The Magnificent September Auction 2014

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Makati City, Philippines

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The Magnificent September Auction 2014

Leon Gallery

An auction of largely Philippine art that showcases Old Master, Modern, and Contemporary pieces. A highlight of the sale is Anita Magsaysay-Ho's Women with Baskets and Mangoes from the period when Anita freed herself from the influences of the New York School and an output that would be called her own. Another highlight is Felix Resureccion Hidalgo's "Claire de Lune" from the Don Alfonso Ongpin and later acquired by Don Anselmo Trinidad. A large painting of the artist's muse and model, Maria Yrritia.

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Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010): PROPERTY FROM THE DON LORENZO ESCUDERO GALVEZ COLLECTION Barcos ca.1963 signed (lower right) oil on board 17” x 20” (43 cm x 51 cm) Provenance: Aquired directly from the artist Whether it was

0073: Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000

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Silver Tray: 1930s silver 26” x 21” (66 cm x 53 cm) weight: 3209g Provenance: Manila Although the Philippines did not have silver mines, the silversmith’sart flourished in the islands during the Spanish

0074: Silver TrayEst. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Nena Saguil (1924 - 1994): Blue Cosmos Series signed and dated 1964 (lower right) oil on canvas 22” x 19” (56 cm x 37 cm) Paris based Nena Saguil equates painting with the other arts: music and poetry. She trained at the

0075: Nena Saguil (1924 - 1994)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Juvenal Sanso (1929): PROPERTY FORMERLY IN THE DON LUIS MA. ARANETA COLLECTION Sta Ana Backyard ca.1950 signed (lower right) oil on canvas 19” x 24 1/2” (48 cm x 62 cm) Literature: Alfredo Roces, Sanso, Luis Ma.

0076: Juvenal Sanso (1929)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000

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The Lazatin-Paras Cabinet: 2nd Quarter of the 19th Century Balayong, Narra, Kamagong and Carabao Bone H:80 1/2” x L:58” x W:24 1/2” (204 cm x 147 cm x 62 cm) Provenance: Lazatin-Paras Family San Fernando City, Pampanga

0077: The Lazatin-Paras CabinetEst. ₱800,000-₱1,040,000

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Juanito Torres (1978): Blood Compact signed and dated 2013 (lower right) oil on canvas 60” x 72” (152 cm x 183 cm) Often satirical, Juanito Torres’ large canvases depict the Filipino existenceas vaudevil - it’s

0078: Juanito Torres (1978)Est. ₱60,000-₱78,000

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Prudencio Lamarroza (1946): Untitled signed (lower left) oil on canvas 36” x 48” (91 cm x 121 cm) What easily sets Lamarroza’s art apart, it has been rightfully observed, is his gift in exploiting color – vivid,

0079: Prudencio Lamarroza (1946)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Claudio Bravo (1936 - 2011): PROPERTY FROM THE DON LUIS MA. ARANETA COLLECTION Nude Sketch of a Young Boy Sitting signed and dated 1968 (lower right) pencil and pastel on paper 8” x 12” (20 cm x 30 cm) Having established

0080: Claudio Bravo (1936 - 2011)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Tony Mahilum (1948): Binyagan signed and dated 1992 (lower left) oil on canvas 36” x 48” (91 cm x 122 cm) Duldulao, Manuel D, Twentieth Century Filipino Artists, Vol. 3, Legacy Publishers, Quezon City, 1993, p.276

0081: Tony Mahilum (1948)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Publio Briones (1949): Semana Santa signed and dated 2012 (lower right) oil on canvas 30” x 40” (76 cm x 102 cm) Traditional Filipino themes (piety and family values) interspersed with Pop Art elements (cartoonish

0082: Publio Briones (1949)Est. ₱40,000-₱52,000

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Lee Aguinaldo (1933 - 2007): Untitled signed (lower right) ca. 1958 oil on wood 15 1/2” x 5” (39 cm x 13 cm) Provenance: Collection of Mike Dobry who lived in the Philippines from 1957-1959 as a dependent of his father, who

