{"product_id":"monumental-traditional-architectural-bell-bronze-sculpture-260cm","title":"Monumental Traditional Architectural Bell Bronze Sculpture - 260cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Architectural Bell Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands at a commanding 260cm and weighs a full 1,000 kilograms, presenting itself as one of the most substantial cast bronze commissions available. The bell form rises with a pronounced flared skirt and a crown-style suspension yoke at its crown, the entire surface carrying a deep, even dark-brown patina that reads as almost black in lower light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished to a Dark Patina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery surface of this piece is worked in \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003esolid cast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e, produced through the lost-wax process to ensure the depth and precision of the relief decoration is fully preserved. The body carries a relief-cast architectural facade depicting a monumental colonnaded gateway, flanking colonnades running to either side, with a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003equadriga group\u003c\/span\u003e, a four-horse chariot, positioned at the apex of the gate structure. Around the lower rim, an inscription runs in full Gothic blackletter, cast rather than engraved, so the letterforms hold the same rich patina as the surrounding bronze. The finish is smooth and consistent throughout, the dark-brown tone deepening the contrast of the relief work and giving the piece the gravity appropriate to its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bell is supplied mounted on a low, flat rectangular stone plinth in pale grey, which provides a clean, restrained base and keeps the visual weight entirely on the bronze form above it. At 260cm and a metric tonne, this is a piece for serious permanent installation. It suits wide, high-ceilinged interiors such as entrance halls, institutional lobbies, cathedral spaces, and civic buildings, as well as formal outdoor courtyards, estate grounds, and public squares where a monumental focal point is required. The dark bronze and pale stone palette aligns well with classical stone architecture, polished marble floors, and contemporary minimalist concrete settings alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options extend beyond the standard dark-brown shown: natural mid-brown, verde antique green, and custom aged finishes are all available. The bell form can be scaled up or down to suit a specific architectural setting, and the inscription text around the rim can be revised to carry a dedication, date, or institutional name. If you are considering a bespoke commission inspired by the work of Mario Chiodo or other monumental public bronze traditions, please contact us before ordering so we can prepare an accurate specification and timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the wider selection within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view our curated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-figures-statues\"\u003eBronze Figures and Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection for related commissions at this scale.\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\u003e260 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093133975899,"sku":"BRONZE-BELL-4","price":348946.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-traditional-architectural-bell-bronze-sculpture-260cm_primary.jpg?v=1780200107","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-traditional-architectural-bell-bronze-sculpture-260cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}