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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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