Joe O’Connell Collection – Metal

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Black and white photo of a carved wooden panel featuring a central figure with a halo holding a book, surrounded by a circular frame, with four smaller figures below in arched niches.
1954, “Lectern”
A metal sculpture of an angel with outstretched arms is mounted on a brick exterior wall above windows. The angel has swirling patterns in its robe and a halo around its head.
1957, “Angel”
A black and white photo of a stylized sculpture depicting a seated female figure holding a smaller human figure on her lap, mounted on a textured stone base.
1957, “Mary and Child”
A person kneels on the floor, working on assembling or repairing a large, abstract, metallic sculpture laid out on the ground in a workshop. A statue and various tools are visible in the background.
1957, “Angel”
Two metal candlesticks with white candles and a small holder with a candle between them sit on a surface; a metal object is on the left. The photo is in black and white.
1957, “Candle Holder”
Black and white photo of a church altar with a crucifix, candles on tall stands, and a fish symbol on the altar front. Steps with kneeling pads lead up to the altar, and curtains hang behind it.
1957, “Candelabra…”
A textured abstract bronze sculpture features a hollow, curved form with rough surfaces, mounted on a cylindrical base. At its top, a smaller human-like figure with raised arms emerges, adding contrast to the flowing shape.
1957, “Jonah and the Whale”
Black and white photo of a modern, abstract metal sculpture of Jesus on the cross, with elongated arms and a textured, rough surface, set against a plain background.
1962, “Crucifix”
Black and white image of a relief sculpture showing a robed, winged figure holding a lamp, mounted on a wooden panel. The figure appears to be in motion, with flowing garments and dynamic curved shapes.
1963, “Saint Michael”
Black and white image of a relief sculpture depicting a standing figure in long robes, with one hand raised in blessing and a radiant heart on the chest, set against a background of small square tiles.
1962, “Sacred Heart”
Relief sculpture of a crowned woman holding a crowned child, both seated, with a mosaic-like background of square tiles. The figures appear regal, likely depicting a Madonna and Child.
1962, “Mary and Child”
A black and white photo of a textured relief sculpture depicting a crowned, robed figure seated on a throne, holding a smaller, also crowned figure on their lap, both with arms raised, set against a wooden background with mosaic tiles.
1963, “Mary and Child”
Black and white photo of a relief sculpture depicting a crowned figure seated on a throne, mounted on a rectangular wooden panel, with a brick wall in the background.
1963, “Mary and Child”
A metal and gold mosaic relief on wood shows a standing figure holding a square object with a cross, against a gold-tiled background. At the figure’s feet is a smaller figure kneeling. The artwork is mounted on a brick wall.
1965, “Saint Benedict”
A metal relief sculpture of a robed figure holding a cross with circular details, mounted on a wood panel against a brick wall. The figure stands above a circular shape near their feet.
1965, “Saint Benedict”
Silver metallic artwork showing a stylized human figure with textured hair, surrounded by large, curved, crescent shapes that resemble wings or abstract forms, set against a dark background.
1963, “Saint Michael”
A sculpted crucifix features a figure with outstretched arms, draped in textured, leaf-like patterns, mounted on a dark cross with raised square ends, against a neutral fabric background.
1964, Crucifix”
A sculpted metallic crucifix features a figure of Christ with draped, textured cloth and outstretched arms, mounted on a dark wooden cross against a light fabric background.
1964, “Crucifix”
A metal sculpture of a crowned figure holding a child with outstretched arms, mounted on a wooden panel with a grid-like background, displayed against a wooden wall.
1964. “Mary of the Fields”
A metallic relief sculpture depicts a stylized human figure holding a spherical object, with draped, textured clothing and abstract, angular shapes in the background. The image is in black and white.
1964, “Mary of the Fields”
A grayscale photo of a textured metal sculpture depicting a sorrowful face wrapped in a headscarf, set against a grid-patterned background. The expression appears solemn and somber.
1965, “Saint Benedict”
A metal and wood relief sculpture depicts a solemn figure in a robe holding a rectangular object with a cross and circular designs, set against a tiled and wooden background.
