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John Melville Kelly Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1878–1962

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for John Melville Kelly works on paper between 2023 and 2025, and 2 of them sold (40%). Across 2 sales with a published price, the typical result was $3kSign up free to see to $5.3kSign up free to see (median $4.2kSign up free to see). Marion holds the top price on file: $6.4kSign up free to see at Bonhams (August 2025). The houses with the most results are Bonhams (5).

$6,400≈ £4,808≈ €5,515Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMarionBonhams5auction results2023–2025years recorded40%sold$4.2kSign up free to seemedian price

John Melville Kelly works on paper: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
40%
Active at auction
2023–2025
Median price
$4.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$6.4kSign up free to see Marion, Bonhams, Aug 2025

Top auction houses: Bonhams (5)

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  1. Marion by John Melville Kelly, circa 1950, watercolor on paper, sold Aug 2025
    Marion, circa 1950
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (39.4 x 31.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $6,400≈ £4,808≈ €5,515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two) by John Melville Kelly, Pencil on paper, sold Aug 2025
    Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two)
    Drawing · Paper
    sight 15 x 11 1/4 in. (38.1 x 28.6 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 44
    $1,920≈ £1,442≈ €1,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Marion by John Melville Kelly, circa 1950, watercolor on paper, offered Aug 2024
    Marion, circa 1950
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (39.4 x 31.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two) by John Melville Kelly, Pencil on paper, offered Aug 2024
    Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two)
    Drawing · Paper
    sight 15 x 11 1/4 in. (38.1 x 28.6 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two) by John Melville Kelly, Pencil on paper, offered Aug 2023
    Study for Hawaiian Dancer; Hawaiian Dancer (a group of two)
    Drawing · Paper
    sight 15 x 11 1/4 in. (38.1 x 28.6 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 265
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗

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