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Synopsis
Revised and updated, this complete reference guide meets the rising demand for information about collecting, appraising, buying and selling cameos. From ancient times to the present, cameos have captivated artists as a unique medium in which to capture and reflect the history, literature and legends of every age. And today, the allure of the cameo is attracting a new generation of collectors, connoisseurs, artists and appraisers fascinated by their multidimensional beauty. This new edition provides much new information and many new cameo photographs designed to enable the collector, appraiser, dealer or interested buyer to recognize and evaluate quality and value in cameos, including: Key factors affecting the value of a cameo A guide to cameos sold at auction, including photographs and prices How to buy cameos from the retail jeweler, at auction or through antiques dealers Cameo artists today, and how they are keeping the art of cameo cutting alive And more????????????????????????
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Newly Updated and Expanded
Critical and up-to-the-minute information for the novice, advanced collector, jewelry dealer, curator and appraiser--for all who buy and sell cameos, or who are just fascinated by them.
Antiques Roadshow Book Club Selection
Since ancient times, cameo making has allowed artists of every era to capture and reflect on the history, literature and lore of their culture. Today, the allure of finely carved cameos is drawing a new generation of both savvy collectors and gifted artists who are captivated by their transcendental elegance.
This first and only comprehensive reference guide offers valuable information on:
- Where to successfully hunt for cameos
- How to separate old from new, imitation and newer synthetic materials from original shell and stone cameos
- How to differentiate between ultrasonically produced and hand-carved cameos
Richly illustrated with many new cameo photographs, this new edition will facilitate the recognition and evaluation of quality in cameos and increase your confidence in buying and selling cameos with:
- Key factors for defining value
- Information on how to buy cameos from retailers and antique dealers, via the Internet or at auction
- A clear explanation of The MasterValuer Program(TM) of Quality Ranking that serves as a vital guide for use when evaluating cameos
- An extensive review of outstanding contemporary cameo artists throughout the world, their style, subject matter, unique and identifiable techniques, contact information ... and more
Synopsis
Today, the allure of finely carved cameos is drawing a new generation of both savvy collectors and gifted artists who are captivated by their transcendental elegance. This book offers critical information for the novice, advanced collector, jewelry dealer, curator and appraiser-for all who buy and sell cameos, or who are just fascinated by them.
Synopsis
Provides a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in cameos, including how to:
Speak the language of cameos and negotiate like a pro
Build and care for a cameo collection
Develop an eye for quality and an appreciation for cameos as art
Detect genuine cameos from among synthetics and imitations
Circa date cameos to differentiate old cameos from new
Distinguish ultrasonically produced cameos from hand-carved pieces
Stay apprised of the global community of carvers and their innovative use of materials and advances in this art form
Quality rank cameos to determine their value
Find out where this art form is headed and who is driving this
discipline in the twenty-first century
Avoid the major pitfallsthe purchase of mediocre pieces, fakes,
and forgeries
... and much, much more