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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lordmarcovan, post: 2928094, member: 10461&quot;]That&#039;s a great upgrade.&nbsp; The contrast in the toning/patina compensates nicely for the pitting, as it draws one&#039;s eye to the design.&nbsp; In fact, thanks to the attractive coloration, the pitting on the surfaces fades into a minor consideration and becomes mere &quot;character&quot;, rather than being a distraction as it might otherwise have been.</p><p><br /></p><p>I had a Livia in my first Roman collection but never had pix of it.&nbsp; It had better surfaces, but it was much more heavily worn than either of your two.&nbsp; It was pretty much a &quot;smoothie&quot; with just the outline of her bust.</p><p><br /></p><p>I heartily approve of your upgrade, and daresay I actually find it appealing.&nbsp; Usually porosity and pitting turns me away.&nbsp; Not this time![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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