The approach is tailor-made for each art object under investigation.
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Dr. Hecker begins by conducting an initial intake, gathering all the information provided by the client. She assesses the information, as well as the reliability of those who have provided the expertise.
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Dr. Hecker then proceeds to formulate the relevant questions regarding issues such as provenance, attribution and authenticity.
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She goes on to identify the most appropriate art historians, laboratories, and conservation scientists who are best qualified to answer these questions, while screening out those who may have conflicts of interest.
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The cost-effectiveness and feasibility of every aspect of the research is evaluated.
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Having gathered the reports produced from each specialized field, Dr. Hecker brings them into dialogue, examining how they reflect on each other, in order to arrive at objective, fact-based conclusions.
During each phase, Dr. Hecker communicates with the client, interpreting the outcomes and assessing risk factors that emerge along the way.