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The Life of Terry Baylosis: A Legendary Antique Collector

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<p style="text-align:left">A highly-awaited selection from the legendary antiques dealer’s collection is now available for auction.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741071385621TBAYLOSIS 1.jpeg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><em><strong></strong>Terry Baylosis in his Calatagan home where he kept gems from his collection. </em></div><div style="text-align:center"><em>(Image: Terry Bahia Baylosis Facebook)</em></div><div><br/></div><p>Decades after closing his antiques store, <strong>Terry Baylosis </strong>continued to be recognized as a respected collector and influential authority on Philippine artifacts until his passing in 2024. He inspired the aficionados, young and old, who shaped the careers of many antique dealers who followed in his footsteps and led the way for generations of collectors.</p><p>Even though Baylosis was a renowned trader for a long time, he also accumulated a private collection that contains some of the most desirable items in the world of Philippine antiquities. Friends and clients would drive to Baylosis’s home in Calatagan, Batangas, where he liked to hold court surrounded by an envy-inducing array of ceramics, period furniture, santos, and ethnographic objects. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741071519935Altar Table.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Early 19th century Batangas Rococo &#x27;Tuwid&#x27; altar table made from balayong wood, estimated at PHP 650,000 - 750,000.</em></span></span></span></div><p>Many of his impressive assets have remained undisclosed to the general public until they were added to Salcedo Auctions&#x27; lineup for its inaugural major event in 2025 - the &#x27;The Well-Appointed Life&#x27; sale. In a significant triumph for Manila’s leading auction house, an esteemed collection from Baylosis’ estate will be available for live and online bidding, beginning this Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m.</p><div> </div><div>               <span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741071637277Cagayan Altar Table.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Late 19th-century altar table from Cagayan made from narra wood with lanitemarquetry, estimated at PHP 240,000 - 330,000 </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741071663460Altar table sunflower inlay.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">A 3-drawer mid-19th-century Batangas altar table with sunflower inlays made from balayong wood with narra and lanite inlays, estimated at PHP 550,000 - 600,000.</span></span></span></div><p>The items featured in the catalogue showcase Baylosis&#x27;s keen perception and his unwavering dedication to maintaining the authenticity of his collection. These include representative artifacts from all over the country, like the large-scale ceremonial bowls, a canoe with a paddle, and an intricately carved miniature maritime galleon that nod to the Maranao seafaring heritage and distinctive wood carving and metal craft traditions.</p><p>Some of Baylosis’ beloved santos are listed for the ‘The Well-Appointed Life’ sale as well. Among them, a life-sized 18th-century Pampanga de tallado ‘San Juan Bautista’ figure made from molave, a 19th-century de tallado ‘San Vicente de Ferrer’ figure from Panay in hardwood with tin wings, and a series of carved heads. </p><div><br/></div><div>               <span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741072004482San Vicente de Ferrer.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">A 19th-century de tallado ‘San Vicente de Ferrer’ figure from PanayIn hardwood with tin wings, estimated at PHP 300,000 - 450,000</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741072032863San Juan Bautista.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">A life-sized 18th-century Pampanga de tallado ‘San Juan Bautista’ figure in molave wood with glass eyes, estimated at PHP 500,000 - 750,000 </span></span></span></div><p>Collectors of important antique Philippine furniture can choose from the estate’s gems listed at auction: The early 19th century Batangas Rococo &#x27;Tuwid&#x27; altar table made from balayong wood, a late 19th-century altar table from Cagayan made from narra wood with lanite marquetry, and a three-drawer mid-19th century Batangas altar table with sunflower inlays made from balayong wood with narra and lanite inlays, to name a few.  </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741171380169Maranao canoe and paddle.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">A mid-20th-century Maranao canoe with a paddle  estimated at PHP 90,000 - 100,000 </span></span></span><em></em></div><div><em><br/></em><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741171847779Galleon.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">An early to mid-20th-century Maranao maritime galleon, estimated at PHP 200,000 - 260,000</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741171887579Ceremonial Bowl Maranaw.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">The mid-20th-century Maranao ceremonial bowl, estimated at PHP 60,000 - 70,000</span></span></span></div><p style="text-align:center">This estate auction presents a rare opportunity for serious collectors to acquire some of the treasured pieces Baylosis kept in his home. In his twilight years, he enjoyed admiring his collection, which he arranged so that each piece faced him. When he could not get up from his bed, Baylosis made sure he had a flashlight to illuminate the santos around him. Throughout his 86 years, Baylosis was a passionate collector and protector of history, honoring Filipino craftsmanship and cultural heritage until the end.</p><div><br/></div><p>In collaboration with UnionBank Elite, ‘The Well-Appointed Life’ live and online auction will take place on Saturday, March 8, starting at 2 p.m. </p><p>In-person preview runs up to March 7  at NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (including Sunday, closed Monday). </p><div><em>For more information about Salcedo Auctions, visit salcedoauctions.com and info@salcedoauctions.com or follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Or you may contact the Salcedo Auctions at +63 917 107 5581 | +63 917 591 2191 | +63 917 825 7449  for inquiries.</em></div>

<p>Even though Baylosis was a renowned trader for a long time, he also accumulated a private collection that contains some of the most desirable items in the world of Philippine antiquities—from an envy-inducing array of ceramics, period furniture, santos, and ethnographic objects.</p>

Even though Baylosis was a renowned trader for a long time, he also accumulated a private collection that contains some of the most desirable items in the world of Philippine antiquities—from an envy-inducing array of ceramics, period furniture, santos, and ethnographic objects.

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