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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PepperAnna, post: 3280028, member: 17332&quot;]I, too, prefer the first cameo for the detail in the carving, especially in the hair, the sculptural detail of the face, and the depth of carving. </p><p><br /></p><p>The question of art vs craft has surfaced more often in recent years.&nbsp; Items that are functional, meant for a specific purpose, or follow a set of instructions for a predefined result are often considered craft, while items made strictly from imagination, that incorporate unique details, or require significant level of skill and genius are labeled art. </p><p><br /></p><p>To me, the first cameo is closer to art then the second cameo. The second cameo seems to be of lower quality and has more characteristics that indicative of a mass produced item by a lower skilled artisan.&nbsp; I do consider hiqh quality cameos as works of sculptural art, whether or not they are signed or from a known artist.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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