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  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱12,000,000 - ₱15,600,000

    Inside Out, Outside In signed and dated 2004 (lower right) oil on canvas 77 1/2" x 74 3/4" (197 x 190 cm)   PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Private collection, Germany   A one-of-a-kind masterpiece that demonstrates his then-growing mastery of hyperrealism and his growing interest in layered imagery, psychology, and identity, Ronald Ventura’s Inside Out, Outside In provides a unique glimpse into his formative period. At this time, he began combining rigorous academic draftsmanship with graphic elements, symbols, and conceptual narratives. Dated in 2004, Ventura presented a composition of two interconnected yet visually distinct panels. The left panel is dominated by dark textured surfaces with grids, numbers, markings, and layers of faded imagery—the most recognizable includes a naked man covering their face and clutching their hollowed abdomen as a symbol of infinity was boldly scribbled above it, hinting at a sense of anguish, introspection, or continuous psychological distress. White lines are also present in the specific panel. They create an outline that forms a silhouette of a human body, suggesting an invisible presence and evoking a fragmented language that evolves memory, consciousness, and unseen aspects of identity. The right panel, on the other hand, presents a clearer representation of two meticulously rendered monochromatic human figures. Both figures are wrapped in translucent cloth that seems to cover, restrict, or suffocate their heads while leaving their naked bodies exposed. One, found at the far right end, is a seated figure leaning forward in a chair, seemingly struggling with the wrist straps and the cover, while the larger standing figure occupies most of the composition.—its form mirrors the outline on the left panel, which immediately establishes a direct connection towards the former panel, creating a singular visual dialogue. Relating it to the title, Ventura’s masterpiece could be interpreted as an early exploration of relationships between internal and external identities. The two panels were used to examine how thoughts, memories, and emotions shaped the outward self. The latter grids, numbers, symbols, and graphic images evoke the system of the mind—the knowledge, memories, and information that continuously define and shape one’s human experience. At the same time, the translucent fabric serves as both concealment and revelation. The way it covers both figures highlights how it obscures and restructures the figure while emphasizing their vulnerability through “suffocation”. Rather than separating inside and outside identities, Ventura joins the two as a representation of how the two constantly dialogue to define oneself. In such a way, Inside Out, Outside In presents a magnificent example of his early artistic development. It hides many visual strategies that would later define Ventura's mature oeuvre. His panels explore themes of concealment, vulnerability, and the search for identity, differing in language: one is fragmented and almost erased, while the other is hyperrealisable and tangible. Both imply that the psychological and physical self are inseparable in shaping one’s human experience. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    a.) Untitled signed (lower left) pen and ink on paper mounted on canvas 5 3/4” x 4 1/4” (15 cm x 11 cm) b.) Untitled signed (bottom) pen and ink on paper mounted on canvas 5 3/4” x 4 1/4” (15 cm x 11 cm) c.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper mounted on canvas 5 3/4” x 4 1/4” (15 cm x 11 cm) d.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper mounted on canvas 5 3/4” x 4 1/4” (15 cm x 11 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000

    Untitled signed (lower right) graphite and oil on paper 27” x 18” (69 cm x 46 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Andres Barrioquinto (b.1975) Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Joel Mendez Butch Payawal (b. 1961)
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Andres Barrioquinto (b.1975) Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Joel Mendez Butch Payawal (b. 1961)

    Est: ₱15,000 - ₱19,500

    5:30 signed (lower right) graphite on paper 21 1/4” x 15 1/2” (54 cm x 39 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Spongebro 2019 resin 20” x 13” x 12” (51 cm x 33 cm x 30 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Spongebro 2019 resin 20” x 20” x 7” (51 cm x 51 cm x 18 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Spongebro 2019 resin 21 3/4” x 18” x 10” (55 cm x 46 cm x 25 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱220,000 - ₱286,000

    a.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) b.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) c.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) d.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) e.) Untitled signed (bottom) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) f.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) g.) Untitled signed (lower left) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) h.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) i.) Untitled signed (lower left) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) j.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) k.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm) l.) Untitled signed (lower left) pen and ink on paper 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Untitled signed and dated 2002 (lower right) graphite on paper 25” x 19” (64 cm x 48 cm) At a young age, Ronald Ventura had already manifested his artistic skills. He continued to hone them through the years that followed and earned a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas in 1993. Aside from a dynamic melding of realism, cartoon, and graffiti, Ventura’s works reflect his distinctive viewpoint and response to societal issues and conditions. His oeuvre is also known for its thought-provoking portrayal of the human body, distorting, manipulating, and twisting it in endless movements and positions without sacrificing its form to adhere to his impressions. Ultimately, Ventura’s artistic approach and ceaseless passion for the arts have earned him recognition as one of the most sought-after and highest-selling Southeast Asian artists. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

