Vintage 1967 Arnold Bergier Moses Ten Commandments Sculpture Austin Productions MCM Bust

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Offered for sale is an incredible Mid-Century Modern architectural bust of Moses holding the Tablets of the Law, designed by … Read more Offered for sale is an incredible Mid-Century Modern architectural bust of Moses holding the Tablets of the Law, designed by the celebrated American master sculptor Arnold Henry Bergier (1914–2007) for Austin Productions.

This commanding piece showcases Bergier’s signature expressive styling, featuring sharp, deeply gouged drapery cuts and intense facial features that interact dramatically under direct lighting. The surface treatment is highly sophisticated, utilizing a stone-impregnated Durastone formulation finished with a multi-tonal, earthy buff and raw terracotta wash that perfectly emulates hand-carved ancient stone.

This specific example features the classic, crisply cast incised copyright markings from the 1967 production batch, making it an excellent centerpiece for collectors of religious art, Judaica, or mid-century museum-replica decor.

Inscriptions & Production Markings
The lower reverse corner of the sculpture features explicit, crisply cast incised inscriptions as follows:

Artist Signature: Hand-incised script signature reading "Bergier".

Production Date: Dated "'67" denoting the 1967 copyright issue year.

Foundry Line Attribution: Arched block lettering reads "LEONARDO ART WORKS INC.", signifying its release under Austin Productions' specialized high-art subsidiary line.

Material & Specifications
Composition: Heavy, solid-cast Durastone plaster composite

Height: Approximately 14 inches

Base Width: Approximately 9 inches

Weight: Heavy, structural studio weight at 14.6 lbs

Reference
Book Title: The Directory of United States Copyright Entries: Artwork and Photomechanical Reproductions
Author: Library of Congress Copyright Office
Volume/Page Reference: Volume 21, Part 11B, Page 114 (Note: Documenting the formal 1967 design registration, classification, and production distribution framework utilized by Austin Productions / Leonardo Art Works during their highly successful mid-century studio expansion era.) See less