The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016 2016-06-11 Auction - 171 Price Results - Leon Gallery in PH - Page 4
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.
Antonio Austria (b.1936): Bintana signed and dated 1989 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 21” (91 cm x 53 cm) Antonio Austria’s art has featured subjects with an assortmentof characteristics that set them apart per
0073: Antonio Austria (b.1936)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Angelito Antonio (b.1939): Guitar Man signed and dated 1963 (upper left) oil on wood 23” x 20 1/2” (58 cm x 52 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom Angelito Antonio’s oeuvre is a collection of evocative
0074: Angelito Antonio (b.1939)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000
SOLD
Alfonso Ossorio (1916-1990): Growing Head signed and dated 1979 (verso) watercolor and wax on paper 19 1/2” x 15 3/4” (50 cm x 40 cm) Provenance: Allan Stone Gallery, New York The tension between dynamic flux and stability
0075: Alfonso Ossorio (1916-1990)Est. ₱700,000-₱910,000
SOLD
Jose Rizal (1861-1896): Jabali (Wild boar) signed and inscribed "Dapitan, 1894" plaster H:5 3/4” x L:8 1/2” x W:3 3/4” (15 cm x 22 cm x 10 cm) Literature: Rizal, Asuncion Lopez, Lolo Jose: An Intimate and Illustrated
0076: Jose Rizal (1861-1896)Est. ₱3,800,000-₱4,940,000
SOLD
Arturo Luz (b.1926): a.) Abstract 1 signed (lower right) acrylic on paper 15 1/2” x 11” (39 cm x 28 cm) b.) Abstract 2 signed (lower right) acrylic on paper 15 1/2” x 11” (39 cm x 28 cm) Provenance: Acquired
0077: Arturo Luz (b.1926)Est. ₱70,000-₱91,000
SOLD
Emmanuel Garibay (b.1962): Untitled signed and dated 2007 (lower left) oil on canvas 40” x 32” (102 cm x 81 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Makati City
0078: Emmanuel Garibay (b.1962)Est. ₱180,000-₱234,000
SOLD
Jorge Pineda (1879 - 1946): Dalaga signed (lower right) pastel on paper 20” x 15” (51 cm x 38 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Makati City Jorge Pineda, considered to be the leading illustrator of his time, was in the
0079: Jorge Pineda (1879 - 1946)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000
SOLD
Ronald Ventura (b.1973): PROPERTY FROM THE MARCEL CRESPO COLLECTION Dead End signed and dated 2006 mixed media 98 1/2” x 34” (250 cm x 86 cm) Before 2006 it can be said on a strident note that Ventura’s works were
0080: Ronald Ventura (b.1973)Est. ₱1,600,000-₱2,080,000
SOLD
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011): Manila Bay oil on canvas 12” x 20” (30 cm x 51 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot There is a distinct quality
0081: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000
SOLD
Juvenal Sanso (b.1929): Autumn Leaves signed (lower right) dated 1959 (verso) acrylic 15” x 22” (38 cm x 56 cm) In the vast array of works by the iconic Juvenal Sanso, a gradualtransition towards peace and tranquility
0082: Juvenal Sanso (b.1929)Est. ₱140,000-₱182,000
SOLD
Rodel Tapaya (b.1980): PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A DISTINGUISHED COUPLE Great Catch signed and dated 2013 (lower right) oil on canvas 47 1/2” x 46 1/2” (121 cm x 118 cm) Exhibited: Ateneo Art Gallery,
0083: Rodel Tapaya (b.1980)Est. ₱1,000,000-₱1,300,000
SOLD
Anita Magsaysay-Ho (1914-2012): The Good Life Ca.1945 signed (lower right) oil on wood 10” x 14” (25 cm x 36 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, USA The 1940s saw the first stirrings of progressive art in the Philippines with
0084: Anita Magsaysay-Ho (1914-2012)Est. ₱1,000,000-₱1,300,000
