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Authenticity Page 3 | there are no short cuts to helping anyone understand the subtle nuances. It takes time. Not everyone can immediately acquire ‘the eyes’ and the knowledge and wisdom to detect fakes.
Two essential characteristics in the understanding of Chinese antique furniture are patina and proportion. Patina is the
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texture and surface on wood that develops over years of use and handling and exposure to the elements in the air. These properties, facilitated by moisture in the air, given time, slowly work on the wood surface. After centuries, given the additional interaction with humans, the surface of the wood is transformed and becomes softer (compared to its original
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