{"product_id":"life-size-classical-reclining-bearded-scholar-bronze-sculpture-120cm","title":"Life-Size Classical Reclining Bearded Scholar Bronze Sculpture - 120cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLife-Size Classical Reclining Bearded Scholar Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 120cm in length, presenting a full-length male figure at ground level in a pose of absorbed contemplation, one arm braced against the earth, a stylus held lightly in the opposite hand, his gaze lifted as though a thought has just arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished in Antique Patina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is produced using the traditional \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elost-wax casting method\u003c\/span\u003e, a process that preserves the finest surface detail across every fold of draped cloth, every curl of the figure's beard and hair, and every subtle contour of anatomical form. The result is an \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eantique bronze finish\u003c\/span\u003e characterised by a deep brown base tone with natural green oxidation across the recessed surfaces, lending the piece the appearance of something recovered from a classical excavation rather than freshly cast. Each figure is individually hand-finished by our sculptors, ensuring no two pieces carry an identical patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 120cm and 600kg, this is a commanding presence suited to formal interiors and exterior settings of equivalent weight. Indoors, it reads well against pale stone flooring, dark hardwood, or polished concrete, particularly in double-height entrance halls, library spaces, or gallery rooms. Outdoors, it suits granite paving, landscaped formal gardens, and institutional courtyards where a contemplative focal point anchors the wider composition. The sculpture requires no dedicated plinth; its reclining pose is designed to sit directly at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options include the standard antique brown with green oxidation, a warmer mid-brown, a lighter natural bronze, or a fully blackened finish. The scale can be adjusted to suit your space, and the figure's attributes, including the writing instrument, draped cloth treatment, or facial character, can be modified for bespoke commissions. This composition is also well-suited to those inspired by the work of Archimedes-period classical figuration, and we can develop original scholarly or philosophical figure studies from reference. Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse related works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, explore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-figures-statues\"\u003eBronze Figures and Statues\u003c\/a\u003e, or view large-format works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/life-size-bronze-statues\"\u003eLife-Size Bronze Statues\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\u003e120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093278351707,"sku":"BRONZE-CLASSIC-STATUES-104","price":23454.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/life-size-classical-reclining-bearded-scholar-bronze-sculpture-120cm_primary.jpg?v=1780199490","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/life-size-classical-reclining-bearded-scholar-bronze-sculpture-120cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}