“Scott Joplin”

Figurative Bronze Portrait Sculpture titled "Scott Joplin" by noted Sculptor Joy Beckner

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Collections & Exhibitions

American Artists Professional League: 2022 Spring Members Online Show.

Permanent Collection: Scott Joplin State Historic Site, St. Louis, MO

Permanent Collection: Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation Inc., Sedalia, MO

The City of Gabriels, Jazz in St. Louis, An Invitational Exhibition:: 2006-2007

Sheldon Art Galleries Museum, St. Louis, MO.

Dimensions

‘Scott Joplin” Bronze Bust

5 1/4″H x 2 5/8″W x 2 3/8″D
Bronze Ed. 20 & 2 Artist’s Proofs ©1992
First cast in edition: 2005
Approx. 3 1/4 pounds. Special Order

“Scott Joplin” Bonded Bronze Bust

Bonded Bronze Edition 6 & 2 Artist’s Proofs ©1992
Edition Complete, 1 1/2 pounds

Eight have been cast. One is available.

“Scott Joplin – The King of Ragtime”

Bas-Relief Portrait
10″ x 10″ x 1″
Bronze Ed. Open & 1 Artist’s Proof ©1993

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Permanent Collection: Scott Joplin State Historic Site, St. Louis, MO

Permanent Collection: Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation Inc., Sedalia, MO

“Scott Joplin” bronze busts are in collections in the United States and in Germany.

I originally thought bonded bronze would be the perfect medium for an edition of this piece, but after making the original six bonded bronze casts and two artist’s proofs, I decided to make no more. Therefore, the first six were marked as though there was to be an edition of 150. In reality, only eight bonded bronze busts were cast. Six bonded bronzes that are numbered from 1/150 – 6/150, one un-numbered artist’s proof, and one simply marked AP. Seven “Scott Joplin” bonded bronzes are with collectors in Brazil, Japan, and the United States. Bonded bronze busts do not include my mark, JKB. Joy Beckner Bronze Sculptor.

“The King of Ragtime – Scott Joplin” bas-relief, was modeled as a sample for The National Cosmetology Association.

See a Framed Paper Cast of “The King of Ragtime – Scott Joplin” at the Scott Joplin House, St. Louis, MO.

Both sculptures are shown at the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation Inc., Sedalia, MO.

Each bronze is numbered and hand made in Colorado, USA. Enjoy!