Ronald Slowinski Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ronald Slowinski Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 21, 2024
RONALD SLOWINSKI (1932-2023) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Est: $600 - $900
Ronald Slowinski (1932-2023) 1973 The visual study in color and pattern is signed and dated verso, and numbered A-73-13. Ron Slowinski was born into a large Polish family on Chicago’s West side in 1932. Growing up, he was both musically and artistically inclined. He became proficient enough at music to sit in as organist during high mass at his family church, but art became his overriding passion. The innovative and diverse architecture of his hometown, especially the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright; and the world class masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago, one of America’s oldest and largest museums, fueled his artistic passions. As a teen, he chose commercial art studies at Lane Technical High School where he studied drawing, lithography and etching. After serving in the Korean War and earning a certificate in painting from the Art Institute of Chicago, he had his first one person show in 1957 at the famed Wells St. Gallery. This newly established avantgarde exhibition space was founded by, and showcased the works of, some of the city’s youngest and most advanced abstractionists of the time, like Ron, and Robert Natkin and John Chamberlain. He considered those post-war years in Chicago, where he worked solely at making art, to be his equivalent of grad school. Ron would, according to ArtNet.com, go on to participate in more than 60 exhibitions in his lifetime, 25 or more being one person shows focused solely on his work. Ron Slowinski was the consummate life-long learner, and a consummate artist. His myriad passions and the things he thought deeply about found their way to his canvases in intriguing, cryptic and often mysterious ways. It wasn’t until very late in his career that he experimented with figurative painting, despite being a skilled draftsman. Instead, he composited his visions, ideas and influences into sumptuous and enigmatic non-representational paintings. His influences were wide-ranging and seemingly cumulative over decades. In the 1960s, the award of a Fulbright Research Grant affording him a year of study and painting in Japan furthered an already simmering influence previously fueled by books in his library, and an exhibition of Japanese masterworks he’d seen that opened his eyes to the power of extraordinary colors and abstract space in painting compositions. Beginning in the late 1970s, and for the next 20 years, he became fascinated with and intently studied the culture, customs, religions and ceremonies of Native American Puebloans. The mysticism of these traditions, and, similarly, Buddhism, was interpreted in varying degrees of subtlety on his canvases. Further, these canvases were frequently imbued with a play of light inspired by the Taos Mountains of America’s Southwest, where Ron spent his summers. Many other ideas found their way into Slowinski’s paintings. Ideas as diverse as the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the paintings of Henri Matisse, the writings of the 16th century poet St. John of the Cross, Russian iconography, and motifs from indigenous art, to name a few, came together in fascinating ways. As a thoughtful person who had a lot to say and painted nearly every day, Ron found himself producing a number of series of works on canvas. Paintings with a common narrative, but different messages began to emerge. All this activity while, from 1966 to 2005, Ron’s day job was Professor of Drawing and Painting at the Kansas City Art Institute. He also curated exhibits, painted an 11 x 22 feet canvas for the Westinghouse Corporation, and raised a family. Upon his passing, Ron’s home, studio and papers revealed a host of ideas, projects, and unrealized goals still in the works, and a life of curiosity well-lived. Fortunately, a body of his works remain for us to see, learn from, celebrate, and enjoy. Where else might we experience intriguing and mysterious non-representational compositions fused with various cultural ideas, spiked with architecture, extraordinary in color, empowered by open space, and painted using a traditional Japanese hake brush? Canvas measures 30 x 30 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Sep. 21, 2024
RONALD SLOWINSKI (1932-2023) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Untitled: From the Pollen Series 1980 The acrylic on canvas is signed and dated in pencil verso. Ron Slowinski produced several distinct series of related works during his career. This painting from his Pollen series demonstrates the artist's skill at creating a seemingly woven fabric-like texture with the illusion of floating, non-representational forms and patterns in unique colors and shades with a play of light that altogether gives a pensive elegance. Of his Pollen series, Ron is quoted as saying, '' The Pollen Series paintings reflect my ongoing interest in surface, color and light. In Navajo religion pollen is a symbol for the life-giving quality of light.'' Ron Slowinski was born into a large Polish family on Chicago’s West side in 1932. Growing up, he was both musically and artistically inclined. He became proficient enough at music to sit in as organist during high mass at his family church, but art became his overriding passion. The innovative and diverse architecture