The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015

An Important and Magnificent large Ivory figure

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Makati City, Philippines

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The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015

Leon Gallery

León Gallery will stage what is arguably its most exciting auction sale yet: the Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015, highlighted by the distinguished Joe and Nene Guevara Collection; the largest work by Anita Magsasay-Ho ever to be sold at auction to date; and the only known signed work by Isabelo Tampinco. Jose ?Joe? L. Guevara was, during his lifetime, considered a living legend among local journalists where he had the privilege to cover the country?s Presidents from Manuel A. Roxas to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo until his passing in December 2002, and hobnob with society figures, foreign dignitaries, intellectuals, and like-minded individuals. But outside of journalism, Joe, together with his lovely wife Nene, were both gracious hosts and active and discriminating art collectors with their Makati residence housing their extensive collection of Philippine art by Filipino masters, a treasure trove so exceptional it moved a writer to describe it as ?a collector?s envy.? Taking center stage in the peerless Joe and Nene Guevara Collection are two rare and iconic pieces by the muralists' muralist, National Artist Carlos ?Botong? Francisco ? ?Landscape? and ?Camote Diggers?, both from 1969 ? and ?Crucifix? by Ang Kiukok from 1967. Other noteworthy artpieces in this collection include those by Guillermo Tolentino, Eduardo Castrillo, Napoleon Abueva, Ramon Orlina, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Vicente Manansala, Victorio Edades. ?Fish Harvest at Dawn? by Anita Magsaysay-Ho, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1979, is the largest ever work by the artist to be ever to be sold at auction. This most imposing piece from her 'Green Period' bares her imprint of masterfully rendering oil paint in transparent layers, with an inclination for luminous jade green shades inspired by foliage and vegetables. An extremely rare desk and chair from maestro sculptor Isabelo Tampinco from 1901?exquisitely carved from Narra and Balayong?is most singular as it is the only signed work by Tampinco that is kn

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Ang Kiukok (1931-2005): a.) Seated Figure 1 signed and dated 1980 (lower right) pen and ink on paper 11 1/2” x 8 1/2” (29 cm x 22 cm) b.) Seated Figure 2 signed and dated 1980 (lower right) pen and ink on paper 11

0001: Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)Est. ₱80,000-₱104,000

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Jeff Dizon (b.1954): Clown 2 signed and dated 2012 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 30” x 18” (76 cm x 46 cm) As an artist, Jeff Dizon has travelled the world to exhibit his art, both in solo shows and group exhibits

0002: Jeff Dizon (b.1954)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Ronald Caringal (b.1980): I Remember Losing Innocence dated 2008 oil on canvas 36” x 36” (91 cm x 91 cm) Exhibited: Cubicle Art Gallery, Sigh Exhibit, Pasig City, 2008 Ronald Caringal’s faces look familiar but not

0003: Ronald Caringal (b.1980)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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Virginia Ty-Navarro (1922-1996): Conjurer of Dragons signed and dated 1982 (lower right) watercolor on paper 19 1/2” x 14 3/4” (50 cm x 37 cm) Virginia T. Navarro’s early paintings were that of the Mother and Child but it was

0004: Virginia Ty-Navarro (1922-1996)Est. ₱16,000-₱20,800

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Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969): Bahay Kubo pencil on paper 13 1/2” x 21 3/4” (34 cm x 55 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by the artist’s wife dated May 28, 1974 This sketch – most possibly a study

0005: Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912-1969)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Edgar Doctor (b.1941): Still Life w/ White Cat signed and dated 1992 (lower left) watercolor on paper 22 3/4” x 30 1/4” (58 cm x 77 cm) While a student at the University of Santo Tomas, Doctor was privileged to have

0006: Edgar Doctor (b.1941)Est. ₱40,000-₱52,000

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Jerry Elizalde Navarro (1924-1999): The Incoherencies of Language signed and dated 1993 (left) oil on canvas 43 1/2” x 54 1/2” (110 cm x 138 cm) Jerry Elizalde Navarro’s non-representational persona has gone through pendulum

0007: Jerry Elizalde Navarro (1924-1999)Est. ₱400,000-₱520,000

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Jose Joya (1931-1995): Siesta signed and dated 1982 (lower left) pastel on paper 26 1/2” x 19” (67 cm x 48 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Mrs. Josefa Joya-Baldovino confirming the

0008: Jose Joya (1931-1995)Est. ₱70,000-₱91,000

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Juvenal Sanso (b.1929): Untitled Ca.1970 signed (lower right) acrylic on board 18” x 15” (46 cm x 38 cm) A critic in the Paris publication, Carrefour, wrote: “Sanso remembers the marshy coast of the Philippines and

