Lot 537. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). Landscape from Ireland signed ‘Ruszkowski’ (lower right) oil on canvas 76 x 50cm Provenance: Sale; Christie’s South Kensington, Thursday 11 May 2004, lot 93. Born on July 12, 1907, in Tomaszow, Poland. Estimate £1,500 – £2,500. Cheffins. 10/26/23.Sold 2,000 GBP
Born on July 12, 1907, in Tomaszow, Poland, Zdzislaw Ruszkowski displayed an early affinity for art, no doubt influenced by his father – a painter, who took delight in bringing his son with him on painting expeditions. His formative years were marked by a deep curiosity and passion for painting, leading him to pursue formal education in the field of fine arts. Ruszkowski’s academic journey took him to the Cracow Art Academy, where he honed his skills under the guidance of renowned Polish artists. In 1935, he travelled to Paris, where his work would take on a different character and became more explicitly influenced by masters including Titian, Van Gogh, Cezanne and Rembrandt – stylistically disparate, though linked by their dexterous handling of light and colour. It was during this period that Ruszkowski began to develop his unique artistic approach, characterized by a fusion of classical techniques with modern sensibilities. In 1939, interrupted by the outbreak of war, Ruszkowski joined the Polish army in France. Travelling across Europe by foot, Ruszkowski ultimately found himself in Scotland, where he met and married his wife, Jennifer McCormack. Following the war, Ruszkowski and his wife divided their time between London, Cornwall and his studio in Lyme Regis. Whilst he is, perhaps, not a well-known name today, during his lifetime Ruszkowski was able to support his family through his work as an artist, exhibiting alongside the London Group and being represented by galleries including the Leicester Galleries, Roland, Browse & Delbanco and Jablonsky Gallery. Ruszkowski’s body of work is a testament to his mastery of various artistic genres. He was a versatile artist, equally adept at portraiture, landscape and still life painting. His signature style combined meticulous attention to detail with a profound emotional depth. Ruszkowski’s use of colour and light was particularly noteworthy, as he skilfully captured the nuances of the human form, the grandeur of nature and the subtleties of everyday objects.
Polski artysta tworzący głównie w UK i zdobywający powoli uznanie na polskim rynku. Ciekawy przekrój twórczości na aukcji w Wielkiej Brytanii a osiagnięte ceny mogą być miernikiem obecnej wartości rynkowej.
Lot 538. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). Cornfield and the Sea, signed ‘Ruszkowski’ (lower right); dated 1979 to the reverse oil on canvas 59 x 81cm. Estimate £2,000 – £3,000. Cheffins. 10/26/23. Sold 3,800 GBP
Lot 539. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). The Balcony at Newlyn Harbour signed ‘Ruszkowski’ (lower right); further signed, titled and dated 1938 to the stretcher; inscribed ‘To dear Pepik and Pamela 1966’ to the reverse oil on canvas 73 x 54cm Provenance: Sale; Christie’s South Kensington, Wednesday 11 May 2005, lot 303. Estimate £1,200 – £1,800. Cheffins. 10/26/23. Sold 2,400 GBP
Lot 540. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). Harbour in Sperlonga signed ‘Ruszkowski’ (lower right) oil on canvas 94 x 51cm. Estimate £2,000 – £3,000. Cheffins. 10/26/23. Sold 2,600 GBP
Lot 541. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). Portrait of Anna signed ‘Ruszkowski’ (lower right); dated 1965 to the reverse oil on canvas 76 x 60cm. Estimate £1,200 – £1,800. Cheffins. 10/26/23.Sold 1,400 GBP
Lot 542. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). Waterfall, Loch Maree oil on canvas 110 x 71cm Exhibited: Scarborough, British Transport Commission, British Railways. Estimate £600 – £800. Cheffins. 10/26/23. Sold 2,200 GBP
Lot 543. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). Abstract Still Life signed ‘Ruszkowski’ (lower left); dated 1968 to the reverse oil on canvas 71 x 127cm Exhibited: Glasgow, Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, 1968 Provenance: With Leicester Galleries, London. Estimate £800 – £1,200. Cheffins. 10/26/23. Sold 2,200 GBP
Lot 544. Zdzislaw Ruszkowski (1907-1991). Walking Along the Ramparts (Antibes) signed ‘Ruszkowski’ (lower right); dated 1979 to the reverse oil on canvas 91 x 106.5cm. Estimate £3,000 – £4,000. Cheffins. 10/26/23. Sold 3,000 GBP
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