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A large-scale corten steel sculpture in a custom shape, built to your photo, drawing or 3D file. The weathering steel develops a stable rust patina over time, giving the piece a natural, aged appearance that blends with outdoor la
What This Piece Is
A large-scale corten steel sculpture in a custom shape, built to your photo, drawing or 3D file. The weathering steel develops a stable rust patina over time, giving the piece a natural, aged appearance that blends with outdoor landscapes. Each sculpture is fabricated with an internal frame, welded and finished to a consistent texture, then packed in a wooden crate with foam or plastic lining for sea freight. Kapur Sculpture inspects every stage from production to loading and provides digital photos for approval before shipment.
Key Benefits
- Corten steel develops a stable rust patina over time, reducing the need for maintenance while enhancing its natural appearance
- Built to your custom size, curvature and height rather than a fixed catalogue dimension
- Internal steel frame supports the visible shell, allowing for large spans and complex shapes
- Weathered surface blends with natural surroundings in gardens, plazas and parks
- Digital inspection reports and photos provided at each stage for remote quality verification
- Ships in a standard wooden crate with inner plastic or foam protection to survive ocean freight
Buyers and Specifiers
- Landscape architects designing site-specific sculptures for masterplans
- Property and hotel developers commissioning entrance art with a modern industrial feel
- Public art consultants managing outdoor commissions with a focus on weathering materials
- Interior designers seeking large-scale art for atriums or lobbies with a raw, textured surface
- Sculpture galleries and importers sourcing corten steel art from China
- Garden designers integrating permanent art into natural planting schemes
What It Fixes
- Fixed catalogue sizes do not match real site dimensions, so the sculpture is made to your exact scale
- Painted steel fades and requires recoating, while corten steel develops a stable patina without repainting
- Large sculptures are damaged in transit, so each piece is crated with foam or plastic inside a wooden case
- Buyers cannot inspect overseas factories, so digital photos are supplied at each production stage
- Custom shapes are difficult to source, but Kapur builds any form from your photo or drawing
- Material choice is unclear for outdoor use, so corten steel is selected for its natural weathering properties
Where This Sculpture Is Installed
Garden and landscape installations where the sculpture integrates with natural planting and terrain
Public plazas and civic spaces needing a durable, low-maintenance outdoor artwork
Hotel and resort courtyards with a modern, industrial aesthetic
Corporate campuses and entrance features that reflect a bold, contemporary design language
Sculpture parks and municipal art commissions with a focus on weathering materials
Residential developments with a focus on site-specific, large-scale art pieces
How It Is Built
- Weathering steel (corten) selected for its ability to form a stable rust layer in outdoor environments
- Internal steel frame supports the visible shell and allows for large, complex forms
- Welded shell construction with surface texture maintained to match the weathered look
- Curvature and overall height set by the customer rather than fixed
- Any shape reproduced from a supplied sample drawing or reference photo
- Base plate and anchoring detail prepared for the installation surface
Materials
- Corten steel develops a stable rust patina over time, suitable for permanent outdoor installation
- Internal steel frame provides structural support behind the visible weathered shell
- Material grade confirmed with you before cutting rather than assumed
- Corten steel is not maintenance-free but requires no painting or coating after initial weathering
Specification Table
| Material | Corten / weathering steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Shape | Any shape, curvature and height made to order |
| Finish | Natural weathered rust patina |
| Packing | Outer standard wooden crate, inner in plastic or foam |
| Production Time | 25-30 days |
| Transport Time | 15-20 days |
| Custom Input Accepted | Photo or drawing from customer |
| Application | Outdoor gardens, plazas, parks, corporate campuses |
| Wind Load Rating | TBC |
How We Make It
- Confirm the form from your photo, drawing or 3D file and agree final dimensions
- Build the internal frame and set out the structural geometry
- Cut and form the corten steel panels to the developed surface
- Weld the shell to the frame section by section
- Allow the surface to weather naturally or accelerate patina development if required
- Inspect, photograph and crate for ocean freight
How It Is Checked
- Kapur runs its own QC team rather than relying on the fabrication crew to sign off their work
- Inspection at all stages from production up to loading on the vessel
- Digital pictures supplied at each stage so you can approve before the next step
- Weekly reports during the production window
- Your own QC team or third party inspector is welcome to check quality in our factory
Certifications
No certification is claimed for this piece because none is documented on our source records. Tell us what your local authority or main contractor requires and we will confirm per project before you order.
From Your Drawing to the Vessel
Every project runs through the same six stages, and you see photographs at each one before the next begins.
Enquiry
Send dimensions, a reference photo or drawing and the site conditions
Design
Our designers confirm the form, material grade and finish with you
Fabrication
Frame built, panels cut and formed, shell welded section by section
Finishing
Seams ground back and the surface polished or left to weather
Inspection
Our QC team checks each stage and sends digital pictures
Crating
Outer wooden crate, inner plastic or foam, then loading on vessel
What You Can Change
- Overall height and curvature set to your drawing
- Choice of corten steel for natural weathering appearance
- Base plate and fixing detail adapted to your foundation
- OEM and ODM orders accepted
- Coloured or coated variants on request
- Any shape reproduced from a supplied sample drawing or reference photo
Ordering and Care
- Send the site dimensions, viewing distance and a reference photo or drawing when you enquire
- Confirm the location and exposure to salt or moisture to assess suitability of corten steel
- Prepare a level concrete foundation matched to the base plate drawing supplied
- Allow crane access on the installation day for a tall or heavy piece
- Avoid abrasive cleaning tools; rinse with water and wipe with a soft cloth to maintain surface
- Rinse more often at coastal sites to prevent salt deposits from accelerating surface degradation
How It Compares With Other Options
An honest read on the trade-offs, so the material decision is made before fabrication starts.
| Stainless steel sculpture | Corten steel develops a natural rust patina that suits planting and outdoor integration, while stainless steel reflects light and stays bright |
|---|---|
| Fiberglass sculpture | Fiberglass is lighter and cheaper to ship and takes any colour, but it will not last as long outdoors as corten steel |
| Bronze sculpture | Bronze develops a green patina over time and suits figurative work, while corten steel offers a raw, industrial texture for modern forms |
| Painted carbon steel | Painted steel fades and needs recoating, while corten steel forms a stable rust layer that protects the underlying metal |
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Questions About This Sculpture
Can you make this in a size that is not listed?
Yes. Size is custom on this piece, and both curvature and height are made to your drawing. Send your dimensions and we will confirm feasibility and price.
How long does production and shipping take?
Production takes 25-30 days and ocean transport a further 15-20 days. Some items are held in stock, which shortens the production window.
Should I choose corten steel or stainless steel?
Corten steel is best for outdoor installations where a natural, weathered look is desired. Stainless steel is better for reflective, bright finishes and coastal areas with high chloride exposure.
Can you work from my own design?
Yes. Orders are accepted from your photo or drawing, and OEM and ODM work is welcome. Send a 3D file, a sketch or detail pictures and our design team will work from it.
How is the sculpture packed for sea freight?
Each piece ships in an outer standard wooden crate with plastic or foam lining inside to protect the surface during handling.
Can I inspect the sculpture before it ships?
Yes. Our QC team inspects at all stages up to loading on the vessel and supplies digital pictures, and your own QC team is welcome to check quality in our factory.
Do you supply a certificate or load calculation?
Certification and structural documentation are confirmed per project. Tell us what your local authority requires when you send the enquiry.
Request a Quote for This Sculpture
Send your dimensions, the installation site and the finish you want. We will confirm the material grade, price and production window.