Bronze Stag Beetles

Product Overview

The bronze stag beetles belongs to TYART’s animal collection: a pair of bronze-red stag beetles with antler-like jaws, hollow-cast in bronze by the traditional lost-wax method and hand-finished with a hand-applied patina. At 120 × 85 × 40 mm (supplied in 2 sizes), it is sized for desks, shelves and console tops.

Scale is part of the design: enlarged beyond life, the insect stops being a curiosity and becomes a form study — which is why the pieces work as desk objects and wall accents as well as collector items.

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: Small Creatures, Precise Casting

Beetles have carried meaning since the scarab of ancient Egypt stood for rebirth and creation, and in modern design the enlarged insect has become a favorite form study — from brass mantelpiece beetles to dragonfly lamps. This piece takes on the sculptor’s precision test: legs thinner than a pencil, antennae that must survive casting, a body that reads from a meter away — finished so the bronze’s weight gives the creature unexpected presence.

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.

Segment lines are cut in shallow relief so the patina shades each body section; polished accents on the head and wing bases give the creature its alertness.

Specifications

Model No.	XL21A1-11/12
Dimensions	120 × 85 × 40 mm (W × D × H)
Smaller size	120 × 66 × 32 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	0.2 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 study shelves as a conversation piece
• Entry cabinets and console styling
• Curio cabinets and collector displays
• Wall-mounted accent styling where suitable
• Gifts for design lovers

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. Why an insect as a sculpture subject?

Insects are where precision casting shows: thin legs, fine antennae and clean segmentation are hard to fake in lesser materials. Enlarged into bronze, they become design objects — a favorite of collectors and design-minded clients.

2. Are the legs fragile?

They are bronze — far stronger than resin or ceramic — but the design keeps them proportionally robust. Display the piece where it will not be knocked, lift it by the body, and it will last for generations.

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 XL21A1-11/12 — 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.