0009: Juvenal Sanso (b.1929)Est. ₱40,000-₱52,000

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Romulo Olazo (b.1934): PROPERTY FROM THE JAMES G. JACOBSEN COLLECTION, NORWAY Diaphanous 435 signed and dated 1983 (bottom) oil on canvas 36” x 36” (91 cm x 91 cm) Provenance: Antonio Locsin Acquired from the above

0010: Romulo Olazo (b.1934)Est. ₱300,000-₱390,000

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Lina L. Ciani (b.1943): Present Past signed and dated 1997 (lower left) oil on canvas 27 1/2” x 39” (70 cm x 100 cm)

0011: Lina L. Ciani (b.1943)Est. ₱20,000-₱26,000

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Romulo Olazo (b.1934): Female Nude signed and dated 1977 (lower left) charcoal on paper 8” x 11” (20 cm x 28 cm) One common accusation levelled against local abstractionists is their inability to execute figurative

0012: Romulo Olazo (b.1934)Est. ₱10,000-₱13,000

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Emmanuel Garibay (b.1962): Untitled signed and dated 2005 (lower left) oil on canvas 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm) Garibay’s singularity as an artist can be found in his unparalleled ability to capture the social and

0013: Emmanuel Garibay (b.1962)Est. ₱160,000-₱208,000

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Sofronio Y Mendoza (b.1936): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION a.) Interior of Guevara Residence 1 signed and dated 1973 (lower right) oil on canvas 10” x 11” (25 cm x 28 cm) b.) Interior of Guevara

0014: Sofronio Y Mendoza (b.1936)Est. ₱50,000-₱65,000

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Ang Kiukok (1931-2005): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION Crucifixion signed and dated 1967 (lower right) oil on wood 20” x 8” (51 cm x 20 cm) This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by

0015: Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)Est. ₱200,000-₱260,000

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Aparador: PROPERTY FROM THE ANTONIO MARTINO, JR. COLLECTION First half of the 19th Century Balayong, Carabao Bone & Brass H:68 3/4” x L:49” x W:23” (175 cm x 124 cm x 58 cm) Provenance: Central Luzon

0016: AparadorEst. ₱800,000-₱1,040,000Lot Passed

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Galo Ocampo (1913-1985): Untitled signed and dated 1978 (upper left) watercolor on paper 15 1/2” x 22 1/2” (39 cm x 57 cm) Galo Ocampo, it can probably be said, is the most underrated among the triumvirate that revolted

0017: Galo Ocampo (1913-1985)Est. ₱30,000-₱39,000

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H. Caimlon: a.) Para Maquinista de Samar signed and dated 1904 (lower right) oil on canvas 14 1/4” x 18” (36 cm x 46 cm) b.) Para Maquinista de Samar signed and dated 1904 (lower right) oil on canvas 14

0018: H. CaimlonEst. ₱100,000-₱130,000

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Eduardo Castrillo (b.1942): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION Ina at Guyasigned and dated 1980 brass without base: H:5 1/4” x L:7” x W:10 3/4” (13 cm x 18 cm x 27 cm) with base: H:9 1/2” x L:9 1/4” x

0019: Eduardo Castrillo (b.1942)Est. ₱70,000-₱91,000

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Oscar Zalameda (1930-2010): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION Barrio Scene signed and dated 1978 (lower right) pencil on paper 21 1/2” x 31 1/4” (55 cm x 79 cm) Oscar Zalameda was known for his

0020: Oscar Zalameda (1930-2010)Est. ₱70,000-₱91,000

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Benedicto Cabrera (b.1942): Mother and Child signed and dated 1973 (lower right) ink and acrylic on paper 8 1/2” x 6 1/2” (22 cm x 17 cm) The unity of spirit that exists between mother and child has been expressed by

0021: Benedicto Cabrera (b.1942)Est. ₱100,000-₱130,000

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Jose John Santos III (b.1970): Untitled signed and dated 2005 (lower left) mixed media 36 1/2” x 24” (93 cm x 61 cm) There is a great stillness in the surreal works of Jose John Santos III. And beyond the studied

0022: Jose John Santos III (b.1970)Est. ₱120,000-₱156,000

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Prudencio Lamarroza (b.1946): Grid oil and acrylic on canvas 24” x 24” (61 cm x 61 cm) It is said that Lamarroza’s early influences include the likes of Lee Aguinaldo, and this effect bears apparent in this work titled

0023: Prudencio Lamarroza (b.1946)Est. ₱18,000-₱23,400

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Juvenal Sanso (b.1929): PROPERTY FROM THE JOE AND NENE GUEVARA COLLECTION Untitled Ca.1968 signed (lower right) acrylic on paper 12 1/2” x 16” (32 cm x 41 cm) Leonidas Benesa writes: “The paintings of Juvenal Sanso

0024: Juvenal Sanso (b.1929)Est. ₱20,000-₱26,000

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Makati City, 1200

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