Dana D. Buck responded to my post
 
<in certain applications, is it
"dishonest" somehow to display reproductions. . .there is certainly a
cachet in the original item, but there is a distinction to be drawn
between something that is "art"--by definition a unique entity, and
something that is a specimin or artifact.>
 
Of course there is such a distinction.  As there is one between experiencing
art, and being educated about it.
 
My point is that experiencing original art as opposed to reproductions is
about more than mere "cachet" or "mystique"--and certainly more than monetary
value.  The primary value of art is immanent in the object.
 
There is dishonesty in framing and displaying reproductions in an integral
way with authentic pieces.  If a little education is needed to flesh out an
exhibition, then let the reproductions be explicitly separated from the
original work.
 
I try  to distinguish between art education and art experiences.
 
Regards, JW