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Since the Palaeolithic period, man has been able to shape and work stone. Before moving an artwork, ensure that the path to the destination is clear. Frequently, antique stone artefacts have been drilled for mounting. In recent years, this has become unacceptable. When exposing stones to strong light sources, it is important that previous restorations are identified. Some antique stone sculptures have been found to have the remains of old painted decoration. Outdoor stone sculptures or architectural parts can be carefully rinsed with water. However, the possibility of previous restorations has to be borne in mind. There are various analytical techniques that can be applied to test stone.
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Faltermeier, R.B. (2014). Stone. In: An Easy Guide to Care for Sculpture and Antique Art Collections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08897-6_3
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