Gamini Ratnavira Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gamini Ratnavira Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 01, 2024
Gamini Ratnavira (CA,Sri Lanka,b 1949) oil painting
Est: $550 - $700
ARTIST: Gamini Ratnavira (California, Sri Lanka, born 1949) TITLE: Running Wolves MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 12 x 36 inches / 30 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 135138 US SHIPPING: $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Gamini Ratnavira was born and raised in tropical Sri Lanka. As a self taught artist he uses his photographic memory and life experiences to produce vibrant, colorful images of the rain forest flora and fauna, which are complimented with intriguing stories and research information about each painting. His paintings reveal his love for art coupled with an unrestrained, lifelong reverence for nature and animals.After earning unequaled praise in his native land, Gamini moved to the United States where he continues a successful art career in Southern California. He is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and Artists for Conservation and has exhibited with Birds in Art and Arts for the Parks top 100 tours. Gamini has exhibited in shows across the United States. His work is now collected worldwide, including the prestigious R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, LA, 43 paintings in the San Diego Natural History Museum, and Parrots International. Gamini escorted Prince Philip in the jungles of Sri Lanka and worked with him on the set of elephant postage stamps for Sri Lanka and the world wildlife fund. In all Gamini illustrated 38 postage stamps for the country. He has illustrated several species for Birdlife International. He was a member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Gamini's life birdwatching list exceeds 4000 species. He illustrated several plates in the Field Guide to the Birds of Peru by Dr.James Clements and has done several commissions for Birdlife International. Gamini stayed with Sir Peter Scott and exchanged views of artwork at the wildfowl trust in England. He has traveled to over 40 countries researching endangered wildlife everywhere. He illustrated Birds of Sri Lanka and Mammals of Sri Lanka and is currently working on Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka, and a coffee table book of Sri Lankan Birds and the Freshwater fish of Sri Lanka.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 10, 2024
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Est: €150 - €300
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper - Small Minivet - Southern Coucal - Forest Eagle-Owl - Legge's Flowerpecker Dimensions: (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Sep. 10, 2024
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Est: €150 - €300
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. - Yellow-Naped Woodpecker - Crimson Headed Barbet - Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater. - Rosy Pastor. Signed and dated, 1981. Dimensions: (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Sep. 10, 2024
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Est: €150 - €300
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. - Jetdon's Chlotopsis - Pied Ground-Thrush - Grey Tit - Grey-Headed yellow wagtail Dimensions: (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Aug. 18, 2024
Gamini Ratnavira (b. 1949)
Est: $200 - $400
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lankan, b. 1949) Painting of Running Wolves. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of Hugh Turbeville, Lakeland, FL. Purchased directly from artist. Overall Size: 12 x 36 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 18, 2024
Gamini Ratnavira (b. 1949)
Est: $300 - $600
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lankan, b. 1949) Painting of Underwater Sea Life. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of Hugh Turbeville, Lakeland, FL. Purchased directly from artist. Sight Size: 23.5 x 35.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 32 x 44 in.
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 31, 2024
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Est: €200 - €300
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper - Small Minivet - Southern Coucal - Forest Eagle-Owl - Legge's Flowerpecker Dimensions: (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Jan. 31, 2024
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Est: €200 - €300
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. - Yellow-Naped Woodpecker - Crimson Headed Barbet - Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater. - Rosy Pastor. Signed and dated, 1981. Dimensions: (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Dec. 06, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Est: €200 - €300
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. - Jetdon's Chlotopsis - Pied Ground-Thrush - Grey Tit - Grey-Headed yellow wagtail Dimensions: (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Dec. 06, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) ' Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Est: €200 - €300
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. - Red Footed Falcon - Red Watted Lapwing - Ceylon White-Eye - Brakming Kite Dimensions: (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Nov. 25, 2023
Gamini Ratnavira's "Red-tailed Hawk" Print
Est: $25 - $40
Gamini Ratnavira's "Red-tailed Hawk" print. This piece is a close up of a red-tailed hawk, perched on a branch of a large tree. It has been exceptionally well framed under glass. Theme: Fine Art, Prints, Wildlife
Oakwood Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Est: €240 - €340
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. Velvet-Fronted Nuthatch, Black-Capped Bulbul, Ripple Sunbird, Pied Wagtail. Dimensions: (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Est: €240 - €340
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. Tailor Bird, Brahminy Myra, Baya Weaver, Grey-Headed Flycatcher. Dimensions: (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Aug. 09, 2023
Gamini Ratnavira (b. 1949) Sri Lanka
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
EMPERORS & HARLEQUINS (Emperor Tamarins & Harlequin Beetles), 1997, mixed media painting on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 24 x 36”, frame 31 x 43”.