    Untitled signed and dated 2014 (lower right) oil on canvas 11 3/4” x 16” (30 cm x 41 cm) An expert connoisseur of the human condition, Ronald Ventura’s penchant for morphing human and animal parts is just another part of the artist’s analysis of human nature. In this particularly shocking work, Ventura fuses three elements — a roaring lion occupies the left half of the body, splotches of black ink covering its face, while the other half contains a surprising meld of a human head and a baby snuggled into its brain as though it is a mother’s womb. Under Ventura’s unforgiving critiques, both human and animal are exploited, disturbing as they are reduced to mere machinations as they tell a story of “co-optation, co-evolutions, and compromise.” (Hannah Andrea Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Framed. oil on canvas152 x 244 cm. (59 7/8 x 96 1
    Mar. 27, 2026

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Framed. oil on canvas152 x 244 cm. (59 7/8 x 96 1

    Est: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Framed. oil on canvas152 x 244 cm. (59 7/8 x 96 1/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱3,000,000 - ₱3,900,000

    Untitled signed and dated 2001 (upper right) mixed media 72" x 36" (183 cm x 91 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by West Gallery and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Reflecting his recurrent themes of psychological tension, power, and the fragmentation of identity, Ronald Ventura's featured piece highlights issues—such as exploitation and objectification— accurately conveyed through a dark, illustrated canvas that serves as a meditation on control versus vulnerability, where the human body becomes a site of psychological struggle, forever grasped by unknown forces. Whether it's from figures of authority, the act of violence or desire, or the sheer societal pressure, the force's hand lingers on the body, forever frozen between the state of touch and threat. Created around 2001, the featured masterpiece combines elements of classical realism, surrealism, and expressionism to convey its intended meaning. The art's central figure involves an anatomically accurate depiction of a female nude body, fully exposed as her posture suggests vulnerability or surrender. The dark background contrasted with the pale body, as a hand from the shadows began reaching out to seemingly touch the vulnerable body, creating visual tension in the piece. Overall, the piece feels claustrophobic by design, simulating a dream-like, unsettling mood. This quite fitting piece exactly resonates with the artist's early exploration of human fragility under unseen forces. Through his masterpiece, Ronald Ventura directly confronts the viewers by giving a sense of discomfort, hinting that identity and bodily autonomy are never entirely secure, constantly shaped by forces beyond their control—both external and internal. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000

    a.) Untitled hand-signed and dated 1995 (lower right) rubber cut print 12” x 9” (30 cm x 23 cm) b.) Untitled hand-signed and dated 1999 (lower left) rubber cut print 12” x 9” (30 cm x 23 cm) c.) Untitled hand-signed and dated 1995 (lower right) rubber cut print 12” x 9” (30 cm x 23 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    After Da Vinci and Virgil hand-signed and dated 2022 (lower right) print 84/100 28” x 22” (71 cm x 56 cm) Ronald Ventura’s After Da Vinci and Virgil print, like many of his works, intertwines the intricacies of history and pop culture. In here, Ventura covers the iconic Mona Lisa, now in black-and-white, with orange tape marks. Here, Ventura did the unimaginable – he decimates the standard of the art world and places a new one on its pedestal. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Gateway. oil on canvas mounted on board244 x 182.
    Sep. 26, 2025

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Gateway. oil on canvas mounted on board244 x 182.

    Est: $3,000,000 - $5,000,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Gateway. oil on canvas mounted on board244 x 182.8 cm. (96 1/8 x 72 in.).

