A historical P2 million aparador and P1 million bed is up for grabs in Salcedo Auction's first major collection of the year
Philippine furniture like you've never seen before.
For their first major auction of the year, Salcedo Auctions will be hosting the "Important Philippine Art & Furniture, including Tribal & Ethnographic Art," highlighting works ranging from the country’s modern master artists to established contemporary artists.
Collectors will be spoiled for choice with Salcedo Auction's curated selection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and original fine prints, as well as furniture and objets d’art of exquisite craftsmanship.
Celebrating the nation's tangible history over nearly a decade, the annual auction serves as the trusted benchmark of the Philippine art market as can be seen in a selection of highlights.
The collection ranges from works from 2003 National Artist José Joya to an exceptionally made aparador made by the talleres (workshop) of Isabelo Tampinco, one of the greatest Filipino sculptors at the turn of the 20th century.
With its masterfully executed and highly ornate carved Neoclassical and Rococo elements, the Narra wood aparador is one of the highlights of the sale
Estimated value: P2,000,000 to P2,200,000.
A Tampinco Neoclassical caryatid aparador, Last quarter 19th century
Another key piece is the original and unrestored Ah Tay ilustrado matrimonial bed. The calabasa bed by famed Chinese artisan Ah Tay remains one of the most coveted pieces of furniture in our history with its fine workmanship and imposing regal elegance that remain as testament to the lasting and mystical legacy of the artisan.
Estimated value: P1,000,000 to P1,200,000.
Ah Tay ilustrado matrimonial bed, Last quarter 19th century, Narra wood, cane / solihiya matting
Finally, the last aparador also in the collection is the exquisite Bulacan tambol aparador. At the turn of the century, only the wealthiest had the rich patina and extravagant scale furniture pieces in their homes.
Estimated value: P1,200,000 to P1,400,000.
Bulacan tambol aparador, 2nd quarter 19th century, Narra and kamagong wood
See the other rare items below:
BENCAB, ‘Untitled (Woman with Bilao)’, 2002, Acrylic on Canvas
A fine pair of Bululs, Late 19th century or earlier, Narra wood with dark smoky patina
A Boaya warrior necklace
A very rare exquisitely carved vestry cabinet, 2nd quarter 19th century, Balayong and molave wood / iron hardware
OSCAR ZALAMEDA, ‘View of the Eiffel Tower’, 1960s, Oil on canvas
JOSE JOYA, ‘Festival’, 1985, Acrylic on Canvas
A fine Tagakaolo costume, Early 20th century, Plain woven Abaca with Mother of Pearl embroidery and brass applications.
JUVENAL SANSÓ, ‘Untitled (Landscape)’, late 70s to early 80s, Oil on canvas
BENCAB, ‘Untitled (Woman with Bilao)’, 2002, Acrylic on Canvas
A fine pair of Bululs, Late 19th century or earlier, Narra wood with dark smoky patina
A Boaya warrior necklace
A very rare exquisitely carved vestry cabinet, 2nd quarter 19th century, Balayong and molave wood / iron hardware
OSCAR ZALAMEDA, ‘View of the Eiffel Tower’, 1960s, Oil on canvas
JOSE JOYA, ‘Festival’, 1985, Acrylic on Canvas
A fine Tagakaolo costume, Early 20th century, Plain woven Abaca with Mother of Pearl embroidery and brass applications.
JUVENAL SANSÓ, ‘Untitled (Landscape)’, late 70s to early 80s, Oil on canvas
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The auction will take place on Saturday, 12 March, with a simultaneous live airing at 2 PM at Salcedo's NEX Tower sale room and online via salcedoauctions.com.