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JAMES EDWARD KELLY (1855-1933) Oscar Wilde Lithograph, 21 x 16.5cm

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (1855-1933) Oscar Wilde Lithograph, 21 x 16.5cm

James Kelly (NY,1855-1933) gouache painting antique

ARTIST: James Edward Kelly (New York, 1855 - 1933) TITLE: Hay-Foot! Straw-Foot! (Recruits of the War of 1812) (titled on label) YEAR: 1878 MEDIUM: gouache and watercolor on paper CONDITION: Few nail holes. Few minor paint losses. Framed under glass. Wear to frame. ART SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 20 inches / 43 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: The Leonard Clayton Gallery, NY (has gallery label on verso) NAME VARIANTS: James E Kelley CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127087 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: James Edward Kelly (July 30, 1855 - May 25, 1933) was an American sculptor and illustrator who specialized in depicting people and events of American wars, particularly the American Civil War. Born in New York City, he was six years old when the Civil War started. Perhaps because of that he early developed a lifelong interest in American history, particularly in the Civil War and in the generals who fought it. His intense studies into history allowed Kelly to bring to his work a degree of detail that makes his drawings and statues noteworthy.He studied at the National Academy of Design, and was one of the founders of the Art Students League of New York. He worked as a wood engraver, as an illustrator for Harper's Monthly and other magazines, and for a time shared a studio with artist Edwin Austin Abbey.In 1882, Kelly was commissioned by Oscar Wilde and his touring manager to make a sketch and bas-relief of Wilde for use in promoting Wilde's lecture tour of North America.Kelly, Daniel Chester French, and Cyrus Edwin Dallin were the finalists in an 1883 national design competition to model an equestrian statue of Paul Revere for Boston, Massachusetts. Dallin won the competition and the commission.Kelly's first major commission was for the 1884 Monmouth Battle Monument - five bronze relief panels depicting scenes from the battle. He had a difficult time finding models who did not have mustaches or beards - then being worn by most men of that era - so he prevailed upon a friend from nearby Menlo Park, New Jersey, to pose for him. Because of that, a portrait of the 30-year-old Thomas Alva Edison can be found on the monument as Molly Pitcher's wounded husband.Kelly was known for his extremely detailed and accurate engravings on historical subjects, often commissioned by magazines. He was a careful researcher, interviewing the soldiers present at the Civil War battles he depicted, and exacting about getting the details right in his works. Late in life, he hoped to publish a book of his interviews with generals and other Civil War soldiers, but there was little interest.

James Kelly (NY,1855-1933) watercolor painting antique

ARTIST: James Edward Kelly (New York, 1855 - 1933) TITLE: Generals Grant and Lee YEAR: 1880 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some damages/tears to left corner and edge. Some small paint losses. Some age toning. Framed under glass. Some small damages to frame. ART SIZE: 11 x 15 inches / 27 x 38 cm FRAME SIZE: 18 x 22 inches / 45 x 55 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: The Leonard Clayton Gallery, NY; Spanierman Gallery, NY (has labels on verso) NAME VARIANTS: James E Kelley CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127086 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: James Edward Kelly (July 30, 1855 - May 25, 1933) was an American sculptor and illustrator who specialized in depicting people and events of American wars, particularly the American Civil War. Born in New York City, he was six years old when the Civil War started. Perhaps because of that he early developed a lifelong interest in American history, particularly in the Civil War and in the generals who fought it. His intense studies into history allowed Kelly to bring to his work a degree of detail that makes his drawings and statues noteworthy.He studied at the National Academy of Design, and was one of the founders of the Art Students League of New York. He worked as a wood engraver, as an illustrator for Harper's Monthly and other magazines, and for a time shared a studio with artist Edwin Austin Abbey.In 1882, Kelly was commissioned by Oscar Wilde and his touring manager to make a sketch and bas-relief of Wilde for use in promoting Wilde's lecture tour of North America.Kelly, Daniel Chester French, and Cyrus Edwin Dallin were the finalists in an 1883 national design competition to model an equestrian statue of Paul Revere for Boston, Massachusetts. Dallin won the competition and the commission.Kelly's first major commission was for the 1884 Monmouth Battle Monument - five bronze relief panels depicting scenes from the battle. He had a difficult time finding models who did not have mustaches or beards - then being worn by most men of that era - so he prevailed upon a friend from nearby Menlo Park, New Jersey, to pose for him. Because of that, a portrait of the 30-year-old Thomas Alva Edison can be found on the monument as Molly Pitcher's wounded husband.Kelly was known for his extremely detailed and accurate engravings on historical subjects, often commissioned by magazines. He was a careful researcher, interviewing the soldiers present at the Civil War battles he depicted, and exacting about getting the details right in his works. Late in life, he hoped to publish a book of his interviews with generals and other Civil War soldiers, but there was little interest.

