{"product_id":"large-traditional-galapagos-tortoise-bronze-fountain-80cm","title":"Large Traditional Galapagos Tortoise Bronze Fountain - 80cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLarge Traditional Galapagos Tortoise Bronze Fountain\u003c\/span\u003e stands 80cm tall, rendered at life-size scale with exceptional anatomical fidelity. Every scute of the domed shell, every ridge of scaled skin across the neck and legs, has been individually worked to produce a sculpture that reads as authentic as any natural history specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the traditional lost-wax method, this piece begins as a hand-sculpted original before being replicated in solid \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ecast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e with a density and permanence that no resin or reconstituted stone alternative can match. The surface carries a deep dark brown-black patina with warm bronze undertones breaking through the high-relief texture of the shell scutes and leg scales. This \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ebronze tortoise fountain\u003c\/span\u003e is then hand-finished in our workshops to refine the patina gradation across the form. The fountain mechanism is integrated into the sculpture with the water line routed discreetly at the base; water rises through the neck and spouts gently from the open mouth, producing a calm, naturalistic flow suited to contemplative garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 500kg, this is a substantial installation piece. It sits without a formal plinth, resting directly on its integral base, which makes it equally at home set into a cobbled courtyard, placed beside a formal pond, or positioned as a centrepiece in a large garden terrace. The dark patina is weatherproof and deepens attractively outdoors over time. Its scale and detail also make it a commanding feature within large interior atria, conservatories, or reception spaces with adequate clearance and drainage provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patina can be adjusted from the standard dark brown-black to a mid-tone antique bronze, a warmer aged green verdigris, or a polished natural bronze finish. Scale modifications are available, and the fountain mechanism can be specified to suit mains-fed or recirculating pump systems. If you have a specific installation requirement, such as a matching pair or an oversized variant, contact us before ordering and we will scope the commission in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-fountains\"\u003eBronze Fountains\u003c\/a\u003e, discover the full breadth of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all works in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\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\u003e80cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093268455771,"sku":"ANIMAL-BRONZE-FOUNTAINS-4","price":27557.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/large-traditional-galapagos-tortoise-bronze-fountain-80cm_primary.jpg?v=1780199940","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/large-traditional-galapagos-tortoise-bronze-fountain-80cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}