{"title":"Sculpture","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"amber-sommerso-glass-sculpture-murano-or-european-studio-c-1950s-60s","title":"Amber Sommerso Glass Sculpture — Murano or European Studio, c. 1950s–60s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking amber and clear glass sculpture with an organic, egg-like contour and a suspended teardrop core. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded in San Francisco in the early 1950s, \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eDynasty Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e became known for its handcrafted glass, ceramics, and decoratives designed to bring artistry to modern living. The outer layer is a heavy, satin-frosted crystal, while the inner chamber holds a luminous, honey-amber drop with air bubble inclusion. Light passes through the clear body and refracts around the inner form, creating a subtle, glowing halo. The piece rests solidly on its base with a softly beveled edge—hand-finished and ground flat, typical of fine Murano and Scandinavian studio glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Attribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis form was pioneered in Murano, Italy, in the 1950s–1960s, during the height of the \u003cem\u003esommerso\u003c\/em\u003e (“submerged”) glass technique, perfected by masters such as Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte and Alfredo Barbini. Scandinavian studios, notably Kosta Boda and Orrefors, later echoed the style through the 1960s–70s, blending Italian sculptural sensibility with Nordic restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique involves layering molten glass of contrasting colors—clear over color, sometimes with trapped bubbles—to produce a suspended, weightless effect. The frosted exterior and amber interior of your piece suggest late-1950s to early-1960s production, most likely Italian, possibly Seguso-inspired or made by an independent Murano workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Period: Mid-century (c. 1950s–60s)\u003cbr\u003e→ Origin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eDynasty Gallery — Vinci Collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ Technique: Sommerso (encased layered glass)\u003cbr\u003e→ Color: Amber core, clear crystal body, frosted exterior\u003cbr\u003e→ Dimensions: typically 7–9 in (18–23 cm) tall (confirm actual)\u003cbr\u003e→ Condition: Excellent; minor base wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e→ Material: Hand-blown glass, ground and polished base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural glass form thrives where light and shadow interact—on a console beneath a picture light, in a bookcase vignette, or on a minimalist pedestal where natural sunlight can animate the amber core. It pairs beautifully with brass, walnut, or black marble surfaces, echoing the quiet opulence of mid-century Italian interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, it sits comfortably among Barbini, Flavio Poli, or Mandruzzato works—refined, elemental, and unmistakably mid-century modern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42605341212777,"sku":"VE-0070","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/amber_sommerso_glass_sculpture_murano_or_european_studio_c._1950s60s762174708132134135111630953.heic?v=1773693360"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-folk-art-rocking-horse-signed-gh-1983-vintage-wooden-sculpture","title":"Hand-Carved Folk Art Rocking Horse Signed GH 1983 – Vintage Wooden Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eA hand-carved wooden rocking horse, signed and dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e“GH 83,”\u003c\/strong\u003e created in 1983 during the height of the American craft revival movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eCarved from solid wood and mounted on a single curved rocker, this piece carries the quiet irregularities that only handwork produces. The mane is individually incised. The saddle is softly shaped rather than sharply machined. Floral garland details along the neck retain traces of hand-painted pigment, now gently muted with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eThis is not factory precision. It is shaped wood with visible tool marks, softened edges, and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eThe proportions lean sculptural rather than toy-like, suggesting it was made as decorative folk art rather than a child’s plaything. It sits with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eSigned by the maker. Dated clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eAn object that announces it was made by a person, not a production line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThe late 1970s and early 1980s marked a resurgence of American interest in handcraft. Regional woodworkers revisited colonial and European folk traditions, producing carved decorative objects that were sold at craft fairs, local galleries, and artisan markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eRocking horses became symbolic forms during this revival — referencing early American handmade toys, Scandinavian carved horse traditions, and Pennsylvania Dutch decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eThis example reflects that era precisely. It carries the warmth of stained wood, the stylized simplicity of folk carving, and the decorative flourish of hand-painted detail. It belongs to a period when handmade work was being reclaimed as cultural identity rather than nostalgia alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eThe “GH 83” signature reinforces its authenticity as an individual maker’s piece. While the artist remains unidentified, the act of signing and dating places it firmly within the tradition of small-batch artisan craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eThe surface shows natural wear consistent with age and handling. Minor finish abrasion along the rocker edge and subtle patina across high points contribute to its character rather than detract from it. The structure remains solid and stable. The carving retains clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eIt reads as preserved, not restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eHand-carved objects introduce texture that factory-made decor cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003ePlaced on a bookshelf, console, or layered vignette, this rocking horse operates as sculpture. It softens modern interiors and adds dimension to traditional ones. It pairs beautifully with antique wood, linen textiles, and collected ceramics. It also works unexpectedly well in contemporary spaces that need a single grounding element with soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eThis is not a novelty object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eIt is a preserved example of late 20th-century American folk craftsmanship — modest in scale, sincere in execution, and visually grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003eIt carries the quiet confidence of something made slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003eAt Viridian, we curate objects that preserve human touch. This signed 1983 rocking horse reflects a moment when American craft traditions were being actively revived and reinterpreted. It is honest work, signed by its maker, and shaped to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eBring history home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42954862887017,"sku":"VE-0606","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_3411.jpg?v=1772355007"},{"product_id":"vintage-firefighter-rescue-sculpture-bronze-tone-statue-1970","title":"Vintage Firefighter Rescue Sculpture Bronze Tone Statue 1970","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eA striking sculptural depiction of a firefighter carrying a rescued child while another child clings closely behind. The figure captures a moment of quiet heroism, reflecting the long tradition of honoring firefighters for their courage and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eRendered in a bronze-tone finish, the sculpture emphasizes strong vertical lines and expressive detailing in the firefighter’s coat and helmet. The composition creates a sense of movement and protection, placing the rescuer at the center of a powerful narrative of bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eMounted on a polished wooden base, the piece carries the presence of a commemorative statue while remaining intimate in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eFirefighters have long been celebrated in sculpture and public art as symbols of courage and civic responsibility. Throughout the twentieth century, small-scale sculptures depicting rescue scenes became popular as commemorative objects, often presented to firefighters upon retirement or used to recognize acts of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eThese sculptures drew inspiration from the larger public monuments erected in cities across the United States and Europe, which honor the bravery and sacrifice of fire brigades throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003eThe imagery of a firefighter carrying a child in safety remains one of the most enduring visual symbols of rescue and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3475\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003eSubject: Firefighter rescue scene\u003cbr data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze-tone cast composite\u003cbr data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003eBase: Turned wooden display base\u003cbr data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eFinish: Aged bronze patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003eApproximate Height: ~8–10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eEra: Late 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3885\"\u003eThe sculpture remains in good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Minor marks are present on the wooden base. The felt underside remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3890\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3922\"\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"4146\"\u003eObjects that commemorate acts of courage carry a quiet emotional presence. Whether displayed in an office, study, or personal collection, this sculpture serves as a reminder of the everyday heroism that shapes communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4151\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4179\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003eAt Viridian Eclection, we appreciate objects that capture human stories. 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The elongated necks, slender legs, and simplified forms give the birds a graceful silhouette that reflects the restrained elegance of mid-century decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eEach bird is carved from horn displaying natural variations in color, ranging from translucent amber tones to deep brown. Small red inlaid eyes add a subtle accent that brings life to the otherwise minimalist forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eMounted on gently curved bases, the sculptures were designed as decorative desk ornaments, where their sculptural lines could be appreciated from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eDuring the mid-20th century, horn carving became a popular decorative art exported from workshops throughout South and Southeast Asia. Artisans used water buffalo horn to create a wide range of objects including animal figures, jewelry, and decorative desk pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eThe material’s natural translucence and layered coloration made it particularly well suited for sculptural objects. When polished, horn reveals subtle gradients of amber, cream, and brown that give each piece a unique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003eBird figures such as cranes and herons were especially favored subjects because their elongated forms translated beautifully into simple, modern silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003eMaterial: Carved natural horn\u003cbr data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003eForm: Stylized crane or heron figures\u003cbr data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eDesign: Mid-century modern decorative sculptures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003e• natural horn coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003e• red inlaid eyes\u003cbr data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003e• sculpted curved bases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003eIncludes: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003epair of birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3539\"\u003eEra: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3539\"\u003eMid-20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003eBoth sculptures remain in good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Natural variations in the horn material are present and contribute to the unique character of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003eMid-century decorative objects often balanced natural materials with clean, modern forms. These sculptures capture that balance beautifully, combining organic horn textures with an elegant minimalist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4146\"\u003eDisplayed on a desk, shelf, or console, the pair introduces a subtle sculptural element that complements both modern and vintage interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4151\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4179\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4397\"\u003eAt Viridian Eclection, we value objects that highlight the craftsmanship of natural materials. 