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Cost savings of carving a life-sized bust:

$3,900 with Monumental

$30,000+ by hand

© 2023 by Monumental Labs, Inc.

New York, NY

Consult

Start with a free consult. We'll guide you through the process and discuss how we'll bring your vision to life.

Sculpt

Our advanced CNC robots mill your piece to 95% completion. Skilled artisans carve the final 5% by hand.

Render

We'll turn whatever you have—a model, a scan, a drawing, photos, or just an idea—into a 3D render.

How it Works

Popular Commissions

Busts

Restoration

Architectural

Contemporary

Pets

Mantles

Reproductions

Abstract

Furniture

Garden

Mantles

Garden

Furniture

Reproductions

Abstract

Busts

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Restoration

Architectural

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Contemporary

Pets

Popular Commissions

Popular Commissions

Busts

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Restoration

Contemporary

Garden

Reproductions

Abstract

Furniture

Architectural

Pets

Mantles

Sculpture Within Reach

85%

cheaper than hand-carving alone

EXAMPLES:

$6,000

with Monumental

$50,000

by hand

Life-sized bust

$32,000

with Monumental

$220,000

by hand

Life-sized figure

$95,000

with Monumental

$650,000

by hand

Monumental figure

Fabricated in New York

Our studio is six miles north of Manhattan in Mount Vernon, New York. There, we gather both American and imported stone and bring together the region's top artists and sculptors. 

Traditional Hand-Carving

After robotic milling is complete, our skilled artisans hand carve the fine details. This gives every piece the same beauty as a fully hand-crafted sculpture. 

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Cutting-Edge Robotics

We use the world's most advanced 7-axis CNC robots to complete commissions in days that previously took months, driving down the cost of custom sculpture.

Robots carve in days what a human can carve in months. They do so with near perfect precision. What they can't do are the fine details and intricate chisel marks of a human sculptor. That is why we hand-finish all of our pieces.

How does robotic carving compare to hand carving?

The robots are 7-axis automated CNC machines. The have complete freedom of motion. They progressively mill the stone using several types of diamond-tipped and carbide milling bits.

How does the robot work?

The price of your sculpture reflects its size and complexity. Larger, more complicated pieces require more machine and hand-carving time. We will provide a quote upfront based on the expected fabrication time of the work multiplied by our hourly rate. If we end up finishing faster, that savings will be reflected in the final cost. 

How much does it cost?

We work with a range of domestic and foreign marbles and limestones. We can also accommodate special stone requests.

What stone can I choose?

A medium-sized piece generally takes several days to robotically carve and days or weeks to hand finish.

How long does it take?

Shipping is arranged on a case by case basis depending on your location and the size of the sculpture.

How do you ship the sculpture?

Payments are made in installments. For smaller pieces, half up front and half on completion. For larger projects, one third upfront, one third before milling begins, and one third on completion. We refund customers if we fail to deliver the product described in our agreement (nobody has asked for a a refund yet!). 

How do I pay? Do you give refunds?

FAQs

Commission Sculpture For Less

Combining advanced robotics with traditional hand carving, Monumental Labs produces custom stone pieces for a fraction of the cost. 

Commissions of Any Kind

Busts

Restoration

Architectural

Contemporary

Pets

Mantles

Garden

Furniture

Reproductions

Abstract

Consult

Start with a free consult. We'll guide you through the process and discuss how we'll bring your vision to life.

Sculpt

Our advanced CNC robots mill your piece to 95% completion. Skilled artisans carve the final 5% by hand, and finish to make it shine.

Render

We'll turn whatever you have—a model, a scan, a drawing, photos, or just an idea—into a 3D render.

How it Works

Traditional Hand-Carving

After robotic milling is complete, our skilled artisans hand carve the fine details. This gives every piece the same beauty as a fully hand-crafted sculpture. 

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Cutting-Edge Robotics

We use the world's most advanced 7-axis CNC robots to complete commissions in days that previously took months, driving down the cost of custom sculpture.

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