Orley Ypon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Orley Ypon Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 14, 2024
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) - See No Evil (Kakapa-Kapa)
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
See No Evil (Kakapa-Kapa) signed and dated 2015 (lower right) oil on canvas 48" x 36" (122 cm x 91 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP Orley Ypon’s brand of figurative painting has led him to become one of the finest realists in the Philippine contemporary art scene today. Having gained consistent national recognition through the likes of the Art Petron, the GSIS and the AAP’s (Art Association of the Philippines) national painting competitions, the NCCA’s Ani ng Dangal awarding body, and even internationally through the New Jersey-based Art Renewal Center’s competitions, Orley Ypon has carved himself as a living master of realism. The piece at hand is visually reminiscent of his GSIS competition breakthrough work entitled Ahon (2008), characterized by a hectic composition of naked figures covered in mud while caught in dynamic gestures that seem to either crawl in desperation or emerge from the mire. While Ypon had already been known for his social realist paintings even before his Ahon series, with OberOber (2001) being among his seminal pieces for its starkly nostalgic image of childhood in Filipino folk life, it was in his Ahon series and its offshoot works that his mastery of social realism would culminate. Here, for example, by transposing the image of carabaos wallowing in mud into a frenzied composition of human figures, Ypon brings a touch of allegory into his social realism. The Philippine carabao is often associated with ideal qualities of perseverance and hard work, but here, the transposition of image leaves the viewer with a less than ideal picture of reality: Ypon’s figures are ultimately graphic in their disorder, viscerally pitiful in their toil and seemingly blind to the grander scheme of things that has endlessly trapped them in such circumstances. (Pie Tiausas).
Leon Gallery
Sep. 14, 2024
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) - Ahon Series: Mud Man
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Ahon Series: Mud Man signed and dated 2015 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 48" (91 cm x 122 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Altromondo - Arte Contemporanea WRITE UP Ypon’s mastery of classical techniques is evident across his body of work, seamlessly blending time-honored artistic principles with a modern sensibility. However, what truly sets Ypon apart from more conventional artists is his deliberate departure from traditional expectations. While his proficiency in classical methods might suggest a focus on idealized beauty or picturesque landscapes, Ypon boldly challenges these assumptions by embracing a distinctly different approach. Instead of adhering to the conventions of polished and romanticized portrayals, Ypon offers his audience unembellished glimpses into the authenticity of everyday life. He captures scenes with raw honesty, portraying the essence of ordinary existence without the veneer of idealization. At first glance, this particular piece might evoke memories of landscapes from a bygone era, seemingly aligned with classical traditions. However, a closer examination reveals Ypon’s fresh and unique perspective. Unlike the idealized depictions often found in traditional landscapes or genre scenes, which are imbued with romanticized beauty or allegorical significance, Ypon’s work presents a stark and unadorned reality. Rather than offering an idyllic vision, his landscapes confront the viewer with a candid and truthful portrayal of the world as it is, celebrating the beauty in its unfiltered authenticity. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 27, 2024
Orley Ypon (b. 1973)
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Untitled signed and dated 2017 (lower right) oil on canvas 27 1/4" x 19 1/2" (69 cm x 49 cm)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 02, 2023
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) - Agony and Triumph
Est: ₱260,000 - ₱338,000
Agony and Triumph signed and dated 2020 (lower right) oil on canvas 32” x 48” (81 cm x 122 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UPYpon's command of classical techniques resonates throughout his body of work, skillfully weaving the time- honored artistic principles of the past into a captivating contemporary experience. Yet, what distinguishes Ypon from conventional artists is his intentional divergence from the expected norms. While his mastery of classical methods might suggest an inclination towards idealized beauty and picturesque landscapes, Ypon boldly defies these assumptions by embracing a markedly different approach. In his artistic pursuits, Ypon opts to offer viewers unembellished glimpses of ordinary life. He fearlessly portrays raw and unfiltered scenes that encapsulate the very essence of everyday existence. Though this specific piece might initially resemble landscapes predating Ypon's craftsmanship, a closer inspection of the subject matter and composition reveals a fresh and distinct approach. Traditional landscapes by academic and genre scene painters often exude an idealized depiction of their subjects, capturing romanticized beauty or serving as allegories for the divine. However, Ypon's landscape diverges from this idealized treatment. Rather than presenting an idyllic portrayal, the viewer is confronted with a candid and unadorned depiction of reality. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 09, 2023
