Category: Religious Scenes

Life Size Bronze Elderly Pope Sculpture YRBR-003

This lifelike and exquisite Pope sculpture is suitable for placing in churches or religious places, and it can become the spiritual coordinate of your space.

Item No: YRBR-003

Size: 6 Feet

Material: High Quality Bronze

Price: $2,190-$4,590

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

Advantage: Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery

Service: Custom Design Avaiable.

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Pope Sculpture Description

The pope sculpture depicts an elderly pope with rich and lifelike details.

And it has a very delicate and beautiful appearance. He holds a cross in one hand and a scepter in the other. The cross and scepter are cast very realistically. The cross pattern on the pope’s robe and the folds on the edges perfectly capture the natural curvature of the drape of the fabric.

The patterns on the clothes and hat are delicate and clear, showing the superb casting techniques of YouFine’s artists. The facial expression is vivid and kind. The wrinkles and beard on the face are very clear and lifelike. Even the necklace hanging on his neck is very realistic. Our artists have captured the unique temperament of majesty and compassion that is unique to religious leaders.

Advanced Casting Techniques

We use the advanced traditional lost wax method to cast this Pope sculpture, which can show more realistic details. At the same time, during the casting process, our artists will use the silica sol technique. Sculptures cast using the silica sol process will not have white spots and can be placed for a longer time. Therefore, the quality of YouFine’s sculptures is completely trustworthy.

In addition, YouFine has various styles of Pope sculptures, including marble Pope statues and bronze Pope statues. Moreover, the color of bronze Pope sculptures can be customized according to your preferences, just like this elderly Pope sculpture.

If you like this Pope sculpture, please send us an inquiry.

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.