1935 Mini Oscar for Columbia Pictures' 15th Anniversary. ...

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1935 Mini Oscar for Columbia Pictures' 15th Anniversary. Vintage "mini" Oscar used as a table decoration during the dinner honoring Columbia Pictures' 15th Anniversary in 1935. The words "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences First Award Columbia Pictures For the Best Picture of the Year" are emblazoned on plaque at base of statue, and "15th Anniversary Columbia Pictures 1920-1935" are found on plaque at rear base. Celebrating 15 years of Columbia Pictures' achievements-and the studio's historic 1934 Academy Award 'Big Five' sweep for It Happened One Night, the first film ever to win Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay-the anniversary party was a major event. Measures approx. 5.5" tall, and the base has a diameter of 2.5", with black felt on bottom. Statue exhibits coating loss to much of the figure, scuffing and scratching throughout, with paint loss to the base. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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