Product Overview
This bronze takes a lady in dark bronze holding a pipa upright, hair in a classic bun as its subject and edits everything else away — no clutter, no fuss, just the gesture and the presence of the figure carried in hollow-cast bronze. a warm brown patina is applied by hand and sealed. At 360 × 460 × 990 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.
Each lady is modeled with an elongated, dancing line — robes twisting with the gesture of playing. The gilded finish is kept warm rather than mirror-bright, so the figure glows instead of glares, and the instruments read clearly against the robe.
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 Gilded Performer
Gilt bronze is the material of Western treasure — French mantel figurines, gilded muses on piano tops — and it always lifts a room. This series applies that gilded warmth to the Chinese performer: ladies playing the pipa, the erhu, the guqin, the flute — even a sheng player on horseback — drawn with elongated elegance. The gold tone reads festive without being loud, and it pairs beautifully with dark woods, marble and deep-colored walls.
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.
Twisting poses with extended arms are reinforced internally; each instrument is welded on, dressed and patinated to match the figure so the joins disappear into the gesture.
Specifications
| Model No. | XL18A1-02 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 360 × 460 × 990 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 16.4 kg |
| Material | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost-wax casting |
| Finish | Hand-applied brown 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 lobby consoles and plinths
- Banquet hall and restaurant features
- Sales center entrance styling
- Cultural venue displays
- Nightclub and theater foyers
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
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 gold finish polished brass or patinated bronze?
It is patinated bronze — the golden tone is produced chemically on the bronze surface and then hand-polished in places and sealed. It is not a plated or lacquered finish, so it will not peel or flake.
2. Can I mix several musicians from this series in one display?
Yes — the series is designed as a family: pipa, erhu, guqin and flute players, plus the horseback sheng player, share proportions and finish, so two or three together read as an ensemble. Project orders can take the full set.
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 XL18A1-02 — 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 bronze figure sculpture collection.
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