Frank Hayden

Lot 1439: Attributed to Frank Hayden (Louisiana 1934-1988)

Name: Attributed to Frank Hayden (Louisiana 1934-1988)
Brand: New Orleans Auction Galleries
SKU: dfb89c6329

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,500 USDSold:

New Orleans Auction GalleriesNew Orleans, LA, USMay 20, 2012

Item Overview

Description

Attributed to Frank Hayden (Louisiana 1934-1988), "Parents and Three Children" contemporary bronze-patinated plaster sculpture, h. 32", w. 18", d. 8". Hayden was an African-American native of Memphis, Tennessee and overcame a speech impediment to pursue secondary education at St. Augustine high School in Memphis. He later received a scholarship to Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana and earned a B.A. in fine arts. In 1959, he received a Fulbright Scholarship. Hayden moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1961 and was on the faculty of Southern University until his death in 1988. He was named Southern's First Distinguished Professor in 1986 and 1987. He died in 1988 as the result of a tragic incident in which he was shot by his son. Hayden is best known for his religious theme sculptures, mosaics and as an art educator. His major works are displayed throughout Baton Rouge in churches, the campuses of Louisiana State University and Southern University, as well as the Galvez and Riverfront downtown plazas. His most prestigious commission was a small bronze entitled "St. Martin de Porres", which was presented to Pope John Paul II on behalf of the United States African-American Roman Catholics to commemorate the pontiff's 1987 visit to New Orleans and the 25th anniversary of the Saint's Canonization.

Artist or Maker

Frank Hayden

Auction Details

Fine Art & Antiques

New Orleans Auction Galleries

May 20, 2012, 11:00 AM CST

333 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, US

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