JAMES E. KELLY, DEFENDER'S MONUMENT, BRONZE, 1905

James Edward Kelly (American 1855-1933), 'Defenders Of New Haven, July 5, 1779', 1905, patinated cast bronze, figural grouping depicting the Defender's Monument located in New Haven Connecticut, signed in mold and dated December 21, 1905, and additionally marked 'Cast For/George Hope Ryder MD/Yale 1894'. Note: The Defender's Monument the defense of New Haven against the British, it was erected in 1910. Approximate dimensions: h. 24.375", w. 21.75", base d. 27.25".

James Kelly (NY,1855-1933) gouache painting antique

ARTIST: James E Kelley (New York, 1855 - 1933) TITLE: Street Scene MEDIUM: gouache on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. Wear to frame. ART SIZE: 9 x 11 inches / 22 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 17 inches / 40 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127088 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: James Edward Kelly was an American sculptor and illustrator who specialized in depicting people and events of American wars, particularly the American Civil War. Born in New York City, he was six years old when the Civil War started. Perhaps because of that he early developed a lifelong interest in American history, particularly in the Civil War and in the generals who fought it. His intense studies into history allowed Kelly to bring to his work a degree of detail that makes his drawings and statues noteworthy.He studied at the National Academy of Design, and was one of the founders of the Art Students League of New York. He worked as a wood engraver, as an illustrator for Harper's Monthly and other magazines, and for a time shared a studio with artist Edwin Austin Abbey.In 1882, Kelly was commissioned by Oscar Wilde and his touring manager to make a sketch and bas-relief of Wilde for use in promoting Wilde's lecture tour of North America.Kelly, Daniel Chester French, and Cyrus Edwin Dallin were the finalists in an 1883 national design competition to model an equestrian statue of Paul Revere for Boston, Massachusetts. Dallin won the competition and the commission.Kelly's first major commission was for the 1884 Monmouth Battle Monument - five bronze relief panels depicting scenes from the battle. He had a difficult time finding models who did not have mustaches or beards - then being worn by most men of that era - so he prevailed upon a friend from nearby Menlo Park, New Jersey, to pose for him. Because of that, a portrait of the 30-year-old Thomas Alva Edison can be found on the monument as Molly Pitcher's wounded husband.Kelly was known for his extremely detailed and accurate engravings on historical subjects, often commissioned by magazines. He was a careful researcher, interviewing the soldiers present at the Civil War battles he depicted, and exacting about getting the details right in his works. Late in life, he hoped to publish a book of his interviews with generals and other Civil War soldiers, but there was little interest.He married Helen McKay (1871-1929), but no children survived them. He died in New York City, and was buried in an unmarked grave in Saint Raymond's Cemetery.There is some evidence that Kelly made a Bust of a young Thomas Edison in 1878, according to Francis Jehl. Any evidence of this plaster or bronze sculpture is sought by scholar Allen Koenigsberg - a Museum Display in 2013 of the one surviving example was dated to "1900."Historian William B. Styple edited Kelly's sometimes-provocative military interviews into a 2005 book, Generals in Bronze. Styple also raised funds to buy a headstone for Kelly's grave. On October 1, 2006, a black granite monument with Kelly's image carved into it and the words, "A Sculptor of American History" was placed over the artist's previously unmarked grave.

