Product Overview
Model XL17A4-24 is built around a single image: elongated golden antelope, upright neck. The piece is hollow-cast by the traditional lost-wax method, then patinated and sealed by hand, so a polished golden finish sits over crisp, hand-chased detail. At 620 × 190 × 720 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.
The body is modeled as a series of broad, confident masses — chest, shoulder, haunch — separated by clean transitions rather than surface fuss. Horns, where the model has them, are the counterpoint: thin, precise, and polished to catch light, they give the piece its lift.
The patina is built up in layers and sealed, which means tone varies slightly from piece to piece — the mark of genuine hand finishing rather than a sprayed imitation. On a lobby floor or large entrance surface, it holds its own without competing with the furniture around it, and it needs no more care than an occasional soft-cloth dusting.
Design Inspiration: Strength, Ambition and the Charge Ahead
Few symbols travel as well as the bull. Since the famous Charging Bull was set down in New York, a bronze bull has meant growth and determination to clients in every market — which is why bull sculptures are so often chosen for offices, receptions and opening gifts. The horned sheep carry the complementary meaning of ascent. The design keeps both honest: the bull’s mass sits low and settled; the horned sheep rises on its base with the neck lifted. Surfaces are resolved into calm, readable planes so the bronze reads as a symbol first and an animal study second.
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.
The horns are cast as part of the body — not attached — which keeps the lines continuous and removes any visible joint; the trade-off is a harder casting, which is why the shells are checked wall by wall before finishing.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL17A4-24 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 620 × 190 × 720 mm (W × D × H) |
| Material | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost-wax casting |
| Finish | Polished golden finish, sealed |
| Placement | Indoor |
| Customization | Size, patina color, logo engraving on request |
Applications
With its size and weight, the sculpture is designed for floor placement and large surfaces. Typical placements include:
- Hotel lobbies and entrance halls as a focal piece
- Corporate headquarters and bank lobbies
- Sales centers and villa foyers
- Restaurant entrances and private clubs
- Atrium and gallery plinths
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.
Packaging & Delivery
Because of its size, this sculpture is packed in a foam-lined wooden crate for export shipping, with the casting braced at its contact points. Freight is quoted by sea or express air depending on urgency and destination port. Packaging photos and lead times are provided with the quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the bull (or horned sheep) symbolize?
Bulls stand for strength, determination and growth — the familiar “charging bull” image of a rising market — which makes them a favorite for offices and opening gifts. Horned sheep and antelope stand for ambition and the ability to climb, literally and figuratively.
2. Are the horns fragile?
No. The horns are cast integrally with the body as one bronze piece, so there is no joint to work loose. They are bronze through the section — hollow-cast like the rest of the shell — and will flex slightly under impact rather than snapping like resin or ceramic.
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. Is each sculpture exactly the same?
The casting comes from the same mold, so the form is consistent. The patina, however, is applied by hand, which means slight variations in tone between individual pieces — a normal characteristic of genuine cast bronze.
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 XL17A4-24 — 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.
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