Description: She has been called the “first lady of sporting art”. Her work can be found in national publications, private collections and various galleries. Merry "Kelly" Stevens gained international recognition, mainly in the field of race track paintings and beautiful portraits of some of the finest horses in the world. Admired as one of the most noted equine artists in the United States, Kelly's artwork beautifully captures the horse in its multi-faceted moods of strength, gentleness, intelligence, and athletic prowess. Always in demand, she was commissioned by the Santa Anita Race Track, the Bay Meadows Race Track, The Northern California Thoroughbred Association, and numerous private collectors. Sadly, Kelly Stevens passed away in 1996 and her work has been difficult to find and rarely offered for sale. Not only was she a business associate, but also a friend and neighbor, and I still miss her. Less than one day old! In "Tomorrow's Champion", Kelly has captured the tender moment of a mama and her newborn meeting for the first time. What is his future? This is a rare, vintage Kelly, that has been out of print for over 35 years. Maybe, if you search long and hard enough, you may be able to locate one, but the price will be much more than my low eBay auction price. I'm able to offer this high quality, collectible gem at such a great savings, because of my past involvement in the wholesale art business. During the mid-eighties and through the nineties, I operated a wholesale art framing company that was well-known throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada. I supplied various retailers with premium, matted and framed art. Because of my experience, knowledge and reputation for high quality, especially in Western Art, I was chosen to be the exclusive supplier to radio / television personality, Bob Eubanks, during his many appearances on the Home Shopping Network. My association with Bob Eubanks Productions continued for many years, including as a popular exhibitor at the NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over nearly two decades, I acquired thousands of very collectible prints that I'm now offering at terrific eBay auction prices. Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my other collectible print offers here on eBay http://www.ebay.com/sch/dr.kent/m.html?item=141415288281&hash=item20ed020dd9&pt=Art_Prints&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 ... the "World's Online Marketplace"! Description: Merry "Kelly" Stevens "Tomorrow's Champion" Hand signed & numbered, Collectible print, Printed on heavy archival paper. Certificate of Authenticity and artist bio is included. Image size: 18"x 24" Year produced: 1984 Edition size: 650 All prints have been stored in a smoke and pet free environment. All prints will be shipped, via USPS Mail tubes. I am happy to answer any questions via Ebay messaging, so please don't hesitate to ask.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Santa Ynez, California
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Artist: Merry "Kelly" Stevens
Unit of Sale: Limited Edition
Signed By: Artist
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Signed: Hand signed
Date of Creation: 1970-1989
Title: Tomorrow's Champion
Material: Lithograph
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Region of Origin: California, USA
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Subject: Horses, Racehorse,Thoroughbreds, Horse racing, Mare and foal
Print Surface: Heavy archival paper
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1984
COA Issued By: Publisher
Width (Inches): 24
Height (Inches): 18
Style: Realism
Theme: Thoroughbreds, equine, race horse
Features: Signed & Numbered
Production Technique: Lithography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States