JAMES E. KELLY (1855-1933) PEN & INK

James Edward Kelly (1855-1933) original pen and ink illustration sketch depicting Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh, NY in 1834. James Edward Kelly (1855-1933) was an American sculptor and illustrator who specialized in depicting people and events of American wars. He studied at the National Academy of Design, and was one of the founders of the Art Students League of New York. He worked as a wood engraver, as an illustrator for Harper's Monthly and other magazines, and for a time shared a studio with artist Edwin Austin Abbey. In 1882 Kelly was commissioned by Oscar Wilde and his touring manager to make a sketch and bas-relief of Wilde for use in promoting Wilde's lecture tour of North America. Kelly's first major commission was for the 1884 Monmouth Battle Monument, five bronze relief panels depicting scenes from the battle. He had a difficult time finding models who did not have mustaches or beards, then being worn by most men of that era, so he prevailed upon a friend from nearby Menlo Park, New Jersey, to pose for him. Because of that, a portrait of the 30-year-old Thomas Alva Edison can be found on the monument as Molly Pitcher's wounded husband. Kelly was also known for his extremely detailed and accurate engravings on historical subjects, often commissioned by magazines. In Frame under glass with glass back. 12"x14"x1/2". Weight 2 pds. PROVENANCE: A Private Charleston SC Estate

James Edward Kelly (American 1855 - 1933)

'Crime Scene (Woman with Hammer)' Gouache 10'' x 8'' Signed lower left. Prov.: Leonard Clayton Gallery New York (identified on mat and verso )

James Edward Kelly (NY, 1855-1933), Sheridan's Ride

bronze with warm brown patina, signed and dated "Kelly / 78" on the base, further inscribed "Sheridans Ride / Oct 19/64" and "From sittings details / furnished by Gen. Sheridan. / 1878.," marked "Winchester 20 M" beneath the horse, with foundry mark reading "Cast by the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co. / N.Y. 1892." 19.5 x 21.5 x 8.25 in. An exceptionally fine lifetime sand casting of Kelly's famous statuette depicting Union General Sheridan storming into the Shenandoah Valley in 1864. In addition to working with Kelly, The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co. also made castings for such prominent sculptors as Augustus St. Gaudens and Frederic Remington. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

James Edward Kelly (American, 1855-1933)

Signed "Kelly", gouache on paper "Sawing The Log"; scene of 3 men in a forest sawing a tree by hand, for Schribner's, Dec., 1877". 10 x 6.5 inches - Frame: 18.75 x 14.75 inches. Weight: 3.5 lbs.

James Edward Kelly (1855-1933) Portrait of a Seated figure, Watercolor gouache study,

James Edward Kelly (1855-1933) Portrait of a Seated figure, Watercolor gouache study, Signed and dated lower right. Framed dimensions: h: 16 1/2 x w: 14 1/4 in. H: 9 1/2 W: 7 1/2 in.

1879 Thomas Edison Menlo Park Bronze Plaque

Inscribed "T A Edison / Menlo Park / Kelly 79". On the side "Copywrite 79". Image is reportedly based on an etching in Scribner's magazine. "Kelly" may refer to sculptor James Edward Kelly (American, 1858-1933)

James Edward Kelly (1855-1933) Portrait of a Seated figure, Watercolor gouache study,

James Edward Kelly (1855-1933) Portrait of a Seated figure, Watercolor gouache study, Signed and dated lower right. Framed dimensions: h: 16 1/2 x w: 14 1/4 in. H: 9 1/2 W: 7 1/2 in.

James Kelly (1855-1933) Sheridan's Ride bronze with brownish-black patina 20 ¼ x 19 x 8 ½ in. (51.4 x 48.3 x 21.6 cm.)

JAMES KELLY (1855-1933) Sheridan’s Ride signed and dated ‘Kelly/ 79’ (on the base); titled, inscribed and numbered ‘“Sheridan’s Ride” Oct 19/64’ (along edge of the base); inscribed ‘Winchester/ 20/ MI’ (beneath the horse) bronze with brownish-black patina 20.25 x 19 x 8.5 in. (51.4 x 48.3 x 21.6 cm.)

