Joseph Turkaly

The Life of a Sculptor

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of sculptor Joseph Turkaly, the Turkaly Family Art Trust published a retrospective monography in 2024. This 9 X 12 coffee table book contains 236 pages of his works, sketches, and candid photos, many from his archives. The forward of the book is composed by Dr. Henry Adams, a noted arts scholar and curator. Joseph's biography is written by his son Thomas Turkaly. The principal photography and layout is by Frank Prpic.

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$35

Lithograph of 'Creation' drawing limited edition of 1000 unframed/unmatted
11 x 17 at $35 level

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Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of a detail of 'The Conductor'
8 x 10 at $250 level + copy of book
11 x 14 at $500 level + copy of book

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Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Guardian Angel'
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Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Cycle of Life'
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Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Native American with Bow'
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Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of
'Guslar'
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Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Paul Bunyon'
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Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Quartet' relief
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$750

'Conductor, (Piano, pianissimo)' limited edition of 50 - 5" bronze maquette of the large-scale piece.
At $750 level + a copy of the book.
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$2500

'Freedom' small maquette in bronze limited edition of 100. 10.5 " tall.
At the $2500 level of support + 2 copies of the book
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$5000

Our Lady of Peace 23 " scale model of marble piece at National shrine in Washington D. C. Bronze edition of 25.
At the $5000.00 level plus 5 copies of the book

$5000

'Bathing Women II' - 13 " Limited edition bronze of 25.
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