G. CAPUTI Carnelian intaglio of a young woman in profile, set in 18K (750) gold chased with flowers and foliage. Signed intaglio. Italian work from the first third of the 19th century. Size of motif: 3.7x3.1cm approx. Intaglio size: approx. 2.8x2cm. Gross weight: 14.4g A early 19th century Giuseppe Caputi intaglio Giuseppe Caputi (active 1813-1833), was a Roman medallist and glyptician of the first half of the 19th century. He lived in London, where he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1815. His other works are mainly cameos, one of which depicts George III, set in the middle of a bracelet set with other engraved stones. He is also known for having won a prize for an intaglio depicting Theseus.