Overview
A mid-century decorative sculpture cast in Durastone, depicting a young scholar in traditional Asian attire focused on an abacus.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Austin Productions 'Scholar with Abacus' Sculpture, 1961
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Story
In 1961, as the world was racing toward the digital age, this sculpture was created to celebrate one of humanity's oldest computing tools: the abacus.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1952 in Brooklyn, Austin Productions began by creating authorized museum reproductions for institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Condition & Value
The piece shows several 'flea bite' chips on the base and the edges of the abacus, revealing the white plaster beneath the dark finish. Austin Productions pieces are widely collected, though their mass-produced nature keeps prices accessible.
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