5021-2021 : 500 Years of cross-cultural encounters
THE quincentennial commemorations are anchored on a Filipino-centric context of history – much like the entire ‘Important Philippine Art & Furniture’ sale, as has been the tradition since Salcedo Auctions first had the sale in March of 2013. The auction house’s identity has long been tied to this event, with a vision to bring Philippine art and culture forward.
“After all, art is part of the very fabric of Filipino society. It has thrived and endured throughout centuries of sociocultural change.” says Salcedo Auctions’ Chairman and Chief Specialist, Richie Lerma.
This edition of Salcedo Auctions’ ‘Important Philippine Art & Furniture’ boasts of rare and distinctive discoveries, starting with a lot of incredible rare bulols – like the King Bulol, ‘Kinabigat’ or King post and an Ifugao figure with a bowl.
A pair of watercolour illustrations by Jose Honorato Lozano is undoubtedly among the art highlights, discovered in Paris and flown to Manila where it awaits its new owners. Art patrons, meanwhile, will be spoilt for choice, starting with the jewel of the collection: A rare and very large work by Elmer Borlongan.
Measuring 11.6 x 13 feet, it once covered an entire wall at the late Gilda Cordero Fernando’s home. She commissioned the larger piece after the completion of a smaller work also by Borlongan. Later in her life, she decided to sell the work so it can have the viewing space that it deserved.
Equally stunning are the works by Filipino masters, such as Nationals Artist Fernando Amorsolo, Vicente Manansala, and Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, along with fabulous paintings by contemporary artists Ronald Ventura, Emmanuel Garibay, Andres Barrioquinto, Jigger Cruz and Marina Cruz.
Interested bidders can view the online catalogue at salcedoauctions.com.