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This proves the growing recognition and demand for Philippine art on
the world market, on May 17 in Singapore, Borobudur—the Indonesian
auction house that has grown phenomenally into one of Asia’s
leading art markets—puts together 50 Philippine paintings—the
largest ever for an international auction. Two events, one
showcasing established masters and the other the most promising
contemporary artists, are to happen in the hub of Southeast Asia.
The Southeast Asian Contemporary & Modern
Art auction includes 30 paintings of established Filipino masters.
It is set for the afternoon of Saturday, May 17 at the SUNTEC
International Convention and Exhibition Center, 1 Raffles Blvd.,
Suntec City, Singapore. Viewing of the artworks for auction will be
on Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16 at Suntec City.
The treasure trove of works by Filipino masters
and contemporary young artists include a virtual who’s who in the
Philippine art firmament. Leading the pack are three rare works by
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz. These works were secured from the European
collection of a gentleman and were done by the master in the 1970s
in Barcelona. Done in an abstract assemblage, these paintings were
inspired by Alcuaz’s European stay and reflect the various images
and scenes there. The 1977 Alcuaz painting “Abstract, Landscape
and Still Life” was selected by Borobudur to be the cover of the
set of catalogues that they have sent over to the Philippine edition
of the auction’s catalogue.
Aside from the three Alcuaz works, included in
the auction are two unique works by Juvenal Sanso, “Trio
Performers” by National Artist Arturo Luz, a rare work by National
Artist HR Ocampo titled “Ecstasy,” two glass sculptures by Ramon
Orlina, Mario Parial’s “Pink Venus” and a 60”x78” acrylic
on canvas work by Lydia Velasco called “Women at the Bath.”
Interestingly, Velasco’s piece at the Larsati April 13 auction
held in Singapore sold at $26,400 or P818,400 which was almost five
times the minimum estimate. Part of the 30 paintings that comprise
the Filipino section include three works by Eufemio Rasco IV, the
30” x 60” work by Dominic Rubio titled Old Asia (Orchard Road),
Jerry Morada, Edwin Tres Reyes, Jaspher Penuliar’s “On Your
Mark” and works by Vincent de Pio, Aileen Lanuza, Glenn Cagandahan,
Odette Cagandahan, Chubern di Loretto, Carlo Ongchangco, Randy
Solon, Gerri Dueñas, Jaypee Samson, Joven Mansit, Rene Cuvos and
Cris Villanueva.
The Southeast Asian Contemporary art
auction—scheduled at the same venue scheduled for the morning of
Saturday, May 17—includes 20 paintings of contemporary young
Filipino artists. These are works by artists Don Salubayba,
Kawayan de Guia, Patricia Eustaquio, Geraldine Javier, Mariano Ching,
Ronald Ventura, Louie Cordero, Leonilo Doloricon, Juanito Torres,
Rodel Tapaya Garcia, Alfredo Esquillo Jr., Maya Muñoz, Yasmin Ching,
Elaine Roberto-Navas, Juan Alcazaren, Jayson Oliveria, Gerardo
Tan, Lyra Abueg Garcellano, Wire Tuazon, Jose Legaspi, Winner
Jumalon and Kiko Escora.
Borobudur started its auctions in Singapore some
four years ago with auctions of Southeast Asian fine art. The name
Borobudur comes from the most famous Indonesian architectural
monument built by Syailendra Dynasty on 800 and is considered in
Southeast Asia as one of the most valuable pieces of artwork ever
created. Filipino art collectors can actually bid from Manila either
through faxed bids, phone bids or by actually attending the
auctions. For details, call 723-9418 or +63922-2262775 or
visit www.borobudurauctions.com.
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