{"product_id":"traditional-reading-monkey-bronze-sculpture-60cm","title":"Traditional Reading Monkey Bronze Sculpture - 60cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eTraditional Reading Monkey Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands at 60cm, depicting a chimpanzee seated atop a stacked column of books, hunched forward in quiet concentration, an open volume held in both hands. The pose carries genuine wit and warmth, rendered with the seriousness of a classical portrait subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced using the traditional lost-wax casting method, this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehandcast bronze monkey sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e achieves a level of surface detail that mass production cannot replicate. The fur texture is worked across every surface of the figure: individual strands distinguishable across the arms, shoulders, and brow. The open book pages carry visible relief detail, and the stacked volumes beneath form a credible, weight-bearing seat. A deep dark brown patina with reddish-brown undertones finishes the piece, sitting on a low-profile integral rectangular bronze plinth that grounds the composition without overpowering it. This is a piece in the tradition of \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eanthropomorphic bronze figurative sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e, placing animal intelligence at the centre of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark patina palette coordinates naturally with leather, dark timber, aged brass, and warm stone interiors. It reads well in a home library, study, or reading room, and holds equally well in a sheltered garden setting, on a terrace, or within a covered outdoor entertaining space. As a cast bronze piece, it is suited to both indoor and outdoor placement, weathering with character rather than deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patina can be adjusted at the point of order: verde green, natural brown, satin black, and aged gold are among the available finishes. Scale alterations are possible, and we can produce the piece as part of a larger bespoke commission, including custom inscription on the plinth. If you would like a specific finish, altered scale, or have a commission in mind inspired by the work of a particular figurative sculptor, contact us before ordering so we can discuss options and confirm your lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-garden-statues\"\u003eBronze Garden Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection for further pieces suited to interior settings.\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\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093282349403,"sku":"BRONZE-CLASSIC-STATUES-74","price":7316.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/traditional-reading-monkey-bronze-sculpture-60cm_primary.jpg?v=1780199740","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/traditional-reading-monkey-bronze-sculpture-60cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}