    Christie's
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱3,600,000 - ₱4,680,000

    Noon Time signed and dated 2010 (lower right) oil on canvas 72" x 48" (183 cm x 122 cm)   PROVENANCE Primo Marella Gallery, Milan Acquired from the above by the present owner LITERATURE Arumpac, Adjani, Igan D'Bayan, Alice G. Guillermo, Primo Giovanni Marella, Ramon E.S. Lerma, and Daniela Palazzoli. Realities: Ronald Ventura. Bologna, Italy: Damiani editore, 2011. Full-color illustration and painting description on page 157. Paparoni, Demetrio. Ronald Ventura: Works (1998 - 2017). Milan: Skira editore, 2018. Full-color illustration on page 211 and painting description on page 210. EXHIBITED Primo Marella Gallery, Ronald Ventura: Fragmented Channels, Milan, Italy, 24 June - 10 September 2010   “Pop and mystical, light and dark make sense when contrasted with one another. You can see in my recent works other dualities that I am exploring, such as between human and animal, between the natural and the man-made. Mixing them in my works questions the very dichotomy or clear distinctions in people’s constructed perceptions. A classical figure might be seen as incongruous with pop imagery; someone might be surprised to see a human figure combined with animal features. In art, there should not be any boundaries. Art is the realm where these dualities can be transcended” — RO N A L D V E N T U R A , I N A 2017 I N T E RV I E W W I T H L U X U O T H A I L A N D   The works of Ronald Ventura feature a complex mixture of images and styles, a multifaceted visual language that seeps through his impressive oeuvre. One of the most prolific Filipino artists to be exhibited, Ventura once held the record for the highest bid ever garnered at a contemporary Southeast Asian painting auction, a testament to his impressive talent. A significant portion of his works is frozen in mise-en-scene. A landscape frozen in time, Ventura’s snapshots lead the viewer to see what is portrayed and what is not, picking up information through looking into its surroundings. It was this frozen landscape that led to Noon Time. Created in 2010, Noon Time feels like it was an image transported from the decade. Monochromatic except for the vivid TV screen, Ventura depicts the typical image of a Filipino household at noon. With a staple electric fan and multiple posters and calendars, the television provides the only source of color on the scene. The TV, tellingly, is paused at a noontime show, one of the many that entertain Filipinos during lunchtime. Tracing its provenance from Primo Marella Gallery in Milan, Noon Time could very well find itself exhibited with the likes of Ventura’s Waves, which was also exhibited at Primo Marella Gallery from June to September 2010. Like Noon Time, Waves is an oil painting featuring a typical living room bathed in black-and-white. Like Noon Time, Waves’ only colored element is the television. Both of them show the logo of the GMA Network in the upper right corner. Through this depiction of everyday life, Ventura simultaneously deconstructs and reconstructs the daily occurrences. Thus, Noon Time can be seen as an exercise of perception, a blast to the past that gives us, the viewers, the benefit of hindsight in our analysis of the piece. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱4,000,000 - ₱5,200,000

    Untitled (Humanime Series) signed and dated 2011 (lower left) mixed media on wood board (Quadriptych) each from left to right: 106 1/4" x 47 1⁄4" (270 cm x 120 cm) overall: 106 1/4" x 181 1/8" (270 cm x 460 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Asia Acquired from the above by present owner EXHIBITED Eslite Exhibition/Performance Hall, Ronald Ventura: Humanime (I) - Hosted by Fine Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan, 3 - 11 December 2011 Addressing the themes of human desire, urban decay, and environmental degradation, Ronald Ventura's quadriptych piece tackles all these themes in such a gritty and dynamic fusion of realism, cartoons, and graffiti. His piece can be seen as a metaphor for war, the violence it brings, and the degradation it causes, all hidden behind symbols and drawings drawn from different pop cultures. Created in 2011 and part of his "Humanime" series which explores the fusion of animal forms, drawing inspirations from Japanese anime and pop culture and incorporating elements of mythology and fantasy, this piece illustrates a metaphorical image of a decaying soldier's (based on the helmet) head, where a macabre form of a dead tree grew from its nose. The bark is full of dark and unsettling designs featuring skinless faces and eyes. The fruits and leaves of the tree resemble a comical portrayal of carnivorous flowers, bombs, and lightning bolts. Analysing it is clear that the piece illustrates a "tree of war" towards its viewers — a tree that, instead of giving life, gives death, destruction, and chaos. Ventura successfully emulates the unsettling and dreadful feeling caused by violence and war through the power of images and the changeability of identity, often using familiar cultural icons to create a sense of deja vu while subverting their original meanings. Ventura gives awareness through his signature style that often merges hyperrealism with fantasy and pop culture references, using a mix of organic and mechanical motifs to provide a dystopian allegory—an open invitation to revisit and reinterpret his themes and view his art as an ever-evolving dialogue rather than a complete narrative. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • RONALD VENTURA | Male Nude #2
    Jul. 27, 2025

