Product Overview
Cast by the traditional lost-wax method and finished entirely by hand, this bronze crane presents silver crane with spread wings and red crown. a hand-applied patina gives the surface its depth, and the simplified planes keep the design readable in modern interiors. At 473 × 400 × 536 mm, it is sized for sideboards, consoles and reception counters.
The composition is built on three lines: the neck, the back, and the trailing leg. Each is drawn long and kept unbroken, so the bird reads as a single calligraphic stroke from the side. Feather groups are separated by shallow ridges rather than deep carving, letting the patina shade each layer.
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: Grace, Patience and Long Life
Wading birds are built for sculpture: everything about them is line — the S of the neck, the stick of the legs, the flat plane of the folded wings — and the meanings travel with the form. The design keeps the drawing honest and lets the material do the rest: feathers suggested in shallow relief, the beak and crown polished as accents, the whole bird balanced on the smallest possible footprint.
Craftsmanship: Lost-Wax Casting and Hand Patina
Casting begins with the original master model. A wax copy is coated in ceramic, fired, and replaced with molten bronze in the lost-wax method our foundry has used for years. The hollow-cast bronze is then fettled and finished by hand — seams removed, detail sharpened, surface evened — before the patina is built up in successive washes and sealed to protect the tone. Small variations between pieces are the signature of hand finishing, not a defect.
The legs are the technical challenge: cast thin, they are straightened and trued by hand after casting, then checked for balance so the bird stands level on uneven surfaces.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL21A2-16 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 473 × 400 × 536 mm (W × D × H) |
| 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 corridors, lounge tables and alcoves
- Tea rooms, Chinese restaurants and private clubs
- Reception areas of studios and clinics
- Showroom and model-home styling
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. What does a crane sculpture symbolize?
Longevity, elegance and good news in the East; patience, grace and new beginnings in the West — the vigilant heron and the stork that delivers new life each add their own note. It is a popular gift for elders and weddings, and a natural fit for studies, lobbies and coastal or resort interiors.
2. Does the crane stand securely on its thin legs?
Yes. The legs are hollow-cast bronze and the weight is designed to sit directly over the supporting leg and base. On this model the casting is trued after finishing so the bird stands level; a felt pad can be added under the base on request.
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 XL21A2-16 — 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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