of his hometown, especially the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright; and the world class masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago, one of America’s oldest and largest museums, fueled his artistic passions. As a teen, he chose commercial art studies at Lane Technical High School where he studied drawing, lithography and etching. After serving in the Korean War and earning a certificate in painting from the Art Institute of Chicago, he had his first one person show in 1957 at the famed Wells St. Gallery. This newly established avantgarde exhibition space was founded by, and showcased the works of, some of the city’s youngest and most advanced abstractionists of the time, like Ron, and Robert Natkin and John Chamberlain. He considered those post-war years in Chicago, where he worked solely at making art, to be his equivalent of grad school. Ron would, according to ArtNet.com, go on to participate in more than 60 exhibitions in his lifetime, 25 or more being one person shows focused solely on his work. Ron Slowinski was the consummate life-long learner, and a consummate artist. His myriad passions and the things he thought deeply about found their way to his canvases in intriguing, cryptic and often mysterious ways. It wasn’t until very late in his career that he experimented with figurative painting, despite being a skilled draftsman. Instead, he composited his visions, ideas and influences into sumptuous and enigmatic non-representational paintings. His influences were wide-ranging and seemingly cumulative over decades. In the 1960s, the award of a Fulbright Research Grant affording him a year of study and painting in Japan furthered an already simmering influence previously fueled by books in his library, and an exhibition of Japanese masterworks he’d seen that opened his eyes to the power of extraordinary colors and abstract space in painting compositions. Beginning in the late 1970s, and for the next 20 years, he became fascinated with and intently studied the culture, customs, religions and ceremonies of Native American Puebloans. The mysticism of these traditions, and, similarly, Buddhism, was interpreted in varying degrees of subtlety on his canvases. Further, these canvases were frequently imbued with a play of light inspired by the Taos Mountains of America’s Southwest, where Ron spent his summers. Many other ideas found their way into Slowinski’s paintings. Ideas as diverse as the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the paintings of Henri Matisse, the writings of the 16th century poet St. John of the Cross, Russian iconography, and motifs from indigenous art, to name a few, came together in fascinating ways. As a thoughtful person who had a lot to say and painted nearly every day, Ron found himself producing a number of series of works on canvas. Paintings with a common narrative, but different messages began to emerge. All this activity while, from 1966 to 2005, Ron’s day job was Professor of Drawing and Painting at the Kansas City Art Institute. He also curated exhibits, painted an 11 x 22 feet canvas for the Westinghouse Corporation, and raised a family. Upon his passing, Ron’s home, studio and papers revealed a host of ideas, projects, and unrealized goals still in the works, and a life of curiosity well-lived. Fortunately, a body of his works remain for us to see, learn from, celebrate, and enjoy. Where else might we experience intriguing and mysterious non-representational compositions fused with various cultural ideas, spiked with architecture, extraordinary in color, empowered by open space, and painted using a traditional Japanese hake brush? Canvas measures 40 x 30 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Sep. 21, 2024
RONALD SLOWINSKI (1932-2023) HOPI FLOWER WATERCOLOR
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ronald J. Slowinski (Missouri, 1932-2023) Untitled: From The Hopi Flower Series August, 1975 The watercolor on paper is signed and dated in pencil by the artist lower right, and inscribed WC-75-17 verso. Throughout his career, Ronald Slowinski produced several distinct series of works, each series shared a similar narrative through various progressions. This composition from the Hopi Flower series colorfully abstracts and plays on Native American motifs against an adobe-like ground divided by a spirited play of architecture on fully visible float mounted paper that becomes part of the work. Ron Slowinski was born into a large Polish family on Chicago’s West side in 1932. Growing up, he was both musically and artistically inclined. He became proficient enough at music to sit in as organist during high mass at his family church, but art became his overriding passion. The innovative and diverse architecture of his hometown, especially the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright; and the world class masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago, one of America’s oldest and largest museums, fueled his artistic passions. As a teen, he chose commercial art studies at Lane Technical High School where he studied drawing, lithography and etching. After serving in the Korean War and earning a certificate in painting from the Art Institute of Chicago, he had his first one person show in 1957 at the famed Wells St. Gallery. This newly established avantgarde exhibition space was founded by, and showcased the works of, some of the city’s youngest and most advanced abstractionists of the time, like