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Sculptural Object · Mono Aurel Atelier
Portal Totem No.102 – Handcrafted Architectural Floor Sculpture
A monumental architectural floor sculpture defined by organic openings, sculpted negative space and a tactile, hand-finished mineral surface. Portal Totem No.102 brings together primitive geometry ...
- Handmade to order · typically ships in 1–3 weeks
- Insured worldwide delivery, museum-grade packing
- Photos or video of your piece before dispatch — on request
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Materials & finish
Layered mineral plaster over a sculpted core — a dense, stone-like surface, hand-troweled and sealed. Tones sit in the ivory, bone and warm sand family and soften beautifully with natural light.
Shipping & delivery
We ship worldwide with tracked, insured carriers. Each piece is cushioned and double-boxed like artwork. Production takes 1–3 weeks for most pieces; we confirm timing with you after your order.
Custom sizes & tones
Need a different height, colour or an entirely new form? We regularly produce custom commissions for homes, hotels, and design studios. Send us your idea and we will reply with options and a quote.
Care
Dust with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid prolonged direct water contact unless your piece was sealed for sheltered outdoor use — if in doubt, write to us; a real person from the atelier answers.
About this piece
A monumental architectural floor sculpture defined by organic openings, sculpted negative space and a tactile, hand-finished mineral surface.
Portal Totem No.102 brings together primitive geometry and contemporary restraint. Each piece is individually formed and finished by hand in the Mono Aurel atelier, creating a sculptural presence that feels simultaneously ancient, architectural and quietly modern.
Available in 160 cm / 63 in and 180 cm / 70.8 in heights.
Portal Totem No.102
Portal Totem No.102 is a tall, monolithic floor sculpture composed of interconnected geometric volumes and organically rounded openings.
Its architectural silhouette is balanced by softened corners, irregular hand-shaped details and a deeply tactile mineral surface. The open sections allow light, shadow and the surrounding interior to become part of the sculpture, causing its appearance to shift throughout the day.
Inspired by ancient monoliths, carved stone portals and modernist sculpture, the piece is designed to create a strong vertical focal point without overwhelming its surroundings. It works particularly well in large living rooms, entrance halls, stairwells, hotel interiors, galleries and contemporary architectural spaces.
Every sculpture is individually produced in the Mono Aurel atelier. The surface is applied and shaped by hand through multiple layers, giving each piece subtle variations in texture, tonality and tool marks. These variations are intentional and form part of the sculpture’s unique character.
Although the sculpture has the visual presence of carved stone, it is constructed using a lightweight structural core and finished with multiple layers of hand-applied mineral plaster. This makes it easier to position than a comparable solid-stone object while preserving a substantial architectural appearance.
Key Features
- Original Mono Aurel sculptural design
- Tall architectural floor sculpture
- Organic openings and negative-space composition
- Hand-formed and hand-finished surface
- Mineral plaster stone-effect finish
- Rounded, softened architectural edges
- Lightweight compared with solid stone
- Made individually to order
- Available in two monumental sizes
- Custom color and finish options available
- Suitable for residential and commercial interiors
- Optional protective coating for outdoor placement
Available Sizes
160 cm
- Height: 160 cm
- Height in inches: 63 in
- Recommended for residential interiors, entrance areas, alcoves and medium-to-large rooms
180 cm
- Height: 180 cm
- Height in inches: 70.8 in
- Recommended for high ceilings, large entrance halls, stairwells, galleries and commercial interiors
The sculpture’s width and depth are proportionally adjusted according to the selected height. Please contact us before ordering when the sculpture must fit within a specific alcove or restricted installation area.
Materials and Construction
- Lightweight sculptural core
- Multiple layers of hand-applied mineral plaster
- Reinforced structural construction
- Hand-shaped edges and openings
- Matte stone-effect pigmentation
- Optional protective topcoat for exterior use
The sculpture is not made from solid natural stone. Its stone-like appearance is created entirely by hand using layered mineral materials, pigments and individually applied surface treatments.
Standard Finish
Weathered Limestone
The standard finish shown in the photographs is a warm, neutral weathered-limestone tone with subtle beige, taupe and mineral-gray variation.