0083: Lee Aguinaldo (1933 - 2007)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969): Untitled ca.1965 molave H:33 1/2” x L:18 1/2” x W:23 (85 cm x 47 cm x 58 cm) Provenance: Aquired directly from the artist by the present owner The second member of “The Triumvirate,”

0084: Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969)Est. ₱300,000-₱390,000

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Jose Blanco (1932 - 2008): Puto Bumbong signed and dated 1975 (lower left) oil on canvas 24” x 32” (61 cm x 81 cm) Provenance: Mercedes Lizares Mckenzie One of the most notable artists that Angono, Rizal ever produced,

0085: Jose Blanco (1932 - 2008)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Manuel Baldemor (1947): a.) Barrio Fiesta signed and dated 1985 (upper left) painted wood relief 19 1/2” x 7” (50 cm x 18 cm) b.) Barrio Fiesta painted wood relief 19 1/2” x 7” (50 cm x 18 cm) Festive scenery –

0086: Manuel Baldemor (1947)Est. ₱20,000-₱26,000

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Benedicto Cabrera (1942): Crucifixion signed and dated 1987 (lower left) watercolor on handmade paper 31 1/2” x 22” (80 cm x 52 cm) Provenance: Aquired directly from the artist by the present owner An unusual subject

0087: Benedicto Cabrera (1942)Est. ₱300,000-₱390,000

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Joven Mansit (1984): L.H.O.O.Q signed (lower right) and dated 2006 (verso) oil and acrylic on canvas 15” x 20” (38 cm x 51 cm) Joven Mansit has long explored haunting presence of the subconscious - even before he

0088: Joven Mansit (1984)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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CJ Tañedo (1979): Moonlight Serenade signed (lower right) mixed media 48” x 36” (122 cm x 91 cm) Said to be inspired by European Renaissance painters, Tañedo culls from scripture to produce characters in the

0089: CJ Tañedo (1979)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Buen Calubayan (1980): Nicotine dated 2007 oil on canvas 48” x 36” (122 cm x 91 cm) Provenance: 1/Of Gallery Buen Calubayan’s ‘portrait’ evokes the familial and its forgetting. “Nicotine” is an example of a

0090: Buen Calubayan (1980)Est. ₱40,000-₱52,000

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Jose Joya (1931 - 1995): Untitled signed and dated 1976 ceramic Diameter: 8” (20 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mrs. Josefa Joya-Baldovino confirming the authenticity of this lot This work by

0091: Jose Joya (1931 - 1995)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Augusto Albor (1940): Untitled signed and dated 1996 (upper left) oil on canvas 24” x 24” (61 cm x 61 cm) In 1976 he was a Thirteen Artists Awardee from the CCP. As a painter, he has participated in major exhibitions

0092: Augusto Albor (1940)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Gabby Barredo (1957): Vanity Console Table signed and dated 1993 mixed media H:84” x L:40” x W:15” (213 cm x 102 cm x 38 cm) Provenance: Galerie Genesis The Archangel of Assemblage, Gabriel Barredo has produced a

0093: Gabby Barredo (1957)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Romulo Galicano (1945): Early Summer Morning (Giverny) signed and dated 2001 (lower left) oil on canvas 25” x 38” (64 cm x 97 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot

0094: Romulo Galicano (1945)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000

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Eduardo Chillida (1924 - 2002): Untitled signed (lower right) print (84/150) 15” x 11” (38 cm x 28 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Manila As an artist, Chillida, of Basque Spanish heritage, was best known for his immense

0095: Eduardo Chillida (1924 - 2002)Est. ₱20,000-₱26,000

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Marina Cruz (1982): Living Room signed and dated 2008 (lower right) oil on canvas 72” x 96” (183 cm x 244 cm) “Living Room” is typical of Marina Cruz’ works that simulate the chaotic spaces and movement in an

0096: Marina Cruz (1982)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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September 6-12, 2014

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Rufino corner Legaspi Streets, Legazpi Village

Makati City, 1200

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