Ron, and Robert Natkin and John Chamberlain. He considered those post-war years in Chicago, where he worked solely at making art, to be his equivalent of grad school. Ron would, according to ArtNet.com, go on to participate in more than 60 exhibitions in his lifetime, 25 or more being one person shows focused solely on his work. Ron Slowinski was the consummate life-long learner, and a consummate artist. His myriad passions and the things he thought deeply about found their way to his canvases in intriguing, cryptic and often mysterious ways. It wasn’t until very late in his career that he experimented with figurative painting, despite being a skilled draftsman. Instead, he composited his visions, ideas and influences into sumptuous and enigmatic non-representational paintings. His influences were wide-ranging and seemingly cumulative over decades. In the 1960s, the award of a Fulbright Research Grant affording him a year of study and painting in Japan furthered an already simmering influence previously fueled by books in his library, and an exhibition of Japanese masterworks he’d seen that opened his eyes to the power of extraordinary colors and abstract space in painting compositions. Beginning in the late 1970s, and for the next 20 years, he became fascinated with and intently studied the culture, customs, religions and ceremonies of Native American Puebloans. The mysticism of these traditions, and, similarly, Buddhism, was interpreted in varying degrees of subtlety on his canvases. Further, these canvases were frequently imbued with a play of light inspired by the Taos Mountains of America’s Southwest, where Ron spent his summers. Many other ideas found their way into Slowinski’s paintings. Ideas as diverse as the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the paintings of Henri Matisse, the writings of the 16th century poet St. John of the Cross, Russian iconography, and motifs from indigenous art, to name a few, came together in fascinating ways. As a thoughtful person who had a lot to say and painted nearly every day, Ron found himself producing a number of series of works on canvas. Paintings with a common narrative, but different messages began to emerge. All this activity while, from 1966 to 2005, Ron’s day job was Professor of Drawing and Painting at the Kansas City Art Institute. He also curated exhibits, painted an 11 x 22 feet canvas for the Westinghouse Corporation, and raised a family. Upon his passing, Ron’s home, studio and papers revealed a host of ideas, projects, and unrealized goals still in the works, and a life of curiosity well-lived. Fortunately, a body of his works remain for us to see, learn from, celebrate, and enjoy. Where else might we experience intriguing and mysterious non-representational compositions fused with various cultural ideas, spiked with architecture, extraordinary in color, empowered by open space, and painted using a traditional Japanese hake brush? Sheet measures 23 x 31 with a framed size of 30.5 x 38.25 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jul. 18, 2024
Ronald J. Slowinski (American, 1932-2023) Untitled, 1968
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ronald J. Slowinski (American, 1932-2023) Untitled, 1968 oil on canvas signed R.J. Slowinski and dated (verso) 36 x 36 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 18, 2024
Ronald J. Slowinski (American, 1932-2023) Untitled, 1968
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ronald J. Slowinski (American, 1932-2023) Untitled, 1968 oil on canvas signed R.J. Slowinski and dated (verso) 36 x 36 inches.
Hindman
Mar. 29, 2024
Playboy | Ron Slowinski Abstract Painting
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Ron Slowinski (American, B. 1932) original oil on canvas abstract painting, signed and dated 1960 on verso. This painting hung in the Chicago Mansion.
Julien's Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Ronald Slowinski "Hopi Flower" Series (1976 Acrylic on Canvas)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ronald Slowinski (Missouri, 1932-2023) Untitled (Hopi Flower series), 1976 Acrylic on canvas 26" x 30" Signed and dated to the reverse, and titled on a Smith Andersen Gallery (San Francisco) label.
Circle Auction
Mar. 18, 2023
RONALD SLOWINSKI (BORN 1932) MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Est: $500 - $1,000
Ronald Slowinski (Missouri, Born 1932) 1974 The abstract study comprised of imprints, drips, and random effects with highlights and embellishments by hand serves to lead the eye to the right and upward with exuberance and celebratory color. The work is signed and dated lower right. Ron Slowinski graduated from the Chicago Art Institute in 1954 and began teaching at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1966. His works are held in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, among others. Sheet measures 29.5 x 22 with a framed size of 34 x 26.25 inches. AN ABSENTEE BID PLACED IN ADVANCE COULD LOSE TO A LIVE BID OF EQUAL AMOUNT PLACED LATER. First bid precedence is not possible in auctions that incorporate live bidding via multiple online platforms, live bidders participating in the sale room and live telephone bidders. The only ways to avoid the possibility of losing the bid in this manner is to attend the live auction or bid absentee with plus-one option. Be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Mar. 13, 2023
Ron Slowinski (Chicago, Ill. USA, 1932), Untitled, signed, and dated "11/70" (verso),.
