“Three Travelers” – Handcrafted Solid Bronze Sculpture, “The New Rich & The Weight of Belief,” Contemporary Figurative Art

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“Three Travelers” – Handcrafted Solid Bronze Sculpture, “The New Rich & The Weight of Belief,” Contemporary Figurative Art, Museum-Quality Social Commentary (Made-to-Order, All Taxes & Shipping Included)

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Welcome to Qilin ArtX, where art becomes a mirror—not to flatter, but to reveal.

A Parable in Bronze
They are three, riding a single donkey—a beast so burdened it seems to sink into the earth. At the front sits the man, the artist himself, the “New Rich” of our time: sharply dressed, eyes fixed forward, chasing a horizon he cannot name. Behind him, perched with a weariness that transcends centuries, are two figures the world has long revered: Jesus, crowned with thorns, and the Buddha, serene yet troubled. They are passengers on a journey they did not choose, carried by a creature that should not bear such weight. This is not a scene of pilgrimage. It is a scene of burden. A commentary on an age that has made gods into baggage, faith into commodity, and the soul into cargo on the back of a beast that is too tired to stand.

Handcrafted Details & Authentic Materials – The Lost-Wax Method
This piece is a masterwork of figurative sculpture and conceptual daring, created using the traditional lost-wax casting method, a process that allows for the capture of the finest textures and forms.

• Premium Solid Bronze: Cast from high-quality solid bronze, the sculpture possesses a commanding weight (8.3 kg / 18.3 lbs) that speaks to its quality and permanence. The warm, earthy tone of the metal grounds the work in a sense of ancient truth.

• Hand-Applied Hot Patina: The surface is finished with a meticulous hand-applied hot patina, creating subtle variations in color and depth. The patina’s warmth evokes aged bronze, yet the subject is unmistakably contemporary—a tension that mirrors the work’s themes.

• Museum-Quality Precision: Every element is rendered with extraordinary fidelity. The exhausted donkey is sculpted with anatomical precision—its ribs showing, its head lowered, its legs buckling under the weight. The three riders are distinct: the “New Rich” at the front, sharp and forward-focused; Christ, with his crown of thorns and expression of resigned endurance; the Buddha, his posture suggesting meditation that has been disturbed, his hands folded in a gesture that now seems less like teaching and more like waiting. The textures of the robes, the tension in the limbs, the weariness in each face—all are rendered with the care of a portraitist who understands that every detail is an argument.

A Note on Craftsmanship
Each piece is handcrafted using the lost-wax method, a meticulous process involving multiple stages. The hot patina is applied by hand, resulting in subtle variations that are not flaws but the unique signature of an artisan’s touch.

Size & Presence
This is a monumental sculpture, designed to command a room—not through size alone, but through the weight of its meaning.

• Height: 15.2 inches (38.5 cm)

• Width: 13.0 inches (33 cm)

• Depth: 6.3 inches (16 cm)

• Net Weight: 18.3 lbs (8.3 kg)

Its scale invites close inspection, its presence demands contemplation.

Made Just for You
Because we believe in quality over mass production, each “Three Travelers” sculpture is made to order. When you place your purchase, our foundry’s work begins. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your unique piece to be created before it is shipped to your door.

Our Promise of Transparent Pricing
At Qilin ArtX, we want your experience to be seamless and worry-free. The price you see is the final price you pay. It includes:

• The handcrafted solid bronze sculpture, made just for you.

• Global shipping with tracking.

• All import duties, taxes, and VAT. You will never be asked for an additional payment upon delivery.

A Gift for the Thinker
This “Three Travelers” is more than a sculpture; it is a provocation, a meditation, and a mirror. It makes a profound and unforgettable gift for:

• Collectors of contemporary figurative art with conceptual depth.

• Those who appreciate art that challenges, questions, and refuses easy answers.

• Anyone who has ever felt the weight of carrying beliefs they no longer understand.

• A centerpiece for your own space—a work that will start conversations, and perhaps, end them.

Bring home the travelers, forged in bronze and crafted especially for you.