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Measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36.5 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the circular composition is organized around a deeply modeled central rosette, framed by concentric geometric bands, scrolling foliage, and a sharply articulated outer border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dense radial symmetry carries a distinctly Moorish and Mediterranean architectural influence, while the hand-cut openings create shifting patterns of light and shadow across the wall. A circular hanging loop on the reverse confirms that the piece was conceived as a dedicated wall sculpture rather than a serving charger later adapted for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgidio Casagrande was an Italian sculptor and metalworker based in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorgo Valsugana, Trentino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where his workshop produced hand-hammered copper and brass decorative objects during the mid-20th century. The workshop became known for combining regional metalworking traditions with large-scale Modernist decorative design. Casagrande pieces were stamped with the workshop name and individual production or workshop numbers. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse of this medallion bears the impressed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Casagrande, Italy, Borgo Valsugana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshop mark, together with the stamped numeral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The numeral is best described as a workshop, model, or production reference; its exact internal meaning has not been independently documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable Casagrande wall medallions are usually considerably smaller, including documented examples around 19, 26, and 27 inches. At approximately 36.5 inches, this example belongs to the workshop’s monumental decorative output and closely corresponds with another large-format Casagrande medallion attributed to circa 1950. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"997.7\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist \/ Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgidio Casagrande\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorgo Valsugana, Trentino, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-20th century, likely c. 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-hammered and pierced brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonumental circular wall medallion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadial rosette with Moorish-influenced pierced foliate ornament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressed Casagrande workshop hallmark with stamped numeral “2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal integral circular wall hanger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 36.5 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with surface oxidation, rubbed gilding, tonal variation, and age-related wear visible throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt more than three feet across, this piece occupies the territory between decorative art and architecture. The elaborate pierced surface gives it visual density without heaviness, while the aged brass finish provides the warmth and irregularity that mass-produced wall décor desperately attempts to fake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly suited to placement above a mantel, console, bed, or large entry wall where its scale can be read properly. The signed Italian attribution, original hanging construction, and exceptional diameter distinguish it from the smaller Casagrande plaques more commonly encountered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47795107135593,"sku":"VE-1203","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/CA773597-B8E2-4E4D-B533-D1365ADFA639.jpg?v=1783850474"},{"product_id":"cast-aluminum-pointer-on-point-sporting-dog-fence-and-gate-topper-on-a-grassy-groundline-with-steel-clamp-bar-american-c-1950-1980","title":"Cast Aluminum Pointer on Point, Sporting Dog Fence and Gate Topper on a Grassy Groundline with Steel Clamp Bar, American, c. 1950–1980","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA bird dog frozen mid-stride, cast in relief and cut out against the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe pose is the whole subject. The dog is \u003cstrong\u003eon point\u003c\/strong\u003e — near foreleg lifted and folded under, hind legs braced, back level, tail carried straight out behind, head up and thrust forward with the muzzle lifted into the wind. Anyone who has walked a field behind a pointer recognises it instantly, and anyone who has not still reads it as an animal that has just found something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe modelling holds up close. There is a buckled collar around the throat, the ear is worked in fine combed feathering, the eye is modelled under a defined brow, the ribs and the tuck of the flank are drawn in, and the pads and toes are separated on all four feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHe stands on a long groundline base worked as broken earth, with three tufts of marsh grass rising in relief along it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe surface is a soft pale grey-white with the wash worn thin at the high points — the skull, the shoulder, the hips — where the bare metal shows through warmer underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe reverse is flat and left as cast. Bolted across the back of the base, standing off it, is a \u003cstrong\u003esteel clamp bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its bolt heads showing on the face of the groundline at both ends and at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThat clamp bar is the part that explains the object, and it is worth understanding before anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efence and gate topper\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bar is a clamp: it bolts through the base and stands off it, and the gap between the bar and the plate closes down onto the top rail of a chain-link fence or the frame of a gate. Tighten the bolts and the dog stands on the rail, in profile, facing whoever is coming up the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThey were an American suburban habit, and the reason they existed is a good one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChain-link fencing had been around a long while — mass production began in Victorian Norwich off Charles Barnard's 1844 wire-weaving machine, and the first American patent went to the Anchor Post Fence Company of New Jersey in 1898. What changed after the Second World War was scale. Chain link became the default fence of the new subdivisions because it was cheap, quick and effectively permanent, and today it still accounts for around half of all fence sold in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhich left a great many households looking at a boundary identical to the one on either side of them. A cast topper was the cheap fix: a few dollars, two bolts, and the fence was yours. Sporting dogs, spaniels, greyhounds, roosters, eagles and horses were all made, and the hunting breeds sold best because the men buying them hunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium is why it has survived.