Product Overview
Recollections of Childhood – The Shaking Horse is a hollow-cast bronze horse sculpture with a hand-applied patina. The subject — rocking-horse figurine, childhood memory theme — is drawn with clean sculptural planes rather than surface fuss, so the piece reads clearly from across the room and keeps rewarding detail up close. At 175 × 63 × 175 mm (supplied in 2 sizes), it is sized for desks, shelves and console tops.
The silhouette is built on a single continuous line from muzzle to tail. The mane and tail are simplified into thick, sculptural locks rather than individually modelled strands, which keeps the surface calm at a distance and rewarding up close. The legs carry the implied movement of the pose while the mass of the body stays settled over its base, so the piece reads as balanced and grounded from every angle.
The finish is sealed against fingerprints and daily handling. On a desk, shelf or console top, 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 Horse as a Symbol of Freedom and Achievement
In Western art the horse stands for freedom, nobility and victory; in Chinese tradition it adds the blessing of “a horse arriving brings success”, a phrase still used to congratulate a promotion or a new venture. This bronze keeps the essential gesture — the reach of the neck, the set of the legs, the flow of the mane — and reduces everything else to clean surfaces and confident mass, so the horse feels alive without becoming literal. It is a classic choice for offices, lobbies and gift projects in any market.
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.
Particular attention is paid to the head and legs: the muzzle planes are evened by hand, the hooves are crisply defined, and the mane is relieved so each lock casts its own small shadow.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL21A3-16，22 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 175 × 63 × 175 mm (W × D × H) |
| Smaller size | 175 × 63 × 176 mm (W × D × H) |
| 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:
- Office desks and bookshelves as a personal success symbol
- Entrance cabinets and console styling
- Reception counters in boutique hotels and studios
- Curio cabinets and display niches
- Business gifts and commemorative projects
Customization Options
As the manufacturer, TYART supports full customization on this model: rescaling from the original master mold, alternative patina colors (verdigris green, warm brown, antique gold, two-tone finishes), and logo engraving for project or gift orders. Share your project scene and budget, and our design team will recommend the most suitable version. This model is produced in the sizes listed above; further sizes can be quoted from the master mold.
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. Does the horse suit modern interiors, or only Chinese-style rooms?
It suits both. The simplified planes and clean silhouette are contemporary, while the horse’s place in both European and Chinese art gives the piece cultural depth. In oriental-themed interiors it reinforces the theme; in modern rooms it works as a warm sculptural accent against neutral materials.
2. Is the horse shown alone, or can I order a pair or herd?
This listing is for the piece described above. Related models in the collection include pairs and group compositions; if you are planning a matched set for a lobby or showroom, contact us and we will recommend the combinations that work best together.
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 XL21A3-16，22 — 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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