Regarding the Weston (?)  photograph:  You could start by giving the
national office of AIPAD a call (Association of International Photography
Art Dealers) at 202 986 0105.  They will be able to refer you to a
dealer/appraiser in your area.

If there is strong reason to believe the piece is a Weston, you might
consider getting multiple opinions as to its value.

Paul A. Messier
Conservator of Photographs & Works on Paper
Boston Art Conservation
http://www.bosartconserv.com


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Sent: Sunday, February 22, 1998 9:43 PM
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Subject: Edward Weston Authentification


Have reason to believe that I have come across an original Edward Weston
photograph.  Does any one know of any way in which I may authenticate this
on my own?  I have contacted the Center for Creative Photography at the
Univ. of AZ and they have been kind enough to ignore me twice.  Thank You.
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