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John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Red Pareau, Hawaiʻi and Study for Red Pareau, Hawaiʻi (a group of two) plate 14 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.; image 15 x 12 in.

Sold for $3,800 at Bonhams on Jul 15, 2026.

John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Red Pareau, Hawaiʻi and Study for Red Pareau, Hawaiʻi (a group of two) plate 14 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.; image 15 x 12 in. auction lot image

Lot description

John Melville Kelly (1879-1962) Red Pareau, Hawaiʻi and Study for Red Pareau, Hawaiʻi (a group of two) aquatint signed and estate stamped 'John Kelly' (lower right), titled (lower left); drawing signed in reverse 'John Kelly' (center left) color aquatint; graphite on paper plate 14 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.; image 15 x 12 in.

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