Vintage 1961 Tang War Horse Sculpture by Austin Productions

Description

A handsome Tang war horse with saddle and trappings and shown in the classical Tang pose.
This is a heavy … more A handsome Tang war horse with saddle and trappings and shown in the classical Tang pose.
This is a heavy plaster casting painted and highlighted with a deep charcoal and silvered metallic paint to bring out the fine detail.

It measures 13 inches long, 12 inches high and 5 inches wide and weighs 10lbs.

I purchased this horse from a gallery in 1981 for my consulting office, and later moved it to my home office. I have moved to a much smaller house and no longer have room for all my furniture, paintings and accessories.

About Austin Productions:
Began in Brooklyn, NY in 1952 and remain best known for their hand-cast Durastone and bronze reproductions. They developed a reputation for high quality reproductions that became collectible. In 2009, the company retired its entire line, giving rise to an active market of dealers and collectors seeking to complete collections before the items become unavailable. less