Life-Size Classical Mermaid with Conch Shell Bronze Fountain - 120cm

Life-Size Classical Mermaid with Conch Shell Bronze Fountain - 120cmDescription The Life Size Classical Mermaid with Conch Shell Bronze Fountain stands 120cm tall, depicting a mermaid seated upright on a naturalistic rocky base, arms raised to present a large conch shell from which water pours in a continuous arc. Her torso faces forward with a composed downward gaze, her scaled tail curled beneath her, long hair falling across her shoulders in precisely rendered strands. Cast Bronze, Hand Finished Dual Tone Patina

Description

The Life-Size Classical Mermaid with Conch Shell Bronze Fountain stands 120cm tall, depicting a mermaid seated upright on a naturalistic rocky base, arms raised to present a large conch shell from which water pours in a continuous arc. Her torso faces forward with a composed downward gaze, her scaled tail curled beneath her, long hair falling across her shoulders in precisely rendered strands.

Cast Bronze, Hand-Finished Dual-Tone Patina

This piece is cast using the traditional lost-wax method, which preserves every surface detail from the individual scale texture of the mermaid tail to the ribbed geometry of the conch shell. The finish is a deliberate dual-tone patina: warm brown bronze across the upper body and face transitions to deep green verdigris on the lower tail and base sections. This tonal contrast is not weathering but an intentional chromatic choice applied during the hand-finishing stage, reinforcing the visual separation between the figure and her aquatic form. The result reads as both sculptural and painterly, holding attention at close range and from a distance.

The integrated fountain mechanism routes water through the composition and out from the conch shell above, making this equally a functioning water feature and a figurative sculpture. It is suited to garden pond surrounds, formal water gardens, courtyard settings, and larger estate gardens. The rocky base integrates naturally into gravel, stone, or planted surrounds, and the scale commands a central focal position within any outdoor space. The dual-tone patina holds well against the greens and greys of garden planting, and the life-size presence creates genuine impact at ground level.

Handmade to Order, Fully Customisable

The dual-tone patina shown is our recommended finish for this piece, but single-tone warm brown, full verdigris, and dark antique bronze options are all available. The conch shell can be adapted to accommodate different flow rates and pump specifications. For those seeking a variation on the classical mermaid tradition, we can discuss bespoke commissions inspired by the work of classical figurative sculptors. Contact us before ordering to discuss requirements.

Explore related works in our Bronze Fountains collection, our wider range of Bronze Mythology Statues, or browse the full Bronze Sculptures catalogue for scale and style comparisons.

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