Product Overview
Cast by the traditional lost-wax method and finished entirely by hand, this bronze songbird presents bronze-backed shorebird 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 480 × 150 × 430 mm, it is sized for sideboards, consoles and reception counters.
Where leaves are used they are cast thin with softly rolled edges; where fruit is used it is polished as a bright accent. Both are kept sparse — the design is a sketch in bronze, not a still life.
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 sideboard, console or reception counter, 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: Birds, Branches and Good News
A songbird on a branch is good news in any language: in Chinese painting the arriving bird is the messenger of joyful words — the magpie’s very name contains the word for joy — while in Western art songbirds have long stood for spring, homecoming and the quiet poetry of a garden. This bronze keeps that scene in miniature: a bird, a branch, and the space around them doing the rest. It is a quiet subject that suits studies, bedrooms, tea rooms and entrances alike.
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.
Leaves are burnished along their edges so they catch light when the piece is walked past — a small effect that makes the bronze feel alive.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL17A3-30 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 480 × 150 × 430 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| 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
The sculpture is sized for furniture-top display. Typical placements include:
- Living room consoles and sideboards
- Hotel corridors and lounge tables
- Tea rooms, Chinese restaurants and clubs
- Reception areas of studios
- Showroom and model-home styling
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.
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. What do birds symbolize on a branch?
Good news and joy — in Chinese tradition birds arriving on a branch signal happy words on the way, and Western tradition reads the songbird as spring and homecoming. Fruiting branches add wishes of abundance. The subject suits studies, living rooms and entrances.
2. Is the bird fixed to the branch?
Yes. Bird, branch and leaves are cast and assembled as one sculpture; the joints are welded and dressed so the composition is a single piece that handles safely.
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 XL17A3-30 — 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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