Leopard under the Moonlight

Product Overview

Model XLA4-67 is built around a single image: leopard climbing beneath a crescent moon. The piece is hollow-cast by the traditional lost-wax method, then patinated and sealed by hand, so a hand-applied patina sits over crisp, hand-chased detail. At 440 × 200 × 840 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.

Proportions follow the real animal: low-set shoulders, a deep chest, and a long counterbalancing tail. Surface detail is restrained — the face, paws and tail-tip carry the fine work, while the flanks stay smooth and sculptural.

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 Big Cat as an Emblem of Power and Grace

In the West the big cat is the heraldic emblem of courage; in the East it is the guardian of doorways; and in modern design it has become the shorthand luxury brands reach for when they want to say “fast, sleek, assured”. The design borrows from the way the animal actually moves: a low, stretched spine, shoulder blades rolling, the tail used as a counterbalance. Casting that kinetic tension in bronze freezes it without losing it — the sculpture reads as paused, not posed. It is a frequent choice for entrance halls and reception areas where a piece needs to project energy without shouting.

Craftsmanship: Lost-Wax Casting and Hand Patina

Every sculpture is hollow-cast in bronze by the traditional lost-wax method: a wax model is taken from the original master, encased in a ceramic shell, burnt out and replaced with molten bronze. The raw casting is cleaned, welded and refined entirely by hand before the patina is applied layer by layer and sealed. Because the patina is finished by hand, each piece varies slightly in tone and depth — a mark of genuine cast bronze rather than a sprayed imitation.

The face and paws carry the finest chasing work: whisker pads, claws and eye lines are sharpened by hand under magnification, while the flanks are left broad so the layered patina can shade them naturally.

Specifications

Model No.	XLA4-67
Dimensions	440 × 200 × 840 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	7.6 kg
Material	Bronze
Technique	Lost-wax casting
Finish	Hand-applied patina, sealed
Base	Crescent-moon base
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 statement piece
• Sales centers and villa foyers
• Corporate atriums and lift lobbies
• Restaurant entrances and bar backdrops
• Gallery and exhibition plinths

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

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. Is the big cat modeled from a real animal?

The pose and proportions are drawn from how the animal actually moves — weight distribution, spine line and tail balance follow feline anatomy. The surface treatment, however, is deliberately simplified so the piece reads as sculpture rather than taxidermy.

2. Can the cat be posed differently, for example standing instead of running?

Each model is cast from its own master mold, so the pose shown is the pose supplied. If your project needs a different gesture, we can quote for a modified or commissioned version — send us your scene and requirements.

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 XLA4-67 — 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.