Lot 282: Krystii Melaine (Australian/American B.1963)
Krystii Melaine (Australian/American B.1963)
“Blue Loop”, 2022
depicting a close-up dynamic view of a cowboy on horseback, captured mid-motion as he prepares to cast his lasso; the rider, wearing a white hat and shirt, leans forward with intense focus, while the powerful chestnut horse rears slightly, its muscles rendered in rich, expressive detail, the bright, impressionistic background of blues and whites emphasizes movement and sunlight, lending the work a vivid, cinematic presence
Oil on Belgian linen panel
Signed lower left Krystii Melaine
48″ x 36″
Provenance: Krystii Melaine
Good condition overall. Some surface grime, some paint fluoresces under UV light. Possible inpainting to horse.
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Estimate: $3000- $5000
Auction Date: January 1, 2026