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) - Earth, Trees, and Sky
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Earth, Trees, and Sky signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 42" x 48" (107 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Renowned as a master of the classical form, Orley Ypon possesses a unique ability to convey a profound sense of insight and nuance that is frequently associated with traditional art pieces. His mastery of classical techniques is evident throughout his oeuvres, where he skillfully employs the artistic principles of the past to create a captivating contemporary experience. However, what sets Ypon apart from conventional artists is his deliberate departure from the predictable. While his adherence to classical techniques might lead one to expect works that idealize beauty and depict utopian vistas, Ypon defies this assumption by embracing a contrasting approach. In his artistic endeavors, Ypon chooses to present viewers with unvarnished glimpses of ordinary existence. He unabashedly portrays raw, unfiltered scenes that capture the essence of everyday life. Though this particular piece may appear to landscapes that predate Ypon’s craft, a closer look at his subject matter and composition reveals a novel approach. Landscapes, especially those done by academic and genre scene painters, often featured idyllic depictions of their chosen subjects; whether it be a way to capture or express romanticized beauty or act as an allegory for the divine. But Ypon’s landscape seemingly lacks this sort of idealized treatment. Instead we are faced with a very frank and very real scene. Even the subject matter, that of an incline featuring trees and rocks, lacks the romanticized elements of Ypon’s predecessors. This departure from the usual idealized depictions challenges the viewer's perceptions, inviting them to see beauty in the authenticity of the mundane. Ypon's canvases become windows into moments that might otherwise go unnoticed—moments of vulnerability, simplicity, and honesty. By juxtaposing the classical framework with the unadorned realities of life, Ypon introduces a new layer of meaning into his art. His compositions serve as a bridge between tradition and modernity, urging us to contemplate the beauty that resides within the simplicity of the human experience. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 09, 2023
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) - Interregnum
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Interregnum signed and dated 2012 (lower right) oil on canvas 24" x 36" (61 cm x 91 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Cebuano artist Orley Ypon is the first Filipino to be included in the list of “Living Masters” after winning awards in the prestigious ‘Art Renewal Center’ in New York from 2011 to 2013. The word “interregnum” means a transition period, which is depicted by shock, adjustment, and eventual rise, as depicted in this painting. Among local collectors, his works are called “putik putik.” In 2017, his works were shown at León Gallery International; the show was named Spectacula. It is befitting that his paintings are called “spectacular,” for Ypon is a true living master. Born in 1973 in Toledo, Cebu, Orley Ypon stands as a prominent contemporary Filipino artist renowned for his expertise in portraiture. His artistic journey finds its origins in his early years, where his penchant and skill for painting blossomed through rendering portraits of his loved ones. What distinguishes Ypon is his adept fusion of classical academic techniques and modern societal nuances, an achievement often commended by his peers. In a departure from the traditional application of classical methods, Ypon's work diverges by presenting raw and unfiltered depictions of ordinary existence. Contrary to the typical idealistic and utopian interpretations of beauty derived from classical techniques, Ypon steers clear of this conventional approach. Instead, his artistic vision revolves around candid portrayals of reality. Through his pieces, Ypon aptly captures the unvarnished truth and elegance encapsulated within the human experience. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 18, 2023
Orley Ypon (b. 1973)
Est: ₱280,000 - ₱364,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) The Belfry of the Basilica del Sto. Nino de Cebu signed and dated 2004 (lower left) oil on canvas 35 1/4" x 29 1/2" (90 cm x 75 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Manila A contemporary Filipino artist born in 1973, Orley Ypon is a well-regarded portraitist from Toledo, Cebu. His passion and talent for painting stems from his childhood, where he'd do portraits of his friends and family. Ypon is often praised for his masterful synthesis of conventional academic technique and contemporary social depth. The adherence to classical techniques are often used to produce works that seemingly treat beauty idealistic and utopian. Instead, Ypon veers away from this trope by creating stark and unfiltered images of everyday life. Through his works, Ypon manages to capture the unapologetic reality and beauty of the human condition. In Ibyang Spring, Ypon’s masterful approach is seen. The unspoiled and natural elements of his chosen subject matter. (J.D.)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 18, 2023
Orley Ypon (b. 1973)
Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Kanyang (Plein-air) signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 18" x 24" (46 cm x 61 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Manila Orley Ypon is a realist painter from Cebu, whose passion for art started at a very early age. He did portraits of himself and his family and friends throughout his growing years. He left his province as a teenager, after a few semesters of studying architecture, to make his mark in Manila. A series of jobs as an export handicraft artist led him all over the country from Pampanga, Paete, Laguna, and Davao. He eventually returned to his hometown to pursue a career as a fulltime artist. A master of the classical form, his oeuvres are able to communicate a sense of insight and nuance often attributed to traditional pieces. Although the adherence to classical techniques results in art that appears to portray beauty as idealized and utopian, Ypon deviates from this cliché by presenting stark and unfiltered scenes of ordinary life. This is best observed in his most famous works with themes that convey social issues and the human condition, but it can still be seen in several of his landscape paintings. “I remember my love and interest in art started when I was five years old,” said Ypon in an interview. “Art gives my soul satisfaction. Even when I am at home and I see my artworks, they each give me total happiness.” (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 18, 2023
Orley Ypon (b. 1973)
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Bathers Series signed and dated 2015 (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 48" (76 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Manila A master of the classical form in the contemporary age, Orley Ypon’s works are able to communicate a sense of depth and nuance often attributed to more traditional pieces. A native of Toledo, Cebu, Ypon found his love for the arts at a relatively young age, when he found himself enjoying creating portraits for his family and friends. He then took a couple of semesters at the Cebu Institute of Technology and at the UP Cebu College of Fine Arts, but opted to learn about art by himself instead. In 2001, Ypon’s art finally garnered the attention it deserved after the artist won first prize at the Philippine National On-TheSpot painting competition. Ypon also managed to bag the Grand Prize at the Petron National Painting Competition for his work titled Ober-ober in 2001, and then again in 2004 for his work titled Pamaling. In 2011, he was given the Ani Ng Dangal award by the National Commission of Culture and the Arts. (J.D.)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 03, 2022
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Santander Seaside (Plein Air)
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Santander Seaside (Plein Air) signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 24” x 32” (61 cm x 81 cm) Orley Ypon is renowned for his masterful combination of conventional academic technique and contemporary social depth. A master of the classical form, his oeuvres are able to communicate a sense of insight and nuance often attributed to traditional pieces. Although the adherence to classical techniques results in art that appears to portray beauty as idealized and utopian, Ypon deviates from this cliché by presenting stark and unfiltered scenes of ordinary life. This is best observed in his most famous works, wherein he juxtaposes seemingly hyper-realistic subjects amidst heavily dramatized settings and scenarios, but it can still be seen in several of his landscape paintings. A realist in life as well as in art, Ypon creates pieces that his audience can understand and appreciate. For him, realism requires the artist to consider many aspects, such as technique, color, and composition. Above all, the artist must be an observer, drawing on their experiences to feel their works. Around the time this piece was made, Ypon founded the Aroma Art Atelier, a non-profit organization that aims to share ideas and foster camaraderie among other painters in his city. The atelier’s practice- based approach encourages students to study the foundations of painting while developing their styles and creative aspirations. Santander is on the south coast of Cebu province, where Ypon has his atelier. “It’s a place where the fishermen gather to rest and have more than a few drinks.” This en plein air work captures the spontaneity of the scene: a wooded glen, a tent among the thickets, looking out to a blue sea. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 10, 2022
Orley Ypon - Coastline in Samboan (Pleinaire)
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Orley Ypon Coastline in Samboan (Pleinaire) signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 22" x 33" (56 cm x 84 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot A master of the classical form in the contemporary age, the oeuvres of Orley Ypon are able to express a sense of depth and detail often attributed to more traditional pieces. A native of Toledo, Cebu, his passion and talent for painting started during his childhood when he did portraits of his friends and family. His practice is often seen as a synthesis of classical and contemporary hyperrealism. Although the adherence to classical techniques is often used to create works that appear to portray beauty as idealistic and utopian, Ypon deviates from this trope by creating stark and unfiltered images of everyday life. He continues to paint scenes from life and culture while studying and becoming aware of modern art styles to help him evolve his accustomed method. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 11, 2022
Orley Ypon (b. 1973)
Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Move On III signed and dated 2015 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 60" (91 cm x 152 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot EXHIBITED Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea, Bidlisiw, Makati City, October 23 - November 3, 2015 At a young age, Orly Ypon found his love of art by doing portraits of himself and family and friends. Mainly a selftaught artist, Ypon’s practice is mainly a fusion of classical modes of painting and realism. When creating a scene, the hyper-realistic subject is amidst heavily dramatized situations. In this particular piece, it was exhibited in Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea in 2015. It was a part of Ypon’s mud series, showcasing the collective Filipino struggle from the reality that they face. As shown, the people in the painting, the people struggling to escape from the mud, which represents a fiery metaphor, one that represents a crisis that must be risen from and fought against. (M.D.V)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 11, 2022
Orley Ypon (b. 1973)
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Ibyang Spring signed and dated 2015 (lower right) oil on canvas 48" x 72" (122 cm x 183 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot EXHIBITED Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea, Against The Flow, Makati City, June 11 - July 5, 2015 A contemporary Filipino artist born in 1973, Orley Ypon is a well-regarded portraitist from Toledo, Cebu. His passion and talent for painting stems from his childhood, where he'd do portraits of his friends and family. Ypon is often praised for his masterful synthesis of conventional academic technique and contemporary social depth. The adherence to classical techniques are often used to produce works that seemingly treat beauty idealistic and utopian. Instead, Ypon veers away from this trope by creating stark and unfiltered images of everyday life. Through his works, Ypon manages to capture the unapologetic reality and beauty of the human condition. In Ibyang Spring, Ypon’s masterful approach is seen. The unspoiled and natural elements of his chosen subject matter. (J.D.)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 04, 2021
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Move On II
Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Move On II signed and dated 2015 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 72" (91 cm x 183 cm) EXHIBITED Altro Mondo Greenbelt 5, Bidlisiw, Makati City, October 23 - November 3, 2015 Orley Ypon is mostly recognized for his fondness of details and love of human figures. His creations manifest the artist’s developing his objectives into themes that convey social issues, human conditions, and further expanding into new dimensions of his art, such as this featured piece titled Move On II. The oeuvre depicts people rising from the mud; those already risen in dry ground were pulling others still below them. It has movement and captures the same motions. The painting comes alive with a particular motion when the compatriots help and pull each other out of the morass. One could interpret it as the encompassing and evokeness of the peoples’ desire for reform, for change. It bears the passion about the people wanting to get out of the rot they are in - portraying that people won’t just back down to the grievances they feel - a patriotic painting that echoed as well, the movement of Luna’s Spoliarium. It evokes a final freedom achieved.
Leon Gallery
Dec. 04, 2021
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Run
Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Run signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 60" (91 cm x 152 cm) EXHIBITED Gallery Indigo, BenCab Museum, Crusaders, Tuba, Benguet, May 28 - June 26, 2016 Orley Ypon discovered a love for art at a very early age - doing portraits of himself and his family and friends throughout his growing years. His art is a result of mainly self - study, with only a couple of semesters at the Cebu Institute of Technology and at the UP Cebu College of Fine Arts as formal training. A constant finalist in painting exhibitions in the Visayas and Metro Manila, Orley gained attention when he won the First Prize in the Art Association of the Philippines’ National On - the - Spot Painting Competition in 2001. In the same year, Orley made his mark at the Art Petron National Painting Competition, bagging the Grand Prize in 2001 for Ober - Ober. He won the Grand Prize in the same competition for the second time in 2004 for Pamaling, earning him the honor of being the first Hall - of - Famer in the History of the Art Petron Painting Competitions. Originally from Toledo City, Cebu, Ypon continues to paint his favorite scenes of life and culture while continuously developing his traditional technique through study and awareness of contemporary art forms. He is mostly recognized for his fondness of details and love of human figures. His creations manifest the artist’s developing his objectives into themes that convey social issues, human conditions, and further expanding into new dimensions of his art, such as this featured piece titled Run. Ypon portrays crowds of Filipinos in their naked glory , half - smiling, half - smirking, in a seeming race to nowhere through this oeuvre featured in his Crusaders exhibit. The painting highlights the artist’s mastery of the human anatomy and eye for interesting detail. Well - composed and beautifully executed - the work subtly common on societal ills and concerns of the present. True to the Horatan ideal, though in a different form, Ypon seeks to delight and instruct the viewer, prodding him to open his eyes and look around with a fresh appreciation and understanding of his community and the world, and of himself.