    RONALD VENTURA | Male Nude #2

    Est: S$4,000 - S$6,000

    32 x 26 cm; 53 x 47 cm (with frame) mixed media on paper signed lower left "Ventura 2005" Provenance: Acquired from Kulay-Diwa Gallery, Paranaque City, Philippines 羅納德·溫杜拿《男性裸体#2》2005年作 综合媒材 纸本 款识：Ventura 2005（左下） 出处：购自於菲律宾帕拉纳克市Kulay-Diwa画廊

    33 Auction
  • RONALD VENTURA | Male Nude #1
    Jul. 27, 2025

    RONALD VENTURA | Male Nude #1

    Est: S$5,000 - S$7,000

    32 x 26 cm; 53 x 47 cm (with frame) mixed media on paper signed lower right "Ventura 05" Provenance: Acquired from Kulay-Diwa Gallery, Paranaque City, Philippines 羅納德·溫杜拿《男性裸体#1》2005年作 综合媒材 纸本 款识：Ventura 05（右下） 出处：购自於菲律宾帕拉纳克市Kulay-Diwa画廊

    33 Auction
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    ROPERTY FROM THE HAYDEN AND VICKI BELO-KHO COLLECTION Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) a.) Anito Bart (Black) dated 2018 resin edition 33/75 H: 19” (48 cm) L: 13” (33 cm) W: 7” (18 cm) b.) Anito Bart (Yellow) dated 2018 resin edition 33/75 H: 19” (48 cm) L: 13” (33 cm) W: 7” (18 cm)   Each piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Secret Fresh and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot provenance: Secret Fresh

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

    Bulol edition 1/1 resin 13 1/2” x 11” x 3 1/2” (34 cm x 28 cm x 9 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱250,000 - ₱325,000

    PROPERTY FROM THE HAYDEN AND VICKI BELO-KHO COLLECTION Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Anito Kristo resin 6 pcs H: 23 1/2” (60 cm) L: 12” (30 cm) W: 5” (13 cm) each provenance: Secret Fresh

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    Untitled signed and dated 2001 (lower right) oil on canvas 18 3/4" x 13" (48 cm x 33 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mendez Big and Small Art Gallery confirming the authenticity of this lot   The human body has often found itself at the center of Ronald Ventura’s works. “The human anatomy has fascinated me ever since I was a child,” he once recalled in a 2011 interview for his show at Tyler Rollins Fine Art in New York. “[The] basis of [Ventura’s] art is his mastery of the anatomy,” writes critic Alice Guillermo in Human Study and the Politics of Gender, as recalled in the book Realities: Ronald Ventura. “He has assumed the capability of distorting the human body, clothed or unclothed, or of morphing it in the most unexpected ways.” His capability for anatomy is evident in this 2001 piece. Depicting a faceless and genderless person’s back, the viewers are left in their pursuit of answers using only the shadowed ripple of flesh on their back. His fascination for human anatomy, as he has professed himself, is on full display in this piece. He intertwines body and story, creating a rich web of tales using only someone’s flesh and bones to regale a story full of trials, tribulations, and joys. (Hannah Valiente)  

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    May. 03, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

    Spongebro 2019 resin 20” x 13” x 12” (51 cm x 33 cm x 30 cm)  

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    May. 03, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

    Spongebro 2019 resin 20” x 20” x 7” (51 cm x 51 cm x 18 cm)  

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    May. 03, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

    Spongebro 2019 resin 21 3/4” x 18” x 10” (55 cm x 46 cm x 25 cm)  

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    May. 03, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000

