In innumerable churches, abbeys and chapels in Bavaria and Austria, there are incredibly beautiful Rococco interiors that appear to be made of marble. Walls, pillars, fonts in a riot of balck veined colors. The closest look will "fool the eye" and only with a touch with one's hand will the warmth of wood betray the fact that this "marble" is exquisitely painted wood. It is, indeed" faux. Nevertheless, one has to admire the large scale application of the skill of these 18th Century craftsman. Are the aisles and altars of the wonderful abbey church at Roggenburg less beautiful because of it? I think not...
Faux is faux but do not blame the talented craftsman for plying his trade. If people want to pay him for gilding their plainish walnut lilies, I'd question their judgement but not his nor his skill...
