Deer

Product Overview

Among TYART’s animal bronzes, this deer stands out for the way a hand-applied patina plays over its forms: prancing bronze deer with golden antlers. The modelling is calm and confident, built from broad planes that catch light along the silhouette. At 600 × 180 × 630 mm (supplied in 2 sizes), it is sized for sideboards, consoles and reception counters.

The antlers are the signature of the model: sweeping, tapered and open, they are cast thin enough to look drawn in air yet rigid enough for daily handling. The body stays compact beneath them, so the composition reads as upright and calm from the front and fluid from the side.

The finish is sealed against fingerprints and daily handling. On a sideboard, console or reception counter, the piece works as a quiet anchor in the room — close enough to touch, solid enough to stay put, and simple to care for with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

Design Inspiration: The Deer as an Emblem of Gentleness and Nobility

The stag is one of the oldest images in European art — heraldic, royal, forever tied to the forest and the white hart of legend — and Chinese tradition adds a second layer: the deer as a bringer of longevity and good fortune, its name echoing the word for prosperity. Between the two, the deer has become one of the most versatile subjects in interiors: gentle enough for a bedroom or clinic, noble enough for an entrance hall. This bronze keeps the graceful, watchful quality that made the deer an emblem of peace: the neck is alert, the steps are light, and the antlers crown the composition without weighing it down.

Craftsmanship: Lost-Wax Casting and Hand Patina

The piece is produced by the traditional lost-wax method. Wax is modelled from the master, invested in a ceramic shell and burnt out, and molten bronze is poured into the cavity, so the finished casting is a hollow bronze shell rather than a solid block — lighter to handle, easier to place, and true to the way fine bronzes have been made for centuries. After casting, the surface is chased and polished by hand, then patinated in layered tones and sealed.

Antlers are the most demanding part of the casting: the thin sections are checked after casting for completeness, and every tip is cleaned and polished by hand before the patina is applied, so the gold or pale tone on the antlers stays bright against the body.

Specifications

Model No.	XL17A4-17
Dimensions	600 × 180 × 630 mm (W × D × H)
Smaller size	350 × 130 × 380 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	7.2 kg / 2.8 kg
Material	Bronze
Technique	Lost-wax casting
Finish	Hand-applied patina, sealed
Placement	Indoor
Customization	Size, patina color, logo engraving on request

Applications

The sculpture is sized for furniture-top display. Typical placements include:

• Living room sideboards and entrance consoles
• Hotel corridors and lounge side tables
• Tea rooms and spaces with oriental styling
• Showroom and model-home styling
• Reception areas of clinics and studios

Customization Options

TYART casts this model in-house, so size and finish can be adjusted to your project: the sculpture can be rescaled from the master mold, the patina can be matched to your interior palette, and engraved logos or dedication plaques can be added for corporate gifts. Send your target dimensions for an individual quotation. This model is produced in the sizes listed above; further sizes can be quoted from the master mold.

Packaging & Delivery

Each sculpture is wrapped in protective foam, boxed and packed in a reinforced export carton. Small orders ship by express courier, while bulk project orders ship by sea freight. Packaging photos, shipping options and lead times are provided together with the quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a deer sculpture symbolize?

Peace, gentleness and nobility — in European tradition the stag is a royal, heraldic animal, and Chinese tradition adds longevity and prosperity to the meaning. Deer pairs or families are often placed at entrances as a welcoming accent, and gold reindeer versions are especially popular in the holiday season.

2. Are the antlers strong enough for daily handling?

Yes. The antlers are hollow-cast bronze in one piece with the head, so they are rigid and far tougher than resin or ceramic equivalents. As with any thin bronze section, we recommend lifting the piece by the body rather than the antlers when moving it.

3. Can I order this piece in a different color?

Yes. The finish shown is the standard patina of this model, but the same sculpture can be produced in other tones — warm brown, antique gold, verdigris green or a custom two-tone patina. Hand patina is our standard process, so an alternative finish does not significantly affect lead time.

4. What is the MOQ?

We work with both single-piece orders and bulk project orders. Contact us with your quantity and destination port for an accurate quotation and lead time.

5. How is the sculpture packed for shipping?

Each piece is wrapped in protective foam and packed in a reinforced export carton; larger pieces travel in a foam-lined wooden crate. Wooden crates are standard for project shipments.

Request a Quote

Request a quote for XL17A4-17 — tell us your quantity, destination and customization requirements, and our team will reply with pricing and lead time within 24 hours. Contact TYART Bronze or browse more works in our animal bronze sculpture collection.