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 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. Available now for immediate shipping

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

Retail price is $100.00 with free domestic shipping on book orders.

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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 50 - 5" bronze maquette of the large-scale piece.
At $750 level + a copy of the book.
Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.

$2500

'Freedom' small maquette in bronze limited edition of 100. 10.5 " tall.
At the $2500 level of support + 2 copies of the book
Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.

$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.
At $5000 level of support, 5 copies of the book.
Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.