Gavel&Block’s fun spin on the concept of ‘the great outdoors’ calls attention to everyone’s new favorite pastime—curating their own experiences at home
For over a year now, one of the many challenges most of us continue to face is staying indoors, especially now that it is once again summertime. It is that time of the year where everyone, supposedly, is happy under the sun, soaking in the beauty nature has to offer. But with travel restrictions due to the pandemic up until today, everyone is tasked to look for those wonders in the corners of their home. If they can't find any, then it looks like interior renovations is the next activity to take to kill the cabin fever. And if you're looking to bring in more Filipino culture, here's where you can spot the best items made by some of the country's greatest artists
On May 22, 2021, Gavel&Block calls all savvy collectors, arts enthusiasts, and Filipinos in search of art pieces to its upcoming online auction, "The Great Indoors," happening on May 22, 2021, 10 a.m. at salcedoauctions.com.
“We love the idea of people curating their own spaces. Whether you have a background in interior design or simply enjoy looking at well-curated spaces, the fact is that everyone knows how they want to feel when they’re at home.” says Salcedo Auctions managing director, Victor Silvino. “Depending on what experience you want to have while working, studying, or even just relaxing, that will determine what pieces you surround yourself with.”
The sale features over 500 lots across different categories like decor, tribal art and furniture, modern and contemporary art, and prints, and maps and books that caters to all types of interests. These are presented alongside the artworks by National Artists Vicente Manansala and Arturo Luz, as well as modern artists Fernando Zobel, Nena Saguil, Macario Vitalis, Norma Belleza, Gus Albor, Mauro "Malang" Santos, and contemporary artists Ronald Ventura, Joseph Tecson, and Jonathan Olazo.
From historical to spunky and colorful
Other lots of interest include a refreshing selection of prints and maps including 18th and 19th century engravings depicting the inhabitants of Manila as well as a vintage Maritime Quartz chronometer. In colorful contrast, are hard hitting contemporary works like Joseph Tecon’s 6x8-ft acrylic on canvas—a statement piece for any living room or foyer—and Jonathan Olazo’s 2014 "Squator Sessions: The Jacksons - Pablo Debates." Collectors will find several quirky combinations of modern and contemporary works with tribal and ethnographic art at the showroom at NEX Tower along Ayala Avenue.
Spanning Cultures and Styles
Collectors will also find great furniture and crafts works in the sale, from vintage pieces like a charming mini Batangas altar table and a two-segment Chinese “cracked ice” cupboard to contemporary pieces in the finest hardwoods like a set of six kamagong and burl wood dining chairs, and a massive three-segment Bohol aparador.
"The Great Indoors" builds up to the upcoming Salcedo Private View mini-retrospective of modern artist Norberto “Lito” Carating’s works which will run from May 29 to June 19, 2021, as well as the Salcedo Auctions online auction "Finer Pursuits" on June 26, 2021.
Gavel&Block's "The Great Indoors" online catalogue is available at salcedoauctions.com. The collection is on-view daily at NEX Tower.