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The 2026 Oscars, featuring a tie and Paul Thomas Anderson’s first win, honored craftsmanship with statuettes made in Rock Tavern, NY, using a revived 1929 bronze design.
The 2026 Oscars, marked by a tie for the first time since 2012 and Paul Thomas Anderson’s first win after 17 nominations, featured statuettes crafted entirely in Rock Tavern, New York, by Polich Tallix since 2016.
The company revived the original 1929 bronze design, replacing a gold-plated tin alloy used since 1987, after R.S.
Owens could no longer meet demand.
Each trophy undergoes a handcrafted process involving wax molds, ceramic shells, bronze casting, and multi-layer plating at Epner Technology in Brooklyn.
This decade-long shift solidifies Upstate New York’s role in producing every Oscar, blending regional craftsmanship with Hollywood’s most prestigious award.
Los Oscars de 2026, con un empate y la primera victoria de Paul Thomas Anderson, honraron la artesanía con estatuillas hechas en Rock Tavern, NY, utilizando un diseño de bronce revivido de 1929.