Glad to get a closer look at the miniature, he nodded.  "It is a well-done copy.  The original is amazing."  He had traveled a lot to see various paintings and statues during his younger years as he studied techniques as created his own style of work. 

"Looks like the person that did this knew what he or she was doing."  He nodded as he looked at it.  Then taking his cup of tea he took a sip.