{"product_id":"large-traditional-giant-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-200cm","title":"Large Traditional Giant Tortoise Bronze Sculpture - 200cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLarge Traditional Giant Tortoise Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 200cm tall, depicting a Galapagos tortoise at monumental scale with its neck fully elongated and head raised skyward, caught mid-stride across open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished to Museum Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the lost-wax method, this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elarge bronze tortoise sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e achieves a level of naturalistic detail that rewards close inspection. Every scute on the domed shell has been individually worked, each leg rendered with accurate scale patterning, and the elongated neck carries the fine surface texture of the living animal. The finish is a warm brown-grey matte patina, applied by hand to reinforce the organic character of the piece. At 600kg, the mass of the bronze itself communicates authority and permanence in a way no resin or fibreglass cast can approach. This is a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003emonumental bronze animal sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e built for decades of outdoor presence without loss of surface integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this scale, the tortoise suits wide open settings: public gardens, estate grounds, zoo installations, wildlife parks, and large landscaped terraces. The earthy bronze patina reads naturally against stone paving, mature planting, and close-cut lawn alike. Its ground-level stance, with no formal plinth, allows the sculpture to inhabit a space as though it has always belonged there, drawing the eye across an open vista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options include natural green verdigris, dark antique brown, and polished warm bronze highlights. Scale adjustments are available on request, and for institutional or public art commissions we can incorporate lifting points and anchor provisions into the base structure. If you are considering this piece for a specific site, contact us before ordering so we can advise on ground preparation, weight distribution, and any bespoke requirements. This design can also be produced in a smaller garden-appropriate format or scaled upward for truly monumental public installation, inspired by the work of traditional animalier sculptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our curated selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view our complete offering of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-garden-statues\"\u003eBronze Garden Statues\u003c\/a\u003e for further inspiration.\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\u003e200cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095921090907,"sku":"BRONZE-TORTOISE-2","price":106880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/large-traditional-giant-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-200cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198595","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/large-traditional-giant-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-200cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}