The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016 2016-06-11 Auction - 171 Price Results - Leon Gallery in PH - Page 3
Nena Saguil (1924-1994)Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969)Benedicto Cabrera (b.1942)
Done
Makati City, Philippines
Auction Details

The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016

This auction will make history as the first time ever that a work of The Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal will be offered to the auction market. Descended from an unbroken line from Rizal?s second-oldest sister Narcisa Lopez y Rizal, this exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a work of indubitable provenance and authenticity must never be missed. Also in the sale are marvelous masterpieces by Carlos ?Botong? V. Francisco, Nena Saguil, Ang Kiukok, and a large and important masterpiece by Bencab. All of which are the highlights of this Grand Independence Day Sale.
SOLD
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011): Untitled signed and dated 1975 (left) watercolor on paper 12” x 18” (30 cm x 46 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this
0049: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)Est. ₱60,000-₱78,000
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Betsy Westendorp (b.1927): Painting #806 signed and dated 1994 (lower right) oil on canvas 26” x 32” (66 cm x 81 cm) Provenance: with Galleria Duemila Spanish-born painter Betsy Westendorp, through her long-spanning
0050: Betsy Westendorp (b.1927)Est. ₱140,000-₱182,000
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Joven Mansit (b.1984): Market Scene signed and dated 2007 (lower right) mixed media 24” x 36” (61 cm x 91 cm) There is a clever interplay of ideas and themes in the works of Joven Mansit. His scenes, often set around
0051: Joven Mansit (b.1984)Est. ₱400,000-₱520,000
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Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi (b.1944): Ode signed and dated 1996 (lower left) oil on canvas 52” x 37” (132 cm x 94 cm) Exhibited: Atelyer, Bulwagan ng Dangal (small gallery) UP Diliman, Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi: Paintings and Prints,
0052: Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi (b.1944)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000
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Cesar Legaspi (1917-1994): PROPERTY OF A BEAUTIFUL LADY Three Nudes signed and dated 1979 (lower right) oil on wood 48” x 30” (122 cm x 76 cm) Cesar Legaspi told Cid Reyes in 1984: “I think that even if I were to paint
0053: Cesar Legaspi (1917-1994)Est. ₱1,600,000-₱2,080,000
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Chest of Drawers with Escritorio: Provenance: Private Collection, Bulacan A chest of drawers with an escritorio or fall front desk is not ordinary and very difficult to find in the market and so much morebeing in kamagong. Found
0054: Chest of Drawers with EscritorioEst. ₱500,000-₱650,000
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Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011): a.) Bacolod (Nude 1) signed and dated 1976 (bottom) ceramic diameter: 11 1/2” (29 cm) b.) Bacolod (Nude 2) signed and dated 1976 (bottom) ceramic diameter: 11 1/2” (29 cm) These pieces are
0055: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000
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Tony Mahilum (b.1948): Market Scene signed and dated 1993 (lower right) oil on canvas 32” x 42” (81 cm x 107 cm) The art of Tony Mahilum has always borne a light-hearted air — a whimsicality in the busyness, a sense
0056: Tony Mahilum (b.1948)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000
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Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972): PROPERTY FROM THE TONY AND TINA TURALBA COLLECTION Portrait of a wealthy lady from Marinduque signed and dated 1964 (lower right) oil on canvas 48” x 32” (122 cm x 81 cm) This piece is
0057: Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000
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Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015): Mother and Child signed and dated 1960 (lower left) oil on board 14 1/2” x 22” (37 cm x 56 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, USA Romeo Tabuena’s stylistic evolution has produced an eclectic
0058: Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015)Est. ₱300,000-₱390,000
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Ivory Crucifix: Mid-19th Century Ivory, Kamagong, Lanite, Gold, Silver and Human Hair with base: H:36” x L:17” x W:8 1/2” (91 cm x 43 cm x 22 cm) ivory: H:11 1/4” x L:8 1/4” x W:2 1/4” (29 cm x 21 cm x 6
