The Oscar trophy is made of Bronze metal and plated with 24-Carat Gold. It stands 13.5 inches tall and weighs 3.8 kilograms. Its approximate value is ?35,000/-, but it cannot be sold. If the winner wants to sell it, they must return it to the Academy for just ?87/- (1 Dollar). Lets know some more facts about Oscar trophy.
The story of this prestigious award and its trophy is also very interesting. The design of the Oscar Trophy is unique and symbolic. It is 13.5 inches tall and weighs about 3.8 kg. Its cost is approximately ?35,000, and it is made of bronze, coated with 24-karat gold. The trophy has five fillets engraved on it, representing the major sectors of the film industry – actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers.
The design of this prestigious trophy was created by MGM’s art director Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by American sculptor George Stanley. The trophy features a warrior holding a sword, depicted standing on a film reel, which represents the power and art of the film industry. Due to a shortage of metal during World War II, plaster trophies were awarded for three years, but after the war ended, the Academy honored the winners with real bronze trophies.
A strict rule regarding the Oscar trophy is that no winner can sell it in the market. Before taking the trophy home, winners have to sign an agreement that specifies terms of not selling or destroying it. If a winner wishes to sell it, they must return it to the Academy for just 1 dollar (?87). However, this rule did not apply to Oscar trophies awarded before 1951, which is why 15 Oscars were sold at auction in 2012, fetching over 3 million dollars in total.
