Smith & Singer

JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

AUEX034 | 5 February 2024 - 24 February 2024 | Melbourne |

JOHN KELLY born 1965 Cow Up a Tree (Summer) 2023
oil on canvas, 180 x 200.5 cm
SOLD
© Courtesy of John Kelly
JOHN KELLY born 1965 Unpainted Cow 2022
painted bronze, edition 1 of 9,
plus 3 artist's proofs, 20.5 x 59.5 x 18 cm
SOLD. Another Work in the Edition Available
© Courtesy of John Kelly
JOHN KELLY born 1965 Not Ned and Cow 2023
oil on canvas, 122 x 91.5 cm
SOLD
© Courtesy of John Kelly
JOHN KELLY born 1965 Painted Cow Depot 2021
painted bronze, edition 3 of 9,
plus 3 artist's proofs, 48 x 50 x 50 cm
Price on Application
© Courtesy of John Kelly
JOHN KELLY born 1965 Sir Sid, Ned, Fred and Head 2022
oil on canvas, 91 x 122 cm
SOLD
© Courtesy of John Kelly
JOHN KELLY born 1965 Cow Up a Tree 2022
painted bronze, artist proof 1 of 3,
from an edition of 9, plus 3 artist's proofs, 196 x 130 x 130 cm
SOLD. Another Work in the Edition Available
© Courtesy of John Kelly
JOHN KELLY born 1965 Kelly on a Stolen Fat Cow 2023
oil on canvas, 91.5 x 122 cm
SOLD
© Courtesy of John Kelly
JOHN KELLY born 1965 Painted Dobell's Cow (1999-2023)
painted bronze, edition 1 of 9,
plus 3 artist's proofs, 9 x 24.5 x 8.5 cm
SOLD. Another Work in the Edition Available
© Courtesy of John Kelly
Sale Number: AUEX034

JOHN KELLY: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

During the past two and a half decades John Kelly has developed a distinguished reputation in Australia and internationally for his work that combines his unique intellect and humour.  Bristol born, Kelly moved to Australia with his parents in 1965, the year of his birth.  Kelly now resides in West Cork, Ireland and has English, Australian and Irish nationality.  It was during his time in Australia that Kelly developed his affinity with one of his most recognised subjects, William Dobell’s camouflaged cows, created when, during World War II, Dobell was commissioned to make paper-mâché cows with the purpose of confusing enemy aircraft about the locations of Australian airbases.

This significant exhibition will feature 15 major works by the artist and will be open to the public Monday-Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, 5-24 February 2024 at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith

Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer & Director

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Gary Singer

Emily Walker

Administrator

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E:  Emily Walker

David Mackay

Gallery Manager, Sydney

Australian & International Art
Sydney 
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: David Mackay

Auction Results & Details

EXHIBITION TIMES +

MELBOURNE

14-16 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE

5 - 24 FEBRUARY

MONDAY - SATURDAY

10AM - 5PM








JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
1 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Cow up a Tree @ South Reen (Summer) 2022

SOLD
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
2 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 2022

SOLD
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
3 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Sir Sid, Ned, Fred and Head 2022

SOLD
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
4 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Sir Sid, Ned, Fred and Head 2 2022

SOLD
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
7 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Cow Up a Tree (Summer) 2023

SOLD
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
8 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Kelly on a Stolen Fat Cow 2023

SOLD
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
11 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Ce n'est pas une Tête de Vache 2023

SOLD
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
12 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Painted Cow Depot 2021

Price on Application
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
13 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Unpainted Cow 2022

SOLD. Another Work in the Edition Available
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
14 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Painted Dobell's Cow (1999-2023)

SOLD. Another Work in the Edition Available
JOHN KELLY: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - AUEX034 © Courtesy of John Kelly
15 JOHN KELLY
born 1965

Cow Up a Tree 2022

SOLD. Another Work in the Edition Available

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