{"product_id":"life-size-contemporary-resting-hippopotamus-bronze-sculpture-100cm","title":"Life-Size Contemporary Resting Hippopotamus Bronze Sculpture - 100cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLife-Size Resting Hippopotamus Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e is a commanding 100cm piece depicting a full-grown hippo in a prone, earthbound pose, body elongated and head lowered close to the ground. Viewed from a slightly elevated angle, the composition rewards close inspection and anchors any space with a sense of quiet, monumental weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is cast using the traditional lost-wax process, which captures every anatomical nuance with precision: the broad, textured muzzle, the subtle hollows around the nostrils and eyes, the rounded bulk of the flanks, and the compact, articulated ears. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ewarm reddish-brown patina\u003c\/span\u003e is applied by hand after casting, with deeper tonal variations pooling naturally into the recessed areas to reinforce the sense of form and mass. The result is a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003emuseum-quality bronze finish\u003c\/span\u003e that weathers beautifully outdoors and ages with character indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a true life-size scale and 800kg, this sculpture commands serious ground. It suits a wide range of environments: set directly on a lawn, stone terrace, or timber deck outdoors, or positioned in a generous entrance hall, gallery space, or atrium indoors. The warm bronze tones pair well with natural stone, aged timber, dark metal, and lush green planting. The realism of the anatomy gives it the quality of a fine art installation rather than decorative ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patina can be tailored to your specification: options include a darker antique brown, a cool grey-green verdigris, a polished warm gold, or a deep blackened finish. We can also adjust the scale of this piece for larger estate installations or more intimate interior settings. If you are considering a bespoke commission, contact us before ordering so we can confirm scope, timeline, and pricing with you directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, browse related works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or view all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/life-size-bronze-statues\"\u003eLife-Size Bronze Statues\u003c\/a\u003e for similarly scaled statement pieces.\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\u003e100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095699579227,"sku":"BRONZE-DOG-SCULPTURE-2","price":56961.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/life-size-contemporary-resting-hippopotamus-bronze-sculpture-100cm_primary.jpg?v=1780159039","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/life-size-contemporary-resting-hippopotamus-bronze-sculpture-100cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}