1965, “St. Benedict”
Three abstract, elongated bronze figures are arranged in a dynamic pose, with two taller figures leaning over a smaller figure in the center who is bending down to touch a ball. The figures have smooth, stylized forms.
1967, “Family”
Black and white photo of workers installing a large, chained sculpture of a horse and rider outside, with ladders and parked cars visible in the background.
1967, “Family”
A slender metal sculpture of a tall figure standing with one arm on its hip while a smaller figure sits on its shoulders, reaching upward to touch a leafy branch. The sculpture stands on an oval base.
1970, “Adam Assisting Eve”
A tall, abstract metal sculpture featuring a human figure standing confidently atop geometric shapes and textured forms, including spheres and angular elements, against a plain background.
1970, “Adam Assisting Eve”
A tall, slender bronze sculpture of a simplified human figure stands on a rectangular base. The figure holds a small object in its raised right hand and has rough, textured surfaces. The background is plain.
1971, “Eve”
A bronze sculpture of Jesus on the cross, set against a wooden background with a stylized tree design behind him, symbolizing the Tree of Life.
1971, “Crucifix”
Two large, textured metal objects with pointed tops sit side by side on a stone surface outdoors, with blurry hills visible in the background.
1970, “Two Candle Holders”
Black and white sculpture of a crucified figure on a cross, with a stylized tree featuring large leaves in the background, all mounted on a square wooden panel.
1971, “Crucifix”
A black-and-white photo of an abstract, whimsical mobile sculpture with organic shapes, silhouettes of people, a tree, a coach with wheels, and fantastical creatures hanging in midair.
1971, “Mobile of Adam”
Abstract metal sculpture featuring curved, sweeping shapes, figures, and fantastical elements including animals and human forms interacting with the structure, set against a plain background.
1971, “Mobile of Adam”
Black and white photo of an abstract metal wall sculpture featuring geometric and circular shapes, grids, and textured surfaces, mounted on wooden panels. The artwork has an industrial, intricate design.
1972, “Egg Machine”
A black and white photo of a whimsical metal sculpture featuring a winged figure on a wheeled cart, with abstract shapes and a suspended figure holding objects above.
1971, “Mobile of Adam”
A black and white photo of a slender, abstract metal sculpture of a human figure standing in a window-like frame, holding a small round object in its hand. The background is mostly empty, highlighting the sculpture.
1971, “Mobile of Adam”
A carved wooden icon of Mary holding the infant Jesus, with an inscription encircling them that reads: "Mary full of grace the Lord is with you who has borne the creator of all things we will contemplate the mystery of the word.
1977, “Mary and Child”
A tall, ornate metal sculpture with a square, clock-like feature near the top, decorative engravings along the pedestal, and a small human figure standing on the very top. The image is in black and white.
1971, “Standing Signpost”
A rough-textured, elongated bronze sculpture of a standing human figure seen from behind, with one arm bent upward and the other extended, mounted on a rectangular base with a circular hole.
1971, “Eve”
A textured, dark-toned relief sculpture depicting a solemn-faced figure draped in a veil, holding a smaller circular figure with raised hand; red and gold accents highlight the artwork.
Undated, “Madonna”
A metallic sun mask with a smiling human face, surrounded by rays and smaller circular shapes connected around its perimeter. The mask has exaggerated eyes, nose, and lips, and is in black and white.
1972, “Sun”
Wooden relief sculpture showing a figure holding a bundle of wheat, flanked by two angels. The text "Saint Isidore" is carved at the bottom of the artwork.
1978, “Saint Isadore”
A metal sculpture of an angel holding a rectangular plaque with "1988" written on it. The angel has detailed wings, a robe, and a solemn expression, all created with textured metalwork.
1988, “Organ Decorations”
Black and white photo of a metallic angel sculpture with detailed wings, holding a rectangular sign that reads "ANNO," with three small silhouettes at the bottom of the sign.
1988, “Organ Decorations”
A black-and-white photo of an abstract bronze sculpture mounted on a wooden wall, featuring textured surfaces, organic shapes, and what appears to be a partial human face and hand emerging from the form.
1988, “Organ Decorations”