Leaping Fish II

Product Overview

Model XLA3-49 is built around a single image: leaping fish, arched body. The piece is hollow-cast by the traditional lost-wax method, then patinated and sealed by hand, so a hand-applied patina sits over crisp, hand-chased detail. At 680 × 340 × 780 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.

The body is modeled as one smooth arc with the tail sweeping back beneath it, so the piece reads as paused mid-swim. Fins are thinned and slightly translucent-looking at the edges; scale texture, where used, is shallow and confined to the flank.

The finish is sealed against fingerprints and daily handling. On a lobby floor or large entrance surface, the piece works as a quiet anchor in the room — close enough to touch, solid enough to stay put, and simple to care for with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

Design Inspiration: Abundance, Perseverance and Living Water

Small, symbolic and graceful from every angle, fish are the quiet workhorses of interior styling: an abundance symbol at an entrance, a perseverance story on a study desk, a spot of living water in a modern room. The design keeps the drawing economical — a clean body line, fins as flat accents, scales suggested only where light needs something to catch.

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.

Fins and tails are the thin-section work: each is checked after casting, cleaned and burnished so the edges catch light, while scale relief — where the model uses it — is cut shallow so the patina reads as shading rather than pattern.

Specifications

Model No.	XLA3-49
Dimensions	680 × 340 × 780 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	15 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 size and weight, the sculpture is designed for floor placement and large surfaces. Typical placements include:

• Hotel lobbies and entrance halls with a water theme
• Sales centers and villa foyers
• Restaurant buffet and entrance features
• Spa and pool-side interior displays
• Atrium and gallery plinths

Customization Options

TYART casts this model in-house, so size and finish can be adjusted to your project: the sculpture can be rescaled from the master mold, the patina can be matched to your interior palette, and engraved logos or dedication plaques can be added for corporate gifts. Send your target dimensions for an individual quotation.

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. What does a fish sculpture symbolize?

Abundance — in Chinese the word for fish sounds like “surplus”, and European tradition long used the fish as a sign of plenty — plus the carp’s famous story of perseverance rewarded, the dragon-gate legend carried worldwide by Japanese koi. Fish pieces suit studies, entrances and business settings.

2. Do the fish-and-stone pieces use real stone?

The stone-form element is set into the base as part of the composition. The exact materials of your piece are confirmed in the listing description and your quotation — contact us if you need the detail in writing before ordering.

3. 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.

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 XLA3-49 — 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.