Leon Gallery
Dec. 04, 2021
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Male Nude
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Male Nude signed and dated 2019 (lower right) oil on canvas 48" x 42" (122 cm x 107 cm) A master of the classical form in the contemporary age, Orley Ypon’s works are able to communicate a sense of depth and nuance often attributed to more traditional pieces. A native of Toledo, Cebu, Ypon found his love for the arts at a relatively young age, when he found himself enjoying creating portraits for his family and friends. He then took a couple of semesters at the Cebu Institute of Technology and at the UP Cebu College of Fine Arts but opted to learn about art by himself instead. In 2001, Ypon’s art finally garnered the attention it deserved after the artist won first prize at the Philippine National On-The-Spot painting competition. Ypon also managed to bag the Grand Prize at the Petron National Painting Competition for his work titled Ober-ober in 2001, and then again in 2004 for his work titled Pamaling. In 2011, he was given the Ani Ng Dangal award by the National Commission of Culture and the Arts. Ypon’s practice is often seen as a synthesis of classical modes of painting, and contemporary hyperrealism. This can be observed in the way Ypon creates his scenes, wherein he juxtaposes seemingly hyper-realistic subjects amidst heavily dramatized backdrops and situations. This particular piece by Ypon is emblematic of his iconic style, but can also be seen as a nod to the art of Russian painter Konstantin Makovsky. Ypon’s work features a man in a sitting position with his face facing something slightly away from the viewer and a distinctively red piece of cloth. The work mirrors a series of Makovsky’s works which also feature models, mostly male ones, in different positions, atop of a red piece of cloth. Though the work can be read as a nod, Ypon still manages to express his own individual style through the impeccable sense of detail present in his work. The connection between Ypon’s and Makovsky’s works adds a bit of intertext to the latter’s piece, effectively proving that the artist is not only well-versed in the technical side of his craft, but the context of his passion as well.
Leon Gallery
Oct. 17, 2020
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) - Rural Scene
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Rural Scene signed and dated 2004 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 60” (91 cm x 152 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 18, 2020
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) - Landscape
Est: ₱35,000 - ₱45,500
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Landscape signed and dated 2018 (lower right) oil on canvas 21” x 16” (53 cm x 41 cm) Estimate: USD $700-$910 Euros €583.33-€758.33
Leon Gallery
Mar. 14, 2020
Orley Ypon (b. 1973)
Est: ₱75,000 - ₱80,000
Untitled
Salcedo Auctions
Feb. 22, 2020
Orley Ypon, (b. 1973), Spectator 2, signed and dated 1978 (lower right), oil on canvas
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Orley Ypon, (b. 1973), Spectator 2, signed and dated 1978 (lower right), oil on canvas48” x 36” (122 cm x 91 cm),
Leon Gallery
Feb. 23, 2019
Orley Ypon (b.1973) Untitled
Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000
Orley Ypon (b.1973) Untitled signed and dated 2018 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 60” (91 cm x 152 cm)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 02, 2017
Orley Ypon (b.1973) Grappling
Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000
Orley Ypon (b.1973) Grappling signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 30” x 36” (76 cm x 92 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 21, 2017
LOT WITHDRAWN
Est: ₱10,000 - ₱13,000
Orley Ypon (b. 1973) Grappling signed and dated 2016 (lower right) Oil on canvas 2016 30 x 36" (76 x 92 cm)
Leon Gallery