‘Leon’s treasures’ now available online

Takashi Murakami, Japanese contemporary artist, with Leon Gallery Director Jaime Ponce de Leon

The local art scene is inching back into the #newnormal where everything is now online. Leon Gallery continues to hold auctions on its digital platform with its Leon Exchange Online Auction 16 set at 11 a.m. from July 18 to 19. The leading auction house features various pieces in its catalog, from celebrated paintings and unique sculptures to antique furniture, silver pieces and important maps. All bidding of registered buyers will be purely online at www.leonexchange.com. Leon Gallery director Jaime Ponce de Leon shared that the upcoming online auction gives clients the convenience of bidding through their mobile devices or laptops, without having to drive all the way to where the physical auction happens.

Auction 16 has a well-curated collection of artworks by national artists, visual artists, Filipino women artists and contemporary sculptors. Vibrant works of local artists such as Lydia Velasco and Norma Belleza are notable highlights in the catalog. They are known for depicting figures celebrating womanhood in vivid colors.

A late 19th century narra suite comprised of one settee and six chairs

Cesar Buenaventura’s romantic Philippine countryside and landscape paintings are featured, as well as the picturesque depictions of places abroad by Cebuano artist Romulo Galicano, with his refined impressionistic style.

Master portraitist and National Artist Fernando Amorsolo’s “Portrait of a Woman in a Terno” and “Study of a Mother and Child” are highlights of the auction and will surely have an exciting bidding session. Oscar Zalameda captivates portraits of timeless beauty with his “Portrait of a Lady.” Other important artists in the catalog include National Artist Cesar Legaspi, Galo B. Ocampo and Macario Vitalis.

Field of poppies by Romulo Galicano

Contemporary sculptures of Ronald Ventura, part of his Zoomanities Series, are must-haves. Other engaging sculpture pieces are by Lynyrd Paras and Yeo Kaa. Wood furniture and silver pieces like tea sets and candelabras are all included in the upcoming Leon Gallery online auction.

Wood furniture takes centerstage at Auction 16. Innovative Filipino master furniture maker Benji Reyes offers cabinets from his Siklat collection and a pair of “sillones” by revered craftsman Osmundo “Omeng” Esguerra is up for grabs.

Sterling silver coffee and tea set

A turn-of-the-century tres lunas tocador

It’s the best time to invest on art pieces and vintage furniture that will surely appreciate over time. With the convenience of bidding online in the comfort of your own home, Leon Gallery Auction 16 offers the best curated items by important and talented artists.

Register online as a buyer so you can start indulging in these beautiful items offered at the auction. Visit www.leon-gallery.com, contact [email protected] or call 8856-2781 for more information

Woman between trees by Cesar Buenaventura