The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015

An Important and Magnificent large Ivory figure

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Makati City, Philippines

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The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015

Leon Gallery

León Gallery will stage what is arguably its most exciting auction sale yet: the Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015, highlighted by the distinguished Joe and Nene Guevara Collection; the largest work by Anita Magsasay-Ho ever to be sold at auction to date; and the only known signed work by Isabelo Tampinco. Jose ?Joe? L. Guevara was, during his lifetime, considered a living legend among local journalists where he had the privilege to cover the country?s Presidents from Manuel A. Roxas to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo until his passing in December 2002, and hobnob with society figures, foreign dignitaries, intellectuals, and like-minded individuals. But outside of journalism, Joe, together with his lovely wife Nene, were both gracious hosts and active and discriminating art collectors with their Makati residence housing their extensive collection of Philippine art by Filipino masters, a treasure trove so exceptional it moved a writer to describe it as ?a collector?s envy.? Taking center stage in the peerless Joe and Nene Guevara Collection are two rare and iconic pieces by the muralists' muralist, National Artist Carlos ?Botong? Francisco ? ?Landscape? and ?Camote Diggers?, both from 1969 ? and ?Crucifix? by Ang Kiukok from 1967. Other noteworthy artpieces in this collection include those by Guillermo Tolentino, Eduardo Castrillo, Napoleon Abueva, Ramon Orlina, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Vicente Manansala, Victorio Edades. ?Fish Harvest at Dawn? by Anita Magsaysay-Ho, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1979, is the largest ever work by the artist to be ever to be sold at auction. This most imposing piece from her 'Green Period' bares her imprint of masterfully rendering oil paint in transparent layers, with an inclination for luminous jade green shades inspired by foliage and vegetables. An extremely rare desk and chair from maestro sculptor Isabelo Tampinco from 1901?exquisitely carved from Narra and Balayong?is most singular as it is the only signed work by Tampinco that is kn

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Manuel Baldemor (b.1947): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION Tahanan signed and dated 1980 (lower right) oil on canvas 12” x 72” (30 cm x 183 cm) Baldemor’s style, while of a lively folk quality, also

0025: Manuel Baldemor (b.1947)Est. ₱50,000-₱65,000

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Solomon Saprid (1917-2003): PROPERTY FORMERLY IN THE LARRY J. CRUZ COLLECTION Mother and Child signed and dated 1973 brass H:30” x L:23” x W:21 1/2 (76 cm x 58 cm x 55 cm) A vital part of Solomon Saprid’s sculptured

0026: Solomon Saprid (1917-2003)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000

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Marcel Antonio (b.1965): a.) Happy Days signed (lower left) dated 2005 acrylic on paper 26” x 20” (65 cm x 50 cm) b. ) The Bad Deeds signed (lower right) dated 2005 acrylic on paper 26” x 20” (65 cm x 50 cm)

0027: Marcel Antonio (b.1965)Est. ₱70,000-₱91,000

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Ang Kiukok (1931-2005): Fish 2 signed and dated 1997 (lower right) pen and ink on paper 9” x 12” (23 cm x 30 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Finale Art File confirming the authenticity of this

0028: Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)Est. ₱40,000-₱52,000

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Ramon Orlina (b.1944): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION a.) Untitled 1 signed and dated 1996 glass H:9” x L:8” x W:6 1/2” (23 cm x 20 cm x 17 cm) b.) Untitled 2 signed and dated 1998 glass H:10”

0029: Ramon Orlina (b.1944)Est. ₱140,000-₱182,000

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Gargoyle Table (Demonyo Table): 18th Century Balayong and Narra H:31” x L:45” x W:28 3/4” (79 cm x 114 cm x 73 cm) Provenance: Parian Tables dating from the 18th century are rare, especially those of small size that are

0030: Gargoyle Table (Demonyo Table)Est. ₱300,000-₱390,000

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Eufemio Rasco IV (b.1981): Frozen signed and dated 2010 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 30” (91 cm x 76 cm) The nude women that take centerstage in Rasco’s works are distinct with their alabaster skin tone that is

0031: Eufemio Rasco IV (b.1981)Est. ₱40,000-₱52,000

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Alan Sycip (b.1954): Birther signed and dated 2014 (bottom) acrylic on canvas 34” x 17 3/4” (86 cm x 45 cm) With a BFA degree from Carnegie-Mellon University, Alan Sycip’s art straddles many disciplines with

0032: Alan Sycip (b.1954)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION Landscape signed and dated 1969 (lower left) oil on canvas 9 3/4” x 14 1/4” (25 cm x 36 cm) Literature: D.M. Reyes, et al.; edited by Patrick

