John Melville Kelly Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Melville Kelly Art Value Price Guide

May. 07, 2024
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962) "Malia" Etching & Aquatint
Est: $200 - $2,000
DESCRIPTION: Etching & aquatint by John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962) entitled "Malia". Pencil signed "John Kelly" at lower right. Pencil entitled "Malia Hawaii" at lower left. Signed in plate at lower right. CIRCA: Early - mid 20th century ORIGIN: American DIMENSIONS: (Sight) H: 15.25" W: 12" (Frame) H: 27" W: 22.75" CONDITION: Foxing. Toning to paper. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please email info@akibaantiques.com for further details.
Akiba Galleries
Apr. 19, 2024
John Melville Kelly - "Bread-Fruit, Hawaii" - Print
Est: $100 - $150
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962). "Bread-Fruit, Hawaii," 1949. Print, inscribed "TO MRS. VELMA DE NUCCIO," above a personal note written in Hawaiian "Happy are my thoughts, That you want my work, Lots of love for you forever," signed "John Kelly/ HONOLULU/ SEPT 30TH/ 1949." Image: 10.5 x 9.75 inches, sight Text block: 5.25 x 8.75 inches, sight Frame: H: 23.125 in., W: 15.625 in., D: 0.5 in.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Mar. 28, 2024
John Kelly ''Old Kalama'' Etching with Drypoint
Est: $200 - $400
John Kelly (1879-1962 American) ''Old Kalama'' Etching with Drypoint 7.5''x6'' Impression. Pencil signed and titled lower margin. Gallery framed 20.5''x15.5''. Even toning throughout with scattered foxing spots. Not examined outside of framing.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 28, 2024
John Kelly ''Lone Fisherman, Hawaii'' Etching with Drypoint
Est: $300 - $600
John Kelly (1879-1962 American) ''Lone Fisherman, Hawaii'' Etching with Drypoint 8.75''x8'' Impression. Pencil signed and titled lower margin. Gallery framed 20.5''x16''. Some minor scattered foxing spots mostly in the upper margin regions. Some enter the image in the upper left. Overall excellent condition. Not examined outside of framing.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 28, 2024
John Kelly ''Bread Fruit Boy, Hawaii Etching with Aquatint
Est: $400 - $800
John Kelly (1879-1962 American) ''Bread Fruit Boy, Hawaii Etching with Aquatint 13.75''x10'' Impression. Pencil signed and titled lower margin. Gallery framed 26.5''x20.5''. Excellent condition. Not examined outside of framing.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 28, 2024
John Kelly ''Marian, Hawaii'' (Nude) Etching with Aquatint
Est: $500 - $1,000
John Kelly (1879-1962 American) ''Marian, Hawaii'' (Nude) Etching with Aquatint 14.25''x11.75'' Impression. Pencil signed and titled lower margin. Gallery framed 26.5''x20.5''. Excellent condition. Not examined outside of framing.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Aug. 05, 2023
John Melville Kelly Etching.
