{"product_id":"monumental-contemporary-hippopotamus-ballerina-bronze-sculpture-350cm","title":"Monumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture - 350cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Contemporary Hippopotamus Ballerina Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished in Three Tones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the traditional lost-wax method, this sculpture carries three distinct surface treatments across a single form. The body holds a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003esmooth black-toned patina\u003c\/span\u003e, 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 \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003esolid cast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e for similarly scaled landmark 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\u003e350cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095692665179,"sku":"BRONZE-DOG-SCULPTURE-1","price":150644.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-contemporary-hippopotamus-ballerina-bronze-sculpture-350cm_primary.jpg?v=1780158812","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-contemporary-hippopotamus-ballerina-bronze-sculpture-350cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}