Est: €200 - €300
Ron Slowinski (Chicago, Ill. USA, 1932), Untitled, signed, and dated "11/70" (verso), and annotated on label verso. Acrylic on canvas. 51 x 101 cm.
Medusa Auctioneers
Dec. 10, 2022
RONALD SLOWINSKI (BORN 1932) MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Ronald Slowinski (Missouri, Born 1932) 1974 The abstract study comprised of imprints, drips, and random effects with highlights and embellishments by hand serves to lead the eye to the right and upward with exuberance and celebratory color. The work is signed and dated lower right. Ron Slowinski graduated from the Chicago Art Institute in 1954 and began teaching at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1966. His works are held in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, among others. Sheet measures 29.5 x 22with a framed size of 34 x 26.25 inches. AN ABSENTEE BID PLACED IN ADVANCE COULD LOSE TO A LIVE BID OF EQUAL AMOUNT PLACED LATER. First bid precedence is not possible in auctions that incorporate live bidding via multiple online platforms, live bidders participating in the sale room and live telephone bidders. The only ways to avoid the possibility of losing the bid in this manner is to attend the live auction or bid absentee with plus-one option. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jun. 29, 2022
Ronald Slowinski b.1932 Abstract Aerial Painting
Est: $500 - $1,500
Ronald Slowinski (American, born 1932). An original oil painting on canvas. An abstract aerial composition with geometric shapes and other forms. Signed to verso RJ SLOWINSKI [AUGUST 1973]. Presented in a wood frame. Procured from a Palm Beach Island Estate. Work Size: 46 x 60 in. Dimensions: 46.75 X 61 X 1.75 in. Condition: Good overall condition having average surface wear. Frame having storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
Apr. 23, 2022
RON SLOWINSKI (Born 1932) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: $200 - $300
Ronald Slowinski (Born 1932) 1984 The watercolor on Korean paper is signed verso. Image measures 24.5 x 13 with a framed size of 31 x 18.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
RON SLOWINSKI (Born 1932) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $600 - $800
Ronald Slowinski (Born 1932) 1976 The study in floating bits of color composed in oils on canvas is signed and dated on the canvas verso. Canvas measures 32 x 26 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jan. 27, 2022
R.J. Slowinski Pink Abstract Acrylic on Canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Ronald (R.J.) Slowinski (American, b. 1932). Acrylic on canvas abstract painting in shades of pink with brightly colored speckles. Signed and dated 1979 along the verso. Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.
Revere Auctions
Nov. 03, 2021
R.J. Slowinski Untitled Acrylic on Canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Ronald (R.J.) Slowinski (American, b. 1932). Acrylic on canvas abstract painting in gray and blue. Signed and dated 1979 along the verso. Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.
Revere Auctions
Nov. 03, 2021
R.J. Slowinski Pink Abstract Acrylic on Canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Ronald (R.J.) Slowinski (American, b. 1932). Acrylic on canvas abstract painting in shades of pink with brightly colored speckles. Signed and dated 1979 along the verso. Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.
Revere Auctions
Nov. 15, 2019
Ronald Slowinski (b. 1932): Untitled
Est: $500 - $800
Acrylic on canvas, 1977, signed 'R.J. Slowinski' and dated on the reverse.24 x 36 in., 25 x 37 in. (frame). Estate of Ivan Chermayeff
STAIR
Jun. 08, 2019
Ronald Slowinski (b. 1932): Untitled
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas, 1968, signed 'RG Slowinski' and dated on the reverse.36 x 36 in., unframed.
STAIR
Jul. 29, 2017
Ronald Slowinski (American, born 1932) Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Ronald Slowinski (Missouri, born 1932) original watercolor. Measures 22" x 30". Signed and dated lower right, dated 1973 and signed in pencil. Unframed, loose and not mounted, laid down or glued. Excellent condition. Terence Karson: Proceeds support acquisition funds in Karsons honor at the Missoula Art Museum and Yellowstone Art Museum to support contemporary artists living and working in Montana. We ship most items in house. Exceptions include most furniture, large art, some medium and larger ceramics. Please inquire for shipping quotes.
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