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b. 1952 -

Mr. Kelley is an artist whose entire life's work is devoted to creating a contemporary interpretation of the classical tradition in western civilization. This ambition is expressed through a series of paintings inspired by Greek mythology, as well as a study of the uniqueness of the human individual through the genre of portraiture. Mr. Kelley's attraction to Greek mythology is born of the belief that it embodies everything that is timeless about the human experience, and therefore is worthy of an interpretation expressing our own age.

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  • John Woodrow Kelley O/C Painting of a Greek Boxer
    Jul. 06, 2024

    John Woodrow Kelley O/C Painting of a Greek Boxer

    Est: $500 - $600

    John Woodrow Kelley (Tennessee/New York, b. 1952) oil on canvas painting entitled Greek Boxer and depicting the profile of a bald man with raised fists set against a dark blue background. The man's fists are wrapped with leather straps, or melichae. Inscribed "Greek Boxer" to back of stretcher. Housed in a rusticated gilt and ebonized wood frame. Canvas: 16" H x 16" W. Frame: 19 7/16" H x 19 7/16" W.

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  • John Woodrow Kelley O/C Painting of Man, Peace
    Jul. 06, 2024

    John Woodrow Kelley O/C Painting of Man, Peace

    Est: $500 - $600

    John Woodrow Kelley (Tennessee/New York, b. 1952) oil on canvas painting entitled Peace and depicting the profile of a dark-haired man set against a blue and black mottled background. An olive sprig, Greek symbol of peace, extends upward at left. Inscribed "Peace" to back of stretcher. Housed in a rusticated gilt and ebonized wood frame. Canvas: 16" H x 16" W. Frame: 19 7/16" H x 19 7/16" W.

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  • Exhibited John Woodrow Kelley O/C Painting of Greek Soldier, War
    Jul. 06, 2024

    Exhibited John Woodrow Kelley O/C Painting of Greek Soldier, War

    Est: $500 - $600

    John Woodrow Kelley (Tennessee/New York, b. 1952) oil on canvas painting entitled War and depicting the profile of an ancient Greek soldier with a Corinthian helmet tilted back on his head to reveal his face. Visible at right and lower left are the shaft of a spear, or dory, and the top of a shield or hoplon. Signed "John Woodrow Kelley" and dated 2003 en verso and inscribed "War" to back of stretcher. Housed in a rusticated gilt and ebonized wood frame. Canvas: 16" H x 16" W. Frame: 19 7/16" H x 19 7/16" W. Note: This work was exhibited in the 2004 John Woodrow Kelley retrospective exhibition Greek Mythology Now at The Parthenon Museum, Nashville, TN, and is reproduced in the exhibition catalog, p. 21.

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  • John Woodrow Kelley Limited Edition Print
    Apr. 24, 2021

    John Woodrow Kelley Limited Edition Print

    Est: -

    " Andalusia Rose". Signed Pencil In The Lower Right Hand Corner. 23/72. Frame Measures Approximately 39in X 46in. Art Measures Approximately 27in X 35in. 400 Zh

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  • JOHN W. KELLEY (b. 1952): THE TEMPTATION OF HERCULES
    Jun. 27, 2015

    JOHN W. KELLEY (b. 1952): THE TEMPTATION OF HERCULES

    Est: $4,000 - $8,000

    JOHN W. KELLEY (b. 1952): THE TEMPTATION OF HERCULES Oil on canvas, 1986, signed 'John W. Kelley' lower right, with label from Fischbach Gallery, NY. 55 1/2 x 79 3/4 in., 66 1/8 x 91 in. (frame). Note: This painting is discussed in the artist's book John Woodrow Kelley, Greek Mythology Now and can be viewed on his website www.greekmythologynow.com. Property Removed from Brookbound

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  • John Woodrow Kelley (b. 1952): Orpheus and Eurydice
    Oct. 10, 2014

    John Woodrow Kelley (b. 1952): Orpheus and Eurydice

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Woodrow Kelley (b. 1952): Orpheus and Eurydice Oil on canvas, unsigned. 38 1/8 x 50 1/8 in., 41 1/8 x 52 7/8 in. (frame). Property from Hawkins/Moore Collection

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  • John Woodrow Kelley (b. 1952): Mouth Study
    Oct. 10, 2014

    John Woodrow Kelley (b. 1952): Mouth Study

    Est: $300 - $500

    John Woodrow Kelley (b. 1952): Mouth Study Pastel on wove paper, 1985, signed 'John Kelley' and dated, with inscription 'For Ashton / From John / With Love'. 9 x 8 in. (sight), 14 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (frame). Property from Hawkins/Moore Collection

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