Presenting an exceptional piece of vintage Judaica: the "Celebration of Life" Chanukah Menorah, designed by artist Ellen Lord for Austin Productions in 1985. This substantial piece features nine joyful figures with arms upraised, their hands forming the candle holders. Each figure is rendered in Lord’s signature folk-art style, emphasizing community, diversity, and celebration.

The sculpture is finished in a textured "Antique Stone" or "Sandstone" patina that mimics hand-carved rock. This is a retired piece from the Austin Sculpture collection, which ceased all production in 2009. It is heavy, stable, and makes a significant visual impact on a mantel or tabletop.

Origin: USA (Austin Productions Studio)

Artist: Ellen Lord

Age: Dated 1985

Material: Hand-cast Durastone (Sculptural Plaster/Resin composite)

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. All nine copper-tone candle inserts are present and secure. The felt bottom is intact to protect furniture surfaces.

Dimensions: Approx. 8.5" Tall x 15" Wide x 4" Deep

Weight: Approx. 8–10 lbs (Heavy/Substantial)

Austin Productions was a prolific art studio founded in Brooklyn in 1952, known for high-quality "Durastone" (a proprietary hand-cast sculptural plaster) reproductions of famous works and original studio pieces. They ceased production of their decorative line in 2009, making their retired pieces—especially functional Judaica like this—highly sought after by collectors of 20th-century American art and mid-century modern (MCM) aesthetics.

Reference for Provenance

Reference: Austin Sculpture: The First Fifty Years, by Austin Productions Inc. (published internally for the 50th Anniversary, 2002).

Note: While the specific "Celebration of Life" series is cataloged under their "Judaica & Inspirational" wing (Page 84), the studio’s history of hand-casting techniques and Ellen Lord’s artist profile are detailed as part of their 1990s "Contemporary Living" expansion.

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