{"product_id":"large-contemporary-leaping-dolphin-and-reef-bronze-sculpture-180cm","title":"Large Contemporary Leaping Dolphin and Reef Bronze Sculpture - 180cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLarge Contemporary Leaping Dolphin and Reef Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 180cm tall, a monumental vertical composition in which a dolphin arcs upward from the apex of a spiralling coral column populated by sea turtles and tropical fish. The piece reads as a complete underwater world rendered in cast bronze, commanding immediate attention through its scale and polychrome surface treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished in Polychrome Patina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this sculpture is produced using the traditional lost-wax casting method, ensuring that the fine surface detail across shell patterning, fish scales, and coral texture survives fully from the original model into the finished bronze. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003epolychrome painted bronze finish\u003c\/span\u003e is applied by hand: the dolphin carries a blue-green verdigris wash, the sea turtles are picked out in teal and gold with spotted accents, and the butterfly fish and tropical species introduce flashes of yellow and white against dark bronze. The wave-form base is cast in a deep blue-bronze tone that anchors the composition and allows the sculpture to stand directly on the floor without a separate plinth. This level of \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-finished polychrome bronze\u003c\/span\u003e detail is uncommon at this scale and gives the piece the quality of a museum or gallery installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 180cm, this sculpture is best positioned where it can be viewed in the round: a double-height entrance hall, a hotel lobby, a large reception or atrium, or a dedicated gallery space. The vivid marine palette suits interiors with natural light and light-toned stone or timber floors. This is a statement interior piece designed for architecturally ambitious settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can adjust the patina palette across any element of the composition, modify individual finish tones on the marine creatures, or alter the overall scale to suit a specific architectural brief. If you are interested in a commission inspired by the work of a specific marine wildlife sculptor, please contact us before ordering to discuss feasibility and timelines. Our studio team will guide you from brief to finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-rabbit-fox-fish-statues\"\u003eBronze Fish and Wildlife Statues\u003c\/a\u003e, or view our curated selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/life-size-bronze-statues\"\u003eLife-Size Bronze Statues\u003c\/a\u003e for further options at comparable scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095731560795,"sku":"BRONZE-DOLPHIN-STATUES-18","price":112761.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/large-contemporary-leaping-dolphin-and-reef-bronze-sculpture-180cm_primary_829ac4b1-1bc8-459e-bd5b-f5dc4884b531.jpg?v=1780565145","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/large-contemporary-leaping-dolphin-and-reef-bronze-sculpture-180cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}