{"product_id":"lying-girl-reading-book-bronze-statue","title":"Lying Girl Reading Book Bronze Statue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLying Girl Reading Book Bronze Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lying Girl Reading Book Bronze Statue by Metropolitan Galleries was sculpted in clay and cast in bronze using the traditional lost-wax method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSRB48408\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"422\" height=\"129\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 245.667px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 289.333px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 245.667px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 289.333px;\"\u003e16\" inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 245.667px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 289.333px;\"\u003e16\" inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 245.667px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 289.333px;\"\u003e18\" inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 245.667px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 289.333px;\"\u003e38 pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 245.667px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 289.333px;\"\u003eBronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-quality sculpture captures the timeless joy of reading, featuring a young girl in a relaxed reclining pose, absorbed in her book with peaceful concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the traditional lost-wax method, the piece measures 18 inches in height with exquisite detail including book pages, flowing hair, period clothing, and expressive facial features. The naturalistic reclining pose captures the relaxed comfort of reading in repose, celebrating the transformative power of literature and learning. The hand-applied patina finish ensures durability for both outdoor and indoor placement. At 38 pounds, the substantial bronze construction provides stability for library, garden, and institutional settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reading figure symbolizes education, imagination, and the love of books, honoring centuries of artistic tradition celebrating knowledge and the quiet joy of reading, resonating with literary enthusiasts and collectors who value educational values and inspirational storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture features premium bronze construction with museum-quality casting, naturalistic reclining pose with lifelike detail, literary narrative theme, exquisite sculptural elements, and hand-applied patina finish for lasting elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for library courtyards, school campuses, literary gardens, estate landscapes, bookstore interiors, educational institutions, museum grounds, and as distinguished gifts for collectors of figurative sculpture and literary enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetropolitan Galleries specializes in investment-grade bronze sculptures sourced from premier foundries specializing in figurative and narrative art, ensuring each piece meets museum-quality standards for artistic excellence and heirloom-grade longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reading statue embodies the intersection of fine art and educational inspiration, creating an heirloom-quality focal point treasured for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metropolitan Galleries Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50787015098601,"sku":"SRB48408","price":2519.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/4624\/8681\/files\/SRB48408BronzeGirlReadingBookSculpturebyMetropolitanGalleriesInc.jpg?v=1775153050","url":"https:\/\/themodernmanor.com\/products\/lying-girl-reading-book-bronze-statue","provider":"The Modern Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}