Casa de Memoria will host its Casa Primero Auction this May

Credits: Casa de Memoria

Exquisite, timeless, and rare, while experiencing the beautiful blend of Western and Asian Arts. Casa de Memoria, the renowned auction house, promises these pieces to art enthusiasts and collectors at Primero Auction, its first auction event in 2024. It is anticipated to take place on May 18 through Invaulable, an online auction platform.

The Primero Auction of Casa de Memoria

The Primero Auction features a carefully curated selection of diverse art pieces. Ranging across different art forms, concepts, and styles, these pieces bear the stories of both European and Oriental cultures. With these elements, it can fascinate both seasoned collectors and beginners alike.

“Most of our items are very much Baroque… Let’s say in the Philippines, it’s one of the most common one but these are European items, European and also East Asian,”
Pamela Bianca Esclanda, Research Associate of Palacio de Memoria.

With over 201 lots, the Casa presents a variety of pieces including captivating paintings that convey tales through colors and brushstrokes. As well as sculptures that express various cultures and beliefs. Along with a selection of furniture that has witnessed many stories and other decorative elements that add a nostalgic feel to rooms and spaces.

The Selection Process for Primero Auction

Camille Lhuiller – Albani, the Casa’s General Manager, personally handpicked the highlighted items for this year’s Casa de Memoria’s Primero Auction.

“She is the one who chooses if this is part of this auction, since we do have a theme every auction. If it is appropriate to the theme, “
Pamela Bianca Esclanda, Research Associate of Palacio de Memoria.

Her sharp sense of artistic balance guides her decisions about what to include in the Primero Auction. And the desire to present a diverse selection that can reach a wide range of audiences also influenced this process.

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The Highlighted Pieces

With a theme of ‘East meets West’, the Primero Auction showcases a mix