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Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture by Giant Sculptures, front view with black patina, gold corset, grey pleated tutu on plain background.
Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture by Giant Sculptures in a formal garden with lavender, boxwood hedges, and a stone arch.

Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture - 350cm

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Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture by Giant Sculptures, front view with black patina, gold corset, grey pleated tutu on plain background.
Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture - 350cm $150,64200
Description

The Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture stands at a commanding 350cm, presenting an anthropomorphic hippopotamus in full ballerina attire: a sculpted corset bodice, a pleated tutu skirt with precise fabric-fold rendering, and gold-toned shoes. The piece occupies space with quiet authority, its humour and scale existing in complete harmony.

Cast Bronze, Hand-Finished in Three Tones

Cast using the traditional lost-wax method, this sculpture carries three distinct surface treatments across a single form. The body holds a smooth black-toned patina, its depth achieved through controlled acid application and hand-buffing. The corset, collar trim, button details, and shoe soles carry a warm gold metallic finish, applied by hand to each individual decorative element. The pleated tutu skirt is finished in a light grey-silver tone, giving the fabric folds a crisp, fabric-like legibility in natural light. The result is a piece with the visual complexity of a painted sculpture and the permanence of solid cast bronze.

At 350cm and 1,000kg, this work is scaled for landmark placement. It performs equally well in covered civic atria, luxury hotel lobbies, and open urban plazas. The three-tone palette reads well against glazed facades, pale stone, and dark polished flooring. The flat low-profile plinth integrates cleanly with plaza paving or interior floor surfaces without requiring a raised plinth surround.

Handmade to Order, Fully Customisable

We offer a full range of patina options, from natural verde antique through to custom polished or painted finishes. The scale can be adjusted to suit your specific installation envelope. For clients seeking a unique commission, the character and pose of this piece can be developed further, or a related figure conceived from the same design language. Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements in full.

Explore related works in our Bronze Sculptures collection, or browse the full range of Bronze Animal Sculptures and Large Bronze Sculptures for similarly scaled landmark pieces.

Specification
Height 350cm
Weight 1000kg
Shipping & Returns

Every sculpture at Giant Sculptures is handmade to order, then shipped worldwide free of charge. Below is everything you need to know before you order, and what to expect after.

Production Time

Every sculpture is handmade to order by our artisans — we do not mass-produce.

  • Standard sculptures: approximately 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.
  • Bespoke commissions (custom sizes, finishes, or fully custom designs): approximately 5–6 weeks from design sign-off.

Production time is separate from delivery time.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Shipping is free worldwide on every sculpture, regardless of destination.

  • Sculptures under 50cm — shipped by air freight. Typical delivery 1–2 weeks after production is complete.
  • Sculptures 50cm and above — shipped by sea freight. Typical delivery 6–8 weeks after production is complete.

For larger sculptures where faster delivery is needed, air freight is available at additional cost — contact us before ordering for a quote.

All sculptures ship in reinforced protective crating, fully insured to purchase value.

Delivery to Your Address

Delivery is to the door or curbside at your shipping address.

For larger sculptures shipped by sea freight, the carrier will contact you in advance to arrange a delivery window. Please ensure someone is available to accept the delivery and that the property has suitable access for the size of the piece.

Once the sculpture arrives, you are responsible for positioning it in its final display location. For larger or heavier pieces, we recommend arranging two people (family, friends, or a local moving service) to help with placement.

International Orders & Customs

For orders shipping outside the United Kingdom, any customs duties, import taxes, or local fees at your destination country are the responsibility of the customer. These charges are set by your local authority and are not included in our shipping cost.

If you have questions about customs for your specific country, contact us before ordering and we can advise on typical charges for your region.

30-Day Returns

We accept 30-day returns on sculptures in original condition and original packaging, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

To start a return, contact us within 30 days of receipt. Return shipping for change-of-mind returns is at the customer's cost.

Bespoke and custom-commissioned pieces are non-refundable once production has started, as they are made specifically to your specification.

Damage in Transit

Every sculpture ships fully insured. In the unlikely event of damage during transit:

  1. Report the damage within 48 hours of delivery.
  2. Provide clear photographs of both the damage and the packaging.
  3. We arrange collection and either replacement or full refund at no cost to you.

Lifetime Guarantee

Every sculpture carries a lifetime guarantee against finish defects under normal display conditions, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

This covers manufacturing defects, premature finish degradation, and structural failures under normal display. It does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, inappropriate environments (for example, an indoor-only sculpture placed outdoors), or modifications made after delivery.