    Nude signed (lower left) mixed media on paper mounted on canvas 6” x 4 1/2” (15 cm x 11 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    May. 03, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Untitled signed and dated 2000 (lower left) oil on paper 13 1/2” x 9 1/2” (34 cm x 24 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Wild Out. oil on canvas in artist's original fram
    Apr. 03, 2025

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Wild Out. oil on canvas in artist's original fram

    Est: ¥2,800,000 - ¥3,800,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Wild Out. oil on canvas in artist's original frameframed: 314 x 230 cm. (123 5/8 x 90 1/2 in.)image: 214 x 152 cm. (84 1/4 x 59 7/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Untitled. mixed media on wood board (quadriptych)
    Mar. 29, 2025

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Untitled. mixed media on wood board (quadriptych)

    Est: $100,000 - $200,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Untitled. mixed media on wood board (quadriptych)each from left to right: 270 x 120 cm. (106 1/4 x 47 1/4 in.) (3); 270 x 100 cm. (106 1/4 x 39 3/8 in.) overall: 270 x 460 cm. (106 1/4 x 181 1/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Untitled. acrylic on canvas laid on board in the
    Mar. 29, 2025

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Untitled. acrylic on canvas laid on board in the

    Est: $400,000 - $600,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Untitled. acrylic on canvas laid on board in the artist’s original frameimage: 90 x 59 cm. (35 3/8 x 23 1/4 in.) frame: 139 x 109 x 13.5 cm. (54 3/4 x 42 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jan. 25, 2025

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱280,000 - ₱364,000

    Ups and Down signed dated 2002 (lower left) oil on wood 12” x 12” (30 cm x 30 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mendez Big & Small Art Gallery confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - The Heart
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - The Heart

    Est: ₱14,000,000 - ₱18,200,000

    The Heart signed and dated 2000 (lower left) oil on canvas 93” x 142” (236 cm x 361 cm EXHIBITED West Gallery, Innerscapes, Megamall, Mandaluyong City, September - October 2000. LITERATURE: "'Innerscapes' on view at the West Gallery." Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2000. Ronald Ventura’s “The Heart” (2000) is among his early works that precede his stratospheric rise in popularity and artistic fame. It is from a period in his evolution, well before combining comics, whimsy and color into his works. Here, he was enamored with exhibiting his prowess and knowledge of anatomy, composition and symbolism using an almost-monochrome palette. This piece, a spheric representation of a heart, revealing its inner pinings--- to include the carnal, the passionate, the conflicted and the macabre---in an almost planetary presentation. It is as if to say, that heart is THE world, and peace and sanity gravitates to it like its moon. Furthermore, the subject and imagery, presentation and artistic caliber were unseen in popular art in the period when it was created---making it a pioneering and significant contribution to art of this generation, and subsequently, the ones that followed. “The Heart” shows his early mastery of lights and shadows and of visual metaphors. As such, it has become an indelible and undeniable piece showcasing the level of work that is beyond a mere promise. While it stands alone remarkably, it too shows a beginning in the development of skills which enabled the creation of a long body of work that has become his own invented genre which he now so masterfully reigns over.

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Dialogue Box
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Dialogue Box

    Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

    Dialogue Box signed and dated 2006 (lower left) oil on canvas 24" x 24" (61 cm x 61 cm) EXHIBITED: West Gallery, Dialogue Box, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, 2006 LITERATURE: Ventura, Ronald, Primo Giovanni Marella, Adjani Arumpac, Alice G. Guillermo, Daniela Palazzoli, and Igan D'Bayan. Realities: Ronald Ventura. Bologna, Italy: Damiani editore, 2011. Full-color illustration and painting description on page 108. Ronald Ventura’s oeuvre is known for its thought provoking portrayal of the human body, layered against dark images rendered with intricate skill and keen attention to detail—a reflection of the artist’s distinctive viewpoint and response to societal issues and conditions. The piece at hand is among Ventura’s Dialogue Box, a series of oil paintings exhibited at the West Gallery in 2006. This specific artwork features a man lying on his back on an empty pavement, his arms covering his eyes. A dialogue box is coming out of the man’s mouth, an indication that he’s either deeply lost in thought or immersed in a dream while in deep slumber. Therefore, this work can allude to the harsh and depressing reality of poverty, a shirtless, homeless man sleeping on cold ground, and his thoughts and dreams filled with the hope for a better life. Throughout his artistic career, Ventura has experimented a lot: from oil and acrylic paint to drawing with graphite and mixed media, his black and white paintings to his colored ones, and his small works to his monumental canvases and sculptures. Along with these experimentations is his enduring pursuit of understanding the human anatomy, which highly manifests in his works. Ultimately, his artworks are a testament to his inventive artistic prowess and ceaseless passion for the arts, earning him a position in the art field as one of the most sought-after and highest selling Southeast Asian artists. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Noon Time. oil on canvas 183 x 122 cm. (72 x 48 i
    Nov. 12, 2024

