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John Kelly Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1964

John Kelly oil paintings have appeared at auction 110 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 81 sold, a sell-through rate of 74%. Half of the priced sales fell between $11.5kSign up free to see and $51.9kSign up free to see, with a median of $20kSign up free to see. Man Lifting Cow (1) 1994 holds the top price on file: $246kSign up free to see at Smith & Singer (August 2022). Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (63), Smith & Singer (25) and Deutscher and Hackett (12).

A$355,909≈ $245,716≈ £208,481≈ €247,349Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMan Lifting Cow (1) 1994Smith & Singer110auction results2009–2026years recorded74%sold$20kSign up free to seemedian price

John Kelly oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
110
Sold rate
74%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$20kSign up free to see
Record price
$246kSign up free to see Man Lifting Cow (1) 1994, Smith & Singer, Aug 2022

Top auction houses: Menzies (63), Smith & Singer (25), Deutscher and Hackett (12)

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  1. Head Looking Up I 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2019
    Head Looking Up I 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    35.0 x 22.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 7
    A$10,432≈ $7,299≈ £5,741≈ €6,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Head 1994 by John Kelly, 1994, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2019
    Head 1994, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    20.5 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 6
    A$18,409≈ $12,880≈ £10,130≈ €11,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Shadow on Aerial View 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2019
    Shadow on Aerial View 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    137 x 152 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 77
    A$48,800≈ $34,872≈ £26,697≈ €30,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. Two Heads 2000 by John Kelly, 2000, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2019
    Two Heads 2000, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    60.5 x 91.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 89
    A$28,227≈ $19,978≈ £15,236≈ €17,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Dobell’s Cow V 1993 by John Kelly, 1993, oil on canvas on board, sold Mar 2019
    Dobell’s Cow V 1993, 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    21.0 x 34.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 88
    A$13,500≈ $9,555≈ £7,287≈ €8,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. First Past the Post-Modern 1998 by John Kelly, 1998, oil on linen, offered Nov 2018
    First Past the Post-Modern 1998, 1998
    Oil · Linen
    136.5 x 182.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Three Cows Stacked 2001 by John Kelly, 2001, bronze, oil paint on steel base, sold Nov 2018
    Three Cows Stacked 2001, 2001
    Oil · ed. 9/9
    169.0 x 140.0 x 41.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 38
    A$196,364≈ $142,431≈ £110,669≈ €124,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–240,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Work in Progress, Unfinished Painting 2001 by John Kelly, 2001, oil on linen, sold Nov 2018
    Work in Progress, Unfinished Painting 2001, 2001
    Oil · Linen
    46.0 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 10
    A$11,045≈ $8,011≈ £6,225≈ €7,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Shadow on Aerial View 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2018
    Shadow on Aerial View 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    137 x 152 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 72
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. After Picasso Again 2001 by John Kelly, 2001, oil on linen, sold Aug 2018
    After Picasso Again 2001, 2001
    Oil · Linen
    55.5 x 46.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    A$20,864≈ $15,479≈ £12,009≈ €13,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  11. Stig 2008 by John Kelly, 2008, oil on linen, sold Aug 2018
    Stig 2008, 2008
    Oil · Linen
    45.5 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 53
    A$12,273≈ $9,105≈ £7,064≈ €7,854Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. Aerial View I by John Kelly, 1993, oil on plywood, sold Jun 2018
    Aerial View I, 1993
    Oil
    119.5 x 120.5 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 47
    A$61,000≈ $46,279≈ £34,702≈ €39,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  13. Netting and Shadows 1995 by John Kelly, 1995, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2018
    Netting and Shadows 1995, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    91.0 x 101.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. Sunday Painting (Labyrinth) 1999 by John Kelly, 1999, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2017
    Sunday Painting (Labyrinth) 1999, 1999
    Oil · Canvas