\u003c\/strong\u003e The material choice was not decorative — it was structural. A cast-iron ornament bolted to an outdoor rail rusts through at the fixing in a few seasons. Aluminium does not rust, and after the war it was abundant and cheap, because the enormous smelting capacity built to make aircraft had to sell to somebody once the aircraft orders stopped. Postwar America put that aluminium into garden furniture, cookware, screen doors, house numbers, and small castings exactly like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYou can see the two metals behaving differently on this piece. \u003cstrong\u003eThe steel clamp bar has rusted and bled a warm orange stain onto the base. The aluminium casting beside it has not rusted at all\u003c\/strong\u003e, and carries only the soft white bloom that aluminium gives. That is dissimilar metals bolted together and left outdoors, and it is the clearest evidence on the object that it did the job it was made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe casting itself is sand cast: a granular as-cast surface, a flat unworked reverse, and crisp mould detail through the thin sections — the lifted foreleg, the tail and the grass blades — which aluminium will hold and heavier metals will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno maker's mark, foundry stamp or pattern number\u003c\/strong\u003e anywhere on the casting or the bar, and the topper is offered unattributed. Toppers of this kind were made by a number of small foundries and sold through hardware stores and mail order without names on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDated on the material, the clamp construction and the steel-on-aluminium corrosion rather than on the subject, the range given is \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1950–1980\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eObject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFigural fence and gate topper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePointer or setter on point, collared, on a grassy groundline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAmerican. Unattributed — no maker's mark, foundry stamp or pattern number is present.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCut-out relief casting on a long groundline base modelled with broken earth and three tufts of marsh grass; flat as-cast reverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSand-cast aluminium with a pale grey-white painted wash; steel clamp bar and through-bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA steel bar bolted across the reverse of the base and standing off it, clamping down onto a chain-link top rail or a gate frame. Bolt heads are visible on the face of the groundline at both ends and at the centre.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003ec. 1950–1980. Dated on the cast aluminium, the clamp construction and the steel-on-aluminium corrosion rather than on the subject.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGood, with honest outdoor wear. \u003cstrong\u003eThe casting is complete and unbroken\u003c\/strong\u003e — head, collar, all four legs, the lifted foreleg, the full tail and all three grass tufts are present, and the thin sections that fail first on a piece like this are sound. Nothing is bent, cracked or repaired. The clamp bar and all bolts are present and the clamp still tightens. Expect the wear that outdoor life gives: the pale wash is worn thin at the skull, shoulder and hips with the bare metal showing through, there is white oxide bloom across the casting, and dark patches and marking to the flat reverse. \u003cstrong\u003eThe steel clamp bar is rusted and has bled an orange stain onto the base\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is disclosed as present rather than cleaned off. Condition Guaranteed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOne of a Kind — 1 Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA dog on point is one of the few poses in sporting art that carries tension. The animal is holding still against every instinct it has, and a silhouette of it reads that way from across a room — which is why this works as an object and not merely as a dog ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIndoors it wants a small stand or a plate easel, or four minutes with a screwdriver: unbolt the clamp bar and the casting screws flat to a board, a barn-wood plank, a bookshelf edge or a wall, and becomes a plaque. Over a doorway, along the top of a bookcase, in a mudroom, above a gun cabinet, in a study, or leaned on a mantel with the grass base doing the work of a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOutdoors it can still do exactly what it was cast to do. It clamps to a gate frame, a fence top rail, a deck rail, a garden arch or a post — and because it is aluminium rather than iron, it can go back outside permanently without rusting away at the fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor a shop it is easy stock: sporting and lodge decor is a category that sells to people who are not otherwise buying antiques, and a bird dog is one of the few subjects with a genuinely reliable audience. As a gift it is specific rather than vague — a bird hunter, a field-trial family, a pointer or setter owner, or anyone with a cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA note on care, and it is short because aluminium is forgiving. \u003cstrong\u003eLeave the surface alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e The worn pale wash and the soft white bloom are what make the casting read as old; strip them with a wire wheel or a chemical cleaner and you are left with a bright modern-looking metal cut-out. Dust it dry, or wipe it with a barely damp cloth. Use no abrasive pad, no polish and no rust remover on the casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel clamp bar is the one part that will keep corroding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is also the only part that stains. If it is going back outdoors, take the bar off, wire-brush it, prime and paint it, and put a washer of nylon or paint between the steel and the aluminium — steel and aluminium in contact with moisture between them corrode each other, which is exactly what produced the orange staining already on the base. If it is staying indoors, either leave the bar as it is or remove it entirely and mount the casting flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhen you fix it outside, tighten the bolts firmly but do not force them. Aluminium is softer than steel and the threads in a casting this thin will strip before the bolt does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48035509829737,"sku":"VE-0685","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_3933.jpg?v=1789077371"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/collections\/CA773597-B8E2-4E4D-B533-D1365ADFA639.jpg?v=1789258372","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/sculpture.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}