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17th century Portuguese Side Table 77 x 95 x 55.5 cm
Roughly a 400 year old piece, this fine Portuguese side table carries the “power and grandeur” of the 17th century. Made of walnut, it is specifically built with a rectangular top; front of the drawers are “ripple molded” and bear iron applications, and; has turned legs, stretchers and bun-styled feet. It is dated roughly around 1600s. With signs of use and age, but generally stable.
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Queen Anne Style Bureau Bookcase 233.5 x 117 cm
A serpentine-shaped Bookcase with Bureau stand in the style of Queen Anne dates back to the 18th century. It is notably infused with Dutch taste as to its marquetry of burr walnut, satinwood, and tulipwood. The exquisite texture of burr walnut adds grace to the composition of the furniture piece. It has an upper bookcase, which prides an oval mirror at the pediment. The bookcase has two glass covered domed-doors, followed by two small drawers below. Its bureau base has a fall-front writing desk with smaller drawers and doors inside. The lower section carries three long drawers. Generally, its shaped-bracketed legs, centre-domed with flanking scrolls pediment, rosette handles, and nailed fittings coherently indicate its date of origin. With signs of use.
PHP 300,000.00
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Choir Seats in Brazilian Rosewood 105 x 148 x 53 cm
This two-seat choir stall is part of a series of seats from a church, which carries the Portuguese Baroque influences of the 18th century. Architectural and bold yet symmetric in its form, the piece prides its foldable hinged seats, known as ‘misericord,’ on which the clergy or choir can partly sit while standing during lengthy services. Once folded up, the misericords reveal carved masks of a putto and a lamb, respectively. With defect but generally stable.
PHP 400,000.00
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Don Jose I Center Table 83 x 199 x 94 cm
Carved with explicit boldness, this Portuguese table in the style of Don Jose I dates back to the 18th century. Don Jose I (1714-1777) style refers to the variant of Baroque stylization that dominated Portuguese architecture and artscape generally in the latter half of the 18th century. Characteristic of such distinct style are its heavy-looking yet symmetrical layout, carved on wood. It also prides its turned legs and stretchers, as well as its brass mounts. This piece has four (4) drawers on one side, whereas other sections were designed with faux drawers. Generally stable, but with minor defects.
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Portuguese Secretaire Desk 79 x 141 x 78 cm
An 18th century Secretaire Desk fashioned from mahogany wood in the Portuguese Baroque style, known as Don Jose I of Portugal. It has three functional drawers and faux drawers on the other side. Aside from the Portuguese distinct ribbings along the edges, this furniture is also beautifully ornated with brass mounts in chinoiserie stylizations. A green fabric with vegetal ogees cover the desktop. With minor defects, but generally stable.
PHP 600,000.00
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Bookshelves Veneered with Rosewood 151.5 x 132 x 43.5 cm Pair
A pair of antique Portuguese bookshelves, built from veneered rosewood and other wood types, dates between the 18th and 19th centuries. Their rectangular structure with flat top carries molded ripple embellishments. Authentic glass doors that are beautifully adorned with Baroque flanges speak for the age of this piece; while their interiors are neatly configured with dividers and adjustable shelves. Two drawers below provide space for keeping other items. Their front feet are bunned while the back feet are in block shape. With minor defects, but generally stable.
PHP 700,000.00
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Working Table in Regency style 78 x 118 x 55 cm
This Honduran mahogany working table dates back to the first quarter of the 19th century and carries the Regency style of Great Britain. Captivating are its heart-shaped legs with paw-feet terminals, as well as its drawer with “butterfly veneering� of its exotic flamed Honduran mahogany wood. In addition, its acanthus motifs and its stretcher embody elegance to this antique royale piece. With minor defects.
PHP 250,000.00
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Carolean-styled Armchair 140 x 60 x 54 cm
Carolean style high-back armchair dates back to the 19th century Great Britain. Exceptional are its Barley twist side rails, arms, legs, and stretcher; as well as its pierced top rail that is richly detailed with cartouche and floral elements. Both back rest and seat are upholstered with ecru and red stripes over a sage green background. The two urn-shaped ribbed finials, orb arm terminals, and castered front feet revive a majestic feel upon this furniture piece. Generally stable, but with signs of use.
PHP 120,000.00
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Renaissance Revival Armchair 129 x 73 x 63 cm
This 19th century French armchair exhibits a Renaissance revival appeal—that is, heavy, bold, and symmetrical. It is built with a high back and broad seat that are upholstered with sage green velvet cushions. The wooden framework is richly detailed with carvings that illustrate cherubs as trumpeters, a central mask, and putti over cabriole legs and curled feet terminals. Stable.
PHP 150,000.00
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Empire Style Console Table 92 x 108 x 58 cm Pair
This pair of console tables with marble top are fashioned in the Empire style, which dates between the mid 19th and early 20th century France. It is dominated with warmer colors of wood, such as: the golden ochre frieze that has foliate scrolls; and the rectilinear legs in burnt umber. Giving a remarkable appeal are the gilt sphinxes that serve as these furniture’s front legs. With defects, but generally stable.
PHP 450,000.00
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Napoleon III Style Console Table 83 x 135 x 38 cm
A 19th century console table from France. Topped with a veined marble, this furniture adheres to the style of Napoleon III. It is distinctly configured with six (6) pilasters: four (4) situated at the front and two (2) at the back. These columns rest on a rectangular base plinth with protruding front corners. Ormolu mounts and figures in Neoclassical motifs adorn the table’s frieze and legs. Generally stable.
PHP 200,000.00
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Venetian Coffer 54 x 110 x 49 cm
A 19th century Northern Italian coffer, fashioned in Renaissance Revival with particular adherence to Venetian taste. The piece celebrates its association with natural motifs, which can be seen with its four petal rosettes and vegetal decorations throughout its borders. Particularly remarkable are its bulbous columns at four corners, as well as its feet carved as dogs. An attached tag within its lid still survives. With minor defects.
PHP 180,000.00
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Empire style Bergère 94 x 63 x 66 cm Pair
Suave-looking arm rests and comfortable beige-colored upholstery with ogee motif, this pair of Empire style chairs is dated back to the early half of the 19th century from France. The frame is carved out of mahogany wood, which notably carries brass mounts in vegetal motifs. The restrictive Neoclassical elements in this piece are an excellent reminder of Napoleon’s Greek grounded taste. With minor defects.
PHP 140,000.00
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Pair of Rococo Style Armchairs 107.5 x 70 x 65 cm Pair
This pair of Rococo style armchairs dates back to the 19th century Portugal. Beautifully carved in curvaceous shape, the wooden frames are ornated with ormolu (i.e., gilt bronze) decorations– which is also known as Doña Maria I style. The back rest, arms, and seats have vegetal upholstery which are graced with gold-toned border lace. While the recliner back speaks of the Napoleon III influence to the crafting of this furniture. Generally stable.
PHP 120,000.00
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Empire Secrétaire à Abattant 128 x 73 x 37 cm
This mahogany veneered Secrétaire à Abattant dates back to the 19th century and carries the taste of the Empire style. Such style, according to Miller (2013:16), “was inspired not only by ancient Greece and Rome, but also by Ancient Egypt.” The furniture boasts a frieze drawer, followed by a fall-front desk, and four drawers below. Elegantly embellished with ormolu (gilt bronze) wreaths, feminine masks, vegetal motifs, and Napoleonic torch at the fall front; while the columnar sides are ebonized. It has claw feet in gilt. With defects. Previously restored.
PHP 200,000.00
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Mahogany Commode in Louis-Philippe Style 94 x 130 x 62 cm Pair
This pair of Honduran mahogany commodes with marble top is in the style of Louis-Philippe, dated back to mid-19th century France. It has three (3) drawers on top frieze and another three (3) long drawers with knobs are at the lower portion. It also has two alabaster columns in front. The flames of the Honduran mahogany give grace to the façade of these furniture pieces. Its keyholes are fashioned with heart-shaped ivory inlay, which symbol can be paralleled to the growing popularity of the Valentine’s feast since the early 19th century. With minor defects.
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Charles X style Sofa 208 x 89 x 63 cm
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Four-seat Canapé in Marquetry 88 x 170 x 60 cm
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Styled under the influence of Charles X of France, who ruled from 1824 to 1830. Under his reign, changes in furniture making and style transpired as he brought back marquetry into the French scene. As can be seen from this piece, Charles X sofas carry “softer shapes” and “solid sides.” Furthermore, as the style highlights the utilization of inlaid work, floral and foliate motifs
made of sycamore wood grace the sofa’s top and apron sections. Primarily made from pau santo wood (also known as Brazilian Blackheart), dated 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
This four-seat canapé with marquetry veneering is dated back to the 19th century from Portugal. Its construction combines both restrictive observations and fluid sways of Doña Maria I style. Notable for its arms’ suave movement and its caned seat. Marquetry of
mahogany with other exotic woods give the long-seat its simple yet provocative appeal.
Generally stable.
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300-year old Portuguese Side Table 44 x 75 x 54 cm
This 300-year old small table traces its origin from Portugal and dates back to the 18th century. Made of wood known as lignum vitae, the piece prides the ribbings all over its sides. It has two (2) drawers with a single key for both. Very Portuguese in style are its turned legs and stretchers. Generally stable, but with signs of use.
PHP 180,000.00
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Portuguese Cabinet 160 x 125 x 52 cm
A Portuguese cabinet dated between the late 19th and early 20th century. The furniture is structured with a flat top styled with gadroon molding. The top and the base have protruding fronts to which two turned columns are connected. Except for the back, the sides and doors are configured with glass panels, glass panels, which are bordered with wooden ripple embellishments. Brass mounts and heartshaped leaf relief adorn the facade’s central section. Two levels of glass shelf form its interior which can serve useful in displaying fine wares or other items. Its legs and stretchers were crafted in Barley twist, and terminate with a bun-styled feet. With defects.
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Empire Style MarbleTopped Round Table 76 x 87 x 87 cm
A late 19th century Empire style round table from France prides its black-and-grey marble top placed above a simple frieze. Its baluster-shaped body also carries gadroonings which was typical of the late Neoclassical period. It is complemented by its three claw feet with acanthus relief. Stable.
PHP 200,000.00
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Antique Low Table with Serpentine Round Marble Top 69 x 80 cm
An antique European spider-legged low table made of mahogany wood, with serpentine round marble top, dated back to the first half of the 20th century. The piece represents the strong derivation from the late Victorian era, especially as to the coffee and/or tea table that were famous around 1880s. Notably the serpentine marble is carefully crafted to fit to the desired rounded flat shape. While the composition of the legs indicates an advanced technological demand enable to achieve its perfectly rounded wooden figure. And the crossed-legs’ perfected and polished cut unleashed the beauty of mahogany’s naturally rich and exotic flames. Definitely, having the piece is a sip to a unique taste in the past. With signs of use, but generally stable.
PHP 150,000.00
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Round Occassional Table
Two-Tiered Side Table
Round occasional table with parquetry decoration of what appear as satinwood and tulipwood, dated in the 20th century from France. The piece combines Neoclassical style with a drive toward a modernist taste. Each slender yet gloriously cross-banded leg ends with a square-shaped brass sabot. Overall design is geometric which gives the furniture a strongly striking look. In addition, it has a drawer in its frieze.
A two-tiered side table from Italy dated back to the 20th century. This Italian piece has a brass framework with three legs designed as out-splayed. The basin-like levels are syntheticmade, which resembles the visual texture of dark amber. It carries a sticker that reads: ND Made in Italy / Riproduzione Vietata [i.e., Reproduction Prohibited].
With signs of previous restoration.
Generally stable.
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Dentist’s Chair 97 x 53 x 53 cm
This rare antique dentist’s chair traces its roots from Portugal and dates back to the early 20th century. Made of pierced wooden backing and seats and painted metal framework, this piece prides its adjustable seat, which was considered as a leap in the history of modern chairs. Although the first adjustable dental patient’s chair was patented in 1848, adjustable seats for dentists only appeared later in 1890s. The concept behind this development was concerned with the practitioner’s posture and his comfort, whether sitting upright or reclining. Generally stable.
