Lot 101 · The Modern Art Sale
A Mississippi riverboat signed with initials and dated 'FK87' (lower right) oil on board 15 x 20cm (5 7/8 x 7 7/8in).
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- Estimate
- £600–£800 hammer ≈ $809–$1,079
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — The Modern Art Sale, Oxford · 15 July 2015
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1794577
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Felix Kelly, A Mississippi riverboat signed with initials and dated 'FK87' (lower right) oil on board 15 x 20cm (5 7/8 x 7 7/8in). Bonhams, 15 Jul 2015, lot 101. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1794577.
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Felix Kelly, A Mississippi riverboat signed with initials and dated 'FK87' (lower right) oil on board 15 x 20cm (5 7/8 x 7 7/8in). Bonhams, 15 Jul 2015, lot 101. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1794577.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Kelly | The Summer House, Fort Ticonderoga, John H. Pell 7 1/2 x 8in | $768 | Bonhams, Jan 2025 | |
| Felix Kelly | A Mississippi riverboat signed with initials and dated 'FK87 | Bonhams, Sep 2015 | ||
| John Piper C.h. | Garn Fawr [Levinson 327] | Chiswick Auctions, Feb 2026 | ||
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| Felix Kelly | The promenade of Villa Cimbrone at Ravello, Italy | Christie's, Jun 2004 | ||
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| John Piper C.h. | Architectural Study | Bonhams, Jun 2025 |
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