Category: Bronze Virgin Mary Statue

Bronze Flight into Egypt Statue

Hand-cast bronze Flight into Egypt statue depicting the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus on a donkey. Crafted by lost-wax casting, ideal for church, chapel, and sacred garden decoration.

Item No: YRBM-017

Size: Height: 5.41 feet(165cm)

Material: High Quality Bronze

Price: $3,190-$6,590

Technique: Traditional lost wax method, Silica Sol Process, Patina

Advantage: Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery

Service: Custom Design Avaiable.

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Product Overview

This magnificent bronze statue masterfully depicts the biblical scene of the Flight into Egypt, capturing the Virgin Mary seated gracefully upon a donkey while cradling the infant Jesus in her arms. Accompanied by a faithful sheep, this composition brings to life the sacred journey of the Holy Family seeking refuge.

The artwork features flowing folds of the Madonna’s robes that wrap softly around her figure, while every subtle facial expression and animal texture is vividly rendered. Finished with an antique bronze patina, this sculpture delivers a warm, solemn, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a profound centerpiece for indoor devotional spaces, church courtyards, or religious garden installations.

Our Advantages

Our master sculptors begin by crafting a precise clay model, meticulously refining every contour and robe fold to capture the profound narrative of the Flight into Egypt.

This foundational stage allows for the careful balancing of the complex multi-figure design—harmoniously integrating Mary, Baby Jesus, the donkey, and sheep into a stable, weighted structure that depicts their sacred journey.

Once the model is perfected, we utilize the lost-wax casting process to transform the clay into enduring bronze, a technical challenge that requires expert control over layered drapery and the intricate textures essential to the Flight into Egypt scene, such as the sheep’s wool and the figures’ delicate facial features.

By maintaining strict quality control during the complex mould-making and pouring stages, we ensure that every subtle nuance of the original artwork is preserved, treating each sacred sculpture not merely as a product, but as a true work of devotion and artisanal excellence.

Suitable Placement

This bronze Mary statue is a perfect addition to various spiritual settings, including churches and chapels, sacred gardens, and religious courtyards, as well as cemetery devotional areas, private prayer rooms, and Catholic worship spaces.

Interested in a personalized piece? Contact us to customize your unique bronze Nativity Virgin Mary statue for your sacred space.

Marble Carving Sculpture – Technique Process
1. Design & Planning

Based on religious themes or client requests, artists create sketches and drawings to define the pose, size, and details of the statue.

2. Selecting the Marble Block

High‑quality natural marble is chosen for its color, texture, and durability, ensuring it is suitable for indoor churches or outdoor use.

3. Rough Shaping

The marble block is cut to size and roughly shaped. Artisans remove excess stone with chisels and machines to form the basic outline.

4. Fine Carving

Using finer tools, sculptors carve facial expressions, hands, drapery, and religious symbols. This is the most skill‑intensive stage.

5. Smoothing & Polishing

The surface is smoothed with abrasives and polished to reveal the natural luster of the marble and a refined finish.

6. Quality Check & Protection

Each statue is carefully inspected. If needed, small corrections are made, and a protective treatment can be applied, especially for outdoor sculptures.

Bronze Sculpture – Technique Process
1. Design & Clay Model

The process begins with drawings and then a clay or wax model of the statue. This model shows all the details and is approved before casting.

2. Mold Making

From the clay model, a mold (usually silicone and plaster or fiberglass) is created. This mold captures all the fine details of the original model.

3. Wax Casting

Molten wax is poured into the mold to create a hollow wax replica of the sculpture. Artists refine the wax surface and add or adjust details.

4. Ceramic Shell (Lost‑Wax Process)

The wax sculpture is coated repeatedly with ceramic slurry and sand to build a hard shell. After drying, the wax is melted and drained out, leaving a hollow ceramic mold.

5. Bronze Pouring

Molten bronze is poured into the ceramic shell. Once the metal cools, the ceramic shell is broken away, revealing the raw bronze sculpture.

6. Welding & Chasing

If the sculpture is cast in several pieces, they are welded together. Artisans then grind, refine, and sharpen the details (a process called chasing).

7. Patina & Surface Treatment

Chemical patinas and heat are used to achieve the desired bronze color and tone. A protective wax or clear coating is applied to improve durability, especially outdoors.

8. Final Inspection

The finished bronze sculpture is inspected, cleaned, and prepared for packing and shipping to the client.

Packaging

>> The packaging is all made of a strong wood crate plus soft fixed.
>> The thickness of the packaged wood board is 3CM (other factories are 1-2CM, which is not strong)
>> The wooden crate is at least 15 cm above the ground, which makes loading more convenient.

Shipping

>> By sea(mainly), by train, by air could be selected according to the characteristics of the product and the requirements of customers.

>> Mainly ship to Xingang in Tianjin(mainly), Dalian, Qingdao, Shanghai, Xiamen, Or Customized.

Freight

>> The shipping cost depends on the total weight and the cube of the product being shipped.
>> Different destinations have different transportation times. Please inform us in advance of urgently needed products.
>> Please send us your destination, we quote directly from the shipping company.

Maintenance of Marble Sculptures:

Marble religious sculptures should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth and mild, pH‑neutral soap diluted in water. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners, wire brushes, or high‑pressure washing, as these can scratch or weaken the stone. For outdoor statues, gently remove dust, bird droppings, and pollution stains, and check periodically for cracks or loose parts so any damage can be repaired in time.

Maintenance of Bronze Sculptures:

Bronze sculptures naturally develop a patina over time, which can help protect the metal. To maintain their appearance, clean the surface gently with a soft cloth or brush and mild soap, then rinse and dry completely. For outdoor bronze statues, a thin coat of clear wax can be applied and lightly polished once or twice a year to protect against moisture and corrosion. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive tools that may damage the patina or surface details.