PHP 60,000.00
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Daciano da Costa Signature Chair by Daciano da Costa 81 x 67 x 53 cm
Attributed to the notable Portuguese designer, architect and painter, Daciano da Costa (1930-2005). This signature piece of 20th century (specifically around 1960s) stylization was crafted with chromed metal structure and synthetic leather upholstery. Classily built and carries geometric designs, the item specifically belongs to the line Cortez, a collaborative work with Metalúrgica da Longra. Daciano da Costa is known for his interior works on Lisbon City Hall and Belém Cultural Center. Da Costa’s career is highlighted by several accomplishments and distinctions such as his published works, Travel Plot (1994) and Design and Malaise (1998), Prize Constantino Fernandez from the National Academy of Fine Arts, Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Aveiro in 2003, and Commander of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator which was conferred to him back in 2001. With signs of use, but stable.
PHP 80,000.00
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Set of “Sandwich” Lounge Chairs 75 x 60 x 85 cm Set of 4
A set of four “sandwich” lounge chairs in elegant brown tones. Carrying a modernist appeal, the furniture set is specifically made of chromed metal frame and leather upholstery. It has a strong adherence to the “sandwich lounge chairs” model introduced by Titina Ammannati and Giampero Vitelli in the 1970s. Hence, these items are either a reproduction or an original work inspired by the aforesaid chair style. From Italy, dated late 20th century. With minor defect.
PHP 300,000.00
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Couch
75 x 120 x 96 cm Innovatively crafted as exemplified by its distinct figure and the medium used, this item admirably embodies the modernist style. The entire piece is upholstered with leather and elegantly features the chromatic contrast between black and white. Its broad armrests, wide seat and high-back with lifted headrest structure bring cosiness to whoever desires to relax. It has, cylindrically-inspired feet which are made of metal and attached at the base’s four corners. Of European provenance, this modernist piece is dated 20th century, 1980s to be specific. In good condition.
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Heriz-Serapi Carpet 336 x 243cm
This Heriz-Serapi Carpet which provenance is traced from Northwest Iran dates between the late 19th and early 20th century. The floral and vegetal motifs, central medallion, and main border stripe are distinctly HerizSerapi in origin. Notable for its richly coloured red field with corners in ecru, and deep blue borders, such carpet has been rare to find after 1910, since Heriz is a remote mountaineous region in Northwest Iran. Generally stable, but with signs of use.
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Qashqai Carpet 235 x 167 cm
Exquisite and highly desired for its rarity, this Oriental carpet is crafted by Qashqai (pronounced Ghash-gha-ee) nomads of Zagros Mountains in southwest Persia. Dated around mid 19th century, the well-preserved artefact begs to differ with other Persian rugs for its series of stripe within the field (i.e., large inner space). Prominent motifs are the stylized rosettes and vines, while it balances warm earthy colors and mild cooler tones. Unique to this piece is its rectangular medallion, centred with a feminine-symbol of diamond beset by brackets. With signs of previous restoration and use.
PHP 70,000.00
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Kayseri Carpet with Kazakh Motifs 309 x 202 cm
This exquisitely designed oriental carpet has the style known as “Kayseri” with Kazakh patterns and is dated back to the 20th century. A vintage piece, this carpet has balanced its warm palette with touches of cooler tones in between. Notable for its square panel design throughout its Field, in which rows of elephant-foot patterns also carry well-detailed Kazakh patterns. These Kazakh patterns of intricate lacings add details to the textile’s geometric figures. One of the “Anatolia tigers,” Kayseri is a large industrialized city in central Anatolia, Turkey – where relics of Byzantine and Islamic art-history and advances of modernity intertwine. This piece, thus, reflects the extreme sophistication of its provenance. With defects
PHP 120,000.00
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Vintage Döşemealti Runner 337 x 125 cm
This vintage Döşemealti runner from Greater Antalya in Turkey dates back to the 20th century. It is fashioned with combined wool and cotton, and warm palette dominates its composition. It prides its series of eightpointed stars for main border, beset by two foliate vines as subsidiary stripes. Notable for its series of hexagonal and octagonal medallions across its field, wherein stylized floral motif exists. Fascinating are the toothed borders of the ecru Field. With signs of use.
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Shirvan Carpet 290 x 210cm
This Shirvan carpet is traced from the Kazak type of Caucasian rugs, which dates back to the 20th century. Notable for its earthy brown tone with deep blue field, this colors represent ‘fertility’ and ‘power’ respectively. Patterns and decorations of flora and fauna, geometric, and tendrils include: tulip (for prosperity), diamond (femininity), boteh or paisley (flame, Universe), and peacock (immortality). Border stripes contain geometric figures, which are a rare-to-find element in Shirvans. With signs of use.
PHP 40,000.00
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Pair of Silver Candleholders
31.3 x 18 cm 1038g Pair
Exquisite pair of candle holders in sterling silver traces its origin back to 20th century Portugal. It carries a Porto assay mark of an eagle (Aguia 925), indicating its use since 1985. It also has two (2) other marks, “a masonic dual triangle with ‘J’” and its maker’s emblem with “A.P”. These sterling pieces are fashioned in Neoclassical taste, notably with the floral motifs, ribbings, and ball-and-claw feet. Good condition.
PHP 120,000.00
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Maria I Style Silver Sugar Bowl 25.5 x 13 cm 538.5 grams
Made of Portuguese silver, this urn-shaped sugar bowl adheres to the style of Maria I. It is fashioned with various reliefs, both engraved and embossed, which include flowers and garlands for the body, gadrooning, and bead patterns. Similar to the piece’s very form, the lid is graced by an urnshaped finial. It carries an Aguia .833 assay mark which indicates its use from 1938 to 1985, and an inscription situated at the base. Generally stable.
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Aspersorium in Norwegian Silver
Of Norwegian provenance, dated early to mid 19th century. The silver piece is called “aspersorium,” a liturgical item paired with aspergillum, and functions as a vessel to hold holy water. Such item is commonly associated with the Roman Catholic and Anglican rites. It approximately weighs 374 grams, and bears five different marks. These include assayer’s mark (H and W below in oval outline, 1821-1860), date number mark (25), date letter mark, city mark (tower and 7 dots below which refers to Bergen, 1835), and maker’s mark (AB in oval). With defect but stable.
PHP 45,000.00
Set of Silver Cutlery
A set of 129 pieces of silver cutlery which has a Portuguese provenance and dates back to mid-20th century. Branded “Casa Leitão & Irmão Joalheiros,” the set includes: 8 steak knives, 10 meat forks, 12 soup spoons, 14 fish forks, 14 knives fish, 10 dessert forks, 10 dessert knives, 11 spoons of dessert, 12 forks cake, 12 teaspoons, 12 coffee spoons and 4 cutlery serving. The silver cutlery set carries Porto assay mark of ‘Aguia 833,’ which signifies its utility from 1938 to 1985. It also has goldsmith mark at the same time. Historically, silverand gold-smithery in Portugal were housed under one guild. Generally stable.
PHP 650,000.00
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8 x 29 cm 744 grams
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Fruit Bowl
Dated 20th century, this Portuguese silver has a millesimal fineness of 925. Typified as a fruit bowl, it exquisitely carries perforated reliefs and bordered with a series of foliates. Furthermore, it has three identifiable marks which include Porto assay mark (Aguia .916), purity mark, and maker’s mark “TOPAZIO.” The latter is a Gondomarbased institution “with 140 years of history in the art of creating and producing silver pieces.” Approximately weighing 744 grams, the piece was already in force between 1938 and 1984.
Silver Scissors and Tray
This set of candle snuffer and tray in sterling silver dates back to the late 20th century Portugal. These silver pieces, although styled after the English model, bear Porto assay mark of Aguia 925, which indicates its use since 1985. Snuffers are scissors-like device used for cutting candle wick, which was commonly mistaken for douters. Generally stable.
PHP 30,000.00
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Female figure 132 x 41 cm
A copper plate relief with wooden frame dated 1961, this art-piece of a female figure is done by Dorita Castelo Branco (1936 1996). Known in Portugal as Dorita, she is a well-accomplished artist who completed her degree in Sculpture at Lisbon School of Fine Art in 1962, became a Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Fellow in Paris, and later schooled at École Supérieure de BeauxArts and the Académie du Feu. Particular to this sculpture, Dorita celebrates the strong influence of Art Deco stylization on the restrictive representation of figures to their boldest geometric equivalents. The bulbous yet curvaceous form of her beaten metal sculpture invokes the sophisticated taste of the reubenesque. Given the piece was made a year before she gain her degree, this piece is a significant testament of this feminine artist’s evolving talent -- especially, within a physically-demanding art field that was dominated by men. Stable.
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Ballet Russe 65 x 20cm
A bronze figure of a lady dancer by the renowned Romanian artist Demetre H. Chiparus. The artwork represents a Ballet Russe (or Russian Dancer) in the style of Art Decoratif. The textured clothing represents the well-detailed sequin costumes of the 1920s, contemporary to the French vaudeville and German cabaret. Hence, having the piece displayed in a room would give a feel of Art Deco nostalgia. Its iconic artist Demetre H. Chiparus (1880 - 1950) was born in Romania but schooled in France. As a sculptor, he exhibited at the salon of the Societes des Artistes Français in Paris in 1914. On which he received an Honorable Mention. His inspiration for this piece was the Russian dancers who were stranded in Paris in 1917 because of the First World War and the Russian Revolution. Stable.
PHP 140,000.00
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Art Deco Pheasants 34 x 69cm
Signed “Hugues,” this pair of bronze pheasants on a two-tiered marble base carries the Art deco style from France and dates back to the early 20th century. The pair of pheasants is given a rouge tint across their polished wings, while the textured details of their feathers exhibits a natural brown patina. The base is composed of black-with-gold-veins and whitewith-ecru-veins marbles, which typifies the Art Deco styles of the 30s and 40s. The elevation of another tier carries the other pheasant in an inclined fashion; thus, adding a dramatic impression to the piece. With minor defect.
PHP 180,000.00
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Pair of 8-Light Bronze Candelabra 83 x 40 cm Pair
A pair of 19th century revival style candelabras, made of gilt bronze. These items from France have elaborate configuration that exhibits profound influence from Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles. Mixed motifs like acanthus leaf, fleur-de-lis, beads, gadroons, and scrolled arms, dominate the pieces’ complex entirety. With eight lights each, the two stand imposingly on a wooden base, which also carry gilt bronze applications and feet. With minimal defects.
PHP 200,000.00
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Pair of Onyx and Bronze Candelabras in Napoleon III Style 81 x 30 cm Pair
A pair of six-light candelabras fashioned in Napoleon III style. The pieces are dated mid 19th century to early 20th century, of French provenance. It features a conflation of elements from Baroque and Rococo styles, which points to how significantly highlighted “ornamentation and decoration” are under Napoleon III’s period. The top and triangular base is exuberantly detailed with foliate motif, and has patinated and gilded portions. Its finials are shaped as flames. Notably made of bronze and onyx, the latter material is known as historically used in jewelrymaking, pottery, and sculptures. With defect.
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Bronze Goblet 34 x 32 x 20 cm
French in origin, the bronze goblet rests on a veined marble base. It abundantly carries imposing reliefs of foliages specifically the side handles, gadroons for the stem, and two central bas reliefs of a man ploughing with the help of oxen. The piece, which evokes a Neoclassical revival appeal, is dated 19th century. Generally stable.
PHP 85,000.00
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Bronze Dog Sculpture 24 x 40 x 14 cm
A patinated bronze sculpture of a dog on a veined marble base. This unsigned piece specifically portrays a German shepherd in a seated position, with marble ball over its paws. The animalier sculpture interestingly bears similarities with the bronze works of French sculptor Louis-Albert Carvin. It adheres to Art Deco style, from early 20th century France. Generally stable.
PHP 80,000.00
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Romeo and Juliet 14.5 x 12.5 x 24 cm
Impressively done bronze sculpture of the celebrated Spanish sculptor, Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006). Gilded and composed of multiple bronze, the metalwork is configured in a puzzle format as it has detachable parts. Looking at it as a whole, the Berrocal piece beautifully depicts two individuals—a man and a woman— romantically embracing one another. Hence, explaining its “Romeo and Juliet” title. Carrying the artist’s signature, it is numbered “1138.” Miguel Ortiz Berrocal’s works are abstract in nature which can be attributed to his strong interest in analytical geometry. He attended several institutions in Spain such as Academia
de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Escuela de Artes Graficas, Escuela de Artes y Oficios, and Faculty of Exact Sciences, from which his distinct art style developed. Berrocal’s remarkable career in the visual arts spanned more than five decades. This resulted to many
works of varying sizes and complexity which are now extensively spread within and outside Europe. Stable.
