Joanne Ungar Paintings

American

Joanne Ungar is originally from Minneapolis. After studies at Oberlin College in Ohio, she moved to New York City and earned a BFA from the School of Visual Arts. Joanne Ungar is a New York Foundation for the Arts NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship program Grant recipient. Ungar has exhibited extensively in New York and nationally. The poured wax paintings by Ungar are composed with the geometric forms of recycled packaging and layered and infused with pigmented wax. Ungar is an alchemist and her studio is a science lab. Her father was a scientist. When she was growing up, he talked about how art and science were really one and the same thing, a methodical exploration of ideas crossed with joyous creativity and some random surprises. Built on these origins and continuing into an intense studio practice, Ungar states, “I often set up experiments with variables and a control group in order to solve a problem of opacity or pigmentation, for example. I also like to push my materials beyond my understanding of them, seeing what happens when they melt, seeing what will stick to what and for how long, what happens to them at stupidly high temperatures. I am ridiculously methodically organized and in addition to cataloging each piece, I sometimes catalog it through its various versions or changes.” This highly dedicated and rigorous studio practice creates astounding results that have transformed modest materials into gold. The pain relievers themselves have been removed, yet the implication is present in the title of the works. Ungar is an expert in misdirection and illusion and the barrier between the illusionary space and physical becomes blurred into a wholly new modality. She currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Artist: Joanne Ungar

Joanne Ungar"Johnnie Walker Black" waxwork multi-panel wall installation, geometric, orange, 2019

$11,600Sale Price|20% Off

"Johnnie Walker Black" waxwork multi-panel wall installation, geometric, orange

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Vivid oranges, violets, blue and golden yellow tones are created through Joanne Ungar's unique poured wax process in this multi-panel wall installation. 48"x59"x 1" pigmented wax, board, photograph, installed on welded metal backing brace (included) signed on reverse by artist, with a COA. This wall piece is composed of 24 cast wax panels, created in high quality archival materials. The abstracted image imbedded in the work is the open and unfolded form of a Johnnie Walker...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Encaustic

Joanne Ungar"LOVE" Encaustic Geometric Abstract painting in red, orange and yellow

$1,450

"LOVE" Encaustic Geometric Abstract painting in red, orange and yellow

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

10.5" x 15" encaustic and painted cardboard on panel, signed on the reverse by the artist. The letters, L-O-V-E are embedded in pigmented wax, with a heart shape for the "o" in this ...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Cardboard

Joanne Ungar"Ikea Alang" Encaustic Geometric Abstract painting in aqua, blue, yellow green

$5,450

"Ikea Alang" Encaustic Geometric Abstract painting in aqua, blue, yellow green

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

This cast wax wall panel painting contains blues in aqua and turquoise which blend into a gradient, with warm earth tones emerging amongst violet and yellow green undertones. 21"x3...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Cardboard

Joanne Ungar"Best Buy Baking Cups Small" Geometric Abstract Cast Wax Wall Painting, in green, 2022

$875

"Best Buy Baking Cups Small" Geometric Abstract Cast Wax Wall Painting, in green

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

This poured wax painting in green by Joanne Ungar, is composed with the geometric forms of recycled packaging, layered and infused with pigmented wax. A vibrant sculptural painting, ...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic

Joanne UngarWaxwork multi-panel wall installation, "Botox", Geometric Abstract Installation, 2019

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

Waxwork multi-panel wall installation, "Botox", Geometric Abstract Installation

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Vivid emerald green, vibrant orange, and violet blue tones are created in Joanne Ungar's unique poured wax process, to create this multi-panel wall installation. 37"x54"x 1" pigmented wax, board, photograph, installed on welded metal backing brace (included) signed on reverse by artist, and COA. This wall piece is composed of 24 cast wax panels. The abstracted image imbedded in the work is a photograph of the packing for Botox treatments. Vivid emerald green, vibrant orange, and violet blue tones are created in Joanne Ungar's unique poured wax process. This large scale wax painting is a beautiful statement piece that is signed on reverse by the artist. In addition to the cosmetic applications of Botox, it is also used as a pain relief medication for migraine sufferers. The geometric abstract composition is created through the imagery of the folds from the boxed packaging. The grid is created and installed on a heavy duty welded metal back brace...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Joanne Ungar"Aleia's" Pigmented Waxwork, 2018