0059: Ivory CrucifixEst. ₱120,000-₱156,000
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Solomon Saprid (1917-2003): PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A VERY DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN 5 Horses signed and dated 1985 brass H:13 1/4” x L:45 1/2” x W:14 1/2” (34 cm x 116 cm x 37 cm) Solomon Saprid first tried his
0060: Solomon Saprid (1917-2003)Est. ₱500,000-₱650,000
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Francis Yap (b.1941): Preacher signed and dated 1970 (left) oil on board 34” x 48” (86 cm x 122 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, USA Amongst the widely exhibited, yet underappreciated, award-winning modernists is
0061: Francis Yap (b.1941)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000
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Ronald Ventura (b.1973): Void signed and dated 2001 (lower left) oil on canvas 71” x 59” (180 cm x 150 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Singapore One of the most important works of Ronald Ventura to recently emerge
0062: Ronald Ventura (b.1973)Est. ₱3,000,000-₱3,900,000
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Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972): PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT SPANISH COLLECTION Manalastas Luchando Contra Extranjeros signed and dated 1952 (lower right) oil on canvas 9” x 14” (23 cm x 36 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly
0063: Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)Est. ₱1,000,000-₱1,300,000
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Geraldine Javier (b.1970): The Wedding signed and dated 2005 (lower right) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm) Literature: Christiane L. de la Paz, Private Collections, Artes de las Filipinas, Quezon City, 2009, p.
0064: Geraldine Javier (b.1970)Est. ₱700,000-₱910,000
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Claudio Bravo (1936-2011): Chona Recto Kasten signed and dated 1968 (lower right) mixed media 43 1/2” x 29 1/4” (110 cm x 74 cm) Exhibited: Metropolitan Museum of Manila, "Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila", Tall
0065: Claudio Bravo (1936-2011)Est. ₱1,800,000-₱2,340,000
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Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969): Lazaro signed and dated watercolor on paper 12” x 9” (30 cm x 23 cm) Carlos Botong Francisco — whom the critic Rodolfo Paras Perez called “troubadour of traditional values, of traditional
0066: Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000
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Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972): Plowing in a field Ca.1930 pen and ink on paper 5 1/2” x 8” (14 cm x 20 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mrs. Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo confirming the authenticity of this lot
0067: Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)Est. ₱60,000-₱78,000
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Lao Lianben (b.1948): Neurotic Zen Master 3 signed and dated 1990 (left) mixed mediums 79” x 79” (201 cm x 201 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, USA Lao, with his fussily complex Zen inspired black and white
0068: Lao Lianben (b.1948)Est. ₱1,200,000-₱1,560,000
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Jose M.J. Lerma (active end of 19th Century): a.) Letras y Figuras (Jose M.J. Lerma) inscribed “Recuerdo del año de 1896” pencil on paper 23” x 31” (58 cm x 79 cm) b.) Letras y Figuras (Maria V. Tiangco) dated 1896 pencil on paper
0069: Jose M.J. Lerma (active end of 19th Century)Est. ₱300,000-₱390,000
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Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011): Still Life signed and dated 1982 (lower left) oil on canvas 24” x 30” (61 cm x 76 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian Aguilar confirming the authenticity of
0070: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000
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Fabian de la Rosa (1869-1937): Bordadora (The Embroiderer) unsigned ca. 1920s sanguine pencil on board 15 3/4” x 13 1/4” (40 cm x 35 cm) Provenance: Previously in the collection of a distinguished historian. Accompanied by a
0071: Fabian de la Rosa (1869-1937)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000
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Set of Carlos XIII Chairs: 1880s Narra and Rattan small chair: H:44 3/4” x L:19” x W:17” (114 cm x 48 cm x 43 cm) tall chair: H:49 1/2” x L:23 3/4” x W:20 1/4” (126 cm x 60 cm x 51 cm) Provenance: Manila This set
0072: Set of Carlos XIII ChairsEst. ₱120,000-₱156,000