PHP 200,000.00
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“Torero” 27.5 x 19 cm
A collapsible sculpture in gilt bronze titled “Torero,” which in Spanish means “bullfighter,” and made by the renowned Spanish artist Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006). Berrocal is known for his collapsible works done in “multiples” since 1962. With which, the multiple is produced in a series, where its individual parts is combinable with one another. Yet, each sculpture in multiples stands autonomously. As for this lot, the sculpture bears an inscription 594/2000, which means it is the 594th in an edition of 2,000. Generally stable.
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Sealing of the Magna Carta 34 x 40 x 21 cm
A bronze statuette representing the historic sealing of the Magna Carta dates back to the 19th century. The sculpture includes Stephan Langton with King John and the Earl of Albermale. King John was known for abusing his power over feudal England, which caused his failed assassination in 1212 that provoked him to launch a civil war. Being incapable to sustain the resources for the war, the king compromised with the barons when the latter presented the Articles of the Barons to him. With the Articles being agreed upon and later sealed in 15 June 1215, it became the now known Magna Carta–the first statement of the fundamental principles of democracy that people of modernity enjoy today. A similar piece can be found in Cherstey Museum. But this bronze statuette carries an inscription within its base that reads: DAUDARDIИ. Generally stable.
PHP 80,000.00
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Bronze Sculpture of a Gypsy 39 x 27 x 14 cm
Dated in the early 20th century, this skinny and voluptuous Egyptian gypsy in bronze on a black marble base is signed by the renowned Frenchbased, Romanian sculptor Demétre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). The feminine figure poses with her arms wide open, while she holds silk cloth – adding gracefulness to her seemly rigid posture. Her pose appears to emulate flight, signifying a mystical side commonly associated with gypsies. Generally stable.
PHP 60,000.00
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Arab Falconer on Horseback 71 x 57 x 25 cm
A patinated bronze sculpture depicting an Arab falconer on horseback, signed “P.J. Mêne.” The metalwork prides itself with keen attention to details starting from the base up to the falcon’s very image. Done around mid to late 19th century, this exemplary piece is attributed to the renowned and most prolific French animalier sculptor, Pierre-Jules Mêne. Born in 1810 in Paris, he is recognized as “the most successful and prolific Animalier sculptor of his time, especially in commercial terms...” (“Pierre Jules Mene,” n.d.). With defects.
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Silver-Plated Solitary Poles 100 x 20.5cm Pair
This pair of silver-plated solitary poles from Europe is dated back to the 20th century. These pieces are tall, slender trumpet-like figures that are in upward posture. These are used for decorating interior spaces to satiate the demands of highly experimental mid-century modern period (1945 to 1970s), when unconventional aesthetics blurs functionality. Application of silver on these furnishings is undoubtedly unusual. With defects.
PHP 150,000.00
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The Mountain Man 100 x 61cm
Crafted through lost-wax technique, this old American West piece is titled “The Mountain Man” by the American sculptor, illustrator, and painter Frederic Remington. The piece was dated back to 1903, although the bronze cast was done on a later period. Remington described this masterpiece as representing an “old Iriquois [sic] trappers who followed the Fur Companies in the Rocky Mountains in the [18]30s & 40’ties.”The rider is depicted with his left hand holding the reins; while the right grapples the seat’s back housing strings. This indicates the
rider’s struggle against the pull of gravity and the tension created by this inclined position. The tension is also corroborated by the posture of the horse’s legs and head. Other casts of this piece are centres of attraction in the famous The Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art) and Brigham Young University Museum of Art. Generally stable.
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German shepherd in bronze 51 x 51 x 25cm
A charming bronze cast sculpture of a German shepherd by the celebrated French animalier Pierre Albert Laplanche (1826-1873). This prolific artist has managed to create a number of different animal sculptures in highly realistic fashion, giving each piece a livening appeal. Particular to this piece, the hound is fashioned in a sitting posture, with its head tilted toward its left as it seems to observe something at afar. With both of its ears positioned toward the same direction as to which it gazes, this signifies the intent to represent the hound as an attentive and curious being. Dogs are considered across many societies as people’s best friend, lovable to, and loved by women
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and men alike. Dogs are also significant in different traditions. They are regarded as protectors of doorways: of the departed ones in Western cultures, and; of the Holy Temples and Imperial Palaces in East Asian kingdoms. The Chinese zodiac includes the dog as the sign of those born in the years 1994, 1934, 1922, 2006, 1970, 1958, 2018, 1946, 1982, 2030. Having a figure of your birth sign is believed to welcome both prosperity and good health. Generally stable.
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Sybille
37.5 x 12.5 x 44 cm Titled “Sybille,” this bronze figure of a horse was crafted through lost-wax casting technique. The horse, as can be observed, is a female (i.e. mare) which explains as to why this work was given the aforementioned title. Possibly derived from “sybil” of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the word connotes to a prophetess or oracle. Aside from the refiner’s brand, the piece also carries the signature of its artist, Irénée Rochard (1906-1985). Of French descent, Rochard was trained in the styles of Beaux-Arts and Art Deco. He was a distinguished animalier sculptor as exemplified by the recognitions he received which include Medal of Honor from the French Artists Society in 1980, and Edouard Marcel Sandoz Animal Sculpture Prize in 1981. Generally stable.
PHP 200,000.00
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Vintage “Christian Dior” Silver Urn 12.5 x 8 cm 6g
Simple yet exquisite vintage silver-plated from France dates back to 20th century. Carrying a maker’s mark, it also has a mark “6G” at the base that indicates 6 grams of silver plate. An engraved inscription “Christian Dior” means this was from the famed French fashion house. With some defects.
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Pheasant 48 x 52 x 21 cm
A bronze piece on a marble depicting a pheasant on tree branch is dated back to the latter half of 19th century. It carries the signature of French artist Jules Moigniez (1835-1894). This game bird is known for its large and long-tailed physical features. By looking closely, a nestling lies on the ground and it gazes toward the intricately-detailed pheasant figure. Best known for his impressive bird sculptures, Moigniez’s career spanned four decades. He had several exhibitions that were highlighted by the Paris Exposition Universelle (1855) and London Exhibition (1892.) Stable.
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The Annunciation 65 x 43.5 cm
This late 19th century oil painting on canvas representing the Annunciation is signed by Austrian artist Franz Schuster (1870-1903). The painting narrates through imagery and colors the important narrative of Archangel Gabriel’s annunciation of the Blessed Virgin’s role in the history of Salvation. Notice the centrality of dove on top, showering light toward the Virgin–this alludes to her immaculate conception through the Holy Spirit. Scrolls refer to Gabriel’s role as the “messenger of God.” Yet the bigger scroll beneath the Archangel’s hand signifies the larger plan for humanity’s salvation; while the smaller scroll, to which the Virgin
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looks at, represents the limit of message that was given – as the rest shall be unfolded through the birth and Passion of the Lord. And the Virgin’s nodded head symbolizes her Fiat (“complete submission) to the will of God. With its well-defined draperies and rich palette, this art-piece radiates both its aesthetic and spiritual dimensions – which makes it inviting to reflect on the religious subject it portrays. Generally stable.
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Madonna and Child 44.5 x 35cm
Important to Christian iconography is the Madonna and Child. This oil painting on canvas is done in the Portuguese school of the 18th century. Even heavily influenced by the Baroque taste of the period, the piece is yet infused with Mannerist influence. It is notable with the contorted depiction of the holy figures. Given that blue pigments were extracted from the highly prized ultramarine, depicting the Blessed Mother in a full blue mantle was truly a luxury–that only the Church or the nobility could afford its commission. With signs of previous restoration.
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Padre Frei Miguel dos Santos 54.5 x 44cm
A 17th to 18th century oil painting on canvas depicting a Dominican saint Padre Frei Miguel dos Santos, which provenance is traced from Portugal. The figure seemly levitates as he venerates before an altar which has an inscription “V.P.Fr. Micael a Sanctis.” Above the altar is a monstrance with the Host surrounded by 6 candleholders. Two cherubs are above the heavens, signifying the presence of Abba. Symbols of skull, book, and twig are below the saint, which represent his lifelong devotion to God as a theologian. Behind him is a window showing a blissful landscape, which could allude to the Paradise. With defect
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Livia Drusilla and Augustus 124 x 176.5 cm
An oil painting on canvas depicts Livia Drusilla presenting herself to Augustus, which traces its provenance from Italy and dates back to the 18th century. The painting depicts a luxurious Livia attended by three ladies: with two hold her heavy-looking golden robe, and one placing a rouge cushion where the Empress would step onto. Augustus was painted in contrapposto while wearing a laurel crown and a red robe: stressing his imperial stature. Historical accounts of Dio and Tacitus recorded Livia as a true feminine icon of power. Her grandson Claudius deified Livia on the basis of her title as “Julia Augusta.� With defects, but generally stable.
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Life in Antiquity 36 x 230 cm
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A panoramic oil painting on canvas depicting Neoclassical scenery dated back to the 19th century France. The art-piece is an attempt to reconstruct the everyday life of the ancient Greek world. From left to right, representations of trade, politics, medicine, athletics, divination, literature
and the arts are painted on an outdoor space. Striking feature is the jagged walls at the background, which alludes to the definition of a city-state (polis): that it is a walled city. With minor defects.
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Shepherds and Herd Painted between the 18th and 19th centuries, this oil on canvas art-piece is done in the Dutch school of painting. The work depicts a couple of shepherds and a herd of cattle, goat, and sheep. Captivating with its warm and earthy colors dominating the lower portion; while cooler and paler tones liven above. Its well-executed painterly technique enables to capture the details of tree leaves and animal fur. The piece is nostalgic of the rural and simple life prior to the advent of Industrial Revolution, where labor was jointly worked upon by husband and wife. With minimal defect, but generally stable.
Landscape with Still Life Adheres to the French school of painting and dates back to the 19th century, this tall oil painting on cavas depicts a landscape with still life. At the lower section are wildfowls surrounding a basket of table grapes. Such representation contrasts the lightly-filled mid and upper parts which comprise the tall tress and the horizon. This work is exceptionally drawn with the use of ‘en plein air’ technique. It has a coeval gilt wooden frame. Stable.
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Cattle Drinking Water 66.5 x 86.5 cm
Signed by British artist Claude Cardon and dated 1897, this oil painting on canvas illustrates a landscape scene, with a band of cattle drinking water at a river. A man on horseback can be seen from a distant. While the fore is occupied by animal subject, the backdrop beautifully shows a mountain silhouette as well as the gold-to-cider toned skies.
seen in his work “A Family of Three” (“Claude Cardon,” 2013). Majority of Cardon’s works feature traditional rural scenes with animals, such as “Feeding Time” (1918), “The Intruders,” and “A Surprise for Diogenes” (1930). He had several exhibitions at the Royal Academy, Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery, Manchester City Art Gallery, among others.
Born as Claude Lorraine Clark in 1864, he belonged to a family of artists. In 1892, Claude Lorraine began the use of “Claude Cardon” as pseudonym which was first
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Deer Hunting 110 x 140 cm
This 20th century oil painting on canvas follows the French school of painting as it illustrates a hunting scene—a deer cornered by a pack of dog. It is specifically after AlexandreFrançois Desportes’ early 18th century work “The Deer Hunt.” The art-piece at hand differs from Desportes’ as it gives a fiercer representation of the dogs (particularly the alpha) as well as the dominance of brown over white hue. At the back, a logo of Galerie Troubetzkoy can be seen which corroborates its French provenance. Stable.
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Birds and Lanscape 124 x 161 cm
Spanish still life, also known as “bodegon,” illustrates flowers and fruits flocked with birds dated back to the 19th century. A uniquely painted piece, the warm toned subject is set on a landscape which centres on a bare tree, with a hill by the left side and the blue sky on the other side. This pieces comes with a coeval Baroque styled frame. Generally stable.
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Portrait of a Gentleman 87 x 65 cm
An unsigned oil on canvas painting, of English provenance. The art piece is a portrait of a gentleman who seems to have a noble background. He is portrayed facing his left, dons a periwig, and in a full dress— russet-toned coat with ruffled-wrists, and waistcoat in Cambridge blue. Noteworthy is how the gentleman has a contrasting physique as seen to the contours/shape of his head and abdomen. The dark background accentuates the figure’s face, drawing the attention of his perceiver towards the upper center. This artwork is dated 18th century. With signs of previous restoration and has defect.
