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There have been blind A/B tests for lossy audio formats by experts and even they couldn’t tell them apart with anything approaching reliable predictions …

However the problem is that when someone choses the wrong compression settings for lossy formats then you can see (or hear) the artifacts without too much effort if you’ve got semi-decent equipment (and if the choice is really bad even that isn’t needed).

I’d argue that it is the same with digital sculpting vs ‘traditional’.
If you have crappy sketches and an incompetent digital sculptor then you’re not going to have the same end result as a traditional sculpt.
Part of the reason is that even an entry level traditional sculptor has had to work hard just to understand the basics of the medium, whereas a digital sculptor can simply download the software and start.

I bet that getting from no skill to entry level skill in the digital medium is faster than the traditional method because there are lots of conveniences (like an undo options and infinite sculpt time) that allow for faster learning.
You still need to have an artist talent to get the most out of either medium.