Jan De Ruth Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1922 - d. 1991

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Dec. 02, 2023
Jan De Ruth Lithograph Partial Suite
Est: $300 - $400
Four of Suite of Six hand signed portraits by Jan De Ruth in original portfolio. Approximate size: 18" H x 13" W Approximate size including frame: 18.75" H x 13.75" W During WWII, Jan De Ruth was imprisoned in numerous concentration camps, including Auschwitz. While imprisoned in the fifth camp De Ruth made his final escape to Czechoslovakia after four previous attempts of freedom. De Ruth began to draw using materials he collected while imprisoned. His first drawing was sold to a prison guard in exchange for a piece of bread. After escaping in 1955, Jan De Ruth attended Ruskin Art School at Oxford University in London focusing on portraits and lithographs. De Ruth’s works have been exhibited globally. All lots sold as is. La Belle Epoque Auction House does NOT offer any in-house shipping. We recommend contacting UPS Store [email protected] or Manhattan Mailroom (212) 249-1756. Please see additional details in our terms and conditions.
La Belle Epoque Auction House
Nov. 29, 2023
Jan de Ruth (American/Czech, 1922-1991) Signed Chalk on Paper Erotic Art
Est: $2,000 - $5,000
Jan de Ruth (American/Czech, 1922-1991) Signed Chalk on Paper Erotic Nude Drawing depicting a couple in bed. IMPORTANT: NO In-House Shipping, Please read our shipping terms for provider.
Absolute Auction Gallery
Nov. 24, 2023
JAN DE RUTH, SEATED NUDE WITH ORANGE BLANKET, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $6,700 - $9,500
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Seated Nude with Orange Blanket Year: circa 1965 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 40 x 32 in. (101.6 x 81.28 cm) Frame Size: 47.5 x 39.5 inches Description: Covered in silky fabric, the nude brunette poses in a demure manner that partially obscures her figure from the viewer in this portrait by Jan De Ruth. Rendered beside the smooth, lustrous silks, the woman's corporeal form is emphasized for her tanned and smooth skin.
RoGallery
Nov. 18, 2023
Jan De Ruth (Czech./American 1922-1991)
Est: $200 - $400
Jan De Ruth (Czech./American 1922-1991) Jan De Ruth (Czech./American 1922-1991) Group portraits of historical figures, including Rembrandt Oil on canvas Signature lower right "Jan De Ruth" 20" x 30" Having Harbor Gallery label on verso, sold for $400 in 2020
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Oct. 30, 2023
JAN DE RUTH 1922-1991 PAINTING SIGNED
Est: $250 - $350
Jan De Ruth (1922-1991, NY-Czech). A fine painting of a beautiful woman. The work is oil/canvas, and it is signed. it is presented in a good mid 20th Century modernist frame with nameplate. Measures: Hc47 1/2" x W 37 1/2" Rabbet: 40" x 30"
Austin York LLC
Oct. 07, 2023
Jan De Ruth, Afternoon, Painting
Est: $7,500 - $9,500
ARTIST: JAN DE RUTH, CZECH (1922 - 1991) TITLE: AFTERNOON YEAR: CIRCA 1965 MEDIUM: OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED IMAGE SIZE: SIZE: 20 X 16 IN. (50.8 X 40.64 CM) FRAME SIZE: 26 X 22 INCHES DESCRIPTION: SITTING AGAINST A BROWN WALL, THE WOMAN IN THIS PORTRAIT BY JAN DE RUTH IS RENDERED IN A REALISTIC MANNER THAT CAPTURES THE BEAUTY AND NERVE OF THE SITTER. A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR WHOSE LIFE WAS ENTIRELY DEDICATED TO HIS ART OVER HIS LENGTHY LIFE IN THE FACE OF INDETERMINABLE ADVERSITY, THE ARTIST'S SKILLFUL DEPICTION OF THE MODEL DEMONSTRATES HER OWN AGENCY AS SHE HOLDS HER SHAWL LOOSELY AND STARES BACK AT THE VIEWER.
