Running Leopard

Product Overview

The running leopard belongs to TYART’s animal collection: running leopard in full stride, hollow-cast in bronze by the traditional lost-wax method and hand-finished with a hand-applied patina. At 480 × 180 × 310 mm, it is sized for sideboards, consoles and reception counters.

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 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 sideboard, console or reception counter, 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: The Big Cat as an Emblem of Power and Grace

From the lions on European coats of arms to the guardian tigers of Asian art, big cats have always meant the same things: power, focus and quiet confidence. This bronze takes the opposite approach to a literal wildlife study: the animal’s gesture is captured at the moment of commitment — weight forward, eyes ahead — and the body is resolved into long, flowing planes. The emphasis falls on rhythm and line rather than fur detail, which is what lets the piece hold its own in a contemporary lobby as well as a collector’s cabinet.

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.

Special care is taken with the spine line and tail: after casting, the whole curve is checked against a template and trued by hand, so the silhouette stays flowing from every viewing angle.

Specifications

Model No.	XLA4-71
Dimensions	480 × 180 × 310 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	3.6 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 consoles and sideboards
• Hotel lounge side tables and corridor alcoves
• Company reception areas and executive floors
• Showroom focal points on plinths
• Private clubs and lounge interiors

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

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. 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. 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 XLA4-71 — 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.