“Mix high and low, and classics with ethnic pieces. Stick to natural fibers and materials. Buy heritage brands instead of the new copies. Embrace color. And never, ever wear cheap shoes,” reads a paragraph in Hollister Hovey’s Heirloom Modern, a tome on “homes filled with objects bought, bequeathed, beloved, and worth handing down.”

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As times change and trends come and go, there’s something to be said for investment pieces that will always have a place at home. From art to furniture and décor, it’s always a treat to come across an irresistible piece that will surely be a boon for the home today and for generations to come. If it isn’t in the family as an heirloom (yet), where to chance upon it? The auction is a good place to go for such rare finds.

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Gavel&Block, the subsidiary of the country’s premier auction house Salcedo Auctions, is pleased to announce the upcoming July edition of ‘art+design’. The online auction for contemporary audiences brings together today’s epoch-making artists in a sensational line-up that discerning collectors will surely appreciate.

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Every quarter, Gavel&Block focuses attention on pieces with an eye for movement and potential - an exceptional opportunity for emerging collectors to find the perfect pieces to start their collections, and for established connoisseurs to add depth to their treasured troves. ‘art+design’ features a diverse line-up of nearly 500 lots of modern and contemporary art, décor, fashion, fine prints, crystal, porcelain, silver, rare maps and books. Highlights include works by renowned modern and contemporary Filipino artists such as National Artists Ang Kiukok, Arturo Luz, Vicente Manansala, together with iconic pieces by Mauro Malang Santos, Ramon Orlina, Romulo Olazo, Fernando Zóbel, Norma Belleza, Onib Olmedo, Nunelucio Alvarado, Charlie Co, and Juvenal Sansó among other established artists.

Lao Lianben (B. 1948) - Untitled (Circle)Signed and dated '1983' (lower left)Lithograph H.C. 333/99915 x 14 cm (6 x 5 1/2 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 14,000 - 16,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Fernando Zóbel (1924–1984) - Orilla XVHandsigned (lower left) and undated (c 1980)Serigraph40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 70,000 - 80,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Mackenzie-Childs - A tea set service for 6 with a serving plate6 Teacups 6 Saucers 1 'Lemon Curd' teapot in Honeymoon Yellow 1 Serving plate 6.5 x 11 x 9 cm (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in) - 21 x 30 x 20 cm (8 x 12 x 8 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 28,000 - 30,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Jul B. Dizon - An emerald bead choker with sterling silver hardwareTotal wt 166.22gNecklace 31 cm (12 in)Stamped '925' on the claspAccompanied by a presentation boxESTIMATE: PHP 45,000 - 50,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Mauro Malang Santos(1928 - 2017) - Signed and dated '29-X-02' (lower right)Gouache28 x 20 cm (11 x 8 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 180,000 - 190,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Lladró - A lot of 2 porcelain 'Utopia' figurines, no. 824430 x 9 x 8 cm (12 x 3 1/2 x 3 in) / 30.5 x 10 x 9 cm (12 x 4 x 3 1/2 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 17,000 - 19,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Baccarat - A crystal 'Sitting Egyptian Cat' figurine16 x 6 x 7 cm (6 x 2 x 3 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 7,000 - 8,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Lalique - A frosted crystal 'Ermenonville' vase14.5 x 11 x 11 cm (5 1/2 x 4 x 4 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 10,000 - 12,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Norma Belleza (B. 1939) - MusikerosSigned and dated '2014' (lower left)Oil on canvas46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 130,000 - 140,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Ang Kiukok (1931 - 2005) - ChristSigned and dated '1993' (lower rightOil on canvas39 x 12 cm (15 1/2 x 5 in)Estimate: PHP 750,000-850,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Arturo Luz (1926 - 2021) - Untitled (Woman in Black)Signed (lower right) and undatedAcrylic on canvas59.5 x 59.5 cm (23 1/2 x 23 1/2 in)Estimate: PHP 600,000-700,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Norma Belleza (b. 1939) - Untitled (Market Scene)Signed and dated '1998' (lower right)Oil on wood99 x 220 cm (39 x 86 1/2 in)Estimate: PHP 850,000-950,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Arturo Luz (1926 - 2021) - Untitled (Nude in Red)Signed (lower left) and undatedAcrylic on canvas60 x 44.5 cm (24 x 17 1/2 in)PHP 500,000-600,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Ramon Orlina (B. 1944) - Study of Prism VSigned and dated '1993' (lower left)Carved green glass19 x 15 x 11 cm (7 1/2 x 6 x 4 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 750,000 - 850,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

