Product Overview
The african elephant belongs to TYART’s animal collection: African elephant walking with ears spread, hollow-cast in bronze by the traditional lost-wax method and hand-finished with a hand-applied patina. At 462 × 248 × 284 mm, it is sized for desks, shelves and console tops.
Ears and trunk are the two focal points. The ears are thinned at the edges so light passes through their rims, and the trunk is cast in one piece with the head so its curve stays continuous. Tusks, where present, are polished brighter than the body to pick up accent light.
The patina is built up in layers and sealed, which means tone varies slightly from piece to piece — the mark of genuine hand finishing rather than a sprayed imitation. On a desk, shelf or console top, it holds its own without competing with the furniture around it, and it needs no more care than an occasional soft-cloth dusting.
Design Inspiration: Wisdom, Memory and Good Fortune
The elephant means good luck on nearly every continent: a raised trunk showering fortune in Asian tradition, Ganesha clearing obstacles in India, and in the West an animal that stands for memory, patience and steadfast family bonds — the one that never forgets. That universal welcome is why elephant sculptures are among the most gifted pieces for openings and housewarmings anywhere. This bronze translates the animal’s calm mass into clean sculptural volumes: the head, shoulders and flanks are broad and quiet, while the trunk and ears carry the gesture and detail.
Craftsmanship: Lost-Wax Casting and Hand Patina
The piece is produced by the traditional lost-wax method. Wax is modelled from the master, invested in a ceramic shell and burnt out, and molten bronze is poured into the cavity, so the finished casting is a hollow bronze shell rather than a solid block — lighter to handle, easier to place, and true to the way fine bronzes have been made for centuries. After casting, the surface is chased and polished by hand, then patinated in layered tones and sealed.
Elephant skin texture is suggested with a fine crosshatch that is deepest along the trunk and legs; after patina it reads as tone, not ornament, keeping the piece sculptural rather than busy.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL22A1-07 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 462 × 248 × 284 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
| 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 entry cabinets as a luck symbol
- Bookshelves and display niches
- Reception counters and shop counters
- Curio cabinets
- Opening and housewarming gifts
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. 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 XL22A1-07 — 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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