Vintage 1983 Austin Sculpture Carousel Horse Durastone Statue Brass Pole Ring Base 15"

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For sale is a vintage 1983 tabletop carousel horse sculpture manufactured by Austin Productions Inc. Crafted in heavy-gauge Durastone with … Read more For sale is a vintage 1983 tabletop carousel horse sculpture manufactured by Austin Productions Inc. Crafted in heavy-gauge Durastone with hand-painted matte details, this piece features a traditional circus/carnival prancing carousel horse mounted on a terracotta-toned base with a brass-finished spiraled pole and decorative top ring loop.

Features & Specs:
Brand/Maker: Austin Productions (original bottom felt pad with "Austin Sculpture" label present)

Date: Copyright 1983 stamped on the back edge of the base

Palette: Creamy off-white body with terracotta/pink mane and tail accents, black harness details, and scrolled saddle ornamentation.

Material: Heavy-grade Durastone (Austin's proprietary plaster/ceramic polymer mix) with painted matte finish and brass-tone metal pole

Dimensions: 14.75" H (to ring top) x 12" W x 9" Base Length. Weight: 6 lbs 13.7 oz

Weight: 6 lbs 13.7 oz.

Reference
Book Title: Austin Sculptures: A Collector's Guide to Art in Reproduction
Author: Collection Catalog / Austin Productions Inc.
Page / Reference: Section Equestrian & Carnival Decorative Arts (1980s Series)

Authenticity Assessment
This piece displays all standard hallmark indicators of authentic Austin Productions items from the early 1980s. Authentic markers include:

Material Weight & Density: Molded in solid, dense Durastone rather than lightweight hollow plaster or resin.

In-Mold Inscription: Incised copyright text reading "AUSTIN PROD INC © 1983" along the exterior rear corner of the base.

Manufacturer Label: Original white and blue/black printed paper felt label on the base underside reading "Austin Sculpture".

Historical & Design Significance: Produced in 1983 during the peak of 20th-century American revivalist decor, this Austin Productions carousel horse captures the whimsical elegance of late 19th-century carnival craftsmanship. The sculptural details echo traditional hand-carved wooden park horses, translated through post-modern mid-80s matte terracotta and ivory tones.

Curator's Note: "An evocative accent piece perfect for adding textural nostalgia to contemporary or traditional interiors. Position this vintage Durastone carousel horse atop a library mantle, entry console, or within a styled shelfscape to lend soft warm tones, sculptural height, and vintage Americana charm." See less