Brown-Green Elephant

Product Overview

Cast by the traditional lost-wax method and finished entirely by hand, this bronze elephant presents brown-green elephant on a black base. a hand-applied patina gives the surface its depth, and the simplified planes keep the design readable in modern interiors. At 485 × 166 × 293 mm, it is sized for desks, shelves and console tops.

The volumes are kept simple and architectural: a broad head, a strong columnar leg structure, and a back that runs in one long line. The trunk is where the model shows its finesse — tapering, flexible-looking, and modeled with fine wrinkle relief that catches the patina.

Because every surface is patinated by hand before sealing, the finish has depth: brighter where the forms rise, deeper in the hollows. Placed on desks, shelves and console tops, 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: Wisdom, Memory and Good Fortune

The elephant’s appeal in interiors comes from its contradiction: enormous visual weight, completely calm bearing — wisdom and stability that every culture reads the same way. The design leans into that. The walk is unhurried, the head level, the ears spread just enough to give the silhouette its character. Families and herds — mother with calf — are the most requested versions, because the grouping reads as care and continuity as well as strength.

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 trunk and ears are the finishing focus: wrinkle lines are cut by hand in shallow relief, the ear edges are thinned and burnished, and the skin texture is kept subtle so the large volumes stay clean.

Specifications

Model No.	XL22A1-06
Dimensions	485 × 166 × 293 mm (W × D × H)
Material	Bronze
Technique	Lost-wax casting
Finish	Hand-applied patina, sealed
Base	Black-finished base
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 entry cabinets as a luck symbol
• Bookshelves and display niches
• Reception counters and shop counters
• Curio cabinets
• Opening and housewarming gifts

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

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. Should I choose a raised trunk or a walking elephant?

Raised-trunk elephants are the traditional luck-showering choice for entrances and gift occasions; walking elephants read calmer and suit living spaces and lounge settings. Both carry the same symbolism of wisdom and stability, so the choice is mostly about the mood of your space.

2. Do you have mother-and-calf or herd versions?

Yes — the collection includes mother-and-calf pairs and walking herds. For lobby projects, matched groups placed along an entrance axis work especially well; contact us with your floor plan and we will suggest sizes and spacing.

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. 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.

Request a Quote

Request a quote for XL22A1-06 — 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.