RoGallery
Sep. 07, 2023
Jan De Ruth Nude Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jan De Ruth Nude Painting, NY/Czech Republic, 1922-1991 signed lower left oil on canvas, half portrait of female nude, sight 16" x 12", gilt and carved frame 26 1/2" x 22". CONDITION: Very good.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Aug. 11, 2023
JAN DE RUTH, THE NUDE IV, LITHOGRAPH ON RIVES
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: The Nude IV Year: 1967 Medium: Lithograph on Rives, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: AP 10 Size: 13 in. x 18 in. (33.02 cm x 45.72 cm) Frame Size: 20.5 x 26 inches Description: Reclining against a pillow, the nude woman in this Jan De Ruth print is shown relaxing with her legs crossed while she thoughtfully trails her hand across her thigh.
RoGallery
Aug. 11, 2023
JAN DE RUTH, SISTERS OF RIND, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $6,200 - $8,500
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Sisters of Rind Year: circa 1965 Medium: Oil on Canvas Edition: Size: 48 in. x 30 in. (121.92 cm x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 56 x 38 inches Description: Hugging one another loosely, the two women with red hair pinned to their heads stare back at the viewer as they are rendered in the nude by the famed portraitist Jan De Ruth.
RoGallery
Aug. 11, 2023
JAN DE RUTH, IVORY WHITE, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Ivory White Year: 1966 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Edition: Size: 29.5 x 19.5 in. (74.93 x 49.53 cm) Frame Size: 30 x 20 inches Description: Jan de Ruth's Impressionist painting of a nude woman with her back to the viewer. She turns and looks over her shoulder, exposing her face and chest to us. The only garment she wears is a sheer drape of cloth held at her waist by her hands. This oil painting is signed by the artist.
RoGallery
Aug. 11, 2023
JAN DE RUTH, SEATED GIRL, PASTEL ON PAPER
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Seated Girl Year: circa 1964 Medium: Pastel on Paper Edition: Size: 15.5 in. x 11 in. (39.37 cm x 27.94 cm) Frame Size: 24 x 19.5 inches Description: Resting her weight on her left arm, the seated woman is rendered with vibrant pastels that surround and enliven her figure in this portrait by Jan De Ruth. While her auburn hair falls over her shoulders, her spine twists in a curving fashion that elongates her figure and contributes to the elegance of the work.
RoGallery
Jul. 06, 2023
JAN DE RUTH, DRESSING ROOM, LITHOGRAPH
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Dressing Room Year: circa 1975 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 275 Image Size: 29 x 17 inches Size: 35 in. x 23 in. (88.9 cm x 58.42 cm) Frame Size: 38.5 x 26 inches Description: Standing in a circle, the three women in this print by Jan De Ruth wear leotards with tights as they try on costumes in a dressing room. Showing the behind-the-scenes action of a dance studio, this work demonstrates the artist's dexterity in conveying the human nature.
RoGallery
Jun. 16, 2023
JAN DE RUTH, FOR HIM, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $9,000 - $10,000
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: For Him Year: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 21.5 x 19.5 in. (54.61 x 49.53 cm) Frame Size: 36 x 30 inches Description: A portrait of a young woman in a white blouse in front of a hazy yellow and green background.
RoGallery
May. 13, 2023
Jan De Ruth, Nude Drawing 7, Pastel on paper
Est: $575 - $750
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Nude Drawing 7 Year: circa 1965 Medium: Pastel on paper, signed l.l. Size: 12 x 16 in. (30.48 x 40.64 cm) Frame Size: 18.5 x 22 inches Laying across a bed, the nude woman in this Jan De Ruth pastel drawing is rendered with only a few lines that form an elegant, minimalistic depiction of her figure as she lengthens her form and relaxes.
RoGallery
May. 13, 2023
Jan De Ruth, Day Dream, Screenprint
Est: $375 - $500
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Day Dream Year: circa 1970 Medium: Silkscreen, Signed in Pencil Edition: AP Size: 18 x 12 in. (45.72 x 30.48 cm) Frame Size: 26 x 19 inches Leaning forward and resting her elbow on her knee, the brunette in this portrait appears pensive and reflective. This portrait of a day dreamer by Jan de Ruth reflects the artist's lifelong dedication to the human figure and ability to convey the thoughts of his sitters with clarity.
RoGallery
May. 13, 2023
Jan De Ruth, Red Chair, Oil on Canvas
Est: $4,875 - $6,000
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Red Chair Year: 1964 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 36 in. x 24 in. (91.44 cm x 60.96 cm) Frame Size: 44 x 32 inches Seated against a deep teal wall, the topless woman in this portrait by Jan De Ruth appears serene and relaxed as she lays her hands gently across her thighs covered in soft fabric.