$1,200

"Aleia's" Pigmented Waxwork

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

This poured wax painting by Joanne Ungar, is composed with the geometric forms of recycled packaging, layered and infused with pigmented wax. The blue and violet purple in this pigm...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Cardboard

Joanne UngarHarry's, 2017

$1,200

Harry's

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

This poured wax painting by Joanne Ungar, is composed with the geometric forms of recycled packaging, layered and infused with pigmented wax. The violet, red tones fade to a yellow ...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Cardboard

Allyson LevyWallpaper 2: Abstract Green Encaustic Painting of Yellow Flower Petals on Panel, 2020

$2,600

H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

Wallpaper 2: Abstract Green Encaustic Painting of Yellow Flower Petals on Panel

By Allyson Levy

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract painting with green encaustic and light yellow flower petals on wood panel "Wallpaper 2" made by Allyson Levy in 2020 encaustic and flower petals on wood panel, 24 x 24 x 2 ...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel, Pigment

Michael DavidFor SRV (Large), 2010

$35,000

H 44.25 in W 84 in D 3.25 in

For SRV (Large)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Encaustic, Wood Panel, Wax, Oil

Joseph AlessandriMégalithes Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Wall Sculpture, 1999, 1999

$3,608Sale Price|27% Off

H 41.74 in W 30.71 in D 3.15 in

Mégalithes Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Wall Sculpture, 1999

Located in Cotignac, FR

Large Abstract Expressionist mixed media from the 'Megaliths' series by French artist Joseph Alessandri. Signed to the front bottom left side and dated 99 and signed with a reference...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Metal

Michael DavidUntitled No. 63 Abstract Composition Mixed Media, 1987

$18,500

H 34 in W 43 in D 1.5 in

Untitled No. 63 Abstract Composition Mixed Media

By Michael David

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Untitled No 63, abstract composition 1987 Mixed media on wood panel, wax, oil, paper. signed with initials, gallery label. Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience. He often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism. David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture...

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1980s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Oil, Paper, Wax, Wood Panel

Allyson LevyWinter Berry Diptych: Abstract Encaustic Painting, Dark Red on Beige Background, 2019

$16,500

H 32 in W 96 in D 2 in

Winter Berry Diptych: Abstract Encaustic Painting, Dark Red on Beige Background

By Allyson Levy

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract encaustic painting with brown branches with dark red berries against a light beige background "Winter Berry Diptych" made by Hudson Valley based artist, Allyson Levy, in 201...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel

Michael DavidThe Navigator (Small), 2010

$11,000

H 21.75 in W 32 in D 2 in

The Navigator (Small)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Panel, Wax, Oil

Andrew FrancisDifferent Nomenclatures. Contemporary Abstract Encaustic Painting, 2019

$1,200

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in

Different Nomenclatures. Contemporary Abstract Encaustic Painting

By Andrew Francis

Located in Brecon, Powys

Different Nomenclatures 2019 Encaustic wax & oil colour on deep-fame board 600 x 600 mm

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic, Oil

Katherine FiliceCommon Ground (No.9) An intimate and striking textural contemporary painting, 2026

$590

H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in

Common Ground (No.9) An intimate and striking textural contemporary painting

By Katherine Filice

Located in Hollister, CA

Contemporary abstract painting by Katherine Filice featuring ink, stucco, and wax on wood panel, framed and completed in 2026. Created as part of Filice's "Common Ground" series, thi...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Archival Ink, Wax, Wood Panel

Andrew FrancisSolstice, Contemporary Encaustic Abstract Painting, 2020

$1,250

H 24.81 in W 27.56 in

Solstice, Contemporary Encaustic Abstract Painting

By Andrew Francis

Located in Brecon, Powys

Solstice 2020 Encaustic wax on board Image 652 x 585 mm Signed in a Welsh Oak frame Image 50cm x 50cm 2020

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic, Oil, Board

Allyson LevyHappanese: Abstract Encaustic Painting of Hemp Leaves on Light Mint Green, 2020

$7,200

H 48 in W 34 in D 2 in

Happanese: Abstract Encaustic Painting of Hemp Leaves on Light Mint Green

By Allyson Levy

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract painting made with light green encaustic and brown hemp leaves and branches resembling a tree Happanese, made by Allyson Levy in 2020 48 x 34 inches hemp leaves, branches, a...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel

Andre KohnContemporary mixed media oil/ writing with layered texture, photographs & wax, 2024

$34,000

H 30 in W 30 in

Contemporary mixed media oil/ writing with layered texture, photographs & wax

By Andre Kohn

Located in Maricopa, AZ

A sophisticated industrial inspired mixed media painting by world renowned artist, Andre Kohn. It is on museum gallery wrap canvas and comprised of layered photographs, wax, charcoal...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Archival Paper, Pen

Allyson LevyBarking Betula: Abstract Encaustic Painting of Golden Tree Bark Tones on Purple, 2011

$2,600

H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

Barking Betula: Abstract Encaustic Painting of Golden Tree Bark Tones on Purple

By Allyson Levy

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract painting with assorted neutral toned golden tree bark and purple violet encaustic "Barking Betula", by Hudson Valley artist, Allyson Levy, mad...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel

Previously Available Items

Joanne Ungar"Acorn" geometric encaustic, cast wax collage, 2020

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H 11 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

"Acorn" geometric encaustic, cast wax collage

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Joanne Ungar's unique process involves layering pigmented wax over cardboard forms to create a geometric composition of color. Ungar's process begins by the artist flattening three-...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Wood Panel, Cardboard, Pigment

Joanne UngarModern Muse, waxwork multi-panel wall installation, 2019

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H 48 in W 59 in

Modern Muse, waxwork multi-panel wall installation

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

This wall piece is composed of 24 cast wax panels. The abstracted image imbedded in the work is a photograph of the packing for Estee Lauder Modern Muse Perfume. Vivid emerald green...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Wood Panel, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper

Joanne UngarLundberg Thin Stackers (framed waxwork), 2019

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H 16 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in

Lundberg Thin Stackers (framed waxwork)

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

This poured wax painting by Joanne Ungar, is composed with the geometric forms of recycled packaging, layered and infused with pigmented wax. The blue green and yellow in this pigme...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Cardboard

Joanne UngarMidwest 9 (1518)

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H 8 in W 9 in

Midwest 9 (1518)

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

9"x8" poured pigmented wax, over painted cardboard and wood panel, signed on reverse by the artist. This is a gorgeously luminous piece created with poured wax. The aquamarine blue ...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Wood Panel, Cardboard, Pigment

Joanne UngarCetaphil 2

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in

Cetaphil 2

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

8.5"x 8.5" pigmented wax and cardboard on wood panel Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1...

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2010s Contemporary Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Cardboard, Pigment

Joanne UngarCetaphil 1

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in

Cetaphil 1

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

8.5"x 8.5" pigmented wax and cardboard on wood panel Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1...

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Contemporary Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wax, Wood Panel, Pigment

Joanne UngarForeva2

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H 11.5 in W 13.25 in

Foreva2

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1990’s. Her luminous wax paintings are created with refin...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Cardboard, Pigment, Wax, Wood Panel

Joanne UngarWeil for Origins

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H 6.25 in W 7 in

Weil for Origins

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1990’s. Her luminous wax paintings are created with refin...

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2010s Contemporary Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Cardboard, Pigment, Wax, Wood Panel

Joanne UngarMidwest 9

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H 7 in W 9 in

Midwest 9

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1990’s. Her luminous wax paintings are created with refin...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Board, Pigment, Wax

Joanne UngarGold's Gym Stress Ball

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H 9 in W 14.5 in

Gold's Gym Stress Ball

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1990’s. Her luminous wax paintings are created with refin...

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2010s Contemporary Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Board, Wax

Joanne UngarDr. Fuhrman

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H 11 in W 8 in

Dr. Fuhrman

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1990’s. Her luminous wax paintings are created with refin...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Wax, Pigment

Joanne UngarFlutucasone

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H 9 in W 6.75 in

Flutucasone

By Joanne Ungar

Located in New York, NY

Joanne Ungar’s background in collage arts transitioned into her current process works when she began working with wax in the 1990’s. Her luminous wax paintings are created with refin...

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2010s Abstract Joanne Ungar Paintings

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Paper, Pigment, Wax, Wood

Joanne Ungar paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Joanne Ungar paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Joanne Ungar in organic material, wax, board and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Joanne Ungar paintings, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Susan Washington, Jim Polan, and Bai (Carl Karni-Bain). Joanne Ungar paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $875 and tops out at $11,600, while the average work can sell for $1,200.