Oh my god that’s so bad how is it this bad
How does this keep happening?
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.
Are the owners of the art just contracting the cheapest possible option?
It'd be extremely hilarious if we didn't irrevocably destroy a piece of history every time it happens.
Well that was restored by Dr. Bean (apparantly)
Honestly they should just own it. Have an entire wall of beatific potato head people.
"Everyone thinks they're not qualified to restore art, just fake it til you make it!"
"I'm somewhat of a art forgery expert myself"
Work quality adjusted to pay and inflation, isn't this what the market economy is all about ?
At this point, it's our last resort against AI images
Not sure if this is true or not, but I remember reading somewhere that some artists intentionally botch historical art restorations for publicity and to drive more visitors to see it in person
Mr. Bill! Ooh nooooo!
It's fine. After a few days the swelling will go down, and you won't even know it's a potato.
