " freelisters"
I love the challenges we face when we impose our artistic /sculptural will
upon the Natural element of stone . we are forced to make decisions and
concessions based on its tendencies and flaws . My question is when does a
crack or flaw begin to effect the value of a finished sculpture ? I am
pretty darn good at hiding and disguising these imperfections and yet I
feel guilty of deception sometimes , and have hoped a crack will not be
noticed prior the closing of a sale....only to feel like I have gotten
away with something when I cash the check.... does a repaired or hidden
crack make a piece less valuable? Should we feel obliged to disclose its
existence or keep our fingers crossed that it will not be noticed ?
I look forward ,as always to your thoughts William Moore
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