Each Oscar statuette has a unique serial number and will be destroyed if any faults are found, no matter how small.
The Oscar awards are represented by a small statuette made of Britannium metal, plated with nickel and 24-karat gold.
Since 1982, the Oscar statuettes have been produced at the R.S. Owen & Co. factory in Chicago, USA.
Oscar Statuette.
The production process of the statuette involves many steps, including casting, molding, and polishing.
The statuette stands 34 cm tall and weighs 3.85 kg, resembling a knight holding a sword and standing on a five-spoke film reel. These five spokes symbolize the core branches of the Academy, which include: actors, writers, directors, producers, and technicians.
Each Oscar statuette has a unique serial number engraved on the front and back of the film base to prevent theft or illegal sales.
Every awards season, 50 Oscar statuettes are created.
In 1929, Emil Jannings became the first recipient of the Oscar statuette for “Best Actor” for his performances in “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.”
Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscar statuettes won, with 22 awards out of 59 nominations.
