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Rainy days plague art museums curators
Directors and curators face a steady stream of inquiries about claimed art objects. Laurence Sickman of Kansas City's Nelson Gallery recalls routine identifications, from a supposed Rembrandt to a Raphael, with most items being ordinary or junk. The pair emphasize that only professional appraisals reveal significance, while delight comes from genuine discoveries or inspiring serious collectors.
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Don Reeder
Associated Press
Kansas City (Ap
Rembrandt
Cellini
Art Museum
Laurence Sickman
Kansas City
Nelson Gallery of Art
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Sickman
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Raphael