Auction 59, Collectors Auction April 30th Edition
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 182
“Ballet Nu” by Leon Kelly (American, 1901-1982) Oil on Canvas
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description: Original oil on canvas titled Ballet Nu by American surrealist painter Leon Kelly. The dramatic composition presents a stage-like scene framed by deep red curtains, where a nude female figure strides forward while a male figure wrapped in flowing red drapery reaches toward her in an intense, balletic gesture. Behind them, a dreamlike landscape with tall cypress trees and an arched bridge enhances the theatrical, otherworldly mood. Kelly’s elongated anatomies, windblown hair, and richly blended earth and jewel tones emphasize movement and psychological tension, reflecting his distinctive blend of surrealism and expressive figuration. The painting is set in a wide, distressed wood frame with a nameplate reading “Leon Kelly Ballet Nu.” A powerful and cinematic example of Kelly’s narrative figural work.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: H:38in L:43in
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