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Noon Time. oil on canvas 183 x 122 cm. (72 x 48 i

    Est: $300,000 - $500,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). Noon Time. oil on canvas 183 x 122 cm. (72 x 48 in.).

    Christie's
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). STATE OF BLOOM. oil on canvas 243.8 x 365.7 cm. (
    Sep. 26, 2024

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). STATE OF BLOOM. oil on canvas 243.8 x 365.7 cm. (

    Est: $1,800,000 - $2,800,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973). STATE OF BLOOM. oil on canvas 243.8 x 365.7 cm. (96 x 144 in.).

    Christie's
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Figure - Front)
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Figure - Front)

    Est: ₱140,000 - ₱160,000

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Signed and dated indistinctly (lower left) Oil on canvas 23 x 23 cm (9 x 9 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Figure - Back)
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Figure - Back)

    Est: ₱110,000 - ₱130,000

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Signed and dated '2004' (lower right) Mixed media on canvas 20.5 x 15.3 cm (8 x 6 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Second Skin
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Second Skin

    Est: ₱12,000,000 - ₱15,000,000

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Signed and dated '2009' (lower right) Oil on canvas 213 x 152 cm (84 x 60 in) Literature: Realities: Ronald Ventura, Grafiche Damiani, 2011, p. 76 Isabel Ching, et. al., Without Walls: A tour of Philippine Paintings at the turn of the Millennium, Winrum Publishing, 2010, p. 24, 27 Exhibition: Metaphysics of Skin, 17 September - 31 October 2009, Tyler Rollins Fine Art, New York City, United States Ronald Ventura masterfully captures the dynamic and multifaceted nature of modern life, seamlessly blending socio-anthropological insights with a range of artistic styles, from comic book aesthetics to chiaroscuro. His work delves deep into the underlying tensions and contradictions of human experience, establishing him as one of the most compelling artists of his generation. One of Ventura's notable works, 'Second Skin,' was featured in 'Metaphysics of Skin,' his debut solo exhibition at Tyler Rollins Fine Art, New York in 2009. In this piece, Ventura's technical virtuosity and emotional depth are on full display. It marks a transitional phase in his career, where elements of pop culture and punk aesthetics begin to merge with his signature hyperrealism. The effect is so striking that viewers can almost imagine perspiration seeping from the pores of the hooded figure. Ventura uses the concept of skin as a metaphor to explore the layered complexities of Filipino identity. He examines how historical influences from Spanish, Japanese, and American colonialism, combined with indigenous traditions, have shaped a multifaceted and sometimes conflicted national identity. In Second Skin, the stark contrast between a monochromatic figure and vibrant, colorful graphic elements creates a visually arresting effect. The work reveals multiple layers of cultural and personal significance, with skin symbolizing the dual nature of identity--both hidden and expressed. References: Realities: Ronald Ventura, Grafiche Damiani, 2011 Isabel Ching, et. al., Without Walls: A tour of Philippine Paintings at the turn of the Millennium, Winrum Publishing, 2010, p. 24 - 27

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled

    Est: ₱1,200,000 - ₱1,300,000

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Signed (lower left) and dated (lower left, obscured by the frame) Oil on canvas with artist's frame With frame: 83 x 73 cm (32 3/4 x 28 3/4 in) Without frame: 39 x 29 cm (15 1/4 x 11 1/4 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Face)
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Face)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱120,000

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Signed and dated '2004' (lower left) Mixed media on canvas 15.3 x 15.3 cm (6 x 6 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Nude)
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Untitled (Nude)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱120,000

