Amid the pandemic, people now dedicate their free time to decorating their homes and making sure their private spaces reflect their personal taste and style. A way to create a unique vibe in one’s home is placing one-of-a-kind art pieces that spark interest and conversations among its viewers.
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.
Some of the highlights of the auction include 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.
Another is a Romeo Tabuena 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 something more colorful, there is the Manuel Montoya 19th century oil painting on canvas, which can bring class and subtle drama to any room.
The Segundo auction also has religious pieces such as Santísima Trinidad, a mid to late 19th century oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Trinity attributed to Filipino painter Justiniano Asunción and the St. Jerome oil painting from 18th to 19th century on wood by Juan Arzeo.
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 until 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.
