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What are intaglios made of?

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What are intaglios made of?
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

Ancient Roman Medusa Intaglio Earrings
$34,500 / set
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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

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

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