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Jun. 14, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'birds', 20 drawings, watercolour on paper. (W:27 x H:36 cm)
Est: €400 - €600
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'birds', 20 drawings, watercolour on paper. All drawings stored in a folder. Dimensions:(W:27 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
May. 20, 2023
Gamini Ratnavira's "Red-tailed Hawk" Print
Est: $100 - $200
Gamini Ratnavira's "Red-tailed Hawk" print. This piece is a close up of a red-tailed hawk, perched on a branch of a large tree. It has been exceptionally well framed under glass. Theme: Fine Art, Prints, Wildlife
Oakwood Auctions
May. 10, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. 20 pieces. (W:27 x H:36 cm)
Est: €400 - €600
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. A book with 20 unframed drawings. Dimensions: (W:27 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Mar. 23, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Est: €240 - €340
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. Velvet-Fronted Nuthatch, Black-Capped Bulbul, Ripple Sunbird, Pied Wagtail. Dimensions: (W:26 x H:36 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Mar. 23, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Est: €240 - €340
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. Tailor Bird, Brahminy Myra, Baya Weaver, Grey-Headed Flycatcher. Dimensions: (W:26 x H:35,5 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Mar. 23, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. (W:24 x H:32 cm)
Est: €240 - €340
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Birds' watercolour on paper. Broad-Billed Roller, Indian Pitta, Indian Roller, Kashmir Red-Breasted Flycatcher. Dimensions: (W:24 x H:32 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Jan. 25, 2023
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) '20 unframed drawings' watercolour on paper. (W:27 x H:36 cm)
Est: €400 - €600
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) '20 unframed drawings' watercolour on paper. - Painted Partridge - Spotted-Billed Pelican - Lesser Egret - Pheasant Jailed Jacana - Avocet - Wigeon - Pintail - Little Grebe - Red-Necked Phalarope - Garganey Teal - Caspian Tern - Cattle Egret - Grey Heron - Little Egret - Redshank - Curlew Sandpiper - Moorhen - Pintail Duck
Flanders Auctions
Sep. 21, 2022
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) a collection of 4 drawings, watercolour on paper. (W: 26 x H: 34 cm)
Est: €300 - €500
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Red Winged Crested Cuckoo, Yello-eared Bulbul, Blue Chat, European Kestrel" a collection of 4 drawings, watercolour on paper. Dimensions: (W: 26 x H: 34 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Sep. 21, 2022
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) a collection of 4 drawings, watercolour on paper. (W: 26 x H: 33 cm)
Est: €300 - €500
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Yellow-Browed Bulbul, Crimson-backed woodpecker, European Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon' a collection of 4 drawings, watercolour on paper. Dimensions: (W: 26 x H: 33 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Sep. 21, 2022
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) a collection of 4 drawings, watercolour on paper. (W: 26 x H: 33 cm)
Est: €300 - €500
Gamini P. RATNAVIRA (1949) 'Shama, Sri Lanka Grackle, blacked-backed yellow woodpecker, Brown Wood-Owl'' a collection of 4 drawings, watercolour on paper. Dimensions: (W: 26 x H: 33 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Aug. 13, 2020
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lanka / CA, b. 1949), Three Original Watercolors
Est: $25 - $25,000
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lanka / CA, b. 1949), Three Original Watercolors the first depicting four young rabbits amidst grasses, signed and dated 1997 (DOA 8.75 x 15 in.); the second depicting an indigo bunting, signed and dated 1996 (DOA 6.5 x 8.5 in.); and the third depicting a house wren, signed and dated 1997 (DOA 9.75 x 6.5 in.) (gallery plaque askew). Each matted and framed under glass. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jan. 25, 2020
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lanka / CA, b. 1949), Three Original Watercolors
Est: $25 - $25,000
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lanka / CA, b. 1949), Three Original Watercolors the first depicting four young rabbits amidst grasses, signed and dated 1997 (DOA 8.75 x 15 in.); the second depicting an indigo bunting, signed and dated 1996 (DOA 6.5 x 8.5 in.); and the third depicting a house wren, signed and dated 1997 (DOA 9.75 x 6.5 in.) (gallery plaque askew). Each matted and framed under glass. Hidden Forest Art Gallery, Fallbrook, California Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Nov. 02, 2019
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lanka / CA, b. 1949), Three Original Watercolors
Est: $50 - $25,000
Gamini Ratnavira (Sri Lanka / CA, b. 1949), Three Original Watercolors the first depicting four young rabbits amidst grasses, signed and dated 1997 (DOA 8.75 x 15 in.); the second depicting an indigo bunting, signed and dated 1996 (DOA 6.5 x 8.5 in.); and the third depicting a house wren, signed and dated 1997 (DOA 9.75 x 6.5 in.) (gallery plaque askew). Each matted and framed under glass. Hidden Forest Art Gallery, Fallbrook, California From the Estate of Neva S. Bishop, Walkertown, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Dec. 12, 2018
Gamini Ratnavira (1949)
Est: €300 - €500
Tijger (1997), Arend, Vogels op takje, acryl op doek (3), resp. 75x100 cm, 30x40 cm en 60x24 cm alle get.
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