Conference on authentication

Scientific Analysis for Art's Sake
Winterthur Museum

The role of scientific analysis in the conservation and
authentication of art objects will be the topic of discussion on Saturday,
November 8, 1997, at Winterthur Museum, in Winterthur Delaware.

The  conservators and curators at the Henry Francis du Pont
Winterthur Museum have recently developed an new exhibition entitled
Deceit, Deception, and Discovery.  It shall highlight fakes and
forgeries of decorative art objects.  In support of this new exhibit
we have organized a science conference that will deal with art
authentication and conservation.  Analytical science has become an
increasingly important tool for studying and authenticating museum
objects.  Our conference on Saturday, November 8, 1997, will focus
on the scientific research program at Winterthur as well as programs
at other national institutions such as the Getty Institute and the
Smithsonian.

We would like to make information about this conference available to
your readers, since the conference will deal with cutting edge
questions and concerns that conservators and scientists encounter.

In order to obtain more information about the conference interested
persons may write to me at <15603.udel.edu> or they may call
800-488-3883,
302-888-4600, or TTY:  302-888-4907.

Lynn Proden
Winterthur Museum

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