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Preserving history is a fragile art form, and Julian Baumgartner of Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration is going to bring a 150-year-old painting of Mother Mary back to life. From stabilizing the painting to retouching missing paint, Julian has the right amount of patience and skill to restore this work of art to its former glory.

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