Israel Houghton

I believe that if I don't take care of my family as a great leader and husband and father, I could have all kinds of accolades and awards and a big mantle up there or something with a bunch of statuettes, but if my children don't respect me, if I haven't been a good husband, then that's all a joke to me.

American Musician

Kyle Hill

Given the weight of an Oscar statuette, one made out of solid gold would be worth $219,000. That twinkle in a winner's eye would be more than just a realization that he or she is a decent actor; it would be the joy of holding a chunk of metal worth a new Lamborghini.

American Author

Kate Chopin

He greatly valued his possessions, chiefly because they were his, and derived genuine pleasure from contemplating a painting, a statuette, a rare lace curtain - no matter what - after he had bought it and placed it among his household gods.

Sue Mengers

Stars are rare creatures, and not everyone can be one. But there isn't anyone on earth - not you, not me, not the girl next door - who wouldn't like to be a movie star holding up that gold statuette on Academy Award night.

German Businessman

Wilbur Smith

Every time one of my books sells a million copies in paperback, Pan Macmillan gives me a gold statuette of Pan. I have about 20 of them.

Novelist

Understanding that 'statuette' implies a smaller, lighter version of a statue that can be handled by one person.

Size and Weight

'Statuette' is often used to refer to trophies given out at awards ceremonies, particularly in the entertainment industry.

Award Context

The material of the statuette can signify its value or purpose, such as 'golden' indicating a prestigious award.