Joe O’Connell Collection – Stone

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A stone sculpture of a seated, abstracted female figure wearing a large, rounded hood, with simplified facial features and folded arms resting on her lap, set against a plain background.
Undated, Untitled
A stone sculpture of a seated figure wearing a draped robe and a large, rounded hat, mounted on a wooden base. The figure's features are smooth and stylized, with a contemplative expression.
Undated, Untitled
A stone sculpture of a bearded face with prominent, stylized features, including deep-set eyes, arched eyebrows, a long nose, and a carved beard, set against a dark background.
1953, “Prophet”
A stone sculpture of a stylized human head with abstract facial features is displayed on a rectangular base in front of a brick wall.
1954, “Fighter”
Black stone sculpture of a stylized human head with abstract features, displayed on a rectangular base in front of a brick wall.
1954, “Fighter”
Stone sculpture of a standing figure in a robe holding a lamb over its shoulders, looking upward. The background is a wooded outdoor area with sunlight filtering through the trees.
1954, “Saint Francis”
A stone sculpture of a bearded man looking upward, with a small bird perched on his hand. The figure appears peaceful and contemplative, wearing simple robes.
1954, “Saint Francis”
A stone sculpture depicts a hand gently resting on the head of a lamb, which stands close beside a textured vertical surface. The scene conveys a sense of protection and care.
1954, “Saint Francis”
A large stone urn with a metal lid, decorated with carvings of human figures, birds, and plants against a brick wall background.
1955, “Baptismal Font”
A stone baptismal font carved with figures; one figure stands in water with raised hands, another pours water over their head, and a third watches. A bird, likely a dove, is depicted above the central figure.
1955, “Baptismal Font”
A stone baptismal font with carved figures, including a person holding a cross and raising a hand over another figure, set against a background of stylized water and leaves.
1955, “Baptismal Font”
A man in a long-sleeved shirt carefully carves or inspects detailed designs of human and animal figures on a large stone slab. The setting appears to be an archaeological or restoration site.
1955, “Baptismal Font”
A carved, abstract stone sculpture with geometric shapes and patterns sits on a wooden porch in sunlight, with a door and window in the background.
1955, “Jonah amd the Whale”
A carved stone sculpture resembling a stylized fish with scales and leaf patterns sits on a wooden floor near an open door and a railing in the background.
1955, “Jonah and the Whale”
Black and white photo of a smooth, abstract stone sculpture depicting a partially reclining human figure with an upward-facing head and stylized hands, set outdoors against wood and grass.
1955, “Mother amd Child”
A stone sculpture depicting a stylized adult face looking upward and a swaddled baby, both carved from the same block, is displayed outdoors on grass.
1955, “Morther and Child”
A black and white photo of a smooth, abstract sculpture depicting a kneeling, armless female torso with rounded shapes and minimal facial features. The background is plain and softly lit.
1956, “Torso”
Abstract stone sculpture of a kneeling nude female figure with simplified, rounded forms and missing head and arms, angled backward against a neutral background.
1956, “Torso”
A black gravestone with a chalice and decorative carvings at the top, inscribed with “DON HUMPHREY ARTIST 1912 1958,” standing on grass in a cemetery.
1958, “Headstone”
A sculptor kneels while working on a large abstract stone sculpture. A child stands nearby looking at another finished sculpture of a standing figure. The scene is set in a workshop with tools and ladders visible.
1960, “Guardian Angel Group”
Black-and-white photo of four abstract, smooth stone statues—two adults and two children—positioned in a dimly lit, natural setting with plants at their base, appearing to interact with one another.
1960, “Guardian Angel Group”
Black and white photo of three abstract human sculptures, depicting two adults and one child standing together in a modern, stylized design. The scene suggests a family group in an indoor setting.
1960, “Guardian Angel Group”
Black and white close-up photo of a smooth stone sculpture depicting a human face with stylized features, gazing slightly downward with calm, contemplative expression.
1960, “Guardian Angel Group”
A stone sculpture depicting a seated adult figure with a child on their lap, set in a workshop with tools and debris on the ground. The background is partially covered with fabric.
1960, “Guardian Angel Group”
A large, rectangular church building with intricate religious carvings on its façade, a cross-topped tower, and architectural details along the roofline. The sky is partly cloudy above the structure.
1960, “Sacred Heart Facade”
A man uses a chisel and mallet to carve a face with large eyes and a round mouth into a stone wall. Several tools are scattered on a plank beside him.
1960, “Sacred Heart Facade”
A man carves a large face into stone while another man in clerical clothing observes, resting one hand on the wall beside the carving. They are working on scaffolding.
1960, “Sacred Heart Facade”
A man wearing glasses carves details into a stone statue using a chisel and hammer, with two unfinished stone figures in the foreground.
1960, “Guardian Angel Group”
A man wearing glasses and smoking a cigarette closely examines or works on a stone sculpture of a human figure. The image is framed creatively, with the sculpture partially obscuring the man. Black and white photo.
1960, “Guardian Angel Group”
Stone relief carving depicting a figure in flowing robes holding a staff or rod, set within an abstract, oval-shaped design on a textured wall.
1960, “Sacred Heart Facade”
A black-and-white photo shows an abstract stone sculpture in the foreground, with two men and two figurative sculptures in the background, all within a workshop filled with tools and equipment.
1960, “Water Font”
Black and white close-up of an ancient stone sculpture’s face, showing wide, round eyes, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips, with simple, stylized features and a rounded hood or helmet framing the head.