    79.0 x 91.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$41,727≈ $32,882≈ £25,309≈ €28,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. Black Eyed Alien 2006 by John Kelly, 2006, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2017
    Black Eyed Alien 2006, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    130.5 x 162.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$49,091≈ $38,685≈ £29,776≈ €32,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. Grid 2001 by John Kelly, 2001, oil on linen, sold May 2017
    Grid 2001, 2001
    Oil · Linen
    46.0 x 55.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 81
    A$21,477≈ $15,827≈ £12,313≈ €14,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  17. Blowin in the Wind (II) 1997 by John Kelly, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2017
    Blowin in the Wind (II) 1997, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    91.0 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 25
    A$73,636≈ $56,378≈ £44,865≈ €52,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  18. Shadow 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, offered Jul 2016
    Shadow 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    65 x 81 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  19. Dobell’S Cows X by John Kelly, 1993, oil on canvas on board, sold May 2016
    Dobell’S Cows X, 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    20.0 x 34.0 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 131
    A$12,200≈ $9,127≈ £6,290≈ €7,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  20. Dobell’S Cows (4) by John Kelly, 1993, oil on canvas on board, sold May 2016
    Dobell’S Cows (4), 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    21.0 x 34.5 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 130
    A$10,370≈ $7,758≈ £5,346≈ €6,743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  21. Night Gang 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2016
    Night Gang 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    33.0 x 46.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 108
    A$23,318≈ $17,624≈ £12,461≈ €15,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–22,000View at Menzies ↗
  22. Study for Blott II 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, offered Mar 2016
    Study for Blott II 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    66.0 x 82.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. First Past the Post-Modern 1998 by John Kelly, 1998, oil on linen, sold Dec 2015
    First Past the Post-Modern 1998, 1998
    Oil · Linen
    136.5 x 182.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 49
    A$98,182≈ $71,627≈ £47,357≈ €65,454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Menzies ↗
  24. Aerial View I (1993) by John Kelly, 1993, oil on wood panel, offered Nov 2015
    Aerial View I (1993), 1993
    Oil · Panel
    119.5 x 119 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 55
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  25. Study for Camouflage Cow 1995-96 by John Kelly, 1995-96, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2015
    Study for Camouflage Cow 1995-96, 1995-96
    Oil · Canvas
    30.5 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 5
    A$12,273≈ $8,544≈ £5,615≈ €7,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  26. The Freighter by John Kelly, Oil on Canvas, offered Aug 2015
    The Freighter
    Oil · Canvas
    23 ½ in. x 35 ½ in.
    Rafael Osona Auction ·
    Result not publishedView at Rafael Osona Auction ↗
  27. The Tug by John Kelly, Oil on Canvas, offered Aug 2015
    The Tug
    Oil · Canvas
    23 ½ in. x 35 ½ in.
    Rafael Osona Auction ·
    Result not publishedView at Rafael Osona Auction ↗
  28. Cow Torso II 1996 by John Kelly, 1996, oil on linen, offered Jul 2015
    Cow Torso II 1996, 1996
    Oil · Linen
    20.2 x 30.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  29. Fragment 2000 by John Kelly, 2000, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2015
    Fragment 2000, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    40.0 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 75
    A$13,500≈ $10,450≈ £6,645≈ €9,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. Horn 1996-98 by John Kelly, 1996-98, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2015
    Horn 1996-98, 1996-98
    Oil · Canvas
    75.5 x 91.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 12
    A$34,364≈ $26,600≈ £16,915≈ €23,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Aerial View And Half A Zebra by John Kelly, 1998, oil on canvas, sold May 2015
    Aerial View And Half A Zebra, 1998
    Oil · Canvas
    40.5 x 40.5 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 103
    A$5,760≈ $4,610≈ £3,028≈ €4,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  32. Two Men Carrying Half a Horse 1997 by John Kelly, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2015
    Two Men Carrying Half a Horse 1997, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    91.5 x 91.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$22,091≈ $17,327≈ £11,639≈ €15,791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. Black Eyed Alien 2006 by John Kelly, 2006, oil on canvas, offered Jul 2014
