Salcedo Auctions features BenCab’s 'Subway Madonna,' fine jewelry, and more for its 2023 year-end sale
Salcedo Auctions returns this December with its annual year-end sale featuring antique collectibles, fine jewelry, and timepieces that fulfill collectors' wish lists.
Works and important art pieces by renowned artists Benedicto Cabrera—widely known as BenCab—Mark Justiniani, and Vicent Manansala will be featured in the year-end auction dubbed Under the Tree: The Wish List. The auction will happen both in-person and online on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.
Some of its highlights include Manansala’s sketchbook and drawings, which are being sold by Holy Angel University through their initiative, Vincente Manansala Endowment Fund, a program that benefits Kapampangan visual art students.
deaccessioned by Holy Angel University to raise funds for struggling Kapampangan artists. Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
The untitled painting of Juan M. Arellano, a prominent visual artist and architect of Manila’s Metropolitan Theater, will also be included in the auction.
whose influence in bringing modernism to Philippine visual art, despite critical acclaim, has
largely been underrated. Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Also in the spotlight is the collectible armchair prototype by Kenneth Cobonpue, the only Asian to receive the Pratt Legend 2023 award.
Another one not to miss is BenCab’s Subway Madonna painting, which was once owned by politician and award-winning actress Glenda Jackson.
legendary British actress Glenda Jackson.
Other paintings included are Geraldine Javier's The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, Mark Justiniani’s Morning Glow, and Lao Lianben’s Obliteration 2.
The year-end auction will also feature fine jewelry from Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, and timeless watches from Patek Philippe and Cartier Panthère. There will be also exquisite sets of bangles, earrings, and a small family of exquisite loose, precious stones.
Geraldine Javier’s The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (estimate P6,500,000-P7,000,000), was exhibited in museums, and galleries, and acquired by its previous owner from the evening sale of important Asian art at an international auction house. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Lao Lianben’s Obliteration 2, (estimate P12,000,000-P14,000,000) an impressive 6’ x 5 1⁄2 ‘ acrylic on wood. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Mark Justiniani’s Morning Glow (estimate P3,500,000-P4,000,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Patek Philippe’s Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R (left) with rose gold outer case (estimate P8,500,000-P9,000,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
An Art Nouveau aparador designed by Maestro de Obra Emilio Alvero (estimate P240,000-P300,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Art Deco diamond bracelet set in platinum (estimate P2,400,000-P2,800,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Cartier Panthère in 18k gold with diamonds (estimate P600,000-P700,000), a ladies watch that has gained a male following in the gender-bending generation. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
A Tiffany & Co. brooch with rubies set in 18k gold (estimate P110,000-P120,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Eminently collectible armchair prototype by Kenneth Cobonpue (estimate at P100,000-P200,000), who was recently honored by his alma mater with the Pratt Legend 2023 award, the only Asian to ever receive the prestigious accolade. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Geraldine Javier’s The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (estimate P6,500,000-P7,000,000), was exhibited in museums, and galleries, and acquired by its previous owner from the evening sale of important Asian art at an international auction house. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Lao Lianben’s Obliteration 2, (estimate P12,000,000-P14,000,000) an impressive 6’ x 5 1⁄2 ‘ acrylic on wood. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Mark Justiniani’s Morning Glow (estimate P3,500,000-P4,000,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Patek Philippe’s Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R (left) with rose gold outer case (estimate P8,500,000-P9,000,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
An Art Nouveau aparador designed by Maestro de Obra Emilio Alvero (estimate P240,000-P300,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Art Deco diamond bracelet set in platinum (estimate P2,400,000-P2,800,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Cartier Panthère in 18k gold with diamonds (estimate P600,000-P700,000), a ladies watch that has gained a male following in the gender-bending generation. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
A Tiffany & Co. brooch with rubies set in 18k gold (estimate P110,000-P120,000). | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
Eminently collectible armchair prototype by Kenneth Cobonpue (estimate at P100,000-P200,000), who was recently honored by his alma mater with the Pratt Legend 2023 award, the only Asian to ever receive the prestigious accolade. | Courtesy of Salcedo Auctions
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Prior to its official sale on Dec. 2, in-person preview will be available starting Thursday, Nov. 23 to Friday. Dec. 1 at NEX Tower Podium Level, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interested bidders can register via their website, salcedoauctions.com.