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Auction 58, It's Legendary, April 23rd

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-04-23 12:00:00 2026-04-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Williamson Auction Williamson Auction : Auction 58, It's Legendary, April 23rd https://bid.williamsonauctiongallery.com/auctions/williamson-auction/auction-58-its-legendary-april-23rd-22949
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Lot 222

Garden by John Kiraly (American, b. 1943)

Estimate: $500 - $800
Starting Bid
$30

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This piece by John Kiraly (American, b. 1943) is a vibrant example of his signature "tropical realism". The artwork features an ornate architectural facade, likely a fountain or shrine, set within a lush, dreamlike landscape—hallmarks of Kiraly's work inspired by his travels in the Mediterranean, Bahamas, and Key West. 

  • Composition & Style: The piece showcases a "meticulous decorative fantasy" style, characterized by crisp linework and a luminous palette. The central architectural structure acts as a focal point, framed by dense tropical foliage and blooming plants.
  • Visual Elements: Typical of Kiraly's work, the scene likely incorporates:
    • Architecture: Classical or Latin-style elements like arches, tiled terraces, and sculptural urns.
    • Flora & Atmosphere: Intricate renderings of palm fronds and oversized green leaves under a sunlit or moonlit sky, creating an immersive "Edenic" escape.
    • Palette: Vivid blues, warm earth tones, and pastel accents (corals, aquas, violets) that evoke a sense of coastal 
    • Dimensions 32x39

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