
Description
Stunning colorful abstract by James Kelly (1913-2003). Signed & dated on verso. In brass frame. Kelly won grants from the Ford Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts grant.
Selected Exhibitions: The Place, San Francisco, 1954; Action 1 , Merry-Go-Round Building, Santa Monica Pier, 1955; San Francisco Art Association Gallery, California School of Fine Arts, 1956; Stryke Gallery, New York, 1963; East Hampton Gallery, New York, 1965, 1969; Albright College, Reading,, Pennsylvania, 1966; Long Island University, Brooklyn, 1968; Westbeth Gallery, New York, 1971, 1972; The Oakland Museum, California. A Period of Exploration: San Francisco 1945-1950; 1973; San Francisco Museum of Art, Painting and Sculpture in California: The Modern Era 1976; Wiegand Gallery, College of Notre Dame, Belmont, California, 1990; Laguna Art Museum & San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The San Francisco School of Abstract Expressionism, 1996.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall excellent vintage condition. Two tiny spots of paint loss.
Dimensions:
Height: 32 in.
Width: 31.5 in.
Depth: 2 in.
Category: Paintings
Creator: Styled After: Alexander Calder
Materials: Brass, Paint
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Selected Exhibitions: The Place, San Francisco, 1954; Action 1 , Merry-Go-Round Building, Santa Monica Pier, 1955; San Francisco Art Association Gallery, California School of Fine Arts, 1956; Stryke Gallery, New York, 1963; East Hampton Gallery, New York, 1965, 1969; Albright College, Reading,, Pennsylvania, 1966; Long Island University, Brooklyn, 1968; Westbeth Gallery, New York, 1971, 1972; The Oakland Museum, California. A Period of Exploration: San Francisco 1945-1950; 1973; San Francisco Museum of Art, Painting and Sculpture in California: The Modern Era 1976; Wiegand Gallery, College of Notre Dame, Belmont, California, 1990; Laguna Art Museum & San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The San Francisco School of Abstract Expressionism, 1996.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall excellent vintage condition. Two tiny spots of paint loss.
Dimensions:
Height: 32 in.
Width: 31.5 in.
Depth: 2 in.
Category: Paintings
Creator: Styled After: Alexander Calder
Materials: Brass, Paint
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall excellent vintage condition. Two tiny spots of paint loss.
Buyer's Premium
20%
James Kelly Blue Abstract Painting
Estimate $310-$920
Starting Price
$150
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Feb 12, 2026 9:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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