Mary Callery ( 1908 - 1977 ) was an American painter. Mary Callery s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4370 USD for Maquette for Letter "e" from the series "Letters, 1963". in 2005 to 15600 USD for ACROBATS WITH BIRDS in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.