Joseph Turkaly

The Life of a Sculptor

As the 100th anniversary of the birth of sculptor Joseph Turkaly approaches, the Turkaly Family Art Trust is preparing a retrospective monography. This 9 X 12 coffee table book will contain approximately 220 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. The tentative release date is fall of 2024.

Below are many special ways to support this project and preorder the book. You can also acquire a piece from the limited-edition page.

The preorder price for the book is $80.00 if ordered by June 30, 2024.

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Levels of Support

$35

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

$250/$500

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

$250/$500

Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Guardian Angel'
8 x 10 at $250 level + copy of book
11 x 14 at $500 level + copy of book

$250/$500

Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Cycle of Life'
8 x 10 at $250 level + copy of book
11 x 14 at $500 level + copy of book

$250/$500

Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Native American with Bow'
8 x 10 at $250 level + copy of book
11 x 14 at $500 level + copy of book

$250/$500

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

$250/$500

Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Paul Bunyon'
8 x 10 at $250 level + copy of book
11 x 14 at $500 level + copy of book

$250/$500

Matted print of photo by Frank Prpic of 'Quartet' relief
8 x 10 at $250 level + copy of book
11 x 14 at $500 level + copy of book

$750

'Conductor, (Piano, pianissimo)' limited edition of 250 - 5" bronze maquette of the large-scale piece.
At $750 level + a copy of the book.
Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.

Acknowledgement

Your name here

$1000+ level of support have your name printed in the book on the acknowlegements page & two copies of the book

(must be received by June 30, 2024 to be included)

$2500

'Freedom' small maquette in bronze limited edition of 100. 10.5 " tall.
At the $2500 level of support + 2 copies of the book and name listed in book. (must be ordered by June 30, 2024 to be included)
Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.

$5000

'Our Lady of Peace' 23" scale model of the marble piece at the National Shrine in Washington D.C. Limited edition bronze of 25 (shown here in plaster)
At the $5000 level of support, 5 copies of the book & name included in book (must be ordered my June 30, 2024 to be included).
Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.

$5000

'Bathing Women II' - 13 " Limited edition bronze of 25.
At $5000 level of support, 5 copies of the book and name included in book (must be ordered by June 30, 2024 to be included).
Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.