Cameos Old & New, 4th Ed by Anna Miller

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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