A striking modernist portrait sculpture by Austin Productions, dated 1964, titled Tête de Femme ("Head of a Woman"). Executed in a rich bronze-toned finish, the work presents an elongated female head with a gracefully extended neck, closed eyes, and simplified facial features, recalling the celebrated sculptural vocabulary of Amedeo Modigliani. The serene expression and attenuated proportions create a sense of quiet elegance and timeless sophistication. Modeled with expressive texture and mounted on a geometric pedestal above a stepped plinth base, the sculpture balances architectural strength with lyrical refinement. Its reductive treatment of form reflects the enduring influence of early twentieth-century modernism, while embodying the decorative sensibilities that made Austin Productions a prominent name in American art and design during the mid-century period. The elongated visage, stylized profile, and contemplative presence evoke Modigliani's iconic sculpted heads, making this an appealing work for collectors of modernist sculpture, mid-century design, and decorative arts. Equally suited to a library, study, or contemporary interior, the piece possesses a commanding presence despite its intimate scale. A distinctive example of 1960s American decorative sculpture, beautifully capturing the enduring appeal of modernist figuration.