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Salcedo Auctions, UnionBank Elite hold exclusive vernissage for 'Finer Pursuits'

Published Jun 17, 2025 07:13 am
Art collectors and cultural connoisseurs gathered at Salcedo Auctions, located at NEX Tower in Makati, for the vernissage of “Finer Pursuits: Important Philippine Art and Rare Collectibles” last June 5, 2025. The event was in partnership with UnionBank Elite.
Joaquin Lerma, Richie Lerma, Karen Lerma, and Diego Lerma
Joaquin Lerma, Richie Lerma, Karen Lerma, and Diego Lerma
The preview marked the start of the June action season, celebrating works by the country’s most celebrated artists including Fernando Zobel, Patricia Abad, Juvenal Sanso, and National Artists BenCab, Vincente Manansala, Jose Joya, and Federico Aguilar Alcuaz.
Richie Lerma, chairman and chief specialist of Salcedo Auctions, led the event, together with guests Ana Amigo, Grace Barbers-Baja, Neng Cordero, Cheese Ledesma Ong, Rhett Eala, Dennis Lustico, Patrick Rosas, Robert Castaneda, Melanie Cuevas, David and Marilu Batchelor, Cathy Ileto, and more.
Robert Castañeda and Melanie Cuevas
Robert Castañeda and Melanie Cuevas
Neng Cordero and Luis Carlo San Juan
Neng Cordero and Luis Carlo San Juan
Mischa Cabangon, Carol Cabangon, Amarra Cabangon, and Jun Cabangon
Mischa Cabangon, Carol Cabangon, Amarra Cabangon, and Jun Cabangon
Rolando Dela Cruz and Eric Dela Cruz
Rolando Dela Cruz and Eric Dela Cruz
Rhett Eala
Rhett Eala
Ana Amigo and Grace Barbers-Baja
Ana Amigo and Grace Barbers-Baja
David Batchelor and Marilu Batchelor
David Batchelor and Marilu Batchelor
Derrick Calixto, Lori Juvida, and Pico Gonzales
Derrick Calixto, Lori Juvida, and Pico Gonzales
Dennis Lustico, Kevin Conopio, and Patrick Rosas
Dennis Lustico, Kevin Conopio, and Patrick Rosas
Cheese Ledesma Ong, Richie Lerma, and Joel Ong
Cheese Ledesma Ong, Richie Lerma, and Joel Ong
Cathy Ileto
Cathy Ileto
Marion Salonga, Barbie Tiangco, and Carissa Evangelista
Marion Salonga, Barbie Tiangco, and Carissa Evangelista
Trysh Banson, Natalia Peña, and Isabella Fernandez
Trysh Banson, Natalia Peña, and Isabella Fernandez
The author, Luis Espiritu, and Jennie Valdez
The author, Luis Espiritu, and Jennie Valdez
Frederico Angeles, Bonie Mercado, Paulino Que, Karen Lerma, and Stanley Chan
Frederico Angeles, Bonie Mercado, Paulino Que, Karen Lerma, and Stanley Chan
Standout lots during the night included pieces from the private collection of fashion designer Auggie Cordero and a distinguished Philippine statesman, offering a glimpse into the taste of these cultural figures.

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