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Casa de Memoria welcomes the season with 'Casa: The Holiday Auction 032'

By MBrand
Published Nov 11, 2025 12:52 pm
Casa de Memoria, the country’s premier European auction house under Palacio de Memoria, marked the holiday season with a special press preview for its “Casa: The Holiday Auction 032” held on November 6, 2025, at Palacio de Memoria, Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque City. The event showcased the much-anticipated pieces featured in its holiday auction later in the month.
The afternoon gathering welcomed members of the press, art patrons, and collectors for an exclusive first look at the curated collection personally chosen by Casa de Memoria Director and General Manager Angelique Lhuillier and Camille Lhuillier-Albani, who led guests through a narrative of craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless artistry.
“This season’s collection was inspired by the idea of thoughtful giving — pieces that were not only beautiful but meaningful,” shared Angelique Lhuillier, noting that the auction embodied Casa’s signature mix of European elegance and historical depth. “Each lot was a story waiting to be rediscovered and passed on as a gift of legacy.”
Camille Lhuillier-Albani added, “We wanted this auction to feel like unwrapping history — where every piece, from a handcrafted frame to a fine silver set, held both beauty and sentiment. It was our way of bringing the spirit of the holidays into the world of collecting.”
The Holiday Auction 032 featured an array of exceptional pieces, including a Louis XV Cabinet adorned with intricate marquetry, a Louis XVI-style Secrétaire, and a 19th-century French Rococo gilt mirror, each reflecting the refined artistry of its time. Other highlights included a set of Swan Porcelain Planters from Antonio Zen, a Chinese Imari Charger depicting clashing dragons, and a pair of sterling silver pheasants symbolizing craftsmanship and luxury.
Beyond décor, Casa’s holiday auction celebrated art as a bridge between generations. The catalogue featured treasures such as “Inks and Waxes” by Latvian artist Gerry Eckhardt, a metal sculpture of “Passarola” by Clara Menéres, and Spanish and Portuguese silverworks, offering collectors pieces that embodied both cultural history and festive allure.
Guests at the preview also enjoyed a guided tour of Palacio de Memoria’s heritage spaces, where they experienced how European artistry continued to thrive within the Philippine setting. The atmosphere combined old-world grandeur with holiday warmth — echoing Casa de Memoria’s philosophy of “art with purpose and provenance.”
As the only auction house of its kind in the country, Casa de Memoria continued to position itself as a hub for meaningful acquisitions — where collecting became both a personal passion and a preservation of history. The Holiday Auction 032, powered by Invaluable, offered an opportunity for bidders to take home pieces that encapsulated the essence of fine living and enduring artistry.
To view the full catalogue featured at Holiday Auction 032, you may visit www.casadememoria.com.

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