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Portrait of a Gentleman 97 x 83 cm
This portrait of a gentleman dates back to the 19th century France. It portrays an experienced man, around his 50s, wearing a black coat over a white closedneck garment. His stern gaze renders his portrature a serious tone, suggesting his cultured and affluent stature. His over all appeal resonates the features of the great Napoleon Bonaparte–an imperial figure who was greatly emulated in his time. With minimal defects.
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Portrait of a Naval Officer 40.5 x 32.5 cm
An oil on canvas art piece, dated early 19th century. The unsigned work depicts a naval officer who has notable facial features which include a prominent nose, large penetrative eyes, long brows, thin lips, and sideburns. The gentleman, furthermore, is slightly facing his left, and wears a dark black uniform. Such color is complemented by the shoulder boards and buttons in gold, and white inner garment. Interestingly, the piece has an inscription at the canvas’ back portion which suggests its date of completion, November 1812, and Portuguese provenance. The indicated texts read: “Nascido ni 17 de Janeiro de 1710. Copiado en 3 de Novembro de 1812.” (Born on January 17, 1710. Copied on November 3, 1812.) With signs of age.
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Portrait of a Man
71 x 58 cm (without frame); 96 x 82.5 cm (with frame) An oil on canvas artwork, painted between the late 19th and early 20th century. This portrait has French origin and carries the signature of Ernest Azéma (1871-1917). Enclosed by a gilt frame, the subject portrays a gentleman who seems to be of high-born status. His facial features show on the noble man’s age, roughly between forties and fifties. The contrasting tones of his skin and suit are mediated by a vermillion ascot and the boutonnière. Azéma was a French painter and sculptor. He was a student of Gustave Moreau, a key figure of Symbolism movement in 19th century France. Some of Azéma’s works include “Girl with Poppies” (1912), “Moîse,” “Christ and His Apostles around the Supper,” and “Jesus Speaking to His Disciples. With minor defects, but generally stable.
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Royal Family of Portugal 51 x 41 cm
This early 20th century lithograph illustrates the Royal Family of Portugal. The representation includes Dom Carlos I (King of Portugal and the Algarves from 1889 to 1908), Amélie of Orléans (wife and Portugal’s last queen consort), Maria Pia of Savoy (mother), Afonso, Duke of Porto (younger brother), and Luís Filipe, Prince Royal of Portugal (eldest son). Emblazoned at the bottom is the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal without the two green dragons. With signs of age.
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Scene from the Battle of Jena 133 x 93cm
A marriage between military art and French academicism, this 20th century European painting represents the 4th Dragoons capture the Austrian flag, a particular scene from the Battle of Jena-Auerstradt of October 1806. The scene is part of the wider historical narrative of Napoleonic Wars, which transpired between 1803 and 1815. This particular composition is inspired and done in the style of Édouard Detaille (1848-1912). It is noticeable that the visual weight is invested through to the painting’s central figure, the dragoon saddling a horse at the foreground. This weight serves to balance the rushing series of horse riders at mid-ground. This is further countered by the diagonal position of the Prussian flag, which parallels to the inclined ground. While to downward movement of the clouds adds a sense of divine impetus to the established leap on the earthly tier. Also observable are
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the implied lines coming from the dragoons’ gaze toward the Prussian flag, which give a directional force for the work’s perceiver to also look. With signs of previous restoration.
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Study of a Military Uniform 73 x 57 cm
This oil painting on hardboard is a study of a military uniform dated back between late 19th and early 20th century Portugal. At first glance, the piece may appear as an unfinished work, which seemly scribbled with doodles and child’s handwriting. But these details are actually the measurements and other details pertinent for tailoring the uniform as illustrated. With minor defects.
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Lady Reading a Book
65 x 49 cm (without frame); 88 x 73 cm (with frame) An early to mid 19th century oil on canvas art piece, of English provenance. The work magnificently illustrates the employment of sfumato and chiaroscuro techniques, two of the four canonical painting modes of the Renaissance art. In this piece, the lady is portrayed reading a book. Such act, with her left arm resting on a wooden post, suggests that the figure could be in a standing position. Noteworthy too is the item which seems to be a quill held by her left hand. The female subject, as shown by the garb, hints of her social class which is neither nobility nor bourgeois. With minor defect.
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Nude Feminine 105 x79cm
This 19th century oil painting on canvas done in the European school depicts a figure of nude feminine in Neoclassical taste. Her voluptuous rubenesque physique and silky porcelain-white skin, which are comparable to the Roman goddess Venus, stand out over her darkened romantic background. She holds a white blanket that adds a graceful contour to her figure while she sits over a bordeaux colored cloth. Her ebony black hair is gloriously fashioned that appears to be pre-emptive of the later Imeldific virtues: of true, good, and beautiful. Generally stable.
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Landscape 44.5 x 75 cm
A placid landscape with a castle on plateau and figures near the corner is dated early 20th century Great Britain. This piece is signed W. Richards (1895-1950), an artist who is also known for his aliases “Frances E. Jamieson, W.F.E. Jamieson Richards, and Phil HIPS.� As observed, he executed his notable styles in this piece, which are as follows: thin grayish clouds, giving a gloomy aura that mostly cover half of the composition; short bristly strokes at the foreground, adding visual texture to the piece ; influence of the Impressionist school; distinct in this piece is his use of stippling on painting the tree leaves; provides tactile contrast between the landscape and the horizon, with which landscape tends to be earthly and heavily textured, whereas the sky is smoothened and appears radiant. With minor defects.
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Untitled 22.5 x 29.9cm
Signed by the Portuguese artist, Maria Fernanda Amado (b. 1940), dated 20th century. This modernist artwork was done using oil on hardboard, and illustrates a harbor scene. Abstract realist in style, it features bold and textured brushstrokes which resulted to this warmly-appealing art piece. While the fore is dominated by the boat’s dark brown figure, the immediate backdrop is complemented by gold-andecru toned houses/buildings. Amado’s other works include “Fair,” “Talking on the Street” (1985), “Begging,” and “Sitting Female Figure.” Stable.
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Coastal Landscape 40 x 56cm
A 20th century oil on canvas artwork, of Portuguese origin. It specifically illustrates a rugged coastline, of which the land, in shades of brown and green, draws its perceiver’s attention towards the center. Behind the lofty land form is the ocean’s greyish view merged with the sky. The painting was finished in 1932 and bears the signature of its artist, João Reis. The aforesaid painter, who lived from 1899 to 1982, was the son of the distinguished Naturalist painter, Carlos António Rodrigues dos Reis. Educated at the School of Fine Arts in Lisbon, João Reis had several distinctions such as silver medal during the 1937 Paris Salon, Rocha Cabral Award in 1938, and Annunciation Award in 1915. Stable.
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Trás-os-Montes 50 x 65 cm
Painted by the Portuguese landscape artist, Ayres Ferreira. This vividly crafted art piece illustrates a majestic vista of Trás-os-Montes topography. The aforesaid place is situated in Portugal’s northeast region, and features stunning scenery of mountains, plateaus, river valleys, among others. This province is also distinct for its well-preserved culture due to its geographic location which hinders external cultural pressures. Noteworthy here are the textured, swift and short strokes, as well as the daring mixes of colors to create this work of art. Ferreira, the artist, was born in 1908. Most of Ferreira’s works portray genre scenes and landscape of her native country. Such art pieces, to name a few, include “Leixões,” “Praia da Rocha,” “Morning in the Douro.” Dated 20th century and bears the artist’s signature, it was painted on hardboard via oil medium. Stable.
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Navy with Fishermen 73 x 92 cm
Painted on canvas through the use of oil medium. Enclosed in a gilt frame, it presents several fishermen and a navy officer aboard a boat. Their traverse, led by the navy officer, is challenged by the raging waves. Unlike the fore, the horizon depicts a tranquil sea with several sailboats visible from afar. In this work, the artist skilfully employed short brushstrokes, of which a mixture of refined and rough ones. The painting is signed by the German visual artist, E. Meisenberg, and dated between the 19th and 20th century. With minor defect.
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Passo de Capote 24 x 30 cm
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A watercolor on paper painting dated back to the 20th century features a bullfight scene. Of which the matador holding a muleta (small red cape) successfully evades the weakened bull’s attack. A socio-cultural practice in Spain where it originated, bullfight as a spectacle emerged under the reign of King Alfonso VIII.
and other scholars provide a symbolic interpretation and functional analysis of this occasion. As for the piece, the artist successfully balances the use of dark and vivid colors on a white background, making it visually appealing to its perceiver. The painting has a Portuguese source, and signed by its artist, AntĂłnio Victorino (1891-1973.)
Such event draws opposing views as it involves killing of animal and risks the matador’s life. Anthropologists
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Untitled 108 x 70 cm
Signed verso by contemeporary Portuguese painter Sara Maia, this untitled piece is done with the use of Indian ink and acryclic on paper–the artist’s preferred media in most of her works. This piece can be dated from 1990s up to present, which are the years this artist is active. Maia is a prolific artist, with more than 50 works both individual and group exhibitions combined. Some of which have been part of various private collections in Lisbon, Sintra, Brazil, and Paris. She has received 2 recognitions as early as she was a starting artist in 1993 and another, the “Montijo Biennial” award, in 2000. Reading this particular piece, a grotesque figure of a cyborg-looking bride stands out vertically at the left side near the center of the painting. Her figure seemly attempts suicide by hanging herself. She is surrounded by figures with different expressions. Together with her on the left side, are figures enveloped with sadness. Their presence around her immediate space heightens the melancholic impression enfolding her character. Oppositely on the right side, there are images of displeased and disappointed family,
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which seemly casting their blame on her. Nearby a headless crawling creature approaching the bride is depicted above the picture. A feel of bizarre is achieved by illustrating such subject with admixture of various media devoid of depth perspective. That which makes each figure standing out altogether in their flat-ness. Stable.
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Landscape with Still Life 110 x 90 cm
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Entitled “Paisagem com natureza morta” (Landscape with Still Life), this modernist work was done on canvas via acrylic medium. The subject illustrated here adheres to the abstract realist style which became one of the trends of contemporary art. Dominated by purple, violet, orange and yellow hues, the piece gives combined scenes which tell us how modernity (i.e. industrial/technological progress) is inextricably linked with nature. Carlos Carreiro, the artist of this work, deftly harmonized and balanced the elements put here despite the heavy impression it brings. Born in Portugal,
Carreiro studied painting at the School Fine Arts of Porto from 1965 to 1972. He has participated more than 200 group exhibitions within and outside Portugal which became essential to his development as an artist. Some of his recognitions include the National Prize for Painting “Biennia II AIP ’96 Art” and the Order of Merit which was awarded to him by the president of Portugal. Stable.
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Lady with a Harp 186 x 154 cm
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Enclosed in an external wooden black frame, while the interior border is vermillion-colored. This large artwork done on canvas using oil depicts a gypsy woman beautifully adorned by a pearl necklace, gold bracelet and headdress, and wears a laurel-and-lemon toned dress. She is in a seated, reclined position, her right leg raised and foot on a platform, and head seemly cradled by right hand. Furthermore, a harp can be seen held by her left
hand, while surrounded by different vibrantly-colored tapestries. Such vivid presentation is contrasted by the background’s dark tone. This French art piece bears the signature of its artist, M. L. Guilhembes, and dated 19th century. Stable.
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Vista Alegre Chinoiserie Plates Diam.: 23.5cm Set of 9
A set of nine (9) armorial chargers in porcelain which bears Vista Alegre mark no. 36, dated between 1980 and 1992. Vista Alegre is Portugal’s Royal Factory of porcelain and crystalware established in 1824. Each plate carries this inscription: Reproduction of a Chinese Export porcelain plate with the coat of arms of… Chíen Lung Period (1736-1796). Series Limitada a 250 Coleccões. The illustrated coat of arms are named as follows: Arbuthnott (2 pcs.), Bellesworth, Coggan and Blackburn (2 pcs.), Castleford, Dawkins, Kitson impailing Gregory, and Crop impailing banner. With maritime history being strongly labelled as men’s space, these armorial insignia speak of the preserved chivalric values that were central to a gentlemanly attitude. Good condition.
