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EDDIE SARMIENTO (B. 1940)
Untitled (Boat)
ESTIMATE: PHP 6,000 - 10,000
Signed and dated '96' (1996, lower right)
Oil on canvas
61 x 45.7 cm (24 x 18 in)
Lot 173 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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Leo Cloma posted a photo:
An Art Deco 2-gang cinema chairs with foldable seats and perforated backs/seats
ESTIMATE: PHP 16,000 - 22,000
c. 1930s
Manila
Narra wood
84 x 102 x 61 cm (33 x 40 1/4 x 24 in)
Lot 333 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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An Ilocos almario or pillow rack with folk-carved pediment and frieze featuring rosettes, tassels, palmette, dentils, and reels
ESTIMATE: PHP 20,000 - 26,000
19th century
Cagayan
Narra wood
214 x 54 x 32.5 cm (84 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 12 3/4 in)
Lot 348 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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Leo Cloma posted a photo:
FERNANDO AMORSOLO (1892 - 1972)
Baguio Trail
signed and dated 1940 (lower left)
oil on canvas
18" x 23" (46 cm x 58 cm)
PROVENANCE
Acquired directly from the artist
Indeed, Baguio Trail showcases another remarkable feature of Fernando Amorsolo’s oeuvre: the painstakingly detailed foreground, where every element receives meticulous attention. Simultaneously, the background appears shrouded in a thick mist, with each feature blending with the shadows. With his masterful strokes and exemplary use of color, this piece breathes with life. The distinct mountain air permeates the scene, almost palpable and perceptible to viewers, as if they were looking out a window.
Amorsolo’s masterpieces capture the light and colors he observed during his travels to far-flung provinces. Witnessing the grandeur of the Philippine landscape with his own eyes enabled him to capture its hues and tonal variations with precision in his canvases, as well as to create authentic representations of Philippine topography, people, and daily life. Moreover, his deep understanding of color placement, shadows, and highlights further enhances the realism of his work.
The Cordilleras, especially Baguio City, served as both a favorite retreat and a frequent subject for Amorsolo. The mountain scenery, often depicted in his paintings, not only showcases its natural beauty but also provides a picturesque backdrop for the hardworking rural folk he often portrayed, emphasizing the harmony between nature and Filipino life.
This 1940 piece, painted a few years before the Japanese occupation, undeniably captured the essence of a peaceful Philippines, a time of simplicity and grace. The maestro depicted a group of people, perhaps a family, on a mountain trek. They were carrying big baskets containing their belongings–or products to sell–as they traversed the rocky and steep mountainside. The sun is high up in the sky, but the altitude and the trees around neutralize the heat.
The rise of modernism posed as one of the greatest threats to Amorsolo’s career. As many artists shifted to abstraction and abandoned the Amorsolo school of art, collectors’ tastes also changed, and his market gradually declined. Subsequently, many people criticized and made harsh remarks about him and his work. Still, the maestro persisted in his artmaking and stayed true to his light and palette for as long as he could hold a paintbrush, a testament to his perennial artistic prowess and dedication to the arts. (Jessica Magno)
STARTING BID: ₱ 4,600,000
Lot 105 of the Leon Gallery's
Spectacular Mid Year Auction 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
G/F Eurovilla 1, Rufino corner Legazpi Street, Makati City
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Leo Cloma posted a photo:
A 6-seater French Provençal-style table with lyre-form trestle base connected by tusk tenon stretcher
ESTIMATE: PHP 35,000 - 40,000
c. 1940s
Manila
Narra wood
76.5 x 183 x 99.5 cm (30 x 72 x 39 1/4 in)
Lot 344 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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Leo Cloma posted a photo:
A pair of Neoclassical brass candelabras
ESTIMATE: PHP 16,000 - 20,000
c. 1900s
European
Brass
48 x 15 x 14 cm (19 x 6 x 5 1/2 in) each
Lot 258 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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HUGO YONZON JR. (1924–1994)
Untitled (Mother and Child)
ESTIMATE: PHP 70,000 - 75,000
Signed and dated '82' (1982, lower right)
Oil on canvas
75 x 60 cm (29 1/2 x 23 1/2 in)
Lot 597 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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Leo Cloma posted a photo:
A luxurious ropero or laundry hamper with keyhole
ESTIMATE: PHP 20,000 - 24,000
Early 1920s
Manila
Narra wood, cane/solihiya
86.5 x 58 x 57 cm (34 x 22 3/4 x 22 1/2 in)
Lot 356 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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Leo Cloma posted a photo:
A church tripodal base for large candlestick and processional cross, decorated with sacred symbols
ESTIMATE: PHP 80,000 - 90,000
19th century
Pampanga
Cast bronze
44 x 58 x 55 cm (17 1/4 x 22 3/4 x 21 3/4 in)
A heavy base designed to support a processional cross, banner, or paschal candlestick. Each of the tapering faces stands on volute-scrolled feet, deeply cast with a distinct sacred symbol: Cross fleury, Ave Maria monogram enclosed by a beaded border and a cross, and a sword and scepter. They symbolize Christ, His Mother, and His spiritual authority. It exhibits a pronounced verdigris patina.
Lot 625 of the SALCEDO AUCTIONS
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