[MENTION=63590]jyl[/MENTION],
I think the best you can do is to pick a spot and land. Despite your desire for a chromovelato, I'm agreeing with the Caveman. Make it opaque, tell the painter to match the original color as best you can based on whatever printed photo you have that feels right.
At the end, this will be your call.
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