Bronze Bull Sculpture - Bull Bronze Statue - Milo

Big Bull on Marble Base – A Monumental Modern Art Bronze - Signed Milo

The Big Bull on Marble Base looms with awe-inspiring force, its monumental form rendered in rich, hand-patinated bronze that gleams with inner vitality. Each broad haunch and sweeping back curves into a taut silhouette of power, while the raised head and lowered horns convey unyielding determination. Polished highlights catch the light across the sculpted musculature, contrasting with deeply textured recesses that speak to the bull’s latent energy. As a bronze bull sculpture, this artwork commands its surroundings, transforming any space into an arena of primal strength and modern elegance.

The Artist’s Lisbon Heritage and Vision

Miguel Fernando Lopez, was born 1955 in the historic Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Early impressions of the city’s maritime monuments and alleyways inspired a lifelong fascination with form, texture, and narrative. Milo honed his skills at the University of Lisbon’s Faculty of Fine Arts, then expanded his perspective through residencies in Rome, where classical sculpture informed his anatomical precision, and in New York, where avant-garde abstraction ignited his innovative spirit. In his sunlit atelier along the Tagus River, he conceived this Big Bull as a culminating testament.

Forged in Portugal’s Premier Foundry

The original clay model was entrusted to Atelier da Ribeira—the foremost bronze foundry in Lisbon—where master casters employed the ancient lost-wax process to capture every sculpted detail. A bespoke patination followed, layering warm sepia highlights over shadowed umber tones that shift with changing light. Each polished ridge and carved muscular striation was hand-finished to ensure that this bull bronze statue resonates with both visual drama and tactile depth. The “Signed Milo” engraving at the base affirms its authenticity and the artist’s personal endorsement.

Symbolism of Strength and Abundance

Across cultures, the bull has symbolized courage, fertility, and steadfast resilience. In Milo’s interpretation, the creature’s poised stance and unwavering gaze evoke an unwavering will to move forward, no matter the obstacle. The polished horns glisten like twin beacons of resolve, while the expansive torso suggests both protective power and open vulnerability. As a bronze bull, this sculpture invites reflection on our own capacity for unyielding determination and the enduring cycle of growth.

Integration with Refined Architecture

Whether displayed in a grand foyer, a corporate atrium, or a private gallery, the Big Bull on Marble Base asserts itself as a monumental centerpiece. Its imposing scale harmonizes with high ceilings and sweeping staircases, while the black marble plinth provides a visual counterpoint that anchors the dynamic form. Daylight accentuates the interplay of sheen and shadow, and accent lighting at dusk transforms the sculpture into a radiant silhouette—an ever-evolving focal point that commands admiration.

An Heirloom for Discerning Collectors

Its fusion of technical precision, emotive presence, and narrative depth secures its place among the most significant modern art statue creations of our era. More than a decorative accent, this bull bronze masterpiece endures as a symbol of raw power, aspirational drive, and the timeless allure of bronze artistry.

Width: 35 cm
Height: 26 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Weight: 6,7 kg
100% Bronze