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Cameos Old & New (4th Edition) (Hardback or Cased Book)
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- ISBN
- 1683360044
- EAN
- 9781683360049
- Binding
- TC
- Format
- Hardback or Cased Book
- Item Weight
- 1.7
- Item Length
- 9
- Item Width
- 6
- Item Height
- 1.06
- Book Title
- Cameos Old & New (4th Edition)
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Longhill Partners, Incorporated
- Topic
- Jewelry, Antiques & Collectibles
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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
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Publisher
Longhill Partners, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1683360044
ISBN-13
9781683360049
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Language
English
Topic
Jewelry, Antiques & Collectibles
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Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
0 Oz
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Book Title
Cameos Old and New (4th Edition)
Edition Description
New Edition
Edition Number
4
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This fourth edition is a comprehensive reference guide for buyers, collectors, appraisers, and dealers on the quality and value of cameos. Diana Jarrett brings extensive new information to the text, originally written by the late jewelry expert Anna Miller, including new manufacturing methods, new resources, and a guide to determine the value of older cameos. For more information, visit www.gemstonepress.com.
Table of Content
C o n t e n t s DEDICATION x PREFACE TO THE 4TH EDITION xi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xv 1 THE HISTORY AND ROMANCE OF THE GLYPTIC ARTS 1 THE EARLIEST ENGRAVINGS 3 CLASSICAL GREECE: FROM SCARABOID TO CAMEO 7 ROMAN CAMEOS 13 THE DARK AND MIDDLE AGES 22 THE RENAISSANCE AND LATER 27 2 THE SUBJECTS: MYTHS, LEGENDS, HISTORICAL EVENTS,AND STORIES BEHIND THE JEWELS 37 MYTHS AND LEGENDS 38 DECIPHERING CUPIDS, CHERUBS, PUTTI, AND PSYCHE 49 SYMBOLS 53 PORTRAITS 55 HISTORICAL EVENTS AND STORIES BEHIND THE JEWELS 56 Cameo_4th_text 11/3/08 2:59 PM Page v 3 CAMEO PRODUCTION 62 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 62 MATERIALS 79 THE REEMERGENCE OF COLORED GEMSTONES AND NEW CAMEO MATERIALS 84 CARVING CENTERS AND RENOWNED CARVERS 117 4 DISTINGUISHING OLD AND NEW CAMEOS 130 CIRCA-DATING CAMEOS 131 UNCOVERING INTENTIONAL CAMEO FAKES, FRAUDS, AND FORGERIES 155 5 ALTERNATE CAMEO MATERIALS AND CAMEO IMITATORS 171 MOUNT VESUVIUS LAVA--THE ITALIAN CAMEO STONE 171 GLASS CAMEOS 173 CAMEO GLASS 178 TASSIE GLASS 181 WEDGWOOD 182 SULPHIDES 185 CAMEO WAX PORTRAITS 185 PLASTER OF PARIS AND SULPHUR CASTS 187 PLASTIC CAMEOS 191 POLYMER CLAY CAMEOS 192 RESIN-MADE CAMEOS 192 POURED OR MOLDED CAMEOS 193 OTHER CAMEO MATERIALS OLD AND NEW 194 CONTENTS vi Cameo_4th_text 11/3/08 2:59 PM Page vi 6 APPRECIATING CAMEOS AS ART 198 EVALUATING THE AUTHENTICITY OF A CAMEO 200 SECURING A PROPER APPRAISAL FOR A CAMEO 206 ELEMENTS OF VALUE 216 7 BUILDING A CAMEO COLLECTION 226 WHY DOES ANYONE COLLECT ANYTHING? 226 BUYING AND SELLING CAMEOS 231 CAMEOS AS INVESTMENT GEMS 240 CARE AND CONSERVATION OF CAMEOS 242 8 GREAT AND HISTORIC COLLECTIONS 248 HISTORY BEING CARVED TODAY 267 9 CAMEO ARTISTRY 272 KEEPING THE ART ALIVE IN THE UNITED STATES 272 KEEPING THE ART ALIVE IN GERMANY 282 KEEPING THE ART ALIVE IN PANAMA 294 KEEPING THE ART ALIVE IN RUSSIA 297 KEEPING THE ART ALIVE IN ITALY 298 KEEPING THE ART ALIVE IN TURKEY 300 CONTENTS vii Cameo_4th_text 11/3/08 2:59 PM Page vii 10 THE MARKETS FOR BUYING CAMEOS 305 BUYING AT AUCTION 305 BUYING FROM AN ANTIQUE DEALER 317 BUYING NEW CAMEOS FROM THE RETAIL JEWELER 332 BUYING CAMEOS VIA THE INTERNET 333 BUYING CAMEOS VIA THE TV 344 11 THE FUTURE OF THE CAMEO 346 ESTIMATING CAMEO VALUE: QUALITY RANKING CAMEOS 355 CHRONOLOGY OF ENGRAVED STONES AND CAMEOS IN EUROPE 361 GLOSSARY OF GLYPTIC-ART AND JEWELRY TERMS 365 SUGGESTED READINGS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Hardcover
Target Audience
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Features
New Edition
Publication Year
2008
Number of Pages
416 Pages
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