Fish and Stone I

Product Overview

Cast by the traditional lost-wax method and finished entirely by hand, this bronze fish presents fish beside a natural stone. a hand-applied patina gives the surface its depth, and the simplified planes keep the design readable in modern interiors. At 290 × 250 × 430 mm, it is sized for desks, shelves and console tops.

The body is modeled as one smooth arc with the tail sweeping back beneath it, so the piece reads as paused mid-swim. Fins are thinned and slightly translucent-looking at the edges; scale texture, where used, is shallow and confined to the flank.

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 desk, shelf or console top, 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: Abundance, Perseverance and Living Water

Fish have meant abundance in nearly every culture — in China the word for fish sounds like the word for “surplus”, and in European tradition the fish was an ancient sign of faith and of plentiful waters. The carp adds a story everyone can enjoy: the legend of the carp leaping the dragon gate, perseverance rewarded by transformation — the same story Japanese koi carry worldwide today. This bronze takes the fish mid-motion: body arched, fins set, the water suggested by a single swell or a companion stone rather than spelled out in detail.

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.

Where a natural stone is set into the base, each stone is selected and seated by hand; no two stones are alike, which makes every piece in this series slightly one of a kind.

Specifications

Model No.	XLA3-28
Dimensions	290 × 250 × 430 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	2 kg
Material	Bronze
Technique	Lost-wax casting
Finish	Hand-applied patina, sealed
Placement	Indoor
Customization	Size, patina color, logo engraving on request

Applications

With its compact size, the sculpture suits desks, shelves and console tops. Typical placements include:

• Study desks and bookshelves as an abundance symbol
• Entry cabinets and console styling
• Tea tables and tea-room displays
• Curio cabinets
• Business-opening gifts

Customization Options

Customization is handled in our own workshop. Common requests include rescaling the model up or down, changing the patina tone (for example from green to antique gold), adding a different base finish, and engraving a logo for hotel or gift orders. Lead time depends on size; we confirm it together with the quotation.

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 fish sculpture symbolize?

Abundance — in Chinese the word for fish sounds like “surplus”, and European tradition long used the fish as a sign of plenty — plus the carp’s famous story of perseverance rewarded, the dragon-gate legend carried worldwide by Japanese koi. Fish pieces suit studies, entrances and business settings.

2. Do the fish-and-stone pieces use real stone?

The stone-form element is set into the base as part of the composition. The exact materials of your piece are confirmed in the listing description and your quotation — contact us if you need the detail in writing before ordering.

3. 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.

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 XLA3-28 — 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.