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European Grenadier 73 x 20 x 17 cm
An admirable porcelain work illustrating a European Grenadier. This polychrome sculpture is dominated by black, yellow and white hues that exceptionally complement one another. The soldier in full uniform and with rifle portrays a standing at attention military posture, and rests on a square base. This piece which bears no mark is dated 19th century, of European origin. With signs of use.
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Vieux Parisian Porcelain Figures of Russian Army 57 x 16 x 15 cm Pair
A pair of Vieux Parisian figures of Russian imperial army which dates back to the late 19th century. Of European provenance, these porcelain figures represent two Russian army men: with one playing a drum while the other stands in proud posture. Interestingly, both their bases carry gilt decorations of a wreathe in front; followed by serpentine dragons, and; crossed-swords by both sides. Stable.
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Sitting Greyhound 103 x 64 x 37 cm
A glazed ceramic sculpture of a dog in polychrome design. Dated 20th century from Italy, it specifically features a Greyhound in a seated position. As described by Oxford, this breed of dog has a “tall, slender breed having keen sight and capable of high speed.� Such description then makes it an ideal companion if one is interested in hunting and coursing. In this piece, the dog rests on a black marble base; its body illustrates a chromatic contrast of brown and white, one of the typical coats of a greyhound. Originating from the British Isles, it has a life span of nine to eleven years. Generally stable.
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Dalmatian 31 x 74 x 26 cm
Of European provenance, dated 20th century. This glazed ceramic piece presents a Dalmatian in a crouched position. This breed of dog rings a bell as it reminds us of Walt Disney’s 1996 film, 101 Dalmatians. The Dalmatian is historically attributed to Croatia as the very name was derived from one of its province, Dalmatia. There, it served primarily as guard dogs, retrievers and shepherds. Later, Dalmatians were bred as coaching dogs in England and as firehouse dogs in the United States (“Dalmatian,” n.d.). Having a life span of 13 to 16 years, Dalmatians are best known for their white coat with scattered black spots. As for the piece, it bears an an inscription which reads “1911.” Dusty; sign of age.
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Tureen with cover and stand Tureen: 35 cm; Stand: 38 cm Set of 3
A set of tureen with cover and stand from Portugal and dated in the 20th century. It is hand-painted with fancy illustration of flora and fauna, as well as castles. Dominated by cobalt blue tones, this lot traces its origin from the historic Fábrica Sant’Anna that was established in 1741. Historically, the factory supplied most of the azulejo tiles needed after the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755. Carrier of its factory’s history, this lot deserves a place in a home, to serve during dinners and tell the tale. Generally stable.
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Pair of Medicinal Vessels 34 x 15.5 cm Pair
A set of 2 albarellos with covers in Portuguese ceramic, which are dated 20th century. Albarello is an Italian word for a type of maiolica which was developed to hold dried medicines in the 15th century. [see Pfister, M, Lessico etimologico italiano, 1979, p. 96; Wallis, H., Italian ceramic art, 1904, xii]. As to these particular pieces, the pair was made by the Fábrica de Sant’Anna, a historic factory established in 1741. Although dominated by cobalt, these pieces also carry polychrome decorations. Inscriptions “Ung. Populeum” and “Ung. Sabinae” can respectively be found on these
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vessels. Ung. Populeum [Unguentum populeum], or poplar ointment, was one of the most common painkillers used toward the end of the Middle Ages (Vries, 1991). While unguentum Sabinae [or savine] is an evergreen Eurasian shrub used medicinally as an ointment for various skin ailment; but taking it
internally would lead to poisoning, and it was also a known abortifacient. Read inscriptions at the bottom. With minor defect.
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“Blue Canton”on a Chinoiserie Plate Diameter: 26 cm Pair This 20th century fine porcelain plate with sterling silver edge is designed after the style of 18th century blue and white porcelain, depicting “Blue Canton.” It is crafted by Mottahedeh, the recognized leader in luxury ceramic antique reproductions and historic designs. This artefact was manufactured in Vista Alegre, Portugal’s royal factory for ceramics and crystals, and was licensed by Historic Charleston Foundation. Primarily, antique reproductions were primarily made for commemorative purposes. They serve to be displayed in museums, or sometimes as a collector’s item, especially when only a scarce original is available that is well-guarded by heritage institutions. Generally stable.
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Pair of Vista Alegre Jars in Neoclassical Style 28 cm Pair
Striking for its Pompeian red tinge and the Neoclassical vibe it exhibits. The pair’s very form is typified as stamnos, a distinctive pottery attributed to the Greeks with round shape, high and broad shoulder, horizontally-placed handles, wide mouth, and short neck. Such kind of jars was mainly used for mixing and storing wines back then. These pieces carry the Vista Alegre mark no. 26 which indicates their Portuguese origin, as well as date of production and utilization from 1881 to 1921. A notable feature, to add, is the gilt metal bases which hold the jars. With sign of restoration but in good condition.
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Keramis Polychrome Vase 26 x 16 cm
This Keramis vase from Belgium carries the style of Art Deco, and is dated back to 1926. A polychromed stoneware, it is ornated with floral motifs in the warm tones of orange and yellow, which is complemented by black and beige overglazed colors. Crazing can be observed throughout its surface. Its manufacturer started as “Boch Frères in 1841”and was later in the 20th century was rebranded to “Royal Boch.” With signs of age.
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Vista Alegre Gilt Porcelain Vase 24 x 21 cm
This beautiful porcelain vase and cover with gilt and strawberry vine motifs is dated back to mid-20th century Portugal. It bears a Vista Alegre mark which alludes to its origin between 1947 and 1968. Fascinating details are its acorn finial on top, as well as its intertwined amphoric arms. Its gilding beautifully shimmers with the pristine and smooth white surface of this porcelain piece. Stable.
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A collector’s set of five (5) porcelain plates with various European coats of arms, which dates back between late 19th and early 20th century. This includes the following:
c. Plate with 3 cobalt lines defining its round outer and inner edges, which has a sigil of crossed spears and skull over a motto “DU GLORIA”(has Vista Alegre mark no. 26, dated 1881-1921).
Approx. 25cm. Set of 5
a. Pair of serpentine plates with gilt edges, carrying Portugal’s coat of arms in Rococo style (with Vista Alegre mark no. 29, dated 1924-1947).
d. Octagon plate with Georgian blue rim and has a coat of arms alluding to a Portuguese count (with Vista Alegre mark no. 31, dated 1924-1947).
b. Round plate in blue cobalt with French coat of arms and an inscription “Ave Maria” within a ribbon (bears Gien France mark, dated 1871-1875).
One plate has a defect.
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Table Service with Etruscan Decor 34 x 37cm (terrine) Set of 80
This 19th century English faience service set consists: a terrine (tureen) with stand, 4 oval platters, 3 serving plates, a covered dish, 3 terrines, several saucepans with platters (no covers), an oval cove, pair of fruit bowls, 8 soup plates, 18 shallow dishes, 11 dessert dishes, 12 fruit dishes, and 10 sweet dishes. Polychrome and stamped, each of the pieces is decorated with Etruscan-inspired motif on its borders and ceramic images at the center. Etruscans, a western civilization which occupied the central region of Italy and thrived from the 7th until the 2nd century B.C., were known for their exceptional skill in bronze craftsmanship, hence, the dominance of brown in this particular set. Generally stable but with minimal defects.
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Baroque Liturgical Carvings
85 x 30 cm; 57 x 34 cm Set of 4
These detailed and heavily ornated liturgical carvings are from the 17th century Portugal. Carved out of oak, these pieces were used as ‘flanges’ or additive ornaments for retablos’s linear framework. A set of 2 pairs, one of the pairs is longer and illustrates putti and birds. The shorter pair represents flowers and fruits. All four carvings are profusely designed with foliate motifs. These four centuries old pieces are rested on acrylic glass panels. With minor defects, but generally stable.
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Germanic Renaissance styled Chest 28 x 57 x 24.5 cm
This Germanic wooden chest is in the style of Renaissance Revival dated back to the 19th century. The ebonized timber carries various representations of gargoyles and winged creatures on the panels. This is accompanied by vegetal carvings along the edges of the piece. It’s sides bear metal gargoyle handles. With defects.
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African Sculpture 37.5 x 20 cm
Exemplifying African indigenous art, it dates back to the 20th century. This patinated wooden sculpture interestingly depicts a naked female figure standing upright, with her arms raised and hands atop the head. It is noteworthy how the figure is represented as she has long, curvaceous, and slender arms, as opposed to her legs which are short but stocky. Such representation is very humanist as it attempts to feature the human fullness and nature despite imperfections. With minimal defect.
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Pair of Solomonic Columns 150 x 31 cm Pair
Of Portuguese origin, dated 19th century. This pair is typified as “Solomonic columns,” with its shaft distinctly fashioned in a twisted form. Both of its capitals are inspired by the Corinthian column style, while the bases are shaped as squares. From top to bottom, these wooden decorartions are heavily adorned with carvings of foliate, flowers, vines, grapes, putti, and birds. Such opulent columns, in dark brown tone, serve as a testament of Baroque style’s heavy and elaborate appeal, be it furniture or sculptural work. With defect.
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Wooden Horse Sculpture 100 x 85 cm
A wooden horse sculpture dated between the 19th and 20th centuries. Its almond-shaped eyes indicate its craftsmanship has an Oriental origin, most likely from East Asia. Its particular provenance could be the Guangdong province in mainland China, which was a trade centre in the region for centuries. Horses are considered as a revolutionary animal due to their significant role in the progress of human civilization, most importantly in terms of transportation. As a symbol of vigor in many cultures, horse figure invokes a strong masculine taste. Stable.
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French Cigar Box 21 x 30 x 20.5 cm
This exquisite wooden cigar box traces its origin back to the 19th century France. It has four (4) racks specifically fashioned to hold cigar sticks. Aside from its metal mounts, its burr yew surface and mahogany interior make this Parisian piece stand out. It bears a marker inside, which reads: ZIMBERG 53, Pase Panoramas, 15 R. Anc. Comedie, PARIS. Generally stable.
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Two-Sided Iron Clock 77 x 38 x 14 cm
Made of iron and wood, from 19th century France. Colored in black, this double-sided clock is uniquely crafted with two matching reliefs on its base. The figure of both sides illustrates a female with serpents coiled at her body. The clock, on the other hand, bears Roman numerals with stylized hour and minute hands. Inscriptions of “LARGERON” and “PRADES” can be seen on the clock’s face: the former alludes possibly to its brand/maker while the latter refers to its origin—a commune situated in southern France. Back
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Louis XV style Wall Clock
112 x 60 cm
Of French provenance, this eight-day wall clock adheres to the style of Louis XV. The piece is made of carved gilt wood and illustrates a sophisticated asymmetrical form. It carries naturalistic floral and foliate motifs as well as the prominence of S-curve. The clock’s face bears painted Roman numerals which indicate hours and minutes (with intervals of five), gilded “hour” and “minute” hands, and two slots for mechanism adjustment. It is dated between the late 19th and early 20th century. Working mechanism. With minor gold paint lost and craquelures.
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Table clock with tortuga shells and ormolu mounts 70 x 60 x 20
This antique French table clock with tortuga shells and ormolu (or gilt bronze) mounts dates back to the latter half of the 19th century. Interestingly displayed is a winged old-man figure which is an allegory to Time. The gilded dial with beautiful Neo-classical motifs has enamel figures with Roman numerals presenting the 12-hour counts. The edge of the gilt dial uniquely possesses engraved minute counts from 1 to 60. Once turned, its mechanism can run autonomously up to eight days. This piece proudly carries its maker’s prize: VINCENTI & CIE - MEDAILLE D’ARGENT - 1855. Working mechanism. With minor defects, but generally stable.
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Hindu Temple 38 x 46 x 28 cm
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A scale model of a Hindu mandir (or temple) in India, assembled through the use of Sola wood. This work resembles a museum piece currently housed at Victoria and Alberta Museum in England—the “Model of a South Indian Hindu Temple” to be specific—which represents the Thanjavur or Tiruchirapalli Temple. Dated between the 19th and 20th century, this sculpture is either an attempt to replicate or as a homage to the aforementioned museum piece. It is enclosed in a glass box with base and borders made of wood. Hindu temples, as an architectural form itself, have a long history of development since the dawn of human civilization in the Asian region. These hallowed structures, some of which are megalithic, serve as houses of specific gods and were embellished with sculptural works primarily depicting mythological figures or events. With defects.
