{"product_id":"traditional-children-on-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-140cm","title":"Traditional Children on Tortoise Bronze Sculpture - 140cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eTraditional Children on Tortoise Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e, standing 140cm tall, captures two young girls seated back-to-back on the broad, spiral-patterned shell of a large tortoise, both with arms raised and outstretched in a gesture of pure, uninhibited joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is produced using the \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elost-wax casting method\u003c\/span\u003e, a process that faithfully preserves every surface detail: the interlocking geometry of the tortoise shell, the soft folds of the children's clothing, the pigtail hairstyles, and the expressive lift of each raised arm. The finished surface carries a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003edeep antique bronze patina\u003c\/span\u003e, rich dark brown across the figures with green verdigris oxidation settling naturally into the clothing recesses and shell crevices. Each casting is hand-finished to ensure the patina reads with the depth and character of a gallery-grade piece rather than a uniform production finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 250kg and 140cm tall, this is a commanding garden presence. The tortoise forms its own integral base, resting directly on any flat surface without requiring a separate plinth. It suits large lawns, formal garden axes, courtyard centres, and estate terraces where a focal sculpture is needed at a scale that holds ground. The warm bronze tones pair naturally with stone paving, clipped hedging, and weathered timber, and the playful figurative subject works equally well in institutional settings: school gardens, hospital grounds, and public parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options include natural antique brown, cool graphite, warm verde, and full dark oxidation. The composition can be scaled up or down to suit your site, and bespoke commissions can incorporate specific shell detail variations or alternative figure poses inspired by the work of traditional figurative sculptors. Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements and we will confirm lead time and specification in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-figures-statues\"\u003eBronze Figures Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or visit our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-garden-statues\"\u003eBronze Garden Statues\u003c\/a\u003e to find companion pieces for your outdoor space.\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\u003e140 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093454348635,"sku":"BRONZE-CHILDREN-STATUES-26","price":25916.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/traditional-children-on-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-140cm_primary.jpg?v=1780199020","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/traditional-children-on-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-140cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}