The spherical shape of metal orbs creates a unique and intriguing design, The spherical shape of the orb provides a natural symmetry that can add balance and harmony to a garden, patio, or other outdoor space. It is sure to catch the eye of anyone passing by. So metal orbs sculptures have gained popularity in recent years.

The first of three bronze sculptures by British artist Frederic Leighton shows an athlete wrestling with a boa constrictor. Completed in 1877, the bronze sculpture is a new creation by Leighton. The emergence of this sculpture heralded the emergence of a new movement New Sculpture. Second, Frederic Leighton took a realist approach to present classical models. Although it is attributed to the classical tradition, it could be understood as one of the earliest upheavals of modern sculpture in England and Europe. The Athlete is arguably the most influential work of British sculpture of the 19th century.