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What are intaglios made of?
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Intaglios can be made out of a wide variety of materials, which include plastic, stone or glass. Intaglios, which are designs engraved into a material, can be practical or used for decorative purposes. You can shop a collection of intaglio artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Au Presser Le Raisin Fut Foule', Expressionist Intaglio by Georges Rouault
By Georges Rouault
Located in Long Island City, NY
Au Presser Le Raisin Fut Foule’ (In the Winepress the Grapes were Crushed ) from the Misere Series, Plate #48
Georges Rouault, French (1871–1958)
Date: 1922
Intaglio, signed and date...
Category
1920s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Intaglio
Victorian Classical Intaglio Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This classic seal-style ring is set with an exceptional intaglio-cut carnelian with a highly detailed depiction of the God Ares.
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Medusa Intaglio Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
In fact, the gemstone intaglio was one of the most popular jewelry designs in ancient Rome, as Roman men of social standing commonly wore intaglio rings in order to mark wax seals.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
22k Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Antique carnelian intaglio gold (18ct) ring. Setting finely hand made and carnelian intaglio depicting a horse.
Category
Early 20th Century European Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Framed Antique Intaglios
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique plaster intaglios whimsically framed on camouflage burlap, the intaglios are numbered and correspond to the descriptions on the backside of the frames.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
$4,000 / set
Pair of Framed Antique Intaglios
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Antique intaglios newly framed on camouflage burlap.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Burlap, Glass, Plaster, Wood
$2,900 / set


