Product Overview
Model XL18A3-23 is built around a single image: mottled bronze dolphin group on a wave base. 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 800 × 300 × 400 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.
Group compositions are arranged so each animal holds a different phase of the leap: one breaking out, one cresting, one diving back in. Seen together they animate the whole sculpture; seen from the side they stack into a single wave of bronze.
Because every surface is patinated by hand before sealing, the finish has depth: brighter where the forms rise, deeper in the hollows. Placed on lobby floors and large entrance surfaces, 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: Intelligence, Freedom and the Open Sea
Few subjects make a lobby feel welcoming as quickly as a dolphin or a whale: the dolphin is playfulness and good omen, the sailors’ guardian since ancient Greece, and the whale is calm depth — a favorite of families and ocean-lovers. The design follows the real swimmers: spindle-smooth bodies, fins set at working angles, and a wave base that reads as moving water without becoming fussy. Whale mother-and-calf groups add a note of care that suits clinics, family resorts and homes.
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.
Fins, flukes and beaks are the thin-section work: after casting they are checked for completeness, cleaned by hand and burnished so the edges brighten, while the bodies keep a softer matte tone.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL18A3-23 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 800 × 300 × 400 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Material | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost-wax casting |
| Finish | Hand-applied patina, sealed |
| Base | Wave-form 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, resort entrance halls and spa centers
- Sales centers and villa foyers near waterfronts
- Corporate reception backdrops
- Restaurant entrances and buffet features
- Atrium and gallery displays
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
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 this a dolphin or a whale model?
The listing title states the species of this model. The collection includes both dolphin groups and whale mother-and-calf pieces; if you are planning a marine-themed project, contact us and we will show you the full range.
2. Would this suit a spa, pool room or seaside property?
Very much so — marine bronzes are among our most requested subjects for resorts, spas and waterfront residences. The patina is sealed for indoor use; for covered outdoor spaces near salt air, ask us about the protective coating options in your quotation.
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 XL18A3-23 — 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.
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