Many
people now dedicate their free time to decorating their homes and
making sure their private spaces reflect their personal
taste and style amid the pandemic. A truly
great way to create a unique vibe in one’s home are one-of-a-kind art pieces
that spark interest and conversations among its
viewers.
Casa de Memoria, the Lhuillier-managed auction house, offers world-class pieces
that can add enviable European and Filipino touches to any home. In celebration of
Casa de Memoria’s 5th anniversary, the auction house is
holding Segundo, its second auction event for the year featuring exquisite art pieces.
Segundo
will be held on May 22, Saturday, at 2 o’clock in the
afternoon.
“Art is an integral part of our lives as it’s an expression of one’s emotions
and captures particular moments in time. Incorporating art
pieces in our house truly makes it a home. It can lend fun and visual drama to
your home, while uplifting your mood during these times,” said Palacio de
Memoria general manager Camille Lhuillier-Albani.
Here are some of the highlight lots at Casa de Memoria’s auction that can
elevate your home:
Historic map. A framed art piece from the 18th century which shows an
engraved map of the Philippines and the neighboring countries signed by Isaak
Tirion would be best placed in your den to give it some character.
Philippine sketches. To further enhance your work-at-home space, embrace
these pieces from Filipino artist, Romeo Tabuena (1921 – 2015):
a pencil on paper drawing depicting a Filipino indigenous man signed and dated
1960; and a pair of 20th century pencil on paper
drawings, each depicting seated figures.
For a focal point in your home, don’t miss out on the piece from Filipino
artist, Manuel Montoya, illustrating a courtyard scene. It’s a 19th
century oil painting on canvas, which can bring class and subtle drama to any
room.
A signed pencil drawing on paper of an indigenous man by Romeo Tabuena dated 1920
Religious art. The Segundo auction also has religious pieces that may
bring comfort during these times and a touch of elegance to your altar.
Interested buyers can look forward to oil paintings, such as Santísima
Trinidad, a mid to late 19th century oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy
Trinity attributed to Filipino painter Justiniano Asunción
(1816 - 1896) and the St. Jerome oil painting from 18th to 19th century on
wood by Juan Arzeo. Another oil painting at the
auction is a 19th century icon painting on wood depicting St. Barbara by
Filipino artist, Antonio Malantic.
The Peruvian School Pair of Portraits Depicting St. Francis Xavier and St.
Francis of Paola is a great option, too. They are each in mirrored frames
depicting angels. For a classic European look, you may also consider a set of
3-piece reverse glass painting depictings Quotidian scenes to adorn a blank
wall in your home.
A 19thcentury oil canvass painting of the Holy Trinity attributed to Filipino painter Justiniano Asunción
An 18th to 19th painting on wood depicting St.Jerome by Juan Arzeo
Ethical ivory pieces. For a touch of sophistication in your living room,
dress up the coffee table with a 19th century English ivory trinket box or the
Sadeli Box of Anglo-Indian provenance from the19th century. The latter is made
of ivory with minute parquetry out of dyed horns, bones, pewter, and mother of
pearl with a wooden interior.
Elevate your home, your safe haven during
these times, with art and other pieces that can bring comfort and joy at Casa
de Memoria’s Segundo auction.Take home an art piece and
you will be supporting a worthwhile cause as Casa de Memoria will donate part
of the auction proceeds to a local charitable institution to help those badly
affected by the pandemic.
The auction preview will run from April 28 to May 21, 2021. You
may set an appointment to view the items in person at hello@casadememoria.com.
To explore the auction pieces online, visit bit.ly/CasaDeMemoriaOnline.For more information, visit
www.casadememoria.com, call 8253-3994, or e-mail hello@casadememoria.com.