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[picture of the Duchess of Devonshire]
Grafin Szchenyi-Seilern by M.M. Daffinger
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Cameo Creations

I began collecting Cameo Creations in 1994 when I found two portraits at a local flea market. At the time I did not realize there was such a variety of subjects, frame styles and even objects including mirrors, wall shelves and candlesticks that featured the distinctive ornate style highlighted by portraits of women primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries. I was told these pictures were produced as far back as the twenties and thirties but I have not been able to find any written history of the company to verify that. I have purchased some for as little as $6 but they average $12 - $22 for the 7 1/2" size depending on where you find them and the type and condition of the frame, the glass, and the image. I eventually discovered that they are often auctioned up on Ebay and have obtained several in this way including the four portraits featured on this page. The majority, however, I have found at flea markets and in scattered antique shops. I have also found Ebay to be a valuable reference source. I have purchased some portraits that no longer bear the identifying sticker but by looking at others offered for sale on Ebay I have been able to identify mine. To view the rest of my collection, click Next below.

Maria Cosway by John Smart
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[picture of Pauline Benaparte by Salomon Counis]
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