John Kelly Surf Sculpture, Trophy - 1930s




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Reference Number: Avaluer:4311865
Original Description:
Beautiful bronze sculpture,   6" tall. This piece is being attributed to Honolulu sculptor Kate Kelly (1882 -1964) John Kelly's wife . The model was their son, John Kelly Jr. (b. 1919) which would date it to the mid-late 1930s. Aside from being found on competitive surfing trophies, classic car & surfer websites say they were also sold in Waikiki tourist shops (on wood bases) as automobile hood ornaments. I do not see any flaws on this piece.

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