{"product_id":"monumental-breaching-humpback-whale-bronze-sculpture-400cm","title":"Monumental Breaching Humpback Whale Bronze Sculpture - 400cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Breaching Humpback Whale Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 400cm tall, presenting a humpback whale locked in the arc of a full breach: head raised skyward, elongated pectoral fins spread wide, body angled at 45 degrees with the tail end trailing low. At 1,000kg of solid cast bronze, the sheer physical presence of this piece commands any space it occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished with Engraved Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is produced using the lost-wax casting method, the same process used for monumental bronze work for centuries. Every surface detail is worked by hand after casting: the \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eengraved flowing lines\u003c\/span\u003e that trace the whale's skin from rostrum to fluke, and the \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003edecorative spiral motifs\u003c\/span\u003e across the upper body and fins, are incised individually by our workshop artisans. The patina transitions from a warm golden-brown across the raised upper surfaces to a deep brown-black in the recessed engraved channels, creating natural contrast that reads at scale. The result is a surface that shifts with light throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 400cm in height, this piece is scaled for substantial exterior settings: coastal estates, waterfront properties, corporate plazas, hotel grounds, or any landscape where a focal work of genuine monumental weight is required. The stone surface shown in reference photography reflects the kind of natural platform that suits it well, though the sculpture can be installed directly onto prepared concrete foundations. Its scale and subject make it equally compelling in a grand interior atrium where ceiling height permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options include classic verdigris, dark museum brown, natural warm bronze, and polished lacquered finishes. Scale can be adjusted to suit your specific site. This piece can also be produced with an integrated water feature or lighting installation as a bespoke commission. Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements, site dimensions, or foundation specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, discover more works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-abstract-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Abstract Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or view the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e range for other monumental-scale commissions.\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\u003e400cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095923024219,"sku":"BRONZE-WHALES-3","price":133547.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-breaching-humpback-whale-bronze-sculpture-400cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198629","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-breaching-humpback-whale-bronze-sculpture-400cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}