The late antiquarian Ramon N. Villegas had been known to collectors for having kept the very best for himself.  León Gallery has again been given the honor to handle some exquisite pieces from his personal reserve such as the pristine 19th Century Sheraton Sideboard . This remarkable piece was just exhibited at the “Curated by Federico de Vera” exhibition at the Ayala Museum which featured objects that define Philippine art and culture. For the discerning purist, who is particular about wanting everything original, then this is for them.

Equally enchanting are two chairs of Tampinco from the legendary Maximo Viola Collection.  These pieces, perhaps the only ones left with the family, are part of this unforgettable auction.

Exceedingly rare and historically important Bonifacio documents, consisting of three extraordinary letters to the great man’s best friend Emilio Jacinto, Jacinto’s appointment papers and its philatelic cover make this auction even more phenomenal.  Three of the documents were written after the tumultuous Tejeros Convention which unseated Bonifacio and installed his nemesis Aguinaldo as president. All were created in the very last weeks, if not days, before Bonifacio’s arrest, trial and subsequent liquidation.

On behalf of the staff of Leon Gallery, we invite you to be part of this sale, in conjunction with Art Fair Philippines which happens on the same week, on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

What plans do you have for the gallery and auction house for the rest of the year?

Leon Gallery envisions to exhibit Filipino artists in the international context. For Art Fair Philippines 2018, the gallery in partnership with the Asian Cultural Council is introducing Leo Valledor, the only Filipino in the permanent collection of the SF MOMA.