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What are plaster intaglios?
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Plaster intaglios date back to the 19th century. They are small cameo souvenirs, often featuring portraits of gods and goddesses, that travelers collected on grand tours of Europe. Shop a collection of intaglios from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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Roman Intaglio Gemstone Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
and the majority of the intaglio gems date to ancient Rome. Also known as gem carving, the art of
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Au Presser Le Raisin Fut Foule', Expressionist Intaglio by Georges Rouault
By Georges Rouault
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Plate #48
Georges Rouault, French (1871–1958)
Date: 1922
Intaglio, signed and dated in the plate
Size
Category
1920s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Intaglio
Seventeenth Century Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Sard intaglio of Athene holding Nike. The “large” intaglio is set in 15 ct gold ca 1820
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Framed Set of Nine Intaglios
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A rectangular framed group of nine intaglios arranged in a symmetrical layout, with a larger
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Victorian Classical Intaglio Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k. This classic seal-style ring is set with an exceptional intaglio-cut carnelian
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Carnelian Intaglio Ring
By Hermès
Located in Narberth, PA
The opposite of a cameo, an intaglio is created by carving into the surface of a stone. Its purpose
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
