At Casa de Memoria’s Tercero auction, the rich historic past meets modern times wherein bidders can take their pick from an enchanting variety of Filipino and European auction pieces to elevate their home. The auction is now live online until July 31, Saturday.
Here are some of the highlight lots at Casa de Memoria’s Tercero auction:
Stylish furniture. Breathe life into your space with a pair of Louis XV – Style Fauteuils chairs and the mid-20th century European pop “lips” style chair. The pair of 19th century Portuguese mahogany fauteuils in Louis XV style were upholstered with settees with a toile hunting scene styled by Monchet Olives (Lot 063, P40,000).
On the other hand, the “lips” style chair’s shape is likely inspired by the iconic Salvador Dali’s 1938 “Mae West lips sofa” and can transform your space to another level of class (Lot 061, P15,000).
Or, there is the eclectic charm of a pair of early 20th century Spanish barber’s armchair seats with solihiya seats and backrests by Daniel Acha (Lot 001, P160,000).
Evocative paintings and prints. Paired with a good lighting, a striking artwork can serve as a room’s focal point and can make any space look complete. At the Tercero auction, art enthusiasts check the 20th century abstract lithograph by Filipino-Spanish modernist artist Fernando Zóbel de Ayala y Montojo (Lot 052, P40,000).
There are also inspiring artworks like a late 20th century Portuguese acrylic on canvas painting titled “Serie: Soro Mariana” by Jorge Guimarães (Lot 054, P40,000) and the bold aesthetic acrylic painting “Talvez” (Perhaps) by Portuguese contemporary artist Joana Rêgo (Lot 092, P100,000).
Intricate lamps. Antique lamps can bring sophistication to your space while creating a cozy ambiance. Some of the antique lamps at Tercero have been refreshed by Michelle Lao of Solano. These include “Artepiu Este” Gilt Ceramic Lamp with Peony Motif, a late 20th century Italian ceramic lamp, having gilt field painted with peonies (Lot 034, price starts at P25,000) and “Artepiu Este” Gilt Ceramic Lamp with Oriental Male Figure, a late 20th century Italian ceramic lamp, having gilt field painted with Oriental male figure amid plants (Lot 036, P20,000).
Bidding online is easy. Visit () to register and leave your bids today. Online bidding closes July 31. Just like the auction proper, come 45 minutes and visit their Invaluable page before the start of the auction. Once live bidding commences, you may place your bids with the click of a button.