Product Overview
Cast by the traditional lost-wax method and finished entirely by hand, this bronze elephant presents brown elephant family with trunks raised. a hand-applied patina gives the surface its depth, and the simplified planes keep the design readable in modern interiors. At 422 × 191 × 314 mm (supplied in 3 sizes), it is sized for sideboards, consoles and reception counters.
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.
The finish is sealed against fingerprints and daily handling. On a sideboard, console or reception counter, 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: 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. | XL23A1-42 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 422 × 191 × 314 mm (W × D × H) |
| Smaller size | 338 × 153 × 251 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 3.5 kg / 2.4 kg / 1 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 tables and corridor alcoves
- Company reception areas
- Showroom displays on plinths
- Tea rooms and study interiors
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. 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. 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. 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 XL23A1-42 — 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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