MANILA, Philippines - In the spirit of the season, Salcedo Auctions announces its year-end event “Under the Tree: The Holiday Sale on Saturday,” on Nov. 19, 2 p.m. at its Three Salcedo Place auction room, ground floor, 121 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.
Preview of over 100 lots of fine art, furniture and décor, jewelry, timepieces and collectible accessories on offer is ongoing from Nov. 12 to Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the auction house’s sale room. An online catalogue is available at www.salcedoauctions.com and printed catalogues may also be purchased.
Among the works of fine art to go under the hammer are Nena Saguil’s 1971 “Bleu sur Bleu (Blue on Blue),” one of the very few shaped oeuvres by this pioneering neo-realist which was featured in the landmark Ateneo Art Gallery exhibition and the accompanying monograph; and a rare circa 1920s tipos del pais sculpture of a man in a salakot attributed to Graciano Nepomuceno.
Other highlights include an untitled ink wash of enigmatic quality by Onib Olmedo; a large, sought-after acrylic on handmade paper by National Artist BenCab depicting a recumbent Ifugao maiden; and a delightful mother and child painting by National Artist Cesar Legaspi that is sure to bring holiday cheer.
Colonial Philippine furniture; decorative pieces by Baccarat and Lalique; sterling silverware; jewelry by Cartier and the renowned Philippine house of De Capricho; and investment-quality accessories including a very rare, Hermès ostrich Birkin bag in stunning fuchsia, complete the line up of gift suggestions for the connoisseur.
To register to bid, order a printed catalogue, or inquire about this sale, e-mail info@salcedoauctions.com or call +6329644996/659-4094.