Metro Editors’ Picks: The Best Art Pieces For The Home, From The Casa de Memoria Tercero Auction
From a feel-good Miro to a 19th century French art nouveau vase, here are the Metro editors’ top picks from the Tercero Auction of Casa de Memoria
This coming Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m., Casa de Memoria is ushering in its third major auction for the year: Tercero. The auction features more than 200 Euro-Filipino art pieces perfect for the home—pieces that can complement the design and look of just about any living space. Collectors can expect works by master painter Fernando Zobel de Ayala y Montojo and Filipino sculptor Isabelo Tampinco, as well as Spanish artist Joan Miró, among others.
Check out our editors’ picks in the gallery below:
Metro Editors’ Picks
Metro Editors’ Picks
Gladiator Soldier in Plaster Cast, Isabelo Tampinco
“I love this piece because I have a soft spot for Roman history and the stories of its gladiators. A culture so rich and ancient, there’s so much to learn from the Romans and the gladiators (both men and women) would sum up some of the civilization’s best (and worst) aspects. I particularly love this piece by Isabelo Tampico as I think it makes a great conversation starter placed anywhere in your living area, especially for history buffs like myself.” —Justin Convento, Culture Editor
“La Piedra del Caballo” and “Fragmento del Altar Mayor de la Catedral de Santiago,” Fernando Zobel de Ayala y Montojo
“I’ve always loved the unpredictability of abstract art. Beneath those watercolor brushstrokes are stories that represent the artist’s current state of mind and inspiration when he worked on his pieces. These fine prints are simple yet visually rich at the same time. They have a timeless feel, and are relaxing to look at.” —Grace Libero-Cruz, People Editor
Untitled, Joan Miró
“This piece seems like the type of art I would be drawn to, because of its lively colors and feel-good vibe. I’m all for pieces that brighten up a space, and this seems to do just that!” —Kate Paras-Santiago, Wellness and Beauty Editor
An oil painting of Saint Dorothy of Caesarea by Antonio Rivas
“Very little is known and recorded about Saint Dorothy. For this panting, though, one can easily muse on her garb. It’s an exquisite pink of what seemingly looks like tafetta, paired with a yellow striped scarf. A rare style we see on such a figure so one can’t help but be drawn to it.” —Randz Manucom, Fashion Editor
A 19th century French Napoleon III style credenza in lacquered wood
“I am fascinated by this simply because it’s like stepping into history. It’s fascinating to think about decades of stories and important events survived by this handsome piece of work.” —Geolette Esguerra, Editor-in-Chief
A pair of ivory sculptures depicting Greek goddesses Ceres and Chloris
“Always in awe of the female form, and even more so when she is depicted as a mother: nurturing and ever selfless.” —Kat Cruz-Villanueva, Executive Editor
A Flemish school oil on copper painting depicting the Pericope Adulterae
“Over the course of human existence, art has always given credence to religion. I particularly am fascinated with this Flemish artwork depicting a section of Scripture that has always garnered much controversy—Jesus and the woman taken in adultery (called Pericope Adulterae for short). Those unfamiliar, this is where Jesus confronts several men who were bent on stoning a woman caught committing adultery.They ask Jesus what they should do, to which he replies that the one who has not sinned is to be the one to cast the first stone. The group disperses, as expected. This painting depicts this scene, quite beautifully, and makes quite a wonderful piece to have in the home that reminds us to be compassionate in everything, most especially in judgment.” —JC
A 19th century French Art Nouveau Vase by Emille Gallé
“This would make a fine addition to my Mom’s collection of Galle vases and lamps. Crowned with blooms from her garden, I can imagine this on her WFH desk.” —Anna Rosete, Living Editor
To register for the auction, visit Casa de Memoria Online. Registered members will have access to a console.
If you won’t be able to join, absentee bids can be placed before the auction. Interested
parties may also opt for telephone bidding.
For more details, call (02) 8253-3994 or e-mail hello@casadememoria.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
