Custom Cartoon Couple & Family Sculptures
Two or more people composed as one piece — made from your photos for weddings, anniversaries, shops and public spaces.
A group works when each person is still individually recognisable and the piece still reads as one composition. That is a balance between who is where and how much character each figure is allowed.
Below: what each scale costs and how long it takes, where a piece that size belongs, and what each material means for how long it lasts.
Size — Material — Price
| Size | FRP Fibreglass | Stainless Steel — for comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5–2.0 m | $900–$5,900 | $2,500–$40,000 |
| 2.0–3.0 m | $5,000–$15,000 | $15,000–$28,000 |
| 3.0 m + | $15,000–$150,000+ | $55,000–$350,000+ |
* This price is for rough reference only; a detailed quote will be provided based on the specific details of each project.
What Size, And In What Finish?
Fibreglass, And What It Is Compared Against
FRP fibreglass — the material we build in
Layered glass-fibre in a mould over an internal steel frame, then multi-layer automotive paint with hand-painted detail and a UV clear coat. It is the only material here that reproduces an exact colour, and above 1.5 m it typically costs 50–70% less than stainless steel for the same shape. Outdoor life is 15–20 years before the coat needs refreshing; a good workshop will warrant it for up to 30.
Stainless steel — for comparison only
Fabricated and welded from sheet and tube rather than moulded. It lasts 50+ years outdoors with no recoating, which is genuinely better than fibreglass, and it is competitive on smooth geometric forms. Where it loses is colour and likeness, and detailed stainless work runs 2.5–4 times the fibreglass price. We list it so you can see the trade-off; we do not fabricate it.
True bronze — for comparison only
Bronze is coloured with a chemical patina rather than paint, so it cannot reproduce a specific coat or shirt colour. We still cast it for memorial work; it is listed here so you can see why it is the wrong tool for a cartoon sculpture.
Cold-cast resin — for comparison only
Bronze powder in resin, hand-painted, indoor only, and it cannot be re-patinated. We list it so you can recognise it, not so you can buy it: our smallest pieces are 1.5 m.
What every quote states
The laminate and paint specification, the UV clear-coat type, the internal steel frame, structural calculations where the piece is over 2 m, door-to-door freight, who pays import duty, who handles rigging and installation, and the warranty period. If a quote omits any of these, ask.
Couple & Family Commissions
Couple & Family Sculpture FAQ
How many people can you include?
Two is straightforward, and three to five works well as one group composition. Beyond that we usually recommend separate figures on a shared base, so each likeness gets the attention it needs.
We only have separate photographs of each person — is that a problem?
No, that is completely normal. We compose the group from individual references and you approve the arrangement at the 3D model stage before anything is built.
Can it include a pet?
Yes, and it usually should. A dog at someone's feet or in their arms is often what makes a group read as a particular family rather than a generic couple.
How much does a group sculpture cost?
Fibreglass group pieces above 1.5 m survey between $3,800 and $15,000. Cost scales with the number of figures and the shared frame rather than the overall height, so adding a third person costs less than the first two did.
How long does a group take?
About 9–12 weeks for a two-figure piece up to 2.5 m, and 12–18 weeks for larger groups. Most of the extra time goes into composing the group rather than sculpting any one figure.
Do you offer smaller indoor keepsakes?
No. We build at scale only — our smallest pieces are 1.5 m. Cold-cast resin appears on our materials page for comparison only, so you can see why a painted resin piece is not right for a large outdoor installation.
What should a quote include?
The laminate and paint specification, the UV clear-coat type, the internal steel frame, structural calculations where the piece is over 2 m, door-to-door freight, who pays import duty, who handles rigging and installation, and the warranty period. If any of these is missing, ask — they are where a low quote hides its cost.