Questions Before You Order?

If you have questions about shipping, customs, delivery timing, or anything else before you order, our team is here to help. Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone, and we'll respond within 24 hours.

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Description

The Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture stands at a commanding 350cm, presenting an anthropomorphic hippopotamus in full ballerina attire: a sculpted corset bodice, a pleated tutu skirt with precise fabric-fold rendering, and gold-toned shoes. The piece occupies space with quiet authority, its humour and scale existing in complete harmony.

Cast Bronze, Hand-Finished in Three Tones

Cast using the traditional lost-wax method, this sculpture carries three distinct surface treatments across a single form. The body holds a smooth black-toned patina, its depth achieved through controlled acid application and hand-buffing. The corset, collar trim, button details, and shoe soles carry a warm gold metallic finish, applied by hand to each individual decorative element. The pleated tutu skirt is finished in a light grey-silver tone, giving the fabric folds a crisp, fabric-like legibility in natural light. The result is a piece with the visual complexity of a painted sculpture and the permanence of solid cast bronze.

At 350cm and 1,000kg, this work is scaled for landmark placement. It performs equally well in covered civic atria, luxury hotel lobbies, and open urban plazas. The three-tone palette reads well against glazed facades, pale stone, and dark polished flooring. The flat low-profile plinth integrates cleanly with plaza paving or interior floor surfaces without requiring a raised plinth surround.

Handmade to Order, Fully Customisable

We offer a full range of patina options, from natural verde antique through to custom polished or painted finishes. The scale can be adjusted to suit your specific installation envelope. For clients seeking a unique commission, the character and pose of this piece can be developed further, or a related figure conceived from the same design language. Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements in full.

Explore related works in our Bronze Sculptures collection, or browse the full range of Bronze Animal Sculptures and Large Bronze Sculptures for similarly scaled landmark pieces.

Specification
Height 350cm
Weight 1000kg
Shipping & Returns

Every sculpture at Giant Sculptures is handmade to order, then shipped worldwide free of charge. Below is everything you need to know before you order, and what to expect after.

Production Time

Every sculpture is handmade to order by our artisans — we do not mass-produce.

  • Standard sculptures: approximately 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.
  • Bespoke commissions (custom sizes, finishes, or fully custom designs): approximately 5–6 weeks from design sign-off.

Production time is separate from delivery time.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Shipping is free worldwide on every sculpture, regardless of destination.

  • Sculptures under 50cm — shipped by air freight. Typical delivery 1–2 weeks after production is complete.
  • Sculptures 50cm and above — shipped by sea freight. Typical delivery 6–8 weeks after production is complete.

For larger sculptures where faster delivery is needed, air freight is available at additional cost — contact us before ordering for a quote.

All sculptures ship in reinforced protective crating, fully insured to purchase value.

Delivery to Your Address

Delivery is to the door or curbside at your shipping address.

For larger sculptures shipped by sea freight, the carrier will contact you in advance to arrange a delivery window. Please ensure someone is available to accept the delivery and that the property has suitable access for the size of the piece.

Once the sculpture arrives, you are responsible for positioning it in its final display location. For larger or heavier pieces, we recommend arranging two people (family, friends, or a local moving service) to help with placement.

International Orders & Customs

For orders shipping outside the United Kingdom, any customs duties, import taxes, or local fees at your destination country are the responsibility of the customer. These charges are set by your local authority and are not included in our shipping cost.

If you have questions about customs for your specific country, contact us before ordering and we can advise on typical charges for your region.

30-Day Returns

We accept 30-day returns on sculptures in original condition and original packaging, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

To start a return, contact us within 30 days of receipt. Return shipping for change-of-mind returns is at the customer's cost.

Bespoke and custom-commissioned pieces are non-refundable once production has started, as they are made specifically to your specification.

Damage in Transit

Every sculpture ships fully insured. In the unlikely event of damage during transit:

  1. Report the damage within 48 hours of delivery.
  2. Provide clear photographs of both the damage and the packaging.
  3. We arrange collection and either replacement or full refund at no cost to you.

Lifetime Guarantee

Every sculpture carries a lifetime guarantee against finish defects under normal display conditions, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

This covers manufacturing defects, premature finish degradation, and structural failures under normal display. It does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, inappropriate environments (for example, an indoor-only sculpture placed outdoors), or modifications made after delivery.

Questions Before You Order?

If you have questions about shipping, customs, delivery timing, or anything else before you order, our team is here to help. Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone, and we'll respond within 24 hours.