0033: Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000

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Ang Kiukok (1931-2005): PROPERTY FROM THE JAMES G. JACOBSEN COLLECTION, NORWAY Pieta signed and dated 1981 (upper left) oil on canvas 24” x 24” (61 cm x 61 cm) Provenance: Antonio Locsin Acquired from the above in

0034: Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)Est. ₱1,000,000-₱1,300,000

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Gallinera: 2nd Quarter of the 19th Century Balayong H:40” x L:104” x W:24” (102 cm x 264 cm x 61 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Manila During the Spanish colonial period, farm tenants usually came

0035: GallineraEst. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011): Reveries of Love signed and dated 1985 (lower left) oil on canvas 21 1/2” x 27 1/2” (55 cm x 70 cm) Provenance: Christies, Southeast Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Auction, Hong Kong, 30

0036: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Raul Valdivieso (Chilean, 1931-1993): Male Torso signed bronze H:11”(28 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, San Francisco, USA Raul Valdivieso was a Chilean sculptor who lived much of his life abroad where he did his extensive

0037: Raul Valdivieso (Chilean, 1931-1993)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Jerry Elizalde Navarro (1924-1999): The Third Eye Seeth signed and dated 1996 (lower right) oil/acrylic on canvas 21 1/2” x 21” (55 cm x 53 cm) The sensual grasp of his images reaches far into the soul, drawing the viewer into the

0038: Jerry Elizalde Navarro (1924-1999)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Qing Dynasty Jars: 19th century a.) height: 14 1/4”(36 cm) b.) height: 16”(41 cm) c.) height: 18 1/2”(47 cm) d.) height: 12 1/2”(32 cm) e.) height: 14”(36 cm) f.) height: 12”(30 cm) g.) height: 9”(23 cm)

0039: Qing Dynasty JarsEst. ₱100,000-₱130,000

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An Important and Magnificent large Ivory figure: An Important and Magnificent large Ivory figure of the Virgin and Child Philippines, Late 17th or Early 18th Century Ivory H:16” x L:4 1/2” x W:3 3/4” (41 cm x 11 cm x 10 cm) Provenance:

0040: An Important and Magnificent large Ivory figureEst. ₱1,200,000-₱1,560,000

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Yasmin Sison (b.1973): a.) Untitled 1 signed (lower left) dated 2009 collage on paper 11” x 8 1/2” (28 cm x 22 cm) b.) Untitled 2 signed (lower right) dated 2009 collage on paper 11” x 8 1/2” (28 cm x 22 cm)

0041: Yasmin Sison (b.1973)Est. ₱18,000-₱23,400

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Ibarra dela Rosa (1943-1998): a.) Untitled 1 signed and dated 1974 (lower left) oil on canvas 9” x 10” (23 cm x 25 cm) b.) Untitled 2 signed and dated 1974 (lower right) oil on canvas 9” x 10” (23 cm x 25 cm)

0042: Ibarra dela Rosa (1943-1998)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Vicente Manansala (1910-1981): Binangonan, Rizal signed and dated 1952 (upper right) oil on wood 12” x 9 1/2” (30 cm x 24 cm) The artist certified the work with his signature dated April 24, 1980 in verso At the age of 15,

0043: Vicente Manansala (1910-1981)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Anita Magsaysay-Ho (1914-2012): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION a.) Peanut Vendors signed and dated 1994 (lower right) print 19 1/2” x 22” (50 cm x 56 cm) b.) Women Cooking signed and dated 1995 (lower

0044: Anita Magsaysay-Ho (1914-2012)Est. ₱60,000-₱78,000

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Manuel Rodriguez, Sr. (b.1915): Untitled Ca.1960 signed (lower right) oil on canvas 24” x 18” (61 cm x 46 cm) While Manuel Rodriguez Sr.’s skill in serigraphy served him in good stead in his career, he also excelled,

0045: Manuel Rodriguez, Sr. (b.1915)Est. ₱60,000-₱78,000

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Ivan Roxas (b.1978): Longing 2009 oil on canvas 20” x 16” (51 cm x 41 cm) A solitary woman on a fence looks away from view towards a distant barn. He developed an extraordinary intimacy with theland and sea and

0046: Ivan Roxas (b.1978)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Guillermo Tolentino (1890-1976): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION Nene Guevara signed and dated 1970 cast bronze artwork: H:16 1/2” x L:11” x W:10 1/2” (42 cm x 28 cm x 27 cm) base: H:36” x L:14” x

0047: Guillermo Tolentino (1890-1976)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Jose Joya (1931-1995): Pasay signed and dated 1981 (lower right) acrylic collage 20” x 13 1/2” (51 cm x 34 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mrs. Josefa Joya-Baldovino confirming the

0048: Jose Joya (1931-1995)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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