1966, “Mary and Child”
A stone sculpture depicts a seated, robed figure holding a child on their lap. The figures have simplified, stylized features, and the background is plain and unobtrusive.
1966, “Mary and Child”
A stone sculpture of a seated, robed woman holding a child on her lap. The figures have simplified, abstract features and the woman holds a rectangular object in one hand. The background is dark.
1973, “Mary and Child”
Black-and-white photo of a stylized stone sculpture depicting a seated woman holding a child on her lap. The figures have simplified, rounded forms and are dressed in draped garments.
1973, “Mary and Child”
A stone sculpture features a shrouded, hooded figure atop a rectangular base. The base displays an engraving of an angel with outstretched wings and arms, set against a dark background.
1973, “Mary and Child”
Black and white photo of a marble sculpture showing a paw with five rounded toes and detailed texture, likely part of a larger ancient statue.
1973, “Owl”
A smooth, abstract white sculpture resembling an owl with minimal features, perched on a textured base, is displayed against a plain olive-green background.
1973, “Owl”
Stone sculpture of a seated robed figure holding a child on their lap, both with stylized faces, set outdoors with grass, flowers, and trees in the background.
1973, “Mary and Child”
A gray stone statue stands in a grassy park, with a carved angel on its base. Red roses bloom in the foreground, and trees are visible in the background.
1973, “Mary and Child”
A stone statue of a seated figure holding a child on their lap, set outdoors in a garden with green grass, blooming flowers, and trees in the background.
1973, “Mary and Child”
A stylized, abstract stone sculpture of a human head sits atop a textured cube featuring three carved face profiles, photographed in black and white.
1977, “Helmet”
Black and white photo of an abstract sculpture featuring a stylized human face with a large, curved, helmet-like form above it, mounted on a square base with embossed designs.
1977, “Helmet”
Black and white photo of a marble sculpture depicting a headless and armless female torso on a rectangular dark base, with soft shadows cast on the plain background.
1977, “Torso”
Black and white photo of a smooth sculpture of a human torso without arms or a head, displayed on a square pedestal. The upper part is textured and draped, contrasting with the polished surface below.
1977, “Torso”
A smooth, white marble sculpture of an abstract, headless upper torso with dynamic, swirling forms where the head would be, displayed on a rectangular pedestal against a dark background.
1977, “Torso”
Black and white photo of an abstract sculpture with layered, curving forms resembling stylized human faces, mounted on a square pedestal.
1977, “Portrait…”
Abstract sculpture of a stylized head with geometric shapes and curves, mounted on a rectangular base. The artwork features overlapping forms and smooth surfaces, creating a modern and artistic appearance. Black and white photo.
1977, “Portrait…”
A marble sculpture resembling a stylized pig's head with a prominent snout and nostrils, set on a rectangular base and displayed on a dark, square pedestal.
1977, “Portrait…”
A textured, abstract stone sculpture sits atop a dark rectangular base, featuring rounded, intertwined shapes and smooth, curving lines that suggest organic forms. The background is plain and neutral.
1977, “Young Owl”
A textured stone sculpture depicting an abstract, draped figure with flowing, wing-like shapes, positioned against a plain background and illuminated to highlight its intricate surface.
1977, “Young Owl”
Abstract stone sculpture of three figures in flowing robes, two holding and supporting a third reclining figure. The expressions and poses evoke a sense of grief, compassion, and support.
1985, “Community”
Abstract stone sculpture depicting two human figures, one standing and one seated or kneeling, partially enveloped in flowing, draped forms. The piece is displayed indoors with soft lighting.
1985, “Work”
A close-up of a stone sculpture depicting a person wearing a hood or head covering, with a solemn expression and stylized, abstract facial features.
1985, “Work”
Abstract stone sculpture featuring two human figures; one stands draped in flowing, angular robes, partially obscuring their face, while a smaller, hooded figure appears nestled at the base, both rendered with minimal facial details.
1985, “Work”
A stone sculpture of a seated, veiled figure holding an open book, displayed on a pedestal against a plain light-colored wall. The figure's features are stylized and abstract.
1985, “Work”
A blue-tinted sculpture of a seated woman with long flowing hair, sitting cross-legged and holding a child in her lap, both facing to the right, with part of a bench or structure behind her.
1990, “Eve in Baroque”
A close-up photo of a stone statue depicting a person with an open mouth and blank, rounded eyes, wearing a simple robe and set against a rough stone background.
1995, “Christ the King”
A stone bust sculpture of a person with stylized hair and open mouth, wearing a collared garment, set against a textured background.
1995, “Christ the King”
A stone relief sculpture shows two figures; one covers their face with a hand while the other has an arm around them, looking out with a distressed expression.
1995, “Christ the King”
A stone sculpture of a standing nude woman with flowing hair and stylized drapery that resembles waves, partially covering her body. The figure appears to be emerging or stepping forward.
Undated, “Leaning in….”
A stone sculpture of a female figure with stylized wing-like shapes covering her back and arms, evoking the form of a bird. The figure’s torso and part of a breast are visible amid the detailed feather textures.
Undated, “Leaning in…”
A close-up of a stone sculpture depicting two figures in robes, one lying down with hands folded and a peaceful expression, while the other leans over, gazing down with a gentle, caring demeanor.
1985, “Community”
Stone carving depicting figures gathered around a rectangular object, possibly a tomb, with an angel and a rooster. The upper edge features a decorative pattern of leaves and geometric shapes.
1958 “Baptismal Font”
Two large, abstract stone sculptures stand on a tiled floor in a hallway near a wooden door; a broom and dustpan lean against the wall in the background.
1960, “Water Font”