Product Overview
This horse bronze takes resting bronze horse in a living room as its subject and edits everything else away — no clutter, no fuss, just the gesture and the mass of the animal carried in hollow-cast bronze. a hand-applied patina is applied by hand and sealed. At 530 × 170 × 240 mm, it is sized for desks, shelves and console tops.
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.
The finish is sealed against fingerprints and daily handling. On a desk, shelf or console top, 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: The Horse as a Symbol of Freedom and Achievement
In Western art the horse stands for freedom, nobility and victory; in Chinese tradition it adds the blessing of “a horse arriving brings success”, a phrase still used to congratulate a promotion or a new venture. This bronze keeps the essential gesture — the reach of the neck, the set of the legs, the flow of the mane — and reduces everything else to clean surfaces and confident mass, so the horse feels alive without becoming literal. It is a classic choice for offices, lobbies and gift projects in any market.
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. | XL17A4-21 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 530 × 170 × 240 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
With its compact size, the sculpture suits desks, shelves and console tops. Typical placements include:
- Office desks and bookshelves as a personal success symbol
- Entrance cabinets and console styling
- Reception counters in boutique hotels and studios
- Curio cabinets and display niches
- Business gifts and commemorative projects
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. 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 XL17A4-21 — 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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