Product Overview
Model XLA1-09 is built around a single image: a lady in a flowing blue robe playing a transverse flute. The piece is hollow-cast by the traditional lost-wax method, then patinated and sealed by hand, so a deep blue patina sits over crisp, hand-chased detail. At 400 × 180 × 1050 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.
The lady stands tall and slender, her robe falling in one continuous sweep to the base while her arms lift the instrument to playing position. The blue of the robe is the visual anchor; the face and hands are kept small and calm, letting the gesture of playing carry the expression.
The finish is sealed against fingerprints and daily handling. On a lobby floor or large entrance surface, 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 Lady Musician in Blue
On the Chinese side, the lady playing an instrument is a core subject of 仕女图 painting: the guqin, the erhu and the dizi flute each carry their own literary history, and the player’s posture — leaning in, listening — is the picture of cultivated leisure. Placed in a study, tea room or entrance, the sculpture brings that same mood: learning, patience and harmony in the home.
Craftsmanship: Lost-Wax Casting and Hand Patina
Casting begins with the original master model. A wax copy is coated in ceramic, fired, and replaced with molten bronze in the lost-wax method our foundry has used for years. The hollow-cast bronze is then fettled and finished by hand — seams removed, detail sharpened, surface evened — before the patina is built up in successive washes and sealed to protect the tone. Small variations between pieces are the signature of hand finishing, not a defect.
The robe’s blue is layered by hand over the bronze — a multi-wash patina that keeps depth in the folds — while the instrument is finished in a warmer bronze tone so it reads as a separate, treasured object.
Specifications
| Model No. | XLA1-09 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 400 × 180 × 1050 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 6.9 kg |
| Material | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost-wax casting |
| Finish | Hand-applied blue patina, 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 lobby plinths and tall niches
- Concert hall and theater foyers
- Chinese restaurant entrances
- Cultural center displays
- Sales center entrance styling
Customization Options
As the manufacturer, TYART supports full customization on this model: rescaling from the original master mold, alternative patina colors (verdigris green, warm brown, antique gold, two-tone finishes), and logo engraving for project or gift orders. Share your project scene and budget, and our design team will recommend the most suitable version.
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. Which instruments are available in this blue-robe series?
The series includes the erhu, the guqin and flute players, each a separate model with its own pose. Contact us for photos of the full series to choose the instruments that fit your project.
2. Does the blue patina fade over time?
No. The color is a hand-applied chemical patina on bronze, sealed after finishing — it is not paint. Kept indoors and dusted normally, the tone holds for years of display.
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 XLA1-09 — 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 bronze figure sculpture collection.
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