Product Overview
Cast by the traditional lost-wax method and finished entirely by hand, this bronze leopard presents golden-brown stalking leopard, long low body. a polished golden finish gives the surface its depth, and the simplified planes keep the design readable in modern interiors. At 630 × 137 × 280 mm (supplied in 2 sizes), it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.
The body is one long arc from nose to tail-tip. Musculature is suggested by broad, rising planes rather than deep carving, so the patina pools in the hollows and brightens on the ridges — light does the modelling. The base is kept low and quiet so the animal’s line stays the story.
Because every surface is patinated by hand before sealing, the finish has depth: brighter where the forms rise, deeper in the hollows. Placed on lobby floors and large entrance surfaces, 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 Big Cat as an Emblem of Power and Grace
From the lions on European coats of arms to the guardian tigers of Asian art, big cats have always meant the same things: power, focus and quiet confidence. This bronze takes the opposite approach to a literal wildlife study: the animal’s gesture is captured at the moment of commitment — weight forward, eyes ahead — and the body is resolved into long, flowing planes. The emphasis falls on rhythm and line rather than fur detail, which is what lets the piece hold its own in a contemporary lobby as well as a collector’s cabinet.
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 face and paws carry the finest chasing work: whisker pads, claws and eye lines are sharpened by hand under magnification, while the flanks are left broad so the layered patina can shade them naturally.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL25A1-25 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 630 × 137 × 280 mm (W × D × H) |
| Smaller size | 1200 × 261 × 533 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 3.2 kg / 11.7 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 size and weight, the sculpture is designed for floor placement and large surfaces. Typical placements include:
- Hotel lobbies and entrance halls as a statement piece
- Sales centers and villa foyers
- Corporate atriums and lift lobbies
- Restaurant entrances and bar backdrops
- Gallery and exhibition plinths
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
Because of its size, this sculpture is packed in a foam-lined wooden crate for export shipping, with the casting braced at its contact points. Freight is quoted by sea or express air depending on urgency and destination port. Packaging photos and lead times are provided with the quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the big cat modeled from a real animal?
The pose and proportions are drawn from how the animal actually moves — weight distribution, spine line and tail balance follow feline anatomy. The surface treatment, however, is deliberately simplified so the piece reads as sculpture rather than taxidermy.
2. Can the cat be posed differently, for example standing instead of running?
Each model is cast from its own master mold, so the pose shown is the pose supplied. If your project needs a different gesture, we can quote for a modified or commissioned version — send us your scene and requirements.
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. 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.
Request a Quote
Request a quote for XL25A1-25 — 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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