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) Signed and dated '2004' (lower left) Mixed media on canvas 15.3 x 15.3 cm (6 x 6 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Transpose
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973) - Transpose

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Transpose signed and dated 1999 (lower left) oil on paper 25 1/2” x 15 3/4” (63 cm x 38 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP “The human anatomy has fascinated me ever since I was a child,” Ronald Ventura said in a 2011 interview for his show at Tyler Rollins Fine Art in New York. This fascination for the human body followed him well into his adulthood and even bled into his art – throughout the years, Ventura has developed a predilection for depicting the human body juxtaposed against dark images. In his 1999 Transpose, Ventura expertly manipulates shadows and depth as he depicts a man hanging upside down in an apparent approximation – though not a faithful replication – of The Hanged Man, with his hands wrapped around a knee. His face is upturned and his eyes are closed, denoting the man’s despair, his trials, and his self-sacrifice. “[The] basis of [Ventura’s] art is his mastery of the anatomy,” writes critic Alice Guillermo in Human Study and the Politics of Gender as recalled in the book Realities: Ronald Ventura. “He has assumed the capability of distorting the human body, clothed or unclothed, or of morphing it in the most unexpected ways.” (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    a.) Untitled signed (upper right) oil and graphite on paper mounted on canvas 6" x 4 1/2" (15 cm x 11 cm) b.) Untitled signed (lower right) oil and graphite on paper mounted on canvas 6" x 4 1/2" (15 cm x 11 cm) c.) Untitled signed and dated 2001 (lower left) oil and graphite on paper mounted on canvas 6" x 4 1/2" (15 cm x 11 cm) d.) Untitled signed (lower right) oil and graphite on paper mounted on canvas 6" x 4 1/2" (15 cm x 11 cm) e.) Untitled signed and dated 2005 (lower left) oil on paper mounted on canvas 7" x 4 3/4" (18 cm x 12 cm) f.) Untitled signed (lower left) oil and graphite on paper mounted on canvas 6" x 4 1/2" (15 cm x 11 cm) g.) Untitled signed (upper left) oil and graphite on paper mounted on canvas 6" x 4 1/2" (15 cm x 11 cm) h.) Untitled signed (lower right) pen and ink on paper mounted on canvas 6" x 5 1/2" (15 cm x 14 cm) i.) Untitled signed and dated 1998 (lower right) graphite on paper mounted on canvas 9 1/2" x 9" (24 cm x 23 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

    Nude signed and dated 2005 (lower left) oil on canvas 13” x 10 1/2” (33 cm x 27 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Untitled
    Jul. 05, 2024

    Untitled

    Est: €20,000 - €30,000

    Ronald Ventura b. 1973 Untitled signed and dated 18 (lower left) oil on canvas, in the artist's frame overall: 80 x 68,5 cm;  31 ½ x 27 in. Executed in 2018. __________________________________________________ Ronald Ventura n. 1973 Sans Titre signé et daté 18 (en bas à gauche) huile sur toile, dans le cadre de l'artiste ensemble : 80 x 68,5 cm;  31 ½ x 27 in. Exécuté en 2018.

    Sotheby's
  • RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973) EYELAND (3) oil on canvas mounted on wood board in
    May. 29, 2024

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973) EYELAND (3) oil on canvas mounted on wood board in

    Est: $300,000 - $400,000

    RONALD VENTURA (B. 1973) EYELAND (3) oil on canvas mounted on wood board in the artist’s original frame image: 91.5 x 61.2 cm. (36 x 24 1⁄8 in.) framed: 153 x 122 cm. (60 1⁄4 x 48 in.)

    Christie's
  • Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Ronald Ventura (b. 1973)

    Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

    PROPERTY FROM THE DON EUGENIO “GENY” LOPEZ JR. COLLECTION a.) Anito Kristo resin 23 1/2" x 12" x 5" (60 cm x 30 cm x 13 cm) b.) Anito Kristo resin 23 1/2" x 12" x 5" (60 cm x 30 cm x 13 cm) c.) Anito Kristo resin 23 1/2" x 12" x 5" (60 cm x 30 cm x 13 cm) d.) Anito Kristo resin 23 1/2" x 12" x 5" (60 cm x 30 cm x 13 cm)

    Leon Gallery
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