Gymnast on a Sphere – Bronze Sculpture

Product Overview

The gymnast on a sphere – bronze sculpture belongs to TYART’s figure collection: a gold gymnast balancing on one hand atop a polished sphere, hollow-cast in bronze by the traditional lost-wax method and hand-finished with a polished golden finish. At 110 × 110 × 610 mm, it is sized for sideboards, consoles and reception counters.

Balancing models (the gymnast on the sphere) solve the stability question structurally: the sphere is weighted and the arm contact is cast thick, so the visual risk stays visual only.

Because every surface is patinated by hand before sealing, the finish has depth: brighter where the forms rise, deeper in the hollows. Placed on sideboards, consoles and reception counters, the sculpture reads as a lived-in bronze object rather than a plated ornament, and it keeps its tone with nothing more than routine dusting.

Design Inspiration: The Body in Motion

Western art has always loved the moving body — Degas’ dancers, the gymnast frozen mid-balance — and modern interiors still respond to that energy. This series catches figures at the instant of effort: arms raised, a handstand on a polished sphere, two dancers joined in one arc. The sculpture’s job is to hold a moment the eye knows is fleeting, and that is exactly what gives a room its lift.

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.

Dynamic poses are balanced on their base before packing; each piece is leveled so the implied motion reads correctly from the main viewing angle.

Specifications

Model No.	XLA2-97
Dimensions	110 × 110 × 610 mm (W × D × H)
Material	Bronze
Technique	Lost-wax casting
Finish	Polished golden finish, sealed
Base	Polished sphere base
Placement	Indoor
Customization	Size, patina color, logo engraving on request

Applications

The sculpture is sized for furniture-top display. Typical placements include:

• Living room sideboards and media consoles
• Hotel lounge and suite styling
• Dance schools and fitness clubs
• Youth rooms and creative studios
• Showroom staging for dynamic themes

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. Are the dynamic poses stable in normal use?

Yes — stability is designed in. Balancing points are cast thick, spheres and bases are weighted, and every piece is leveled before packing. The motion is visual, not mechanical.

2. Do the dancer models work as gifts?

They are among our most-gifted figures — the raised arms and upward lines read as blessing and progress in many cultures, and the subjects suit dancers, coaches, students and new ventures alike.

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 XLA2-97 — 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.