"Original cast found in Blair Estate, Piedmont (California). It was given to Trafford Charleton, who later gave it to the Port of Oakland. It was repaired and cast into bronze by Lee McCarty."
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Works of art that begin with the letter J -- Click on titles for more details and photos for larger images:
| Jack and Friends | |
| Murals adorn the interior and exterior of Jack's Bistro, depicting historical and fictional characters from Jack London's time. Ceramic additions create a 3-d effect. |
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| Jack London | |
| Full standing depiction of author Jack London overlooking water. |
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| Jack London bust | |
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From SOS: "A nude bust of Jack London, the American author.(On plaque on base:) IN COMMEMORATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT/OF/JACK LONDON SQUARE/BY THE/BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS/OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND/AND THE 99TH ANNIVERSARY/OF THE FIRST MEETING OF THE/OAKLAND TOWN TRUSTEES HELD/IN THIS LOCATION IN MAY 1852/THIS PLAQUE WAS DEDICATED BY/JOSEPH R. KNOWLAND ON MAY 1,1951/IN HONOR OF THOSE CITIZENS WHO IN/1925 INAUGURATED THE MOVEMENT FOR/CREATION OF THE PORT OF OAKLAND/AND WHO HAVE SINCE COOPERATED/IN ITS CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT unsigned. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Charleton, Trafford.
"Original cast found in Blair Estate, Piedmont (California). It was given to Trafford Charleton, who later gave it to the Port of Oakland. It was repaired and cast into bronze by Lee McCarty." |
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| Jack London Mural | |
| A mural on Heinolds First & Last Chance Saloon depicting Jack London and some of his more popular stories. By artist T. Scott Sayre (see link to Tribune article) |
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| Jesus and the Apostles | |
| Sited at the First Congregational Church. From SOS: "The church, inspired by Italian Romanesque cathedrals, was built by John Galen Howard and was dedicated Nov. 2, 1925. A bas-relief of Jesus and the twelve disciples. The figure of Jesus is centered and stands on a raised step. His proper left hand rests on the head of the disciple next to him, and his proper right hand is at his side. Eleven of the disciples have their hands clasped in an attitude of prayer, while the twelfth, who is at the immediate proper right of Jesus, has his arms folded. All figures wear robes and have halos. The bas-relief is above the central entrance to the church, and supports a colonnade in the pediment." |
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| Joaquin Miller - Poet of the Sierras, 1841-1913 | |
| From SOS: "A statue of Joaquin Miller as a bearded man astride a standing horse. The equestrian statue sits atop a rectangular base. The statue is after a miniature by the sitter's daughter, Juanita Miller. Restoration work was performed in 1968, including coating the statue with pigment and iron filings to produce a patina on its surface. In Merville A. Reed's Book titled "Historical Statues and Monuments in California", Miller wears a hat which is now missing." |
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| John B. Williams Bust | |
| Big giant bust and plaque commemorating John B. Williams. From SOS: "Portrait bust in bronze of John B. Williams set atop a rectangular pedestal of stone. (Bronze plaque on front of base:) IN LASTING MEMORY OF/JOHN B WILLIAMS, 1917-1976,/A MAN OF VISION, COMPASSION/AND COURAGE. EXECUTIVE/DIRECTOR OF OAKLAND/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/1964-1976/DEDICATED BY HIS COLLEAGUES WHO ELECTED HIM/PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL/ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING AND/REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS/1972-1975. unsigned. |
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| John B. Williams Plaza Fountain | |
| Fountain from BART to street level with multiple sculptures. |
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| Joys and Sorrows of Music | |
| Six large & eight small panels. Titles include: Love Renewing Life, The Morning Stars, Youth and Inspiration, Despair and Resignation, The Idea of Death, Memory Recalling the Dead and The Golden River. Photos needed |
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| Junior Center Dragon | |
| Dragon with children. |
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