Tiger Head

Product Overview

This tiger bronze takes tiger head bust on a tall base 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 225 × 140 × 1355 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.

Proportions follow the real animal: low-set shoulders, a deep chest, and a long counterbalancing tail. Surface detail is restrained — the face, paws and tail-tip carry the fine work, while the flanks stay smooth and sculptural.

The patina is built up in layers and sealed, which means tone varies slightly from piece to piece — the mark of genuine hand finishing rather than a sprayed imitation. On a lobby floor or large entrance surface, it holds its own without competing with the furniture around it, and it needs no more care than an occasional soft-cloth dusting.

Design Inspiration: The Big Cat as an Emblem of Power and Grace

In the West the big cat is the heraldic emblem of courage; in the East it is the guardian of doorways; and in modern design it has become the shorthand luxury brands reach for when they want to say “fast, sleek, assured”. The design borrows from the way the animal actually moves: a low, stretched spine, shoulder blades rolling, the tail used as a counterbalance. Casting that kinetic tension in bronze freezes it without losing it — the sculpture reads as paused, not posed. It is a frequent choice for entrance halls and reception areas where a piece needs to project energy without shouting.

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.

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.	XLC-01
Dimensions	225 × 140 × 1355 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	5 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 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

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 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 XLC-01 — 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.