    Black Eyed Alien 2006, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    130.5 x 162.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$55,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Dobell's Cow and Mitchell Bomber II 1993 by John Kelly, 1993, oil on linen (diptych), offered Oct 2013
    Dobell's Cow and Mitchell Bomber II 1993, 1993
    Oil · Linen
    27.0 x 55.5 cm; 29.0 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. Camouflage Cow on Trestles (study) 1995 by John Kelly, 1995, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2013
    Camouflage Cow on Trestles (study) 1995, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    25.0 x 40.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$16,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. Bowled all ends up 1989 by John Kelly, 1989, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2013
    Bowled all ends up 1989, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    91.0 x 137.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 73
    A$34,000≈ $32,313≈ £20,140≈ €23,688HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Untitled (Roos in a Maze) 2003 by John Kelly, 2003, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2013
    Untitled (Roos in a Maze) 2003, 2003
    Oil · Canvas
    73.0 x 92.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. The Incident 1992-93 by John Kelly, 1992-93, oil on board, sold Oct 2013
    The Incident 1992-93, 1992-93
    Oil · Board
    85.5 x 202.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 30
    A$38,000≈ $36,115≈ £22,510≈ €26,475HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$38,000–48,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. MAN AND UPSIDE-DOWN COW 1991 by John Kelly, 1991, oil on board, sold Aug 2013
    MAN AND UPSIDE-DOWN COW 1991, 1991
    Oil · Board
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 41
    A$18,300≈ $16,407≈ £10,590≈ €12,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  40. MAN AND UPSIDE DOWN COW 1992 by John Kelly, 1992, oil on board, sold May 2013
    MAN AND UPSIDE DOWN COW 1992, 1992
    Oil · Board
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 48
    A$16,470≈ $16,340≈ £10,680≈ €12,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  41. Australian Landscape Painting 1998 by John Kelly, 1998, oil on linen, sold Dec 2012
    Australian Landscape Painting 1998, 1998
    Oil · Linen
    122.5 x 152.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 105
    A$13,500≈ $14,168≈ £8,794≈ €10,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Three Cows Stacked 2001 by John Kelly, 2001, bronze, oil paint on steel base, sold Dec 2012
    Three Cows Stacked 2001, 2001
    Oil · Other support · ed. 9/9
    169.0 x 140.0 x 41.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 37
    A$220,909≈ $231,844≈ £143,904≈ €177,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$180,000–240,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. Night Gang 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2012
    Night Gang 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    33.0 x 46.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$16,000–22,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Quattro Landscape 1998 by John Kelly, 1998, oil on linen, sold Sep 2012
    Quattro Landscape 1998, 1998
    Oil · Linen
    122.0 x 137.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 74
    A$12,273≈ $12,823≈ £7,961≈ €9,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Big Red Landscape - What a Hide 1998 by John Kelly, 1998, oil on canvas, offered Mar 2012
    Big Red Landscape - What a Hide 1998, 1998
    Oil · Canvas
    122.0 x 137.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 162
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Cow 1994 by John Kelly, 1994, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2012
    Cow 1994, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    45.5 x 91.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 151
    A$29,455≈ $30,548≈ £19,333≈ €23,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. Study for Man Wearing a Cow's Head 1994 by John Kelly, 1994, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2012
    Study for Man Wearing a Cow's Head 1994, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 90
    A$14,727≈ $15,273≈ £9,666≈ €11,600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. First Past the Post-Modern 1998 by John Kelly, 1998, oil on linen, sold Mar 2012
    First Past the Post-Modern 1998, 1998
    Oil · Linen
    136.5 x 182.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 66
    A$92,045≈ $95,460≈ £60,414≈ €72,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Two Cows on a Trestle 1996 by John Kelly, 1996, oil on bronze, offered Dec 2011
    Two Cows on a Trestle 1996, 1996
    Oil
    30.0 x 48.0 x 13.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 84
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Cow up a Tree 2002 by John Kelly, 2002, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2011
    Cow up a Tree 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    12.0 x 22.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 83
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗

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