Est: $200 - $300
(Hawaii/California, 1879-1962), Throw Net, Hawaii, signed and titled in pencil, framed, foxing. Plate 9.75 by 11 3/8 inches. Frame 22.25 inches by 18 1/8 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Hula Skirt (Grass Skirt);
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Hula Skirt (Grass Skirt), c. 1928 Etching on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled '·Hula·Skirt·Hawaii·', with margins, in a Koa wood frame. 13 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (34.9 x 26 cm) sight 14 1/2 x 10 7/8 in. (36.8 x 27.6 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two) Pencil on paper, signed 'John Kelly' (lower right), in a Koa wood frame. sight 15 x 11 1/4 in. (38.1 x 28.6 cm) Drypoint over yellow-green aquatint tone plate on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled '·Hawaiian Dancer·', with the artist's blindstamp, with margins, framed. 17 7/8 x 14 in. (45.4 x 35.6 cm) sight 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (47 x 36.8 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Lei Sellers;
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Lei Sellers, c. 1930 Drypoint and etching on wove paper, signed in pencil, with unevenly trimmed margins, in a Koa wood frame. 6 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (17.1 x 19.1 cm) sheet 8 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. (20.6 x 22.2 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Kaonohi;
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Kaonohi, c. 1920 Aquatint on laid paper with an England watermark, signed in pencil, titled '·Kaonohi·Hawaii·', with the blindstamp of the artist, with margins, in a Koa wood frame. 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (20 x 25.1 cm) sheet 10 5/8 x 14 1/8 in. (27 x 35.9 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Holoku;
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Holoku, c. 1940 Aquatint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled 'Holoku·Hawaii·', with margins, in a Koa wood frame. 14 1/4 x 10 in. (36.2 x 25.4 cm) sheet 17 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (44.1 x 28.9 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Nanea;
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Nanea, Drypoint over yellow-green aquatint tone plate on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled '·Nanea·Hawaii·', with margins, in a Koa wood frame. 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm) sight 8 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (21.6 x 26.4 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Lau Hala;
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Lau Hala, c. 1934 Drypoint and etching on wove paper, signed in pencil and titled, with margins, framed. 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm) sight 11 x 9 in. (27.9 x 22.9 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Reef Fisherman;
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Reef Fisherman, 1928 Etching on wove paper, signed in pencil, with margins, in a Koa wood frame. 11 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (29.8 x 25.1 cm) sight 12 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (32.4 x 27.3 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962); Mapala;
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Mapala, c. 1930 Drypoint and etching on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled '·Mapala Hawaii·', with the blindstamp of the artist, with margins, in a Koa wood frame. 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm) sight 9 1/8 x 10 7/8 in. (23.2 x 27.6 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 01, 2023
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962), "Kanani Hawaii," Etching and drypoint on paper, Plate: 11.5" H x 9" W; Sheet: 18.25" H x 14.5" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) "Kanani Hawaii" Etching and drypoint on paper Signed, titled, and inscribed in pencil in the lower margin: John Kelly / No 29, and with the artist's blindstamp in the lower margin, right of center
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 21, 2023
John Kelly (1879-1962) American, Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
John Kelly (1879-1962) American, Lithograph. Titled "Alcatraz Light". Pencil signed and numbered 171/200. Alcatraz Island Lighthouse in San Francisco Bay. Built in 1854, the first on the West Coast. Kelly was staff artist for the San Francisco Examiner. Overall Size: 20 3/8 x 25 1/4 in. Sight Size: 14 x 19 in. #1271 Location KB 2
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 04, 2023
John M. Kelly aquatint
Est: $500 - $800
John M. Kelly (1879-1962) ''Kupa Hana''- aquatint, ca. 1940, signed and titled in pencil, very good condition. 8 x 9 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 12, 2022
JOHN KELLY, Kanani Etching, 1936
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Original Drypoint Etching by Hawaii artist. John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962). Portrait of a Hawaiian woman, partially nude. Pencil signed in the lower margin. Plate size is 8 7/8 x 11 3/8, framed to 17 1/4 x 19 1/2. Excellent visual condition with light toning. A hard to find, hand signed original of one of Kellys most sought after etchings.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Oct. 26, 2021
John Melville Kelly, (1879-1962, Honolulu, HI), "Chinese Costume", Color aquatint on paper under glass, Image: 15" H x 11.5" W
Est: $400 - $600
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962, Honolulu, HI) "Chinese Costume" Color aquatint on paper under glass Edition size unknown but presumably relatively small; signed lower margin at right: John Kelly, titled lower margin at left Image: 15" H x 11.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 26, 2021
John Melville Kelly, (1879-1962, Honolulu, HI), "Little Lotus Flower, Hawaii", Color aquatint on paper under glass, Plate: 18" H x 14"
Est: $400 - $600
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962, Honolulu, HI) "Little Lotus Flower, Hawaii" Color aquatint on paper under glass Edition size unknown but presumably relatively small; signed lower margin at right: John Kelly, titled lower margin at left Plate: 18" H x 14" W; Sight: 18.625" H x 14.375" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 28, 2021
John Melville Kelly ADAPTATION FROM HORYUUI FRESCOES Color aquatint
Est: $600 - $800
John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) ADAPTATION FROM HORYUUI FRESCOES Color aquatint, circa 1940, on wove paper, signed and titled in pencil, with margins, framed. Plate 18 x 14 inches; 457 x 356 mm. Frame 26 1/4 x 21 1/2 inches; 667 x 546 mm. Provenance: Christie's, New York, The Doris Duke Collection, June 4, 2004, lot 1256 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 31, 2021
JOHN MELVILLE KELLY ETCHING, HAWAII.