Charlie Co (B. 1960) - Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom, Two Little Emperors in Black SuitSigned and dated '2012' (upper right)Oil on canvas89 x 89 cm (35 x 35 in)ESTIMATE: PHP 320,000 - 370,000Courtesy of Gavel&Bock

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The auction boasts a sizable oil on wood by Norma Belleza, who is known for her detailed work in the folk genre. Belleza’s vibrant depiction of a market scene is filled with an inimitable rustic charm through its thick application of oils. The imposing presence of the various elements in this composition is eye-catching, especially with its lively palette.

Norma Belleza (b. 1939) Untitled (Market Scene) Signed and dated '1998' (lower right) Oil on wood 99 x 220 cm (39 x 86 1/2 in) Estimate: PHP 850,000-950,000 Courtesy of Gavel&Block

Other highlights of the sale include an oil on canvas depiction of the head of Christ by National Artist Ang Kiukok and two delightful minimalist depictions of the human figure by National Artist Arturo Luz. Kiukok pays homage to the classic image of Christ during the Crucifixion through the recognizable prominence of the crown of thorns. The narrow vertical composition is marked by a reduction of form to elongated shapes and sharpened corners that are iconic. Through the use of his iconic use of blacks, reds, and yellows, Woman in Black and Nude in Red are quintessential Luz. The proportions of their limbs are exaggerated, yet not so much that they are so dissimilar from the human form. The fine, precise lines he is most known for are a testament to Luz’s pursuit of perfection.

Ang Kiukok (1931 - 2005) Christ Signed and dated '1993' (lower right Oil on canvas 39 x 12 cm (15 1/2 x 5 in) Estimate: PHP 750,000-850,000 Courtesy of Gavel&Block

Gracing the auction is a collection that ranges from classic to contemporary design-centered collectibles for the home, including crystal by Baccarat, Swarovski, Waterford, Lalique, Tiffany & Co., and Ralph Lauren as well as porcelain figurines from the Spanish house of Lladró. Also worth noting in this sale is the inclusion of a fashion category, featuring leather bags by Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Cartier. Alongside these accessories are a rich assemblage of emerald, pearl, diamond, and gold jewelry, adding further character to the sale.

BACCARAT A crystal 'Sitting Egyptian Cat' figurine 16 x 6 x 7 cm (6 x 2 x 3 in) ESTIMATE: PHP 7,000 - 8,000 Courtesy of Gavel&Block

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The works of both Filipino and International titans of the art world make their way into this ‘art+design’ auction through fine print editions. Over the years, the art of printmaking has transformed from guild-based craftsmanship to adventurous and experimental art medium. These are works created either directly or indirectly by an artist or his/her estate, or by an institution that has secured the artist or estate’s permission to produce these works. Their limited production number lends to the high collectibility of these pieces. This July’s collection includes pieces by the the likes of National Artists Carlos 'Botong' Francisco, H.R. Ocampo, and BenCab as well as works by Anita Magsaysay-Ho, and Lao Lianben.

LAO LIANBEN (B. 1948) Untitled (Circle) Signed and dated '1983' (lower left) Lithograph H.C. 333/999 15 x 14 cm (6 x 5 1/2 in) ESTIMATE: PHP 14,000 - 16,000 Courtesy of Gavel&Block

Gavel&Block is committed to bringing only the best art and design pieces to its clients online, both here and around the globe, nurturing the growing appetite and passions for collecting objects of beauty, history, and enduring value.

The Gavel&Block 'art+design' auction will take place online on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11AM. Register to bid and browse the catalogue at salcedoauctions.com. For inquiries, email info@salcedoauctions.com or phone +632 8 8230956 | +63 9171075581.