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[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 75 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Apparently it's a Spanish thing. From the article someone posted below (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/amateur-restorer-botches-carving-spain-180976271/)

Spanish law currently allows amateurs to repair historic artworks—a fact that has led many conservation experts to argue for tighter regulations in the industry.

[–] bestagon@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Are the owners of the art just contracting the cheapest possible option?

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 28 points 1 month ago

Not even cheapest, they recruit friends and family.

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago

It'd be extremely hilarious if we didn't irrevocably destroy a piece of history every time it happens.