The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016 2016-06-11 Auction - 171 Price Results - Leon Gallery in PH - Page 7
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
Liv Romualdez Vinluan (b.1987): Dog house / Doll House signed (left and right) dated 2007 oil on canvas 48” x 96” (121 cm x 244 cm) Exhibited: Mondejar Gallery, A GLIMPSE OF METRO MANILA an introduction of the Philippine
0145: Liv Romualdez Vinluan (b.1987)Est. ₱300,000-₱390,000
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Five Memorabilia of Manila Cathedral: Five Memorabilia of Manila Cathedral and Yglesia de Santa Cruzin Manila (1) 1880 report on the restoration of Manila Cathedral in 1880, an extremely rare first edition in pristine condition,
0146: Five Memorabilia of Manila CathedralEst. ₱80,000-₱104,000
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The Bantug Vitrines: 1890-1910 Kamagong and Glass H:76” x L:50 1/2” x W:21 1/2” (193 cm x 128 cm x 55 cm) Provenance: Manila Collection of Antonio Bantug Antonio Lopez-Rizal Bantug Jr. & Ana Belen Lopez-Rizal
0147: The Bantug VitrinesEst. ₱1,000,000-₱1,300,000
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Macario Vitalis (1898-1990): Seascape signed (lower right) oil on canvas 24” x 32” (61 cm x 81 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Macario Vitalis bought a cottage in Brittany, which is
0148: Macario Vitalis (1898-1990)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000
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Patricio Gaston O’Farrell (1879-1942): PROPERTY FROM THE EDITH O’FARRELL COLLECTION Banca Ca.1900 signed (lower left) oil on wood 12” x 18” (30 cm x 46 cm) Provenance: Estate of the artist The great Juan Luna is known to have
0149: Patricio Gaston O’Farrell (1879-1942)Est. ₱240,000-₱312,000
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Architectural Plans of a Spanish Colonial Church: Architectural Plans of a Spanish Colonial Church in Cebu 1879 Provenance: Felipe R. Hidalgo estate. Seven artistically-rendered plans for the construction of a Catholic Church and Parochial House
0150: Architectural Plans of a Spanish Colonial ChurchEst. ₱100,000-₱130,000
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Onib Olmedo (1937-1996): Concert in the Alley (Concert dans L'lmpasse) signed and dated 1992 (lower right) ink wash on paper mounted on board 62 1/4” x 43” (158 cm x 109 cm) Provenance: Collection of the Artist’s
0151: Onib Olmedo (1937-1996)Est. ₱1,400,000-₱1,820,000
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Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011): Lady in her Boudoir signed and dated 1981 (lower right) oil on canvas 32” x 26” (81 cm x 66 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian Aguilar confirming the
0152: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000
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Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015): Barrio Scene signed and dated 2005 (lower right) oil on canvas 25 1/2” x 29 1/2” (65 cm x 75 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, USA Atmospheric renditions of the idylls of Mexico, done ever so
0153: Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015)Est. ₱180,000-₱234,000
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Juan Luna in Print Media: Juan Luna in Print Media 1884-1899 Provenance: Private collection, Spain Imagine an Indio or native brown-skinned Filipino artist winning in one of the most prestigious art competitions in Europe
0154: Juan Luna in Print MediaEst. ₱150,000-₱195,000
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Nena Saguil (1924-1994): PROPERTY FROM THE DR. AND MRS. ROMEO H. GUSTILO COLLECTION Barrio Mother and Child signed and dated 1953 (lower left) oil on wood 30” x 24” (76 cm x 61 cm) Provenance: Acquired in the 1950s by
0155: Nena Saguil (1924-1994)Est. ₱2,000,000-₱2,600,000
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Kiko Escora (b.1970): Untitled signed and dated 2010 (lower left) charcoal on paper 65” x 45 1/4” (165 cm x 115 cm) Provenance: with The Drawing Room There is a very hip character to the individuals featured in Kiko
0156: Kiko Escora (b.1970)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000
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Cesar Legaspi (1917-1994): Water lilies signed and dated 1983 (lower right) oil on canvas 24” x 33 1/2” (61 cm x 85 cm) Legaspi’s paintings during the 1980s phase suggest the precious and the elusive. In 1983, he was
0157: Cesar Legaspi (1917-1994)Est. ₱400,000-₱520,000
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Handrawn Map of the Philippine Islands: Handrawn Map of the Philippine Islands attrib. to Felix Martinez 1897 17” x 22 3/4” (43 cm x 58 cm) Provenance: Private collection, acquired from Joel Cruz and Alfred Sycip in 1992. One of the
0158: Handrawn Map of the Philippine IslandsEst. ₱100,000-₱130,000
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Nestor Leynes (b.1922): PROPERTY FROM THE INGRID SALA-SANTAMARIA COLLECTION Untitled signed and dated 1978 (lower right) oil on wood 24” x 18” (61 cm x 46 cm) There is an extremely photorealistic quality to some of
0159: Nestor Leynes (b.1922)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000
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Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo (1855-1913): Chateau d’If signed and inscribed "a su amigo M. Prieto" (lower right) oil on canvas 24” x 36 1/4” (61 cm x 92 cm) Provenance: A gift from the artist to Don Mauro Prieto Don Benito "Bibilo"
0160: Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo (1855-1913)Est. ₱4,000,000-₱5,200,000
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Justin Nuyda (b.1944): a.) Nude 1 signed and dated 1985 (lower left) pastel on paper 24” x 18” (61 cm x 46 cm) b.) Nude 2 signed and dated 1985 (lower right) pastel on paper 18” x 24” (46 cm x 61 cm) Justin
0161: Justin Nuyda (b.1944)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000
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Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015): Provenance: Private Collection, USA Romeo Tabuena’s numerous experimentations with his style has led to the wide array of techniques he features in his canvasses throughout his oeuvre. Making use
0162: Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000
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Juanito Torres (b.1977): Pinagpala IV signed and dated 2006 (lower right) oil on canvas 72” x 48” (183 cm x 122 cm) In the last century, the gentler side of the barung-barong (shanty) has been associated with artists
0163: Juanito Torres (b.1977)Est. ₱140,000-₱182,000
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Onib Olmedo (1937-1996): Untitled (Still Life) signed and dated 1991 (lower right) oil pastel on felt paper 29” x 23” (74 cm x 58 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Gisella Olmedo - Araneta
0164: Onib Olmedo (1937-1996)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000
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Isidro Ancheta (1882-1946): Planting Rice signed and dated 1934 (lower right) oil on board 12 3/4” x 19” (32 cm x 48 cm) Isidro Ancheta’s sunny, idyllic renditions are not only intricate and beautiful, but at one point
0165: Isidro Ancheta (1882-1946)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000
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Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972): PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT SPANISH COLLECTION Clave de Kalantiao signed and dated 1962 (lower right) oil on canvas 12” x 16” (30 cm x 41 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist Leon
0166: Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)Est. ₱1,000,000-₱1,300,000
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Nazareno in Virina: 1st Half of the 19th Century Baticuling, Kamagong, Lanite, Ivory, Velvet, Silver, Gold Embroidery, Human Hair and Glass H:26” x L:18 1/2” x W:12” (66 cm x 47 cm x 30 cm) Provenance: Manila
0167: Nazareno in VirinaEst. ₱200,000-₱260,000
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Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015): Lake Sundown signed and dated 1965 (lower left) tempera on board 9 3/4” x 22” (25 cm x 56 cm) Provenance: with Galeria De Arte Misrachi S.A Private Collection, USA The late Romeo Tabuena has
0168: Romeo Tabuena (1921-2015)Est. ₱160,000-₱208,000