The finish includes:
- Soft tonal movement
- Slightly darker pigmentation inside the openings
- Visible hand-applied texture
- Matte mineral appearance
- Naturally irregular tool marks
- Gentle variation between raised and recessed areas
Because every finish is applied manually, no two sculptures will be completely identical.
Available Color Options
The sculpture can be produced in the following Mono Aurel finishes:
- Weathered Limestone
- Ivory White
- Natural Greige
- Warm Taupe
- Sand Beige
- Grey Brown / Mushroom Brown
- Charcoal Stone
- Terra Cotta
- Sage Green
- Muted Olive
- Custom Color
For custom colors, customers may provide:
- A RAL color code
- A paint reference
- An interior photograph
- A stone or material reference
- A fabric or furniture color reference
Custom pigmentation may involve an additional fee depending on the requested finish.
Indoor and Outdoor Use
Portal Totem No.102 is primarily designed as an indoor sculptural object.
For outdoor placement, an exterior protective coating can be added upon request. This treatment improves resistance to moisture and normal weather exposure, although the sculpture should still be positioned in a stable location and protected from prolonged standing water, severe impact and extreme weather conditions.
For exposed or windy outdoor installations, we can also discuss a concealed anchoring solution before production.
Please select or request the outdoor finish before production begins.
Production Process
Each sculpture is made individually to order.
The production process includes:
- Preparing the structural sculptural form
- Reinforcing the body and architectural openings
- Applying multiple mineral plaster layers
- Hand-shaping the surface and edges
- Applying the selected pigmentation
- Creating the final stone-effect finish
- Quality inspection
- Customer approval photographs and videos
- Protective packaging and dispatch
Because this is a handmade object, production times may vary slightly depending on the selected size, color and surface treatment.
Approval Before Shipping
Before dispatch, we provide detailed photographs and videos of the completed sculpture.
The sculpture will not be shipped until the final appearance has been reviewed and approved by the customer.
Minor handmade variations in surface texture, dimensions and pigmentation are expected and are not considered defects.
Handmade Character
Each Portal Totem is individually formed and finished by hand.
As a result, the sculpture may include subtle variations such as:
- Irregular mineral texture
- Slight dimensional differences
- Hand-shaped openings
- Visible application marks
- Tonal movement
- Minor asymmetry
- Variations in the depth of pigmentation
These characteristics are intentional and distinguish the sculpture from a factory-moulded or mass-produced object.
Placement Recommendations
Portal Totem No.102 works especially well in:
- Entrance halls
- Living rooms
- Double-height interiors
- Stairwells
- Contemporary villas
- Interior-design projects
- Boutique hotels
- Restaurants
- Galleries
- Architectural offices
- Reception areas
- Large niches and alcoves
Allowing open space around the sculpture will help the negative spaces and architectural silhouette remain visually clear.
Directional lighting can be used to create stronger shadows through the openings and emphasize the hand-finished surface.
Care Instructions
For indoor sculptures:
- Dust gently with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
- Use a soft brush for recessed areas
- Do not use abrasive cleaning products
- Do not apply bleach, solvents or chemical sprays
- Avoid prolonged direct contact with water
- Do not drag the sculpture across the floor
- Lift from the lower structural body when repositioning
For outdoor sculptures:
- Clean only with a soft damp cloth
- Do not use a pressure washer
- Avoid standing water around the base
- Inspect the protective coating periodically
- Move the sculpture indoors during extreme weather when possible
Shipping and Delivery
Each sculpture is securely packed using protective materials suitable for international transportation.
International orders are shipped with tracked delivery. Shipping timing depends on the destination, sculpture size and selected service.
Customers will receive:
- Completion photographs and videos
- Final approval request
- Tracking information
- Delivery updates
- Care instructions
Import duties and delivery terms should be displayed according to the shipping option configured for the customer’s destination.
Custom Orders
Custom dimensions, colors and surface treatments may be available.
For architectural projects, we can also assist with:
- Size adaptation
- Alcove compatibility
- Narrower proportions
- Custom color matching
- Outdoor protection
- Concealed floor anchoring
- Coordinated sculpture pairs
- Residential and commercial project orders
Please contact Mono Aurel with the required dimensions and placement photographs before ordering a customized version.