If $ were no object...

[Runscott]

With early lithographs, it's like asking if a rare painting could be copied if money were no object. The problem would be that you could compare actual brush-strokes between the 'real' painting and the counterfeit. Same with dots in the lithographs. Dots are a bit easier to duplicate, but they are also easier to compare, and thus to detect flaws. I've louped a ton of lithograph cards and I'm certain about this, but I understand that my explanation isn't coming through well.

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.

[Cardboard Junkie]

With respect Scott, an original painting and a printed litho are 2 completely different animals. David.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

With respect Scott, an original painting and a printed litho are 2 completely different animals. David.

For the purpose of my example, they are not.

Again, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one. I'm really getting nothing out of this by arguing with you about it - I know these cards and I'm certain about what I'm saying. If you don't believe me, that's absolutely fine - you won't be the first. Rather than add unnecessary angst to a nice day, I'll respectfully exit this thread, and I sincerely hope that someone tells you what you already know and would like to hear repeated.