Ristyo Eko Hartanto Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ristyo Eko Hartanto Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 15, 2026
R.E HARTANTO | Post North Korea Nuclear Test, Genocide is Always Organized, 2009
Est: S$3,600 - S$5,800
Oil on linen: 225 x 200 cm Signed and dated, lower middle: RE. Hartanto, 2009 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse
Global Auction
May. 02, 2026
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO | Post North Korean Nuclear Test #49
Est: S$4,500 - S$7,500
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO Indonesian, b.1973 Post North Korean Nuclear Test #49 oil on canvas signed and dated 2009 lower right
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Jul. 27, 2025
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO | Post North Korean Nuclear Test #49
Est: S$8,000 - S$15,000
200 x 300 cm oil on canvas signed and dated 2009 lower right 里斯蒂奥·埃科·哈坦托《朝鲜核试验后#49》2009年作油彩画布款识：R.E.HARTANTO 2009 (右下)
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May. 24, 2025
R.E HARTANTO | Post North Korea Nuclear Test, Genocide is Always Organized, 2009
Est: S$5,100 - S$6,800
Acrylic on canvas: 225 x 200 cm Signed and dated, lower middle: RE. Hartanto, 2009 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse
Global Auction
Jul. 27, 2024
R.E HARTANTO | Post North Korea Nuclear Test, 20 (Pasca Uji Coba Nuklir Korea Utara, 20), 2008
Est: S$7,600 - S$10,000
Oil on canvas: 244 x 190 cm Signed and dated, lower left: RE. Hartanto, 2008 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse
Global Auction
May. 20, 2023
R.E HARTANTO | Post North Korea Nuckler Test, Genocide is Always Organized, 2009
Est: S$7,100 - S$8,800
Acrylic on canvas: 225 x 200 cm Signed and dated, lower middle: RE. Hartanto, 2009 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse
Global Auction
May. 13, 2018
Sel-portrait at Pyongyang "There is no Fact, only Interpretation"
Est: Rp15,000,000 - Rp20,000,000
2009, oil on canvas, 200 x 200 cm, signed and dated (lower right), inscribed (on the reverse)
Larasati Auctioneers
Jun. 10, 2017
Post - North Korea Nuclear Test #24: History Will be Kind to me for I Intend to Write It
Est: Rp45,000,000 - Rp55,000,000
oil on canvas, 200 x 250 cm, signed and date on lower right, signed and inscribed on the reverse
Larasati Auctioneers
Dec. 11, 2016
Post North Korea Nuclear Test #33 - Beauty Belong to the Meaning
Est: Rp45,000,000 - Rp60,000,000
2008, oil on canvas, 200 x 250 cm, signed and dated on lower right, inscribed, signed and dated on the reverse
Larasati Auctioneers
Apr. 17, 2016
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO (b. 1973) - Self-portrait At Pyongyang "There Is No Fact, Only Interpretation", 2009, Oil on canvas
Est: RM18,000 - RM25,000
Post North Korea Nuclear Test (series) R. E. Hartanto “An intelligence rumor has spread during 2005 and early of 2006 that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) was about to conduct a nuclear test. Despite international skepticism, North Korea announced its intention to conduct the test six days prior. On October 9, the government of the People’s Republic of China was given a 20-minute advance warning that the test was about to occur. China made an emergency alert to Washington D. C. through the United States’ Embassy in Beijing and President George Bush was told by the National Security Advisor shortly after 10 p.m. that a nuclear test was imminent. A small earthquake of 3.5 to 4.2 Richter scale was detected by various seismic control post around the world on a remote location on the mountainous area in North Hamgyong province of North Korea. Several hours later, the Korean Central News Agency issued the following statements: “The field of scientific research in the DPRK successfully conducted an underground nuclear test under secure conditions on October 9, Juche 95 (2006), at a stirring time when all the people of the country are making a great leap forward in building of a great, prosperous, powerful socialist nation…” International reactions to the test were nearly unanimous in their condemnation and denunciation of the test. President Bush in his statement condemned it as ‘a provocative act and USA will reserve all options to defend itself against aggression’. Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, called it ‘a completely irresponsible and highly provocative act, which would raise tensions in an already tense region’. Within the same day, the Japanese Cabinet passed a resolution banning almost all trade with North Korea. Military activities raised along the borders between North and South Korea as reported by US military station. The United Nation Security Council unanimously approved limited military and economic sanctions against North Korea. Stock exchanges in Japan and Taiwan were closed for a market holiday on the day of the test. Asian stock markets have traded lower and the Dow Jones fell down on the next day’s opening though rebounded a day later. I passionately followed the news day by day after the event and was amazed by the political turmoil caused by a single blast of an underground nuclear test on a remote place. The political statements, scientific analysis, military movements, economic impact, and continuous elite meetings occurred were so overwhelming, to some extent I found it was funny, as if it was a circus show. Yet the particular event also reminds me that fear, anger, and hatred is a language beyond border of any nation. The whole thing has been dwelling on my mind up until a year later when I had the opportunity to develop this issue into a series of painting showing figures of various identities. We are but a human being in the face of tragedy despite our race, ethnicity, religion, and nationality. Perhaps it is our only true identity. My works in this series aim to reflect that idea.” - R. E. Hartanto
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
May. 30, 2011
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO (Indonesia b. 1973)
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO (Indonesia b. 1973) Post North Korea Nuclear Test #36 signed and dated 'R E HARTANTO 2008' (lower right); signed, titled and dated again and inscribed 'Abandon all hope, Ye who enter here' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 98 3/8 x 78¾ in. (250 x 200 cm.) Painted in 2008
Christie's
Apr. 04, 2011
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO
Est: $90,000 - $120,000
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO B. 1973 POST-NORTH-KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST #28 (ONLY THE PARANOIDS SURVIVE) SIGNED AND DATED 2008 LOWER MIDDLE; SIGNED, TITLED POST-NORTH-KOREA NUCLEAR TEST #28 (ONLY THE PARANOIDS SURVIVE) , INSCRIBED SIGNATURE CODE: 2008/SHEET 1/ A10 AND DATED 2008 ON THE REVERSE OIL ON CANVAS 200 by 250 cm.; 78 3/4 by 98 1/4 in.
Sotheby's
Nov. 29, 2010
Ristyo Eko Hartanto (Indonesia b. 1973)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Ristyo Eko Hartanto (Indonesia b. 1973) Post North Korea Nuclear Test #31 signed 'R. E. HARTANTO 2008' (lower left); titled, dated and inscribed 'BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU FIGHT THE MONSTERS, LEST YOU BECOME ONE.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 98 3/8 x 78¾ in. (250 x 200 cm.) Painted in 2009
Christie's
Oct. 04, 2010
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO
Est: $125,000 - $185,000
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO B. 1973 POST-NORTH-KOREA NUCLEAR TEST (THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS ETERNAL VIGILANCE) SIGNED AND DATED 2008 LOWER LEFT; SIGNED, TITLED POST-NORTH-KOREA NUCLEAR TEST (THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS ETERNAL VIGILANCE), INSCRIBED SIGNATURE CODE: 2008 / SHEET1 / B10 AND DATED 2008 ON THE REVERSE OIL ON LINEN 250 by 200 cm.; 98 1/2 by 78 3/4 in.
Sotheby's
May. 30, 2010
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO (b. Indonesia 1973)
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO (b. Indonesia 1973) Post-North Korea nuclear test #34 signed and dated 'RE Hartanto 2008' (lower right); signed, titled and dated again (on the reverse) acrylic on canvas 78¾ x 98½ in. (200 x 250 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 05, 2010
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO B. 1973 POST NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR TEST # 12 Quantity: 1 SIGNED AND DATED 2008 LOWER RIGHT; SIGNED, TITLED POST NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR TEST # 12 , DATED 2008, INSCRIBED SIGNATURE CODE: 2008/SHEET 1/C9 AND DATED AGAIN MARCH 11, 2008 ON THE REVERSE OIL ON CANVAS 200 by 300.5 cm.; 78 3/4 by 118 1/4 in.
Sotheby's
Apr. 05, 2010
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
RISTYO EKO HARTANTO B. 1973 POST-NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR TEST # 1 Quantity: 1 SIGNED AND DATED 2007 LOWER RIGHT; SIGNED, TITLED POST-NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR TEST # 1, DATED 2007 , INSCRIBED SIGNATURE CODE: 2007/SHEET1/D7 AND DATED AGAIN NOVEMBER 19, 2007 ON THE REVERSE OIL ON CANVAS 200 by 150 cm.; 78 3/4 by 59 in.
Sotheby's