{"product_id":"monumental-contemporary-astronaut-bronze-sculpture-800cm","title":"Monumental Contemporary Astronaut Bronze Sculpture - 800cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast in patinated bronze at a commanding \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eeight metres tall\u003c\/span\u003e, this contemporary astronaut figure stands with arms fully extended in an open, welcoming gesture, a posture that reads with equal clarity from fifty metres as it does from five. The verdigris finish moves from deep olive shadow through aged bronze midtones, punctuated by the reflective gold-tinted visor of the helmet. Every detail of the suit is worked in full: tube connections, chest equipment panels, seam lines, and glove articulation are all rendered with the precision you expect from a piece designed to anchor a space rather than decorate it. At 4,200 kg, this is a commission for a plaza, an estate forecourt, an institutional campus, or a large public garden where scale is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Lost-Wax Process, Hand-Finished Patina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is produced using the traditional lost-wax casting method, which captures the full resolution of the original sculpted surface before hand-finishing applies the characteristic verdigris and aged bronze patina. The finish is sealed for exterior exposure and will continue to develop character over time in outdoor conditions. The reflective visor panel is finished separately to maintain its gold-tinted contrast against the body of the suit. Structural integrity across a form of this weight and height is engineered as part of the commission process, including anchoring specifications appropriate to the installation site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sculpture at this scale belongs in open air. Suitable settings include civic plazas, university and corporate campuses, large private estates, sculpture parks, and waterfront or public-realm commissions. The integrated circular plinth base and optional fountain pool at the base can be specified as part of a full site installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina finish, exact scale, and plinth or fountain integration are all open for discussion. If you have a specific site, installation brief, or bespoke requirement, contact us before ordering so we can scope the commission correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003ebronze sculptures collection\u003c\/a\u003e, browse statement commissions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003elarge bronze sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view figurative works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-figures-statues\"\u003ebronze figures and statues\u003c\/a\u003e range.\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\u003e800 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 400 cm (arms extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact for full engineering drawings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,200 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093468733787,"sku":"BRONZE-ASTRONAUT-1","price":152012.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-contemporary-astronaut-bronze-sculpture-800cm_primary.jpg?v=1780200246","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-contemporary-astronaut-bronze-sculpture-800cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}