15.5″ Musician Man Set of 3 | Handcrafted Brass | Inlay Red Stone Finish

This handcrafted brass set of three musician figures each stands 15.5 inches (40 cm) tall, 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide, and 3.5 inches (9 cm) deep, weighing approximately 6.9 kg, and is finished in an inlay red stone treatment that covers the garments in a deep crimson lacquer with polished brass relief work running throughout the surface.

Each figure is individually cast in brass and finished by hand. The three musicians are depicted in standing postures, each engaged with a different instrument: one leans forward with a saxophone, another raises a trumpet overhead with both arms extended upward, and the third holds a violin to the chin in a composed playing stance. The postures are distinct and expressive, capturing the physical engagement of live performance rather than a static display pose. The costume on each figure is identical in design — a long formal coat and fitted trousers — and carries an elaborate surface treatment of beaded borders running along every seam, lapel, and cuff, interspersed with small raised leaf motifs distributed evenly across the garment. The boots and instrument bodies are left in polished brass, creating a deliberate contrast against the red lacquered clothing. The bases are oval and low, also finished in red with matching beaded edging, giving each figure a stable, unified foundation. The instruments are cast with enough detail to read clearly at this scale, including the bell of the saxophone, the valves of the trumpet, and the bow hold of the violin.

The depiction of musicians as decorative sculpture has a long tradition in Indian craft, where performing figures — celestial musicians, court players, and processional ensembles — appear across temple friezes, palace ornamentation, and household decorative objects. A set of three instrumentalists presented together carries the visual logic of an ensemble, with each piece reinforcing the others in composition and theme.

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been used in Indian decorative and devotional objects for centuries. It accepts fine casting detail reliably, carries meaningful weight relative to its size, and provides a durable ground for surface finishes including lacquer and inlay work.

The inlay red stone finish gives the garments a rich, saturated crimson tone with a smooth, polished surface, while the raised beadwork, leaf motifs, and instrument forms retain their warm brass character. Each handcrafted piece carries natural variation in the depth and evenness of this finish.

This set is well suited for a living room console, a music room display, an office shelf, or as a considered gift for collectors of decorative brass sculpture.

Note: At Cosmic Studio, every sculpture is individually handcrafted, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike. Minor variations in color, texture, and detailing are a natural result of the artisanal process and are considered marks of authenticity. These unique characteristics, along with potential differences in lighting and screen displays, may cause the product to appear slightly different from the images shown.