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Pair of Walking Sticks 90 cm Pair
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A pair of walking sticks dated 20th century. These pieces, of European provenance, have knobs of bone medium—one is polychromed while the other has a silver application. The latter carries relief ornamentations and has a mark which illustrates “N.S.� in a rectangle with curved sides. Such mark
possibly alludes to its maker whose full name is unidentified. Both items have smoothened surfaces, slender forms, and tan-to-ecru tones.
This piece is a Bengal cane with silver cylindrical knob mounted on rosewood carrying the Art Deco style, and is dated in the early 20th century from Portugal. The silver knob has a checkered pattern, indicative of Art Deco influence between 1920s and 1940s. The dating is corroborated by its Porto assay mark of a boar (Javali), which means the piece was crafted
between 1887 and 1937. There is also a goldsmith mark indicative of its maker, albeit undecipherable. It should be noted that silver- and goldsmithery were commonly housed in one guild during their prominence in the past centuries.
This piece is a Bengal cane with a round silver knob mounted on rosewood carrying the Art Deco style, and is dated in the early 20th century from Portugal. The silver knob has a checkered pattern, indicative of Art Deco influence between 1920s and 1940s. The dating is corroborated by its Porto assay mark of a boar (Javali), which means the piece was crafted
between 1887 and 1937. There is also a goldsmith mark indicative of its maker, albeit undecipherable. It should be noted that silver- and goldsmithery were commonly housed in one guild suring their prominence in the past centuries.
With scratches and signs of use.
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Cross with Tortuga shells 118 x 43 cm
A wooden cross with tortuga shells and silver ornaments has its origin from Portugal and dates back to the 19th century. Although it has been separated from its crucifix, the piece prides its flashing tortuga shells which were an expensive article for decoration. Its cantoneras and iĂąere are made of silver. Separated from corpus of Christ. With defects
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Pair of Embalmed Crocodiles 91 cm; 75.5. cm Pair
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A pair of embalmed crocodiles, most likely from the Latin America, dated in the 19th century. The practice of this animal embalmment can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians who preserved crocodiles as offering to the crocodile god Sobek. Preservation of animals for scientific research and study became
well-established by the 19th century, when institutions of higher learning and societies dedicated to the field of Natural History were formed. With some defects.
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Leopard Carpet 197 x 145 cm
Well-preserved leopard skin carpet is traced back to the 19th century France. Between 18th and 19th century, upholstery shops would sew and stuff animal skins meant as trophies or decorations. In later period, the process became more sophisticated with the use of cotton-wrapped wires to provide framework to the skin. The head is also preserved in this piece. With defects.
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Wild Boar’s Head 62 x 52 x 59 cm
A late 19th century decorative piece, typified as hunter’s trophy. It features a wild boar’s head attached on a wooden crest. Tracing its beginnings as early as 18th century, animal heads as trophies and wall decoration only proliferated around 1900s. This hunter’s trophy has a French provenance. Stable.
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Head of an Antelope 123 x 63 x 114 cm
A trophy head of an antelope from early 20th century France. This decorative item signifies a hunter’s success in a game. Known as “trophies,” animal heads-turned-decors are done through upholstery shops, where these would be processed by sewing and stuffing the animal’s skin. The French piece has no crest/base, allowing its new owner to fashion it with a more personalized appearance. Stable.
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Floor Lamp 166 x 36 cm
Styled in mid-century Modern taste, this electric floor lamp dated back to the 1970s from Europe. A larger white glass globe covers the top lighting, while the mid to lower portion of its stem is designed with bulbous orange decors. Its pop art features are comparable to, but less postmodern than, the established styles of the Swiss Verner Panton on the one hand; and a bit modernized look vis-à-vis the traditional styled yet game-changing Stiffle switch lamps on the other. With signs of use.
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Of French origin and dates back to the 19th century. This impressive piece typified as “tantalus in boullework” is dominated by gilt brass and Tortuga shell marquetry in each panel. Its feet are styled with elaborate reliefs of cartouche and foliate motifs. This liquor box has a uniquely-built interior which contains three (3) decanters, seven (7) shot glasses. With missing shot glasses and one decanter.
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Helmut Newton’s “SUMO” 70 x 50 cm 35.4 kilos
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A gigantic book in every respect: from its weight, dimensions, and resale price; the Helmut Newton’s SUMO was published in 2000 by Taschen from United Kingdom. The book is known for its provocative framings that feature nudes and celebrity portraits, set with an erotic promise. Weighing 35.4 kilos and measures 70 x 50 cm, this comes with a bespoke stand designed by Phillipe Starck to carry it. Its edition of 10,000 signed and numbered copies were immediately sold out and its
price multipled. Famously known for its copy with signatures of its over 100 featured celebrities was sold for roughly €317,000 in an auction in Berlin on 2000. A copy of this book is also currently well-curated at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). This book carries Helmut Newton’s signature and is numbered 08860. With some defects.
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Pair of Prints About Alcibiade 62 x 73 cm Pair Titled “Retour D’ Alcibiade” (Return of Alcibiade) and “L’Education D’ Alcibiade” (The Education of Alcibiade), this pair of French items typified as prints is dated back to the 19th century. They illustrate classical scenes that primary involve the Greek political and military figure, Alcibiade (central figure donning a helmet and clutching a sheathed sword; the young lad surrounded by the women and his mentor). Situated below the illustrations are the titles itself and inscriptions, in French, which recount Alcibiade’s schooling, accomplishments and controversies. Attributed to the artist named Charon, these prints were done on paper using ink and wood engraving method. With minor defects, but generally stable.
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A set of four prints that impressively illustrates the Stations of the Cross (also known as Via Crucis). It is composed of the seventh station (septima estacion), ninth station (nona estacion), tenth station (decimal estacion), and thirteenth station (tercia decema estacion). In accordance to the order aforesaid, the images portray the following: “Jesus falls the second time,” “Jesus falls the third time,” “Jesus is stripped of his garments,” and the
“Deposition.” Each piece shows the narrative written both in Latin and Spanish, and beautifully surrounded by illustrations of cherubs, foliage and floral elements. Of Spanish provenance, the set is dated 18th century. Generally stable, but with minor defects.
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Allegory of Beauty 51.5 x 51.5cm
This piece is a colored illustration titled “Beauty Governed by Prudence Crowned by Virtuous Love,” which dates back to late 19th century. The piece is an allegory of various virtues represented as figures of nearly perfect qualities. Beauty can be associated with the image of Venus, yet appropriated to the figure of the Blessed Virgin given the dominating blue robe. Prudence’s symbol is the viper, signifying selfdoubt. And virtuous love is in the form of a cherub--which is also the known image of Cupid. With minor defects
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Vintage Nut-brown Suitcase 44.5 x 69 x 20 cm
A vintage brown suitcase from France which is dated back to the 20th century. The item is made of fibre vulcanisee on hardboard casing with metal latches. Its borders are lined with metal tacks which secure and ornate the suitcase at the same time. The interior has buckle straps for securing clothes when packed. Fabric paper covers inner surfaces. With defects.
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Vintage Ecru Suitcase 34 x 50 x 19 cm
This vintage hard-shell suitcase from France dates back to the mid-20th century. Fashioned with an ecru-toned “fibre vulcanisee� exterior and happily mixed with metal mounts, the suitcase is a 1950s model following Art Deco taste. The style meets the high demand for leather and leather-like luggages around 1940s until 1960s, when the taste for leather was seen as parallel to modernization at the time. With minor defects.
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Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Stratos 60 suitcase 46 x 69 x 22 cm
This vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Stratos 60 suitcase carries the signature brown and beige tones, as well as its repetitive quatrefoil and LV monogram. It features two buckle fastenings, leather trims, and a round top handle for the exterior; while side pockets (elasticated) and buckle straps make up its internal configuration. Of French origin, this LV suitcase was introduced to the market by 1970s. With defects.
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Vintage Hardshell Steamer Trunk 61.5 x 121 x 33 cm
This vintage hard-shell steamer trunk, which has fibre vulcanisee surface and leather handles, traces its origin back to the mid-20th century Argentina. Interestingly this trunk’s provenance connects two countries, namely: Argentina and Switzerland. On the one hand, it carries a registry mark in bronze, which states: ECHEGARAY GUTIERREZ & CIA …
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MARCA REGISTRADA … VICTORIA 1002 – B. AIRES. Another label inside the trunk indicates that the piece was custom-made for “E. Gutierrez & Company.” On the other hand, it carries a Swiss customs sticker, which reads: Schweizer Zoll / Dogana sviazera / Douane Suisse [centered on: red crest with white cross]. The style fits with the high demand for leather luggages around 1940s until 1960s, when leather material prides with the advancements with technology and culture at the time. Luggages were also viewed by some as a necessity in
times of emergency, which was due to the historical trauma brought by the past World Wars. The 20th century witnessed a successive diasporic movements of peoples jumping from one country to the next. Such a vintage piece can be an interest to luggage collectors. It can also be creatively re-used as a table, giving an interior space a vintage look. With defects.
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Pair of Walking Sticks 94 cm; 101 cm Pair
Pair of Bengali canes which dates back to the 19th century. One of the Bengali canes is made of exotic wood, with its knob in bone that carries floral and stylized motifs. The other Bengali cane is crafted from rosewood and has ivory knob joint with English silver. The silver piece is decorated with floral and foliate motifs, showing the Hindu origin of the piece. The silver bears London guarantee marks, possibly 1892; yet the markings are hard to decipher due to age. Another marking from Lisbon is present, which indicates its use in 1887. Generally stable.
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Portuguese Walking Sticks 83 cm Set of 3
From Portugal, dated 20th century. The set is composed of three (3) walking sticks, all with Portuguese silver knobs and in shades of brown. Its slender and slick woods, despite simplicity, are contrasted by the knobs’ embossed and engraved reliefs. One of the knobs is stamped with an inscription which reads “JCACV.” Stable.
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Leopard Skin Carpet 184cm.
A well-conserved and preserved carpet made of leopard skin with its head embalmed. It traces its provenance from France and dated back to the 19th century period. Such artefacts from animals of the wild were highly prized as hunting trophies. The practice of turning animal heads into trophies began in the 18th century but proliferated by the 19th century. During this period, hunters would bring their trophies to upholstery shops, where the upholsterers would sew and stuff the animal skin. This was followed by a more sophisticated utility of cotton-wrapped wires to give the animal skin a framework. With defect.
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Antelope Head 90 x 65cm
This head of an antelope on a crest is a decorative piece, which is mounted on a wall as a hunter’s trophy. The practice of turning animal heads into trophies began in the 18th century but proliferated by the 19th century. During this period, hunters would bring their trophies to upholstery shops, where the upholsterers would sew and stuff the animal skin. This was followed by a more sophisticated utility of cottonwrapped wires to give the animal skin a framework. This animal head is dated back to early 20th century France. Generally stable.
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Wild Boar Head 55 x 54 x 66cm
An animal head, specifically of a wild boar, dated early 20th century France. This is typified as a decorative piece for wall and serves as a hunter’s trophy. During the 18th century, the tradition of turning and keeping animal heads as trophies emerged. Having this sort of item validates one’s accomplishment of the hunt and also to function as souvenir of such activity. By the turn of the 19th century, turning animal heads as trophies proliferated even more, and still thrives until now despite the opposing viewpoints people have on this practice. Generally stable.
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Renaissance revival style tall gilt mirror 258 x 93 cm
A tall gilt mirror in Renaissance Revival style dated in the early 20th century from France. It prides its architectural frame with notable Italian derived dragon and vegetal scrolls, as well as mythical figures like the putto holding a torch centered at the domed pediment. These are accompanied by two (2) nymphs in front of its columnar sides [Meyer, F.S., 1896] But its seemly bold and geometric motifs give an impression of the early Art Deco taste of the 1920s up to early 30s. Notice the palmettes, shells, scrolls, and its column’s capital. Thus, a happily mixed revivalism of Renaissance style rendered with Art Deco appeal in its composition. With signs of age. Has minor defects.
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Portuguese Wooden Mirror 127 x 93cm
Thickly carved and darkly lacquered wooden frame in Portuguese Baroque taste, this mirror is dated back to the 20th century. A series of leaf forms is decorated along its immediate rectangular frame. While bold acanthus motif extends its frame, giving it a crowning appeal. With sign of previous restoration.
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Art Deco Lampshades 29 x 58 cm Pair
Capturing the spirit of Art DĂŠco, this pair of glass sconces dates back to the 20th century France. Each frosted glass is designed as a collage of zigzag reliefs, and terminates with spikes. These distinctive pieces have bulb sockets which can be found attached to the bases. With minimal defect.
