Art of Bronze was honored to create these charming walking bronze tortoise sculptures as part of a public art installation for the Marketplace at Santee shopping center in Santee, California. Designed with both artistic beauty and interactive enjoyment in mind, these lifelike tortoises were installed within a landscaped artificial grass cove where children naturally gather to play and explore.
Each tortoise is expertly sculpted using the traditional lost wax casting method, showcasing detailed armored shells and richly textured scaling that reflect the rugged beauty of these ancient reptiles. The carefully balanced walking pose gives the sculptures a sense of gentle movement, creating an inviting and approachable design suitable for both public and private environments.
These tortoises were specially engineered to be durable and structurally sound, allowing children to safely sit, touch, and interact with the sculptures. Their friendly presence encourages imaginative play while also serving as an engaging artistic focal point.
Available in a traditional brown patina or classic verde green patina, these quality bronze sculptures are ideal for shopping centers, schools, parks, playground environments, gardens, family estates, and community gathering spaces.
Art of Bronze’s experience creating sculptures for public interaction ensures both exceptional craftsmanship and long-lasting durability.
Individual Price: $4,900
Special Pair Price: $9,000
WE CREATE CUSTOM STATUES- Art of Bronze is comprised of artisans, craftsmen and dedicated professionals that specialize in custom commissions that can create any concept or idea you have into bronze. We are very proud of our 40+ years of expertise working with developers, city agencies, shopping centers, art in public places and school administrations. Please review our Custom Projects & Customer Installations to see just some of the wonderful projects the Art of Bronze family has done since starting in the family garage in 1978.
NO MATTER THE SIZE OF YOUR SCULPTURE- you can be assured we will help guide you through the installation to permanently secure your statue. Every sculpture whether private or public will have different requirements. Safety and security are both important issues when owning a bronze sculpture. To properly address any concerns and these issues, call Art of Bronze today and speak to an expert. Art of Bronze can professionally weld stainless steel mounting brackets to the bottom of your sculpture to allow permanent installation.
Call Art of Bronze today at (805) 908-5355 to learn more about our outdoor turtle, terrapin and tortoise bronze statues – giant walking tortoise sculpture – bronze tortoise fountain – outdoor turtle monument.