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (NY, 1855-1933) - "Helen Hubbard, who married Guy Carlton

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (NY, 1855-1933) - "Helen Hubbard, who married Guy Carlton. Sketched in Joe Evans'' sketch club, 36 E. 31st St. 1876.", gouache en grisaille on board of a young woman seated, holding a rifle, signed and dated lower right, inscribed verso, in replica gold matched corner frame with cream liner, glazed, OS: 16 1/2" x 14 1/4", SS: 9 1/2'' x 7 1/4". Good condition.

JAMES EDWARD KELLY, American (1855-1933), Civil War Scenes (Group of 3), gouache on paper, (a) signed lower left and dated '78, (b)...

JAMES EDWARD KELLY American (1855-1933) Civil War Scenes (Group of 3) gouache on paper, (a) signed lower left and dated '78, (b) signed and dated '78 lower left, (c) signed and dated '80 lower left. (a ) 9 x 11 3/4 (sight), (b) 9 3/4 x 13 (sight), (c) 10 1/2 x 15 (sight) Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut. Other Notes: (b) Leonard Clayton Gallery, New York, New York label on reverse with title "Hay Foot! Straw Foot!"(Recruits of the War of 1812) St. Nicholas, July 1879. (c) Leonard Clayton Gallery, New York, New York label on reverse with title "Grant and Lee at Appomattox". Spanierman Gallery, New York, New York.

4 Bronze relief plaques

4 Bronze relief plaques- 1.) R. B. Goddard- ''Charles Parkhurst''- 1894, signed and dated, stamped 'Cast by The Henry Bonnard Bronze Co. NY'; 2.) R. B. Goddard- ''Carlyle''- 1898, The Henry Bonnard Bronze Foundry; 3.) J. S. Hartley- ''Julien Tappan-Davies''- 1891, signed and dated; 4.) James Edward Kelly (American 1855-1933)- Dr. Thomas Dunn English- 1896, signed and dated. 9 1/2 x 7 1/4'' (15 x 12'' with wood panel); 10 1/4 x 7 1/4''; 13 x 10''; 7 1/2 x 5 3/4''

4 Metal relief medallions and plaque

4 Metal relief medallions and plaque- 1.) James E. Kelly (American 1855-1933)- ''Neil Burgess''- bronze relief medallion, 1890, signed, cast by The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co.; 2.) William C. Noble (American 1858-1938)- ''Marion Clifford Howard- bronze relief medallion, 1886, signed cast by The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co., New York; 3.) & 4.) Louis Zoellner (American 1852-1934)- Lady's Profile- metal relief plaque, 1885, signed, and James S. T. Stranahan- bronze relief medallion, 1891, honoring his services to the city of Brooklyn. 5''dia.; 3 3/4''dia; 14 5/8 x 11 3/4''; 4 3/4''dia

After James Kelly, "Sheridan's Ride" Bronze

After James Kelly (American, 1855-1933), "Sheridan's Ride", patinated cast bronze sculpture, unsigned. Figural sculpture depicting Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan riding on horseback and waving his hat on his famous ride to from Winchester. Incised on naturalistic base "SHERIDAN'S RIDE 1878". Overall raised on a black stone plinth base. Overall approximate height 24.25", width 18", depth 8".

Bronze Plaques & Medallions of Religious Figures James Edward Kelly (American, 1855 - 1933), Four works of Thomas Dunn English,1896, two are signed, dated, titled and inscribed, 7 1/2" x 5 3/4", 9" x 7" and 11 1/4" x 9 5/8"

Bronze Plaques & Medallions of Religious Figures; James Edward Kelly (American, 1855 - 1933), Four works of Thomas Dunn English,1896, two are signed, dated, titled and inscribed, 7 1/2" x 5 3/4", 9" x 7" and 11 1/4" x 9 5/8"; Gail Sherman Corbett (American, 1871 - 1952), Richard Salter Storrs LLD, stamped The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co. Foundries, NY, 9 3/8" x 6 3/8"; Ralph B. Goddard (American, 1861 - 1936), Charles H. Parkhurst, 1894, signed and dated, cast by The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co., 9 1/2" x 7 1/4"; Cartaino Sciarrino Paolo (American, b. 1882), Professor William Estep, 1934, signed and dated, 10 1/4" diameter; Provenance: The Eileen and Marvin Reingold Collection