RoGallery
May. 13, 2023
Jan De Ruth, Sisters of Rind, Oil on Canvas
Est: $6,250 - $8,500
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Sisters of Rind Year: circa 1965 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 48 in. x 30 in. (121.92 cm x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 56 x 38 inches Hugging one another loosely, the two women with red hair pinned to their heads stare back at the viewer as they are rendered in the nude by the famed portraitist Jan De Ruth.
RoGallery
May. 13, 2023
Jan De Ruth, The Nude IV, Lithograph on Rives
Est: $425 - $600
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: The Nude IV Year: 1967 Medium: Lithograph on Rives, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: AP 10 Size: 13 in. x 18 in. (33.02 cm x 45.72 cm) Frame Size: 20.5 x 26 inches Reclining against a pillow, the nude woman in this Jan De Ruth print is shown relaxing with her legs crossed while she thoughtfully trails her hand across her thigh. From a suite of sepia and white lithographs, edition of 150, 10 AP, and 6 deluxe suites lettered A-F, each containing an original drawing. Hand printed lithographs by Burr Miller of George C. Miller and Son, New York City, in the latter part of 1966. All stones have been effaced.
RoGallery
May. 13, 2023
Jan De Ruth, The Nude III, Lithograph on Rives
Est: $425 - $600
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: The Nude III Year: 1967 Medium: Lithograph on Rives, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: Artist's Proof Size: 13 in. x 18 in. (33.02 cm x 45.72 cm) Resting her elbow against her knee, the nude woman appears contemplative as she rests on the ground in this print by Jan De Ruth. From a suite of sepia and white lithographs, edition of 150, 10 AP, and 6 deluxe suites lettered A-F, each containing an original drawing. Hand printed lithographs by Burr Miller of George C. Miller and Son, New York City, in the latter part of 1966. All stones have been effaced.
RoGallery
May. 13, 2023
Jan De Ruth, Dressing Room, Lithograph
Est: $450 - $650
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Dressing Room Year: circa 1975 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 275 Image Size: 29 x 17 inches Size: 35 in. x 23 in. (88.9 cm x 58.42 cm) Standing in a circle, the three women in this print by Jan De Ruth wear leotards with tights as they try on costumes in a dressing room. Showing the behind-the-scenes action of a dance studio, this work demonstrates the artist's dexterity in conveying the human nature.
RoGallery
Apr. 16, 2023
Jan De Ruth (Czech/USA 1922-1991)FemaleNude Sketch
Est: $100 - $200
Jan De Ruth (Czech / American 1922-1991) Pastel on paper sketch of a nude woman. Excellent condition. Art measures 10" x 15". Frame measures 16.5" x 23,.5".
Neely Auction
Apr. 14, 2023
JAN DERUTH - QUARTET - ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH - S&N - C.1960
Est: $55 - $70
QUARTET - a lithograph by listed artist Jan DeRuth. Signed, titled, and numbered from an edition of 200 by the artist. Image size 18 x 24 with a sheet size of 22 x 30 inches. In mint condition having never been framed. On medium wove white Bermond Paper with nice deckle edges. DeRuth is: Listed "Who was Who in American Art" Born Karlsbad, Czechoslovakia Studied: Rotter Art School, Prague; Ruskin Art School, Oxford University, England; ASL New York; New School, NY; also with Frederic Taubes. Exhibited: 38 National Juried Exhibitions, 14 Museum Solo Shows and 51 Gallery Solo Exhibitions. Author: Portrait Painting, 1964; Painting the Nude, 1968.
Beowulf Art and Books
Apr. 12, 2023
Jan de Ruth (American/Czech, 1922-1991) Signed Chalk on Paper Erotic Art
Est: $2,000 - $5,000
Jan de Ruth (American/Czech, 1922-1991) Signed Chalk on Paper Erotic Nude Drawing depicting a couple in bed. IMPORTANT: NO In-House Shipping, Please read our shipping terms for provider.
Absolute Auction Gallery
Apr. 01, 2023
Jan De Ruth, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Oil on Canvas, signed l.l.
Est: $2,900 - $3,800
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Portfolio: Year: circa 1964 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 20 in. x 18 in. (50.8 cm x 45.72 cm) Frame Size: 29 x 27 inches Description: Facing the left, this warm self portrait of Holocaust survivor Jan De Ruth demonstrates the artist's self-reflective nature and adept skills as a portraitist.
RoGallery