John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962) Moi Water, Hawaii

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John Melville Kelly (American, 1879-1962)

Moi Water, Hawaii, c. 1930. Signed "John Kelly" in pencil l.r. and within the plate, titled in pencil l.l. Etching on paper, plate size 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.0 x 20.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Mat burn, unobtrusive toning, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $200-250

Out of the frame the sheet measures 16 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches, and is a heavy wove paper with all but the upper edge deckled. There are white cloth tape hinges near the upper corners. The face has mat burn and staining. There are pencil annotations to the lower margin.


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