One Thing Leads to Another, Conclusion

[Part 1 of One Thing Leads to Another appeared yesterday.]

Next I wrote to Meredith to thank her for taking the time to provide all the information on intaglios.

Meredith replied.

Hi Eileen-

It was my pleasure! I like your site and check in a lot!

I'm an art historian and art restorer and it's great to read about someone who not only appreciates the past through antiques like this, but wants to learn more.

If Maxine has any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Also, if any of the casts are damaged or need any sort of restoration, this is the type of work that I do.

Outside of outright breakage, many times the "repairs" that are needed are because the piece wasn't cast well in the first place, so there are a lot of tiny potholes and surface imperfections that can ruin the overall effect. The good news is that these are all correctable.

I'm also collector, and I would be very interested in either purchasing these or in making copies. I usually pay a fee to the owner for letting me make a reproduction, as well as giving them a full set of copies for their own use. The process does not damage the originals in any way; in fact, many of my clients have inherited family collections like this and are pleased to discover that this method allows everyone to have a full set!

Keep up the good work!

Best,
Meredith Strang
Arts Unlimited
Los Angeles, CA

Then I contacted all the intaglio owners I could who have added to this discussion over the past two years.

So far, one has written back and wants to get in touch with Meredith.

This story may not be over yet!

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