One will be afforded a glimpse into the romance of history on July 1 when Casa de Memoria holds the action “Age of Exploration.”
To be bidded out are rare oil paintings, Chinese porcelain, religious sculptures, and other antique fixtures that speak of eras past.
Inspired by the golden age of trade between Europe and the Orient, the auction bears the rich cultural and intercontinental exchange that manifested in the pieces.
Set of Four “Chinese Imari”
Elephant Tusk with Narrative Carvings
Vista Alegre Porcelain Dinner Service Set
Milanese Cabinet with Ivory Inlaid Work
Chinese Wooden Gueridon and Italian Marble Cherubs
There’s a pair of 19th century Chinese armchairs adorned with mother-of-pearl inlays, as well as marble seats and backs. Meticulously crafted with elaborate inlaid work, these chairs flaunt motifs of flowers, foliage, fruits, Chinese shou, birds, and other animal figures.
For those looking to diversify their art collection at home, an Orientalist painting of an African warrior done by the celebrated French artist Émile Henri Bernard is up for grabs, too. Dated between the late 19th and 20th century, this signed artwork deviates from his post-impressionist signature, making it a rare piece.
Oriental Chess with Chinese Ivory Pieces
Pair of Traditional Teak Chairs with Inlaid Ivory Work
Pair of Imari Jars
Vizagapatam Box
Pair of Brass Elephant Candleholders
Chinese Pleasure Boat
You can also find 18th century Portuguese Azulejo tilework in Baroque style. Typified as azulejos pombalinos (blue-and-white tiles), this antique item showcases a landscape scene framed by exuberant details of acanthus leaves. There’s also the French Secrétaire à abattant (or Fall-front Desk) from the mid-18th century. This beautiful piece of rosewood furniture juxtaposes chinoiserie aesthetic with Rococo in the style of Louis XV.
Make sure to get your piece of the cultural cake, as each item gives us a slice of lives lived in faraway places. “As a temporary home for international art, Casa de Memoria is taking these pieces on a voyage across continents by finding them new owners in the Philippines,” says Angelique Lhuillier, Director of Casa de Memoria. “Some pieces have taken generations to get here, passing from one collector to another,” she adds.
Miguel Rosales & Rachel Reclucio
Gian Mathay & Inigo Pulido
Bernard Fah, Corinne Astillero, – Zhar Dizon, & VC Andre Peter C. Estanislao
Paolo Prieto and Miguel Rosales
Miguel Rosales & Alexei Villaraza
Joanna Cabangon, Candy Dizon, Dennis Lustico
Kara Prieto & Ria Santos
Angelique Miranda & Michael Hearn
A house that heritage built, Casa de Memoria is a known address for antiquities and heirlooms fondly owned and passed down from generation to generation. Now’s your chance to take history home.
Casa de Memoria’s Auction .007 “Age of Exploration” will be held on July 1, 2017, starting at 2 p.m. at the main gallery located in the corner of Jupiter St. and Comet St. in Bel-Air, Makati.
