1972 Austin Productions Giraffe Chalkware/Plaster Sculpture Bronzetone Brutalist

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We love this extraordinary chalkware or plaster sculpture of two giraffe parents with baby for the condition, detail and deep … Read more We love this extraordinary chalkware or plaster sculpture of two giraffe parents with baby for the condition, detail and deep bronze finish. The bronze is more apparent in different lighting. This brutalist sculpture is signed Austin Productions 1972 on the back of the base.

Austin Productions was founded in 1952 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and became synonymous with the largest collection of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Asian, African and contemporary sculpture reproductions. The company remains best known for its hand-cast Durastone and bronze reproductions and hand-painted marble pieces and eventually began producing more contemporary subjects, such as modern sports, movies and popular comic strip characters.

Austin Productions developed a reputation for high-quality reproductions that became collectible despite mass production. The company reproduced thousands of pieces over the years, and retired pieces have high collectible values. The company retired its entire line in 2009, giving rise to an active market of dealers and collectors seeking to complete collections before the items become unavailable. See less