Sculpture Studio

Commissioned Sculpture, from Concept to Installation

At Mão de Fogo’s Sculpture Studio, we develop commissioned sculpture for private clients, municipalities, cultural institutions, architects, companies and real‑estate developers.

From our atelier in Portugal, set in a calm rural environment, we create works designed to engage with their place and stand the test of time. We work on projects across Europe and internationally with the same care, discretion and technical rigour.

Our team of sculptors and creatives can carry out any project that is proposed to us!

We produce trophies, bronze busts, life‑size sculptures, monuments, murals and reliefs, adapting each piece to its scale, context and visual language. Commissioned sculpture always begins with listening and ends with presence—a work that belongs where it stands.

Over nearly three decades, we have left our mark on large public projects as well as intimate works for private collectors. In all of them, we maintain a strong craft ethic, careful modelling and meticulous attention to detail that defines work made with time.

We also design and produce temporary artistic installations, brand exhibition stands, and sets, mascots and decorative objects for theatre, film, advertising and cultural events. Even when a project is temporary, technical and aesthetic demands remain high.

We develop urban furniture and informative or tourist signage, where function and identity meet. In these projects we consider resistance, fixation and maintenance while preserving formal coherence and integration in public space.

We offer a fully integrated service, from concept to installation. Our multidisciplinary team covers design development, modelling, prototyping, bronze casting or other materials, bespoke finishes and coordination of transport and assembly, with clear planning and validation at every stage.

Each project is unique and every client brings a specific story. We work in close collaboration with artists, architects and institutions, assessing feasibility, timelines and budget transparently to materialise the vision with artistic sensitivity and technical precision—without surprises, with confidence.

If you have a project, a work to produce or a piece to restore, talk to us.

We are here to listen, advise and collaborate.

At Mdfgo, tradition and innovation move together to turn visions into lasting matter.

How to order?

Commissioning a bronze sculpture is a fascinating and collaborative process.

Here is a summary of the steps involved:

Initial Consultation

Contact us to discuss your idea or project.
At this stage, it is helpful to provide reference photographs, sketches, drawings, or a detailed description of the proposed sculpture.

Quotation

Based on the specifications provided, we prepare a tailored quotation.
The final cost may vary depending on size, formal complexity, level of detail, and chosen materials.

Design and Approval

Once the quotation has been approved, the artist develops an initial design or formal proposal.

The client may request adjustments before authorizing the next stage of the process.

Clay Model

After design approval, the artist creates a clay model of the sculpture.
This model serves as the foundation for the casting process and allows validation of proportions, volumes, and overall expression.

Casting and Finishing

The clay model is used to produce the final sculpture in bronze or another durable material.

Casting is a highly specialized and time-consuming process, often taking several weeks and including detailed hand finishing.

Delivery and Installation

Once completed, the sculpture is prepared for delivery.
We can also manage transport, on-site assembly, and installation, ensuring the final piece fully meets the client’s expectations.