Plaques & Medallions of George Washington Leo Nuck (20th C.), 1914, bronze, signed and dated, 6 3/4"

Plaques & Medallions of George Washington; Leo Nuck (20th C.), 1914, bronze, signed and dated, 6 3/4"; James Edward Kelly (American, 1855 - 1933) (after Peale), The Colonial Washington, 1909, bronze, signed and dated, The Society of Colonial Wars, New York, 5 1/4" x 3 3/8"; After Houdon, bronze mounted on wood, signed, 13 1/8" x 10 3/8"; Joseph Kratina (Czech/American, 1872-1953), bronze, signed, 22 7/8" x 17 1/8"; Charles Muller (American, b. 1820), 1856, pewter, The COS Art Association Issue, signed and dated, 12 1/4" x 9 5/8" oval; George Edwin Bissell (American, 1839 - 1920), 1913, bronze, signed and dated, 7" diameter; Edward Kretschman (American, b. 1849), 1880, bronze, Edna MFG Company, Cincinnati, 11 1/4" x 8 7/8"; Louise Kidder Sparrow (American, 1884 - 1979), composition, initialed, 9 3/4" x 7 1/2"; Artist unknownt, ceramic tile in wooden frame, Beaver Falls Art Tile Company, 11 3/4" x 11 3/4"; Provenance: The Eileen and Marvin Reingold Collection

James Edward Kelly

(New York, 1855-1933)"Peter Stuyvesant", signed "Kelly 1917" and inscribed "To Dr. & Mrs. Wm. H. McCASTLINE", and stamped with foundry mark "Gorham Co. Founders 0AZ0", patinated bronze, 10-1/4 in., staff slightly bent Provenance: Private Collection, Memphis, Tennessee Petrus Stuyvesant was the last Dutch Director-General of the 17th century colony of New Netherland, later named New York. Dr. William H. McCastline was the Health Officer at Colombia University in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (American, 1855-1933) Going

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (American, 1855-1933) Going Upstairs to Bed, 1877 Graphite and goauche on paper 6-1/2 x 8 inches (16.5 x 20.3 cm) (window) Titled and dated center and lower left: Going to Bed/ "Horse Hotel," St. Nicholas 1877 "Going Upstairs to Bed" appeared in the December 1876 edition of St. Nicholas (label verso). PROVENANCE: The Leonard Clayton Gallery, Inc., New York (label verso).

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (American, 1855-1933) The First

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (American, 1855-1933) The First Stroke, 1877 Graphite and goauche on paper 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches (24.1 x 19.1 cm) (window) Signed lower right: Kelly "The First Stroke" appeared in the December 1877 edition of Scribner's Monthly (label verso). PROVENANCE: The Leonard Clayton Gallery, Inc., New York (label verso).

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (American, 1855-1933) A Brave

JAMES EDWARD KELLY (American, 1855-1933) A Brave Girl, 1878 Grisaille gouache and graphite on paper 13 x 10.5 in. Signed lower right PROVENANCE: The Leonard Clayton Gallery, New York (label verso).

JAMES EDWARD KELLY, American, 1855-1933, "Street Vendors"., Mixed media on paper, 7¾" x 7¾" sight. Framed.

JAMES EDWARD KELLY American, 1855-1933 "Street Vendors". Inscribed verso "James E. Kelly 'Street Vendors' Century Co.". Mixed media on paper, 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" sight. Framed.

James Edward Kelly 1855-1933 SHERIDAN'S RIDE, 1879

James Edward Kelly 1855 - 1933 SHERIDAN'S RIDE Signed M.J. Power, Bronze. Founder.N.Y., copyright

ed. 1879 Bronze Height 19 1/2 inches C.