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Trumeau Mirror in Empire style 246 x 110 x 42 cm.
Trumeau mirror in Empire style fashioned out of mahogany wood and decorated with ormolu (gilt bronze) applications is dated back to the first half of the 19th century France. The furniture has a console table base that has a marble top and gilt claw feet for its terminals. It prides rectangular mirrors on both top and bottom section of the console table. Trumeau mirrors were produced since the 18th century and commonly placed at walls between windows, enable to amplify light. Mirror has defect. Generally stable.
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Ivory Lamp 24 x 9 x 1 cm
This cylindrical ivory piece from the 19th century China was later reinvented as an electric lamp on wooden base. Such configuration adds utility value to the item without compromising its aesthetic feature. Exterior is profusely detailed with bas-relief of trees, marching Chinese figures, an elephant, with a background of mountains and traditional houses. Stable.
PHP 120,000.00
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Pair of Chinese Ancestors in Ivory 29 x 10 x 8 cm Pair
This 19th century pair of ivory sculptures from Guangzhou, China represents an ancestral couple seated on dragon throne. With every swirl and etch, intricate carvings elegantly detailed their clothes. Representations of deceased ancestors were given high respect in Chinese tradition, where Chinese tend to nearly worship them. These ivory carvings bear a seal at the bottom. Stable
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Milanese Chest-ofDrawers 82.5 x 120. 5 x 32 cm
Perfectly rectangular Milanese chest-of-drawers with ivory and exotic wood inlays traces its origin from the mid-19th century Italy. This piece prides its twelve (12) visible drawers and a central door, which conceals four (4) more drawers within. Each ivory-inlaid drawer illustrates hunting scenes, while the central door depicts a mythical arch centred on a hunter blowing a horn with left hand and holding a spear on the other. Sides embellished by exotic woods have drop handles over red velvet backing. The piece has four bun feet. With signs of restoration.
PHP 500,000.00
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Crucified Christ
Ivory: 35 x 29 cm; Cross: 117 x 46 cm This polychromed and gilded Indo-Portuguese ivory crucifix of the dead Christ (or Cristo Moribundo) dates back to the 18th century. The wooden cross and base are both carved out of palo santo wood, with its cantoneros and rays gilded. The corpus of the Lord was magnificently carved, following the natural curvature of the tusk. With defects on wooden cross. Minor defect on the corpus.
PHP 370,000.00
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Cristo Moribundo
Cross: 73.2 x 31 cm; Ivory: 18.5cm x 17cm An Indo-Portuguese crucified Cristo Moribundo, or dead Christ, traces its origin from Goa and dates back to the 18th century. Well-attended details such as the veins along the arms and feet of Christ, and the details of blood give a realistic appeal to the representation of the Lord’s Passion. The intricacy of gilt Indo-Portuguese ribbings in his loin cloth would catch a discriminating eye. Lignum vitae is used for the wooden cross and base, with both rayos and cantoneros in gilt. Silver is used to craft the iñere, nimbus, and skull. With minor defects.
PHP 180,000.00
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Crucified Christ in Ivory
Cross: 70 x 28 cm; Ivory: 19 x 15 cm An ivory sculpture of the Cristo Moribundo (or dead Christ) with notable Indo-Portuguese ribbings on his clothes is dated back to the 19th century Portugal. Its wooden cross fashioned from palo santo, which is a known mystical tree from South America and has been used as incense and for making religious carvings through centuries. It also has a nimbus signifying the Christ as the Light of the world. Remarkable features in this ivory piece are the details of veins and the deformity of Jesus–signs of bearing all sufferings for the fulfilment of humanity’s salvation. With minor defects, but generally stable.
PHP 110,000.00
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Pair of Ivory Crucifixes
Left-facing Christ: 45 x 22.5cm (cross); 24 x 15 cm (ivory). Right-facing Christ: 40 x 25 cm (cross); 24.5 x 26.8 cm (ivory) Dated in the 19th century, this pair of crucifixes with Cristo Expirante in ivory on wooden cross traces their origin from France. Both ivory Cristos have prominent S-curved bodies, yet they face in different directions. One of which faces to left which indicates an older period, probably early 19th century. The expressions of the face and details of carvings on His hair also echo remnants of Baroque stylization. The other crucifix faces to the right, indicative of later period: mid to late 19th century. The thinner pierced carvings of ivory, especially on His thorns, suggest a more advanced carving method; thus, corroborates the dating. Both crosses have iĂąere in ivory, but also differ with their drapes. With minor defects, but generally stable.
PHP 380,000.00
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Set of Four Catholic and One Jansenist Ivory Christs
14 x 11 cm; 15.5. x 11 cm; 14.5 x 9.5 cm; 17.5 x 12 cm; 19.5 x 10.5 cm (Jansenist) Set of 5 A set of five (5) ivory bodies of Christ traces their origin from France. Although of varying sizes, four similar ivory corpes of Christ are dated back to the 19th century, based on their notable S-curved physique and elegantly carved details, especially their complicated crown of thorns. An interesting one differs as it dates back between the 17th and 18th century, as its style alludes to Jansenist representation of the Christ. Jansenism differs from common depiction of the crucified Christ as His arms are nearly above His head, with his Head turned up to Heaven. Jansenist crucifix signifies that Salvation is not for all, as Jansenist theology upholds pre-destination versus free will. Jansenism started in France in 1600s, but Catholic Church declared the sect as heretic in 1713. With signs of age. Generally stable.
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Masonic Ivory Crucifix
Cross: 35 x 20.5 cm; Ivory: 19.5 x 14.5 cm Exquisitely carved Cristo Expirante in ivory on an ebonized wooden cross traces its origin from France and dates back to the 19th century. Notable for its finely detailed crowned of thorns, swirls of hair, and fairly muscular physique on the porcelain-like whiteness of ivory material. Interesting detail is the Masonic marking of ‘tripod’ at mid-portion of His left arm: three dots forming an equilateral triangle [ ]. It also has an iñere, penned on scrollshaped ivory piece. Generally stable, but with minor defect.
PHP 200,000.00
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Marriage of Italian Ivory Cristo on Portuguese cross Cross: 82.5 x 34 cm; Ivory: 24 x 13 cm
An interesting and rare-to-find marriage of Italian ivory Cristo Moribundo from the 18th century and Portuguese wooden cross with gilt cantoneros and silver iñere and nimbus from the late 18th to early 19th century. The corpus of the dead Christ is well-carved with emphasis to his muscular details. This suggests the artist’s intent to speak of the Lord’s physical sufferings, yet balanced by aesthetic perfection. With minor defect.
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Terms and Conditions Casa de Memoria (hereinafter, “CDM”) will conduct its business activity in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Sale and any other terms and conditions that are individually specified. CDM will act as an agent for the sellers of the Lots sold at auction. The seller shall be solely responsible to the buyer for any breach of the contract of sale. However, in instances where CDM owns a Lot, it shall act as seller and the contract of sale will be between CDM and the buyer.
Article 1: Objects The present Terms and Conditions of Sale regulate the business activity of the company, CDM, and govern and contractual relations established with it.
Article II: Definitions In these Terms and Conditions of Sale, the following definitions apply: a. Catalog- All and any of CDM’s advertising, brochures, price lists or any other publications, regardless of their nature. b. Buyer’s Premium- The commission charged on a purchase, calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price and paid by the Buyer at the Applicable rate. c. Sales Commission- The commission charged on a sale, to be deducted from the Hammer Price and borne by the Seller at the applicable rate. d. Buyer- The person who has presented the highest bid at the time of the Hammer Price, represented directly or via a third party, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Sale.
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e. Expenses- The costs incurred by CDM, according to price list, in relation to the sale of any lot, associated with catalog fee, illustrations, publications, advertising, restoration, insurance, packaging, storage and transport, of the lots plus VAT applicable to such Expenses. f. Total Amount Due- The Hammer Price of a sold lot, plus the Buyer’s Premium and any eventual additional charges and expenses due from the Buyer in the event of non-compliance, in accordance with the provisions established in Articles 10 & 11. g. Original Works of Art- Corresponds, under the terms of the Berne Convention & International laws, and The World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty (“WIPO Copyright Treaty,”) to works of graphic or plastic art, such as pictures, collages, paintings, drawings, engravings, prints, lithographs, sculptures, tapestries, ceramics, glassware, and photographs, provided they are made by the artist himself or are copies considered to be original works of art, and should be numbered, signed or in any other manner authorized by him. h. Hammer Price- The price for which a lot has been adjudicated by the auctioneer to the corresponding buyer. i. Amount Due- The net amount owed to the seller,
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i.e the Hammer Price of the sold lot minus the Sales Commission at the Applicable Rate and the Expenses and any other amounts that the seller owes to CDM on any basis, always subject to the addition of VAT at the applicable rate. j. Applicable Rate- The rates that apply to the Sales Commission and Buyer’s Commission, which are practiced and duly publicized or specified by CDM. k. Seller- the person or entity that signs an auction sales contract with CDM.
Article III: Pre-Auction Viewing and Inspection a. CDM does not perform a full and complete due diligence audit on each Lot. Representations made by CDM about the Lots are based on information provided by the sellers. As such, CDM does not guarantee the accuracy of such information. CDM shall not be liable for any misrepresentation or wrong information provided by the sellers with respect to the Lots. Prospective buyers acknowledge these facts and accept their responsibility to carry out such investigations and inspections as may be necessary to satisfy themselves with respect to the Lots in which they may be interested in prior to the sale. b. The properties to be sold may be inspected by prospective buyers at pre-auction viewings. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to personally examine the Lots prior to the sale. c. In accepting bids for Lots, CDM assumes that prospective buyers have undertaken a full inspection of the Lots prior to bidding and that they have verified the condition of the Lots as well as the descriptions. d. CDM and the sellers do not provide any guarantee with respect to the Lots sold at auction. Said Lots are sold on an “as is” basis. All sales are final.
Article IV: Descriptions of Property a. Statements made by CDM in the catalogue or website, in condition reports, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion. Therefore, these statements cannot be construed or relied on as
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factual representations, implied or express warranties or assumptions of liability. CDM and the sellers shall not be liable in any way for errors or omissions in the catalogues or any supplemental material. Buyers have the duty to satisfy themselves about the condition of the Lots sold at auction and the matters referred to in the catalogue entries. b. References in the catalogue entry or the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only. These references should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. c. The absence of any reference to the condition of a Lot does not imply that the Lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Similarly, a reference to particular defects does not imply the absence of others. d. CDM and the sellers do not make any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the merchantability, quality or fitness for certain purposes, the accuracy of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any Lot sold. e. In making express statements in its catalogue descriptions or condition reports, CDM shall exercise such reasonable care as is consistent with: (1) its role as auctioneer; (2) the information provided by the sellers; (3) scholarship and technical knowledge; and (4) expert opinions as of the date these expert opinions are made.
Article V: Estimates a. Each Lot in the catalogue is given a low starting bid. This estimate represents the range which, in the opinion of CDM, represents a fair and probable auction value. This estimate does not include the Buyer’s Premium referred to in Section 10 hereunder. b. Pre-sale estimates are intended only as a guide for prospective buyers and are subject to revision. The actual prices realized for items can also fall below or above the range of these estimates. Thus, an estimate of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this is
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the price at which the item will sell or its value for any other purpose.
Bidders who act as agents shall be jointly and severally liable with their principals.
Article VI: Admission to the Auction a. CDM has the right at their absolute discretion to refuse to allow prospective buyers admission to or participation in an auction. b. Prior to bidding, all bidders are required to complete and sign registration forms and provide a government issued identification card (e.g., a passport or driver’s license). c. Bidders present at the live auction shall express their interest to participate in the auction by providing CDM with their full credit card details and shall execute an undertaking allowing CDM to charge a ten percent (10%) penalty on the final bid on the aforementioned credit card in the event that the bidder is unable to pay the full purchase price in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 10.
c. Live Online Bids- CDM shall use reasonable efforts to carry out live online bids that are placed or delivered in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement between CDM and the third party provider of the online bidding platform. If live online bids for identical bids are received for a particular Lot and these turn out to be the highest bids at the auction, the Lot will be sold to the person whose bid was received and accepted first. The execution of online bids is a free service that is undertaken subject to other commitments of CDM during the auction. CDM shall not be liable for failure to execute an online bid or for errors or omissions committed in connection with said bid.
d. Upon completion of the above admission process, CDM shall issue bidding paddles to the bidders.
