{"product_id":"large-traditional-walking-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-100cm","title":"Large Traditional Walking Tortoise Bronze Sculpture - 100cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLarge Traditional Walking Tortoise Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 100cm tall and captures a full-grown tortoise caught in purposeful mid-stride, head raised and alert, legs fully extended as though crossing open ground. It is a piece of commanding physical presence, combining anatomical precision with the quiet authority of a creature that has endured millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is produced using the traditional lost-wax casting method, a process that preserves every surface nuance from the original model: the intricate geometry of each scute across the domed shell, the overlapping scale texture on the neck and limbs, and the natural articulation of the legs in motion. The result is a work in \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003esolid cast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e with exceptional tactile depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-applied dual-tone patina is one of the defining qualities of this piece. A rich, warm brown settles across the prominently domed shell, while pronounced blue-green verdigris oxidation develops naturally on the head, neck, legs, and underside. This split finish is not decorative artifice; it mirrors the way genuine bronze weathers when exposed to the elements, giving the sculpture an immediate sense of age and authenticity. As a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ebronze tortoise sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e designed for both interior and exterior settings, it is equally at home positioned on stone paving in a formal garden, placed within a conservatory, or anchoring a large reception hall. Its substantial weight of 420kg ensures complete stability without any fixings required. The warm brown and verdigris tones complement natural stone, aged brick, mature planting, and pale rendered walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe welcome commissions for alternative patina treatments, including full verdigris, antique dark brown, or polished bronze highlights. Scale adjustments are available if a smaller or larger version is required for a specific site. If you are considering a bespoke commission or have a particular placement in mind, contact us before ordering so we can discuss the details and confirm the best finish for your setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e for comparable scale and craft. For pieces suited to outdoor placement, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection offers further options at this 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\u003e100cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095922729307,"sku":"BRONZE-TORTOISE-4","price":54362.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/large-traditional-walking-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-100cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198600","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/large-traditional-walking-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-100cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}