The Weird Chemistry Threatening Masterpiece Paintings (IMAGE)

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The Weird Chemistry Threatening Masterpiece Paintings

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A good art dealer can really clean up in today's market, but not when some weird soap-making chemistry wreaks havoc on masterpieces. Since you have no time to watch paint dry, we explain how paintings from Rembrandts to O'Keefes are threatened by their own compositions -- and not just the imagery. Watch the latest Speaking of Chemistry video here: https://youtu.be/w2ww5aUJD8s.

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