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b. 1955 -

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, grew up in New England, moved through a succession of suburban tract homes and at an early age developed an attachment to the ancient world, Christopher’s work pivots around the interstices between Myth, Memory, History and Nostalgia. His paintings, drawings, assemblages and ephemeral installations bear the residue of their own provenance with little distinction between process and product.

Pelley dropped out of High School to travel across India, studied at Syracuse University and received his BFA summa cum laude from Arizona State University.

He currently divides his time between New York City and Roma, with increasing detours to China. He has exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Santa Fe, Roma, Budapest and Beijing. His work is in the collections of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Austin Museum of Art in Austin Texas among other notable collections.

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  • Christopher Pelley "Cain & Abel" Mixed Media
    Feb. 03, 2026

    Christopher Pelley "Cain & Abel" Mixed Media

    Est: $250 - $500

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955). Large mixed media artwork titled "Cain & Abel," 1984. Signed and dated along the lower edge; further titled, signed, and dated along the verso. When closed, the temple-like facade frames doors painted to depict a steak and baguette on a table. When opened, a landscape on fire is revealed. Two wooden mannequins are posed in the pediment, likely depicting the moment Cain attacks his brother, Abel. Two labels along the verso: one from Bliss Fine Art and the other detailing exhibition history. Exhibition: Fine Art Center of Tempe, Arizona, "Arizona's Finest Invitational," September 1984; Museum of Fine Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, "Southwest '85, a Regional Survey," March-May 1985.

    Revere Auctions
  • Christopher Pelley "Cain & Abel" Mixed Media
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Christopher Pelley "Cain & Abel" Mixed Media

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955). Large mixed media artwork titled "Cain & Abel," 1984. Signed and dated along the lower edge; further titled, signed, and dated along the verso. When closed, the temple-like facade frames doors painted to depict a steak and baguette on a table. When opened, a landscape on fire is revealed. Two wooden mannequins are posed in the pediment, likely depicting the moment Cain attacks his brother, Abel. Two labels along the verso: one from Bliss Fine Art and the other detailing exhibition history. Exhibition: Fine Art Center of Tempe, Arizona, "Arizona's Finest Invitational," September 1984; Museum of Fine Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, "Southwest '85, a Regional Survey," March-May 1985.

    Revere Auctions
  • Christopher Pelley Wedgwood
    Apr. 22, 2023

    Christopher Pelley Wedgwood

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955) Wedgwood Oil on linen Signed C Pelley, verso Titled, located New York, initialed and dated in Roman numerals, verso. Larsen Gallery tag, verso.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Christopher Pelley (1955-) Oil On Canvas
    Apr. 08, 2023

    Christopher Pelley (1955-) Oil On Canvas

    Est: -

    Signed lower right corner. Art measures approximately 42in x 48in. Nr13036 ch

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • Christopher Pelley Fruit
    Oct. 23, 2021

    Christopher Pelley Fruit

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955) Fruit, 2004 Oil on linen Initialed and dated CPF MMIV, lower middle Titled, signed and dated, verso.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Christopher Pelley Drinking Vessels, 2001
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Christopher Pelley Drinking Vessels, 2001

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1944) 'Drinking Vessels', 2001 Oil on canvas; Signed and dated CPF MMI, lower middle; Titled, signed and dated, verso

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Christopher Pelley Twilight, 1998
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Christopher Pelley Twilight, 1998

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1944) 'Twilight', 1998 Oil on canvas; Signed and dated CPF MCMXCVIII, lower middle; Signed, titled and dated, verso

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Christopher Pelley (5) Small Paintings, 1999-2005/2006
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Christopher Pelley (5) Small Paintings, 1999-2005/2006

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1944) 'Another Amphora, Bowl, Glass Vase, Grapes and Head (5 works)', 1999-2005/2006 Oil on canvas; Initialed CPF and signed C Pelley, verso of each work; Dimensions are of Another Amphora and Head, each work; Bowl, Glass & Grapes: 10 x 8 (in) each; Signed, titled and dated, verso of each work

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955)
    Oct. 18, 2014

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Untitled. Oil on canvas. Signed (u.c.). Sight size 18 x 18 inches. Framed.

    Capo Auction
  • Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955)
    Sep. 20, 2014

    Christopher Pelley (American, b. 1955)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Untitled. Oil on canvas. Signed (u.c.). Sight size 18 x 18 inches. Framed.

    Capo Auction
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