SOLD
Arturo Luz (b.1926): a.) White Shells signed (lower right) dated 2000 (verso) acrylic on canvas 18” x 60” (46 cm x 152 cm) b.) Shells on Red Table signed (lower left) dated 1999 (verso) acrylic on canvas 18” x
0085: Arturo Luz (b.1926)Est. ₱500,000-₱650,000
SOLD
Ivory San Jose: 18th Century Ivory and Silver and Wood H:14 1/2” x L:5” x W:3 1/2” (37 cm x 13 cm x 9 cm) Provenance: Parian Workshops in Manila This ivory San Jose shows the saint standing on a base of
0086: Ivory San JoseEst. ₱500,000-₱650,000
SOLD
Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972): Portrait of Chona at 21 signed and dated 1943 (lower right) oil on canvas 47 1/2” x 33 1/2” (121 cm x 85 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mrs. Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo for confirming the
0087: Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)Est. ₱1,200,000-₱1,560,000
SOLD
Ang Kiukok (1931-2005): Rosary Queen signed and dated 1979 (upper left) tempera 12” x 9” (30 cm x 23 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by FinaleArt File confirming the authenticity of this lot
0088: Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)Est. ₱180,000-₱234,000
SOLD
Onib Olmedo (1937-1996): Untitled (Nude Woman) signed and dated 1990 (lower right) oil pastel on felt paper 21” x 27 1/4” (53 cm x 69 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Gisella Olmedo - Araneta
0089: Onib Olmedo (1937-1996)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000
SOLD
Nena Saguil (1924-1994): PROPERTY FROM THE NORA DAZA COLLECTION Untitled signed and dated 1967 (lower right) pen and ink 19 1/2” x 26” (50 cm x 66 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Nora Daza in
0090: Nena Saguil (1924-1994)Est. ₱180,000-₱234,000
SOLD
Gilded Ciborium and Chalice: a.) Ciborium Late 18th-Early 19th Century Silver-Gilt H:10 1/2” (27 cm) Diameter: 5 1/4" (13 cm) weight: 569g b.) Chalice Late 19th Century Silver-Gilt H:9 1/4” (23 cm) Diameter: 5 1/2" (14 cm)
0091: Gilded Ciborium and ChaliceEst. ₱200,000-₱260,000
SOLD
Dominic Rubio (b.1970): Untitled signed (lower right) oil on canvas 39 1/4” x 29 1/2” (91 cm x 122 cm) Dominic Rubio’s artistic predilections have changed over the years. From initially creating nature themed
0092: Dominic Rubio (b.1970)Est. ₱70,000-₱91,000
SOLD
Augusto Albor (b.1948): “Expanse” / N3 (B) signed and dated 2006 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 42” x 32” (107 cm x 81 cm) The tonal quality of the works of Augusto Albor is very powerful. There is a very robust,
0093: Augusto Albor (b.1948)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000
SOLD
Hernando R. Ocampo (1911-1978): Abstraction 134 signed and dated 1977 (lower right) acrylic on board 30” x 20” (76 cm x 51 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Manila Lush, tropical orange and yellow hues light up the work,
0094: Hernando R. Ocampo (1911-1978)Est. ₱400,000-₱520,000
SOLD
Pablo Amorsolo (1898-1945): PROPERTY FROM THE AMBASSADOR AND MRS JOAQUIN MIGUEL ELIZALDE COLLECTION Dalagang Bukid signed and dated 1942 (lower right) oil on canvas 30” x 23” (76 cm x 58 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly
0095: Pablo Amorsolo (1898-1945)Est. ₱800,000-₱1,040,000
SOLD
Charles W. Andrews (1830 - 1869): A House on the Rio Pasig, Manila signed and dated 1858 (lower right) pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper 9 1/2” x 13” (24 cm x 33 cm) Provenance: Christie’s, Sale No. 7304 Exploration
0096: Charles W. Andrews (1830 - 1869)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000