{"product_id":"monumental-humpback-whale-and-calf-bronze-sculpture-400cm","title":"Monumental Humpback Whale and Calf Bronze Sculpture - 400cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Humpback Whale and Calf Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 400cm tall and weighs two tonnes, a commanding outdoor installation depicting an adult humpback rearing upward with its pectoral fin swept wide, a calf rising alongside it as though caught mid-breach in open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished with Engraved Surface Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast in \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003esolid bronze\u003c\/span\u003e using the traditional lost-wax method, this sculpture is distinguished by the intricate engraved patterning that covers every surface: flowing contour lines trace the length of each body, scale-like textures animate the flanks, and the broad tail fluke carries layered detailing that catches the light at changing angles. The warm brown patina deepens across the recesses of the engraving, giving the finished piece a quality closer to relief carving than typical cast bronze. \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eHand-finishing\u003c\/span\u003e at this scale demands considerable time; every engraved line is refined and sealed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its monumental footprint and two-tonne weight, this piece is conceived for permanent outdoor installation: coastal promenades, harbourfront terraces, hotel or resort grounds, museum forecourts, or large private estates with engineered foundations. The warm bronze tone reads well against stone, slate, timber decking, and planted coastal landscapes. It is intended as a centrepiece rather than a supporting element, and the human-scale figures visible in reference photography confirm the impact it commands in situ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options include natural warm brown, dark verde, black, and custom aged finishes applied by hand. Bespoke scale commissions are welcome for institutional or architectural briefs. For a piece of this weight and complexity, we strongly recommend contacting us before ordering so we can advise on foundation requirements, logistics, and installation planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related work in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e available for commission.\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\u003e400 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095923122523,"sku":"BRONZE-WHALES-4","price":143806.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-humpback-whale-and-calf-bronze-sculpture-400cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198616","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-humpback-whale-and-calf-bronze-sculpture-400cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}