Mary Kelly Stevens Limited Editions & Originals

Universally celebrated as a premier master of contemporary equestrian and sporting art, California-based artist Mary "Kelly" Stevens (often signing simply as "Kelly") is renowned for her authentic anatomical precision, deep empathy for animal behavior, and vibrant romantic realism. Living and working alongside her husband on a Thoroughbred breeding ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, Stevens cultivated a lifelong, hands-on understanding of equine form, temperament, and kinetic energy that few artists could match. Eschewing stiff, clinical conformation portraits in favor of dynamic emotional connection, her iconic compositions—frequently capturing mares and foals, powerful racing champions, and quiet paddock interludes—are celebrated for their luminous warmth, compositional vitality, and true-to-life spirit. Honored through inclusion in Who's Who in American Art and American Race Tracks & Contemporary Race Horse Art, and exhibited at prestigious venues including the Kentucky Derby Museum and Hollywood Park, her work represents the gold standard of American sporting art. Working across rich oil on canvas, watercolor, hand-signed limited edition lithographs, and fine art giclées, her technique pairs meticulous draftsmanship with expressive grace. Herndon Fine Art specializes in acquiring and evaluating original Mary "Kelly" Stevens paintings, hand-signed limited edition lithographs, and fine art graphics. Every piece in our gallery inventory undergoes thorough physical inspection to verify paper conservation, plate clarity, and signature authenticity.

Exhibited in premier museums, racing halls of fame, and private collections across North America—including permanent representation at the Kentucky Derby Museum—Mary "Kelly" Stevens artwork holds an elite, highly resilient position in secondary sporting art and print markets. Documented in major equestrian art catalogues and regional publications, her published catalog classics and sold-out limited edition prints—such as Close Encounter, Anticipation, and A New Beginning—command steady, enthusiastic demand among dedicated collectors, breeders, and racing enthusiasts. Created in authorized collaboration with specialized print ateliers, her published hand-signed editions incorporate archival papers and precise lithographic inks that preserve the exact warm luminosity, delicate pencil signatures, and emotional resonance of her studio masterworks. Sourcing directly through established private estates and trusted seller partnerships (RH), we provide serious collectors access to lifetime hand-signed graphics, rare Artist Proofs (APs), limited edition print releases, and archival-framed works with verified provenance.

Evaluating Mary "Kelly" Stevens limited edition lithographs, giclées, and original works on paper or canvas on the secondary market requires precise technical verification of pencil hand-signatures ("Kelly"), edition hand-numbering, publisher blind stamps, and official gallery Certificates of Authenticity (COAs). Because Stevens’s delicate equestrian compositions depend on pristine paper preservation, clean margins, and untarnished highlights, inspecting prints and paintings unframed for margin foxing, mat acid staining, paper rippling, or UV light fading across sunset color fields is essential to confirming market value. Herndon Fine Art assists collectors in verifying original publisher documentation, examining archival paper and canvas preservation, and ensuring long-term conservation framing. We deliver clear, transparent guidance to ensure every fine art acquisition is documented and secure.

Whether you are looking to acquire a specific Mary "Kelly" Stevens limited edition lithograph (Close Encounter) or original oil painting, add a cornerstone sporting masterwork to your collection, or discuss options for consigning an authenticated piece, Herndon Fine Art provides personal, experienced guidance. Browse our active available inventory below or contact our gallery directly by phone to discuss private sales, estate acquisitions, and current market valuations.

Mary Kelly Stevens Fine Art

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