Installation of Bronze Sculptures & Fountains

A bronze sculpture or fountain is a significant investment, and proper installation can help ensure that it remains secure, functional, and beautiful for many years.

The information below provides general guidance on several common installation and mounting methods. Because every installation site is different, we strongly recommend using a qualified professional installer for large, heavy, monumental, permanently mounted, or fountain installations.

Securing your Bronze Sculpture

Whether your bronze sculpture should be secured or permanently mounted depends on where and how it will be displayed.

For outdoor installations, and particularly installations accessible to the public, we highly recommend securing the piece. In addition to protecting against movement or tipping, permanent mounting may help reduce the risk of theft.

You may also want to secure a sculpture if the piece is top-heavy, installed on uneven ground, located in a high-traffic area, or simply for additional peace of mind.

Several mounting methods are available, including bracket mounting and cement mounting.

Bronze Statue Bracket Mounting (securing to a foundation)

If you have an appropriate foundation where the sculpture will be installed, we can in many cases weld metal mounting tabs to the statue. These tabs can then be used by your professional installer to secure the sculpture to the foundation.

With this method, the tabs may remain visible. For a more integrated appearance, some installations place the concrete foundation approximately 2–4 inches below surrounding ground level and cover the area surrounding the mounting points with soil, landscaping, or other finishing material.

The appropriate foundation, anchors, hardware, and installation method should be determined by the installer based on the size and weight of the sculpture and the conditions at the installation site.

Bronze Statue Cement Mounting

Mounting a bronze sculpture into a concrete foundation is another option and can provide a clean appearance by concealing the primary mounting point.

For this type of installation, we may be able to install or provide a mounting rod beneath or within the bronze sculpture. A professional installer can then incorporate the rod into an appropriate concrete foundation.

Foundation dimensions, depth, reinforcement, concrete specifications, and installation procedures should be determined by a qualified installer or other appropriate professional based on the sculpture and site conditions.

Bronze Fountains & Water Pumps

All of our bronze fountains are factory-tested for basic fountain operation prior to shipment or release from our facility.

Unless otherwise specified, water pumps are not included in the price of the fountain. Suitable pumps are widely available through hardware, landscaping, pond, and fountain suppliers.

The appropriate pump depends on several factors, including:

• the height and size of the fountain;
• the desired water flow and spray pattern;
• the vertical lift required;
• the size of the collecting basin; and
• the plumbing configuration of the installation.

Higher water pressure or greater spray distance may require a larger pump and a correspondingly larger basin to properly contain the water.

We highly recommend using a professional fountain installer to determine the appropriate pump, plumbing, leveling, electrical connections, drainage, and overall installation method.

Proper fountain performance after delivery depends on correct installation and setup. Issues such as leaks, insufficient or excessive water flow, pump problems, instability, drainage problems, or damage determined to result from improper installation, incorrect setup, modification, freezing, unsuitable site conditions, misuse, or inadequate maintenance are not considered defects in the fountain.

Pump Sizing Reference

The table below is provided by Beckett Versa Submersible pumps:

Note on Professional Installation & Site Preparation

Customers are responsible for determining that the installation site, foundation, mounting method, utilities, and surrounding conditions are appropriate for the piece being installed.

Bronze sculptures, fountains, and monumental works may require professional anchoring, structural support, concrete work, plumbing, electrical connections, drainage, leveling, or other site preparation.

Unless specifically agreed in writing, ASI Art & Antiques does not provide engineering, structural, plumbing, electrical, or installation services. Any mounting components, brackets, rods, or general installation guidance we provide are intended to assist a qualified installer and should not be considered engineering or site-specific installation advice.

ASI Art & Antiques is not responsible for damage, instability, malfunction, injury, or other issues resulting from improper installation, mounting, site preparation, modification, misuse, inadequate maintenance, or unsuitable site conditions.

For large-scale or monumental installations, consultation with an experienced contractor, installer, or structural engineer may be appropriate.