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$8,500 Yard Decorations

This Life-Sized Elephant Statue is Staggering

— May 22, 2012 — Art & Design
Depicting an animal that can only be described as 'larger than life,' this life-sized elephant statue is an expensive way to bring life into your backyard.

Costing a steep $8,500, the backyard decor is certainly one-of-a-kind. Amazingly realistic and sure to shake things up in the neighborhood, the pachyderm statue is a strong statement, to say the least. Extremely durable and made to last, the statue is made from high-quality resin and is probably as resilient as an actual elephant. Using understated hues and extreme detail, the immense creature-inspired sculpture is a true work of art. Though probably not safe for riding, the African piece is certainly not for the meek.

Wildly bold, striking and absolutely giant, this statue is a huge addition to any backyard. Sure to attract only the most daring buyers, the piece is as staggering as the animal that inspired it.
Trend Themes
1. Expensive Outdoor Decor - Creating life-sized and realistic animal statues as high-end outdoor decor offers a unique and luxurious way to enhance backyard spaces.
2. Extreme Attention to Detail - Using high-quality materials and incorporating intricate details in sculpture design opens up opportunities for creating visually stunning and captivating pieces.
3. Statement Art Pieces - Producing large and bold sculptures that make a strong statement in terms of size, style, and impact can attract daring buyers seeking unique and eye-catching art installations.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Home Decor - The outdoor home decor industry can explore the market for high-end and artistic animal statues designed to enhance backyard aesthetics.
2. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industry can experiment with creating life-sized animal sculptures with extreme attention to detail to cater to the demand for visually captivating art pieces.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods market can target daring buyers looking for extravagant statement pieces by offering unique and expensive animal statues for outdoor decoration.
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