Product Overview
Model XL23A1-36 is built around a single image: celadon-green deer with golden antlers. The piece is hollow-cast by the traditional lost-wax method, then patinated and sealed by hand, so a polished golden finish sits over crisp, hand-chased detail. At 299 × 142 × 459 mm, it is sized for desks, shelves and console tops.
Legs are long and the body light — the deer’s silhouette is kept airy on purpose. The head is modeled with care (muzzle, eye line, ear set) because at eye level in a living space that is where attention lands; the body carries broader, quieter planes.
Because every surface is patinated by hand before sealing, the finish has depth: brighter where the forms rise, deeper in the hollows. Placed on desks, shelves and console tops, the sculpture reads as a lived-in bronze object rather than a plated ornament, and it keeps its tone with nothing more than routine dusting.
Design Inspiration: The Deer as an Emblem of Gentleness and Nobility
The stag is one of the oldest images in European art — heraldic, royal, forever tied to the forest and the white hart of legend — and Chinese tradition adds a second layer: the deer as a bringer of longevity and good fortune, its name echoing the word for prosperity. Between the two, the deer has become one of the most versatile subjects in interiors: gentle enough for a bedroom or clinic, noble enough for an entrance hall. This bronze keeps the graceful, watchful quality that made the deer an emblem of peace: the neck is alert, the steps are light, and the antlers crown the composition without weighing it down.
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 coat is suggested, not carved: shallow tool marks over the shoulders and haunches catch the patina and give a soft texture, while the face and antlers stay smooth and precise.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL23A1-36 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 299 × 142 × 459 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
| Material | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost-wax casting |
| Finish | Polished golden finish, 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:
- Bookshelves and study desks as a longevity symbol
- Entry cabinets and console styling
- Bedside and dressing-table accents
- Curio cabinets and display niches
- Housewarming and elder-honoring gifts
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 does a deer sculpture symbolize?
Peace, gentleness and nobility — in European tradition the stag is a royal, heraldic animal, and Chinese tradition adds longevity and prosperity to the meaning. Deer pairs or families are often placed at entrances as a welcoming accent, and gold reindeer versions are especially popular in the holiday season.
2. Are the antlers strong enough for daily handling?
Yes. The antlers are hollow-cast bronze in one piece with the head, so they are rigid and far tougher than resin or ceramic equivalents. As with any thin bronze section, we recommend lifting the piece by the body rather than the antlers when moving it.
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 XL23A1-36 — 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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