Austin Productions - Bookends - Stone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Pair of Vintage Bookends – Asian Scholar: Mathematician and Scribe
Austin Productions, 1961
A pair of vintage decorative bookends depicting two seated Asian scholars: one holding a calculation tablet (mathematician) and the other holding a book or writing tablets (scribe). These figures are inspired by the traditional Chinese image of the scholar, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and learning.
Produced by Austin Productions around 1961, a well-known American manufacturer celebrated for its artistic and culturally inspired decorative objects of the mid-20th century.
The sculptures feature a dark green/bronze-style patina with finely detailed facial features, garments, and accessories. They can be used as functional bookends or displayed as standalone decorative sculptures.
Maker: Austin Productions, USA
Date: circa 1961
Subject: Mathematician and Scribe / Asian Scholars
Material: Plaster or stone composite
Dimensions (each): approx. 22 × 15 × 10 cm
(8.5 × 6 × 4 inches)
Total weight: approx. 1.8 kg
Condition:
Very good vintage condition, with light signs of age and a natural patina consistent with the period. No major damage observed. Please refer to photos for detailed condition.
A rare and elegant vintage set, ideal for a library, study, or a collection of mid-century decorative art.
I do not ship outside Europe.
It will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking. The tracking information will be updated on your Catawiki purchase page.
Pair of Vintage Bookends – Asian Scholar: Mathematician and Scribe
Austin Productions, 1961
A pair of vintage decorative bookends depicting two seated Asian scholars: one holding a calculation tablet (mathematician) and the other holding a book or writing tablets (scribe). These figures are inspired by the traditional Chinese image of the scholar, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and learning.
Produced by Austin Productions around 1961, a well-known American manufacturer celebrated for its artistic and culturally inspired decorative objects of the mid-20th century.
The sculptures feature a dark green/bronze-style patina with finely detailed facial features, garments, and accessories. They can be used as functional bookends or displayed as standalone decorative sculptures.
Maker: Austin Productions, USA
Date: circa 1961
Subject: Mathematician and Scribe / Asian Scholars
Material: Plaster or stone composite
Dimensions (each): approx. 22 × 15 × 10 cm
(8.5 × 6 × 4 inches)
Total weight: approx. 1.8 kg
Condition:
Very good vintage condition, with light signs of age and a natural patina consistent with the period. No major damage observed. Please refer to photos for detailed condition.
A rare and elegant vintage set, ideal for a library, study, or a collection of mid-century decorative art.
I do not ship outside Europe.
It will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking. The tracking information will be updated on your Catawiki purchase page.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1800 g
Country of Origin
United States
Designer/Artist/Maker
Austin Productions
Material
Stone
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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