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The auction also features remarkable ethnographic lots, such as a rare early 20th-century dancing bulul from the Kinagan area and a mid-19th-century standing bulul crafted from narra wood. These works highlight the exceptional craftsmanship of Filipino tribal art.
‘Untitled (Fish)’ by Ang Kiukok, 1998, estimated P1,500,000 to P2,200,000.
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Salcedo Auctions’ year-end sale, Under the Tree: The Wishlist, presents over 250 lots, featuring a stellar lineup of works by National Artists such as Ang Kiukok and Jose Joya, alongside celebrated modern and contemporary masters like Mauro Malang Santos, Fernando Zobel and Lao Lianben. This auction offers not only iconic artworks but also an exceptional selection of rare colonial Philippine hardwood furniture, ecclesiastical pieces and tribal ethnographic art.
‘A Bulacan master kilo altar table with unusual acanthus leaf motif,’ c. late 18th century, estimated P1,500,000 to P2,000,000.
‘A fine standing bulul,’ Mid-19th century, estimated P240,000 to P350,000.
‘A lustrous silver processional cross in frame,’ 19th century, estimated P300,000 to P400,000.
In celebration of the DAILY TRIBUNE’S 24th anniversary, the country’s premier auction house was invited to present 24 highlights from its upcoming sale, reaffirming the premier auction house’s position as the arbiter and barometer of the Philippine art market.
Among the standout lots is Modula #1 by Arturo Luz, a striking minimalist sculpture that epitomizes the intersection of geometry and balance, a testament to his lasting influence on Philippine art. Luz’s Cities of the Past No. 1 also makes an appearance, offering a minimalist cityscape defined by clean lines and a restrained palette, reflecting Luz’s “less-is-more” philosophy influenced by Japanese shibui and Bauhaus design principles.