Article VII: Sale and Withdrawal from Sale a. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer, all bids are per Lot as numbered in the catalogue. b. CDM reserves the right to withdraw from any sale any of the Lots listed at any time prior to the commencement of bidding for such Lot and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. c. Unless otherwise indicated, a Lot shall be offered subject to a minimum price (the “Reserve”). The Reserve shall not exceed the low pre-sale estimate at the time of the auction. As a general rule, the Reserve is agreed upon by CDM and the sellers. CDM has the right to set the Reserve in the absence of an agreement with the seller.
Article VIII: Bidding a. Bidders shall be personally liable for their bids unless they have secured CDM’s prior written consent to act as agents for identified third parties acceptable to CDM.
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b. Absentee Bids - CDM shall use reasonable efforts to carry out written absentee bids delivered prior to the sale. If written bids for identical amounts are received for a particular Lot and these turn out to be the highest bids at the auction, the Lot will be sold to the person whose bid was received and accepted first. The execution of absentee bids is a free service that is undertaken subject to other commitments of CDM during the auction. CDM shall not be liable for failure to execute a written bid or for errors or omissions committed in connection with said bid.
d. Telephone Bids- CDM shall use reasonable efforts to contact prospective buyers who have made prior arrangements to place telephone bids in order for these buyers to participate in the auction. CDM shall not be liable for its failure to contact said bidders or for any errors or omissions made in connection with telephone bids since telephone bids are offered as a free service that is undertaken subject to the other commitments of CDM during the sale.
Article IX: Conduct of Auction a. The auctioneer has the discretion to commence and advance the bidding at the levels and increments which he considers appropriate. The auctioneer also has the right to divide or to combine any Lots. As a general rule, CDM will follow ten percent (10%) increments, subject to the condition that said increment may change from time to time or at any time during the auction if the auctioneer sees the need.
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b. To implement the Reserve, the auctioneer may open bidding on any Lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may further bid on behalf of the seller, up to the amount of the Reserve, by placing successive or consecutive bids for a Lot or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Unless otherwise indicated in the catalogue or by an announcement at the auction, CDM acts as agent on behalf of the seller and does not permit the seller to bid on his or her own property. c. The auctioneer may refuse to acknowledge any bidder and to reject bids. If any dispute arises between two or more bidders or in case of error, the auctioneer may decide the same or may re-offer and resell a Lot. The auctioneer has the right to determine the successful bidder and take such other actions as he deems fit under the circumstances. If any dispute arises after the sale, CDM sales record shall be conclusive. d. The auctioneers bidding increments: RANGE
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10,000 to 20,000
2,000
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Article XI: Payment a. In addition to the hammer price of the Lot, CDM shall collect from the buyer a premium (the “Buyer’s Premium”). The Buyer’s Premium shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the hammer price. No Value-Added Tax (VAT) will be charged on the hammer price, but twelve percent (12%) VAT will be added to the Buyer’s Premium. The buyer shall shoulder the payment of the VAT on the Buyer’s Premium. CDM reserves the right to revise these rates and/or announce special premiums at any time. A portion CDM’s buyer’s premium will be donated to CDM’s foundation of choice. b. The buyer shall pay the full amount due (i.e., hammer price, buyer’s premium and any applicable fees, taxes and charges) in cleared funds not later than five (5) business days after the date of the auction (the “Full Purchase Price”). Unless prior written arrangements have been made, the Full Purchase Price shall be paid in Philippine Pesos (or converted to Philippine Pesos based on the conversion rate at the time of payment). The buyer shall be solely responsible for any currency conversion charges and wire transfer fees.
The bidding increments, however, are subject to change at the discretion of the Auctioneer.
c. Unless prior written arrangements have been made, payment shall be made in Philippine Pesos. CDM shall accept payments in cash, bank transfer, or checks. Checks should be made payable to Casa de Memoria. d. Payments by wire transfer should be directed to:
Article X: Purchase of Lots a. Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer. The striking of the auctioneer’s hammer shall mark the acceptance of the highest bid (the “Hammer Price”) and the conclusion of a contract of sale between the seller and the buyer.
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b. Upon the striking of the auctioneer’s hammer, the buyer shall become liable for the payment of the Full Purchase Price (as such term is defined under Article 11 below). The buyer shall likewise assume full risk and responsibility for the purchased Lot (including, without limitation, liability for or damage to frames and glass covering prints, paintings or other works) upon the striking of the auctioneer’s hammer.
Checking Account of Galeria Renascimento Commercial Enterprises Inc. doing business under the name and style of Casa de Memoria under CA# 27510003-43.
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Article XII: Transfer of Title and Release of Lots a. Title over a purchased Lot will not pass to the buyer until and unless CDM receives the Full Purchase Price in cleared funds. In the event that a buyer purchases several Lots, the title over these Lots shall not pass to the buyer until CDM the Full Purchase Prices for all Lots. b. The buyer shall arrange for the collection of the purchased Lots within three (3) business days from the date of the auction. CDM shall not be liable for any damage to the Lots that are left in its premises for more than three (3) business days following the sale. Fees and expenses for the collection and transportation of Lots sold at an auction shall be for the account of the buyer.
Article XIII: Packing and Handling of Lots a. The packing and handling of the purchased Lots shall be at the buyer’s risk. CDM shall in no way be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers, regardless of whether these third party packers or shippers were recommended by CDM upon the buyer’s request. b. CDM may coordinate delivery of the purchased Lots to preferred location at the buyer’s expense and risk. The Lots will only be released after payment in full of all removal, storage, handling, insurance costs and any other expenses incurred, together with payment of all other amounts due to CDM. c. Buyers shall secure the necessary insurance policies for their purchased Lots and pay the applicable insurance premiums thereon. d. Buyers shall be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary export, import, national heritage, or other permits for their Lots, including but not limited to those issued by the National Museum. CDM and the sellers make no representations or warranties as to whether any Lot is subject to import/export restrictions or embargoes. Moreover, PDM and the sellers do not warrant that buyers will be able to secure the necessary permits for their Lots. The denial of any relevant permit or license shall not be a valid ground for the cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment.
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e. Any other taxes or fees that may arise in relation to the purchase of a Lot shall be for the sole account of the buyer.
Article XIV: Remedies Incase of Buyer’s Default a. Non-Payment or Non-Withdrawal of the Purchased lotsIf any lot has not been paid for in full and withdrawn under the deadlines and in accordance with the Terms and Conditions established in Article 11, Section b,CDM, in its capacity as the Seller’s representative, may, without prejudice to any other rights to which it is entitled, adopt one or more of the following courses of action: i. Initiate legal proceedings against the Buyer in order to be compensated for losses deriving from non-compliance with the contract, with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable laws;. ii. Charge late payment interest at the prevailing legal rate on the Total Amount Due until full receipt thereof. iii. Resell the lot in question or initiate proceedings for it to be resold, in an auction or via a privately negotiated sale, in which case the non-complying Buyer should pay CDM any outstanding amount in relation to the Total Amount Due (after deduction of any partial payment that has occurred and addition of any supplementary cost arising from the respective sale), wherein any remaining amount, if it exists, shall pertain to the non-complying Buyer. iv. Remove, store and insure the lot(s) at the noncomplying Buyer’s expense, wherein CDM shall decide whether or not the storage should occur in its own warehouses or in other warehouses chosen by it. v. Withhold the lot in question or another lot that has been sold to the non-complying Buyer in the auction in question or in another auction, and only release it after full payment of the Total Amount Due. vi. Reject or ignore any bid presented by the non-complying Buyer or by another
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person acting in his name in any subsequent auction or request and obtain a deposit by the non-complying Buyer before accepting or considering any bid presented in the future. vii. Take all and any steps that are deemed to be appropriate, at any time, in order to receive full payment of the Total Amount Due from the non-complying Buyer, and also achieve compensation for the existing debit from the sales price of any item owned by the noncomplying Buyer that at any time is held by CDM, on any basis. viii. to exercise a lien over any of the defaulting buyer’s property in the possession of CDM, provided that CDM may arrange for the sale of such property and apply the proceeds of the sale to the amounts owed to it within fourteen (14) days from its notice to the buyer regarding the exercise of its lien; ix. to release the name and address of the defaulting buyer to the seller to enable the latter to commence legal proceedings to recover the amounts due as well as legal costs, provided that CDM shall take reasonable efforts to inform the buyer prior to the release of this information; x. to effect any combination thereof.
Article XV: State and Authenticity of the Lots a. Considering that the items sold in an auction normally have significant age, all items are sold in the state in which they are found- with defects, imperfections and any descriptive errors or omissions. b. Any illustrations or representations in catalogues are solely intended for identification of the items put up for sale. c. Buyers accept and will be satisfied with the lots, in the state in which they were found prior to the auction, and will freely judge whether or not the lots correspond to the description that has been supplied. d. Neither CDM nor its representatives, workers or employees may be held responsible for any errors related to the description, genuineness or authenticity of any
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lot, given that no guarantee is provided by CDM or by its representatives, workers or employees in this regard.
Article XVI: Rights on Photographs and Publications a. The Seller grants to CDM the right to photograph and publish texts, photographs or illustrations of any kind, and in any form, in relation to any lot held by CDM for the purposes of sale, and also use these texts, photographs or illustrations of any kind, together with any others that are supplied by the Seller, at its own initiative, at any time, whether or not connected to organization of the auction.
Article XVII: Sale of Original Works of Art a. If the item sold in an auction is an Original Work of Art, it may be subject to either the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement), the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, and the WIPO Copyright Treaty.
Article XVIII: General Provisions a. All images, illustrations and written material produced by or for CDM for the auction are its exclusive property. CDM shall have the discretion to use these materials for its own purposes. b. CDM and the sellers do not warrant that the buyer will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any Lot sold. CDM expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the Lots sold in this catalogue. c. All measurements, weights and sizes stated in the catalogues of CDM are approximate. CDM is not responsible for damage to glass covering paintings, drawings, and other works or frames regardless of cause. d. CDM shall not be liable for errors that may occur in the operation of the video or digital screen and in the quality of the image. e. Employees of CDM may bid only if they do not know the Reserve. They must likewise fully comply with the internal rules of CDM on employee bidding. f. The relationship between prospective buyers, CDM and
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the sellers shall be governed by the following:
be instituted at the competent court in Makati City, to the exclusion of all other venues, the buyer hereby waiving all such other venues. This clause is for the benefit of CDM only and as a result, CDM shall not be prevented from instituting proceedings in any other courts having jurisdiction.
i. these Terms and Conditions; ii. any amendments to these Terms and Conditions that are made through posted notices or auctioneer’s announcements during the auction; iii. any additional notices and terms that may be incorporated into the catalogues or website of CDM or in showroom notices, or announced by the auctioneer during the course of the auction; and iv. any contracts, agreements or documents signed by the parties relevant to the auction sale. In case of conflict on the provisions of any of the foregoing sources of terms and conditions, the guidelines in a document of a later date shall prevail. g. No oral or written statements made by CDM in its advertisements, bills of sale, showroom notices or announcements or through the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability on the part of CDM. h. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. i. These Terms and Conditions are not assignable by any buyer without the prior written consent of CDM. However, these Terms and Conditions are binding on the buyer’s successors, assigns and representatives. j. No act, omission or delay by CDM shall be deemed a waiver of its rights and remedies under these Terms and Conditions.
Article XIX: Jurisdiction a. These Terms and Conditions and all related matters and transactions shall be governed by Philippine law. The parties agree that any legal action, suit or proceeding shall
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Documents All registration forms for absentee bidding, telephone bidding, online bidding, and bidding during the auction itself may be found at www.CasaDeMemoria.Com
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Contributors Angelique Marie L. Miranda
Serious Studio
Director
Branding & Design
Tiffany Pauline D. Mathay
Gregg Alfonso G. Abbang
Operations Manager
Gregorio R. Caliguia III Research Specialists
Paola Angelica Z. Mathay Finance Manager
Margie D. Heramia Ma. Jovita A. Del Rio
Camille Marina Viola D. Lhuillier
Rosemarie B. Rodriguez
Marketing Manager
Casa Team
Ferdinand Salvador
Miguel Rosales
Consultant
Creative Consultant
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