Hi Michael,
Here, I strongly agree.
the proportion of counterfeits in medieval and Renaissance swords is maybe even higher.
it is incredible that this can continue......
it also would be a good step in the right direction if the auction houses would keep a blacklist of providers of forgeries and communicate this list with each other.
to introduce the blacklist;
an auctioneer must keep lists of providers of counterfeits/forgeries and an umbrella organization, should check this list for overlaps and report this overlaps to the involved houses.The overlap providers of counterfeits in different houses should get a drop ban on all houses.
restorations, certainly beautiful and legitimate are allowed but must be mentioned.
best,
jasper
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