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FORENSIC FINE ART ANALYSI
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Freemanart's scientific investigations of fine art involves a wide variety of practical forensic applications supporting the investigation of oil paintings, watercolours, prints, drawings & sculptures from all eras, geographical regions and time frames we undertake. We are called upon to conduct forensic inspections, diagnostics, pigment and fibre sampling for date range identification and Carbon 14 dating alongside forensic imaging on-site throughout the world in support of authentication, attribution and legitimacy issues. Working from Laboratories in the UK, Europe and North America, we employ the finest scholars, forensic scientists and academics, all of whom are leading exponents in their respective fields. Freemanart administer & undertake varied practical forensic investigations of fine art:
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We apply whenever possible the application of non-destructive forensic methodology in the forensic examination of fine art.
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Optical Microscopy of Pigments. Spectographic and Raman Analysis Xray, X-ray diffraction, Ultra Violet and Infra Red Spectography Forensic imaging Radiocarbon dating (Carbon-14) Lead white pigment or isotope dating. Chemical analysis - pigment & materials identification technology Optical Microscopy & analysis
X RAY ANALYSIS OF PICASSO
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