{"product_id":"egidio-casagrande-monumental-italian-brass-wall-sculpture-borgo","title":"Egidio Casagrande Monumental Italian Brass Wall Sculpture, Borgo Valsugana, c. 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA monumental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Century Modern Italian wall medallion by Egidio Casagrande\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hand-worked in brass through a combination of hammering, repoussé, chasing, and pierced openwork. 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":null,"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","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/egidio-casagrande-monumental-italian-brass-wall-sculpture-borgo","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}