{"product_id":"large-traditional-leaping-dolphin-mailbox-bronze-sculpture-170cm","title":"Large Traditional Leaping Dolphin Mailbox Bronze Sculpture - 170cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLarge Traditional Leaping Dolphin Mailbox Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 170cm tall, presenting a dolphin caught in full vertical arc, its body curving upward from a richly detailed ocean-themed base to a proud, raised head. At the midpoint of that sweeping form, a fully functional cast bronze mailbox is integrated with seamless craft precision, the hinged door opening to reveal a generously sized mail compartment complete with number plate and red flag indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the traditional lost-wax method, every surface of this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003efunctional bronze dolphin sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e carries the tactile character that only hand-finishing can produce. The warm golden-brown patina catches light across the dolphin's raised contours, while deeper green oxidation settles into the recessed detail of the wave scrolls, scallop shell centrepiece, and spherical bubble motifs on the oval base. The result is a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003edecorative outdoor bronze mailbox statue\u003c\/span\u003e that reads as both working object and serious sculptural commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for outdoor residential settings, this piece suits coastal properties, formal garden entrances, waterside homes, and any exterior space where maritime character is a considered design intention. The bronze patina weathers gracefully, developing depth over time without structural compromise. At 500kg, the sculpture is a fixed-point installation, requiring appropriate ground preparation prior to placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a range of patina finishes beyond the warm traditional bronze shown, including darker antiqued treatments and natural verde verde progressions. The mailbox number plate can be customised to your property address. If you would like to discuss a modified scale or a fully bespoke variant, contact us before placing your order and we will scope the commission directly with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is part of our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, our curated selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-garden-statues\"\u003eBronze Garden Statues\u003c\/a\u003e, and our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e for significant exterior installations.\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\u003e170cm\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":53095731495259,"sku":"BRONZE-DOLPHIN-STATUES-16","price":78843.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/large-traditional-leaping-dolphin-mailbox-bronze-sculpture-170cm_primary.jpg?v=1780159988","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/large-traditional-leaping-dolphin-mailbox-bronze-sculpture-170cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}