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b. 1942 - d. 2004

John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage.

Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Indianapolis.

His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark. The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • John A. Spaulding African-American Modernist Bronzes
    Dec. 01, 2024

    John A. Spaulding African-American Modernist Bronzes

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John A. Spaulding (African-American, 1942-2004), Modernist bronze sculptures, lot of (3), tallest 47" x 21". Provenance: New York City, New York collection.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), male nude sculpture, bronze, 28"H x 12"W x 8"D
    Oct. 05, 2024

    John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), male nude sculpture, bronze, 28"H x 12"W x 8"D

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    John Spaulding African American, (1942 - 2004) male nude sculpture bronze Biography: John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage. Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Indianapolis. His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark. The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona. This item cannot be shipped in house and requires local pickup or third party shipping. Please contact us for a list of preferred third party shippers.

    Ripley Auctions
  • John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31 1/4"H x 6 1/4"W
    Sep. 18, 2024

    John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31 1/4"H x 6 1/4"W

    Est: $200 - $400

    John Spaulding African American, (1942 - 2004) model oil derrick steel tower sculpture Signed. Biography: John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage. Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Indianapolis. His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark. The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Ripley Auctions
  • John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), male nude sculpture, bronze, 28"H x 12"W x 8"D
    Jun. 01, 2024

    John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), male nude sculpture, bronze, 28"H x 12"W x 8"D

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    John Spaulding African American, (1942 - 2004) male nude sculpture bronze Biography: John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage. Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Indianapolis. His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark. The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona. This item cannot be shipped in house and requires local pickup or third party shipping. Please contact us for a list of preferred third party shippers.

    Ripley Auctions
  • John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31"H x 6"W x 6"D
    Jan. 06, 2024

    John Spaulding, African American (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31"H x 6"W x 6"D

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    John Spaulding African American, (1942 - 2004) model oil derrick steel tower sculpture Signed. Biography: John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage. Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Indianapolis. His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark. The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Ripley Auctions
  • John Spaulding, Indiana (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31"H x 6"W x 6"D
    Oct. 07, 2023

    John Spaulding, Indiana (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31"H x 6"W x 6"D

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    John Spaulding Indiana, (1942 - 2004) model oil derrick steel tower sculpture Signed. Biography: John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage. Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Indianapolis. His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark. The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Ripley Auctions
  • John Spaulding, Indiana (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31"H x 6"W x 6"D
    Jul. 01, 2023

    John Spaulding, Indiana (1942 - 2004), model oil derrick, steel tower sculpture, 31"H x 6"W x 6"D

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    John Spaulding Indiana, (1942 - 2004) model oil derrick steel tower sculpture signed. Biography John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage. Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Indianapolis. His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark. The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Ripley Auctions
  • John Spaulding, 1942 - 2004, Untitled
    Feb. 06, 2021

    John Spaulding, 1942 - 2004, Untitled

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    John Spaulding 1942 - 2004 Untitled 1986 Welded metal Signed and dated on base 29.5 inches high

    Black Art Auction
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