{"product_id":"life-size-leaping-dolphin-bronze-sculpture-with-mailbox-180cm","title":"Life-Size Leaping Dolphin Bronze Sculpture with Mailbox - 180cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLife-Size Leaping Dolphin Bronze Sculpture with Mailbox\u003c\/span\u003e stands at an imposing 180cm, depicting a dolphin caught mid-leap, its body arched dynamically upward with the nose pointing skyward and the tail fin dissolving into a sculpted breaking wave at the base. A fully functional rectangular mailbox is integrated seamlessly at mid-body level, making this one of the most distinctive functional sculpture commissions we produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is cast in \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003esolid bronze using the lost-wax method\u003c\/span\u003e, a technique that captures the fluid motion of the dolphin's form and the turbulent detail of the wave base with precision. Each cast is hand-finished by our sculptors, with a smooth matte grey-blue patina applied across the entire surface. Darker tonal accents on the wave formation give the base a sense of depth and movement, while the body of the dolphin retains a subtle sheen that shifts with natural light. The result is a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003egallery-grade bronze finish\u003c\/span\u003e built to endure decades of outdoor exposure without structural compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 180cm and 160kg, this sculpture is scaled for high-impact driveway, entrance, or coastal garden installations. The flat-bottomed integral wave base provides stable ground placement on paved, gravel, or compacted surfaces. The cool grey-blue patina pairs naturally with coastal planting schemes, contemporary stone paving, rendered walls, and seaside architectural settings. Given the integrated mailbox function, this piece works especially well at a property entrance where it serves as both a landmark feature and a working postal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patina can be adjusted to a warmer traditional bronze, a deep oxidised black, or a verdigris green finish on request. The mailbox compartment can be specified to suit standard letter dimensions for your country. We also accept fully bespoke commissions on scale and base configuration. If you have a specific site or finish requirement, contact us before ordering so we can advise on the correct specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, browse statement pieces in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/life-size-bronze-statues\"\u003eLife-Size Bronze Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or view our curated selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-garden-statues\"\u003eBronze Garden Statues\u003c\/a\u003e for further installation 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\u003e180 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095731462491,"sku":"BRONZE-DOLPHIN-STATUES-15","price":103871.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/life-size-leaping-dolphin-bronze-sculpture-with-mailbox-180cm_primary.jpg?v=1780159973","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/life-size-leaping-dolphin-bronze-sculpture-with-mailbox-180cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}