Synopses & Reviews
When collecting contemporary arts and crafts, how can one be certain the pieces that appeal to current tastes also have the stamp of timeless collectible? This new series of accessible guides answers the need for authoritative advice in a fast-developing marketplace.
• Texts by acknowledged experts with firsthand experience of the global market
• Hundreds of illustrations
• Profiles of essential artists, designers, and photographers
• A concise reference section, including contact information and where to shop
Synopsis
Featuring text by an acknowledged expert in arts and crafts, hundreds of illustrations, and essays on key issues and themes, this compact, accessible guide will be an authority in the global marketplace.
Synopsis
Texts by acknowledged experts with firsthand experience of the global marke Hundreds of illustration Profiles of essential artists, designers, and photographer A concise reference section, including contact information and where to shop "
About the Author
Joanna Hardy is a gemologist and jewelry specialist who has worked for De Beers and Sotheby's. She lectures widely and writes for many international magazines and newspapers, and features on the popular BBC program Antiques Roadshow.