Burnt-Orange Leaping Horse

Product Overview

Burnt-Orange Leaping Horse is a hollow-cast bronze horse sculpture with a hand-applied patina. The subject — burnt-orange leaping horse — is drawn with clean sculptural planes rather than surface fuss, so the piece reads clearly from across the room and keeps rewarding detail up close. At 300 × 149 × 370 mm (supplied in 2 sizes), it is sized for sideboards, consoles and reception counters.

Proportion is where this model earns its keep: the chest is deep, the haunches are full, and the neck arches into the head in one unbroken curve. The planes of the body are kept broad and smooth, catching light along the flank and letting the patina do the modeling, rather than relying on busy surface detail.

Because every surface is patinated by hand before sealing, the finish has depth: brighter where the forms rise, deeper in the hollows. Placed on sideboards, consoles and reception counters, 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 Horse as a Symbol of Freedom and Achievement

Across cultures the horse has always meant the same things: freedom, power and forward motion. It is the animal of triumphal arches and equestrian monuments in the West, and of the celebrated Tang dynasty glazed horses in China — no subject has been cast in bronze more often. This model draws on both traditions: the gesture is observed from life, and the lines are simplified into smooth sculptural planes that sit comfortably in a contemporary interior. Placed in an office or an entrance, it reads the same way in every market — energy, drive and success in motion.

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.

The mane, tail and hoof edges are cleaned out by hand after casting — a step that machine finishing cannot replicate — and the transitions between polished and matte areas are worked with soft brushes so the tone shifts gently across the body.

Specifications

Model No.	XL24A1-04
Dimensions	300 × 149 × 370 mm (W × D × H)
Smaller size	229 × 108 × 285 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 sideboards and entrance consoles
• Hotel corridors and lounge side tables
• Company reception areas and meeting rooms
• Showroom and model-home styling
• Tea rooms and studies with oriental themes

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. 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. Does the horse suit modern interiors, or only Chinese-style rooms?

It suits both. The simplified planes and clean silhouette are contemporary, while the horse’s place in both European and Chinese art gives the piece cultural depth. In oriental-themed interiors it reinforces the theme; in modern rooms it works as a warm sculptural accent against neutral materials.

2. Is the horse shown alone, or can I order a pair or herd?

This listing is for the piece described above. Related models in the collection include pairs and group compositions; if you are planning a matched set for a lobby or showroom, contact us and we will recommend the combinations that work best together.

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 XL24A1-04 — 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.