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

Condition Report: Superb vintage condition. The structural integrity of the casting remains excellent, completely free of structural breaks, major cracks, or repairs. The deep textures and details remain sharp and un-rubbed (refer to close-up views). Minor, honest age-appropriate flecks and surface finish rubs to the exterior high-points reveal the lighter baseline material underneath, adding to its authentic, weathered ancient stone appearance. The underside retains its original protective dark brown felt base liner in stable condition to guard home furniture surfaces.

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.)

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