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (1879 - 1962), Etching, "Hawaii". Signed and titled in pencil. Sight: 9 3/4" x 11 3/4". Framed, under glass. Overall: 19" x 23".
D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 26, 2021
JOHN MELVILLE KELLY ETCHING, HAWAII.
Est: $400 - $600
John Melville Kelly (1879 - 1962), Etching, "Hawaii". Signed and titled in pencil. Sight: 9 3/4" x 11 3/4". Framed, under glass. Overall: 19" x 23".
D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 27, 2021
JOHN MELVILLE KELLY ETCHING, HAWAII.
Est: $400 - $600
John Melville Kelly (1879 - 1962), Etching, "Hawaii". Signed and titled in pencil. Sight: 9 3/4" x 11 3/4". Framed, under glass. Overall: 19" x 23".
D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 27, 2021
JOHN MELVILLE KELLY ETCHING, BREAD FRUIT.
Est: $500 - $700
John Melville Kelly (1879 - 1962), Etching, "Bread Fruit". Signed and titled in pencil. Approximate sight: 10 3/4" x 9 3/4". Framed, under glass. Overall: 19 5/8" 16 5/8".
D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 10, 2020
[HAWAII] KELLY, John Melville (1879–1962). Etchings and Dra...
Est: $150 - $250
[HAWAII] KELLY, John Melville (1879–1962). Etchings and Drawings of Hawaiians. [Honolulu: The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1943]. Folio. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. Numerous illustrations from artwork by Kelly. Publisher’s cloth backed pictorial paper covered boards, original dust jacket (chipped with many voids, dampstaining to lower edge, tape repairs, covers dampstained at lower edge; also affecting endpapers, light scattered of spotting to boards, contemporary gift inscription to ffep).
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 28, 2019
John Kelly Oil Painting RECLINING NUDE 1950s
Est: $300 - $600
John Kelly (American, 20th Century) Native Hawaiian reclining nude lady oil painting, signed by the artist, John Kelly. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: framed: 35 in. x 26.75 in., canvas: 30 in. x 22 in. Mid 1940s-50s. Condition: good original framed condition, no repairs noted. Provenance: New Bedford estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Oct. 06, 2019
John Melville Kelly (American, Hawaii, 1879 - 1962), "Young Hawaiian Woman holding a Flower," etching on paper
Est: $300 - $500
John Melville Kelly (American, Hawaii, 1879 - 1962), "Mokihana," (Young Hawaiian Woman holding a Flower), etching on paper, signed in the plate at lower left, measures 8 x 9.75 inches to the plate mark, 15 x 18 inches framed. CONDITION: Good, a few light foxing spots. John Kelly was the author and illustrator of "Etchings and Drawings of Hawaiians" published in 1943 and also "The Hula as Seen in Hawaii" published in 1955. The Hawaii State Art Museum, the Honolulu Academy of Arts, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City, Missouri), Saint Joseph College Art Gallery (West Hartford, Connecticut) and the San Diego Museum of Art (San Diego, California) are among the public collections holding work by John Melville Kelly.
Huntington Museum of Art
Oct. 05, 2019
Lone Fisherman Hawaii/Hawaiian Etching by John Melville Kelly
Est: $400 - $1,200
1879-1962, framed under glass, titled lower left in pencil, signed in pencil lower right margin. Sight: 23x20cm (9x8in), frame: 49x39.5cm (19.3x15.6in).
Ancient Objects
Oct. 05, 2019
Group of Three Hawaiian/Hawaii Prints by John Melville Kelly
Est: $800 - $1,600
1879-1962, framed under glass. Frames: 48 x 38cm (18.9 x 15in), sights: 33 x 23cm (13 x 9in)
Ancient Objects
Jun. 16, 2019
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1963), 'Kahani- Hawaii,' etching, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 11.5"h x 9"w, sheet (unframed): 18.5"h x 16.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2019
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1963), 'Mokihana- Hawaii,' etching, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 8"h x 10"w, sheet (unframed): 9.75"h x 12.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2019
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1963), 'Lau Hala,' etching, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 10"h x 8"w, sheet (unframed): 13.5"h x 11.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2019
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1963), 'Bread Fruit- Hawaii,' etching, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 11"h x 10"w, sheet: 14"h x 11.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2019
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1963), 'Meleana- Hawaii,' etching in colors with aquatint, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 17"h x 12"w, sheet: 19"h x 15"w
Clars Auctions
May. 02, 2019
JOHN MELVILLE KELLY Mrs. Taylor.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOHN MELVILLE KELLY Mrs. Taylor. Etching and aquatint, circa 1930. 335x200 mm; 8x13 1/4 inches, full margins. Signed in pencil, lower right. A very good impression of this extremely scarce etching.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 25, 2018
JOHN KELLY (1879-1962) Hawaii
Est: $100 - $300
(5) Including: "Lei Maker, Hula Dancer, Bread Fruit, Big Surf at Waikiki and Wealai" color photomechanical print. signed in print. framed 18 x 14 inches.
John McInnis Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2018
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962), "Malia, Hawaii," etching and aquatint, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 14.75"h x 11.5"w, overall (with frame); 24.75"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 25, 2018
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962), "Bahama Girl, Hawaii," etching and aquatint, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 15"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 25"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 23, 2018
John Melville Kelly, (1879 - 1962 Honolulu, HI), "Mokihana", portrait of a girl in profile, Etching on paper under glass, Plate size: 8
Est: $700 - $1,000
John Melville Kelly (1879 - 1962 Honolulu, HI) "Mokihana", portrait of a girl in profile Etching on paper under glass Signed in graphite in the margin lower right: John Kelly, titled and inscribed in graphite in the margin lower left: Hawaii Plate size: 8" H x 10" W Provenance: Private Collection, Portland, OR. Notes: Paper size: 10.5" H x 14" W; framed size: 16" H x 21" W x .75" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2018
John Melville Kelly, (1879 - 1962 Honolulu, HI), "Mending Nets", man sitting up against a tree by the beach, Etching on paper under gla
Est: $500 - $700
John Melville Kelly (1879 - 1962 Honolulu, HI) "Mending Nets", man sitting up against a tree by the beach Etching on paper under glass Signed in graphite in the margin lower right: John Kelly, titled and inscribed in graphite in the margin lower left: Hawaii Plate size: 7.75" H x 9.75" W Provenance: Private Collection, Portland, OR. Notes: Paper size: 11.25" H x 14.5" W; framed size: 16" H x 21" W x .75" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 18, 2017
John Melville KELLY (1879-1962)
Est: $600 - $800
Artist: John Kelly Title: Maui Hawaii Signature: Lower right margin Artwork: 15 x 11 3/4 inches Frame: 26 1/2 x 21 1/4 inches Medium: Lithograph
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Oct. 15, 2017
Print, John Melville Kelly
Est: $600 - $900
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962), "Bread Fruit, Hawaii," etching with aquatint, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image: 10.75"h x 9.75"w, overall (with frame): 21"h x 18"w.
Clars Auctions
Sep. 16, 2017
John Melville Kelly Hawaii Drypoint Etching
Est: $300 - $400
Kelly, John Melville (American, 1879-1962) Hawaii, drypoint etching titled and signed in pencil, with the artist's stamp on the lower right, image measuring 10 by 11 7/8 inches, unframed with the sheet being 12.5 by 14 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 10, 2017
John Kelly etching and drypoint
Est: $500 - $800
John Kelly (American 1879-1962)- ''Kanani, Hawaii''- etching and drypoint, signed and titled in pencil, blind stamped 'John Kelly Hawaii', taped to mat. 11 1/2 x 9''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 01, 2017
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962), “Kauai Coconuts,” etching, signed in pencil in margin, depicts bending coconut trees on b...
Est: $350 - $700
John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962), ''Kauai Coconuts,'' etching, signed in pencil in margin, depicts bending coconut trees on bank of water, framed and matted behind glass, slight waving to paper, minor damage to frame, not examined out of frame, ss: 10 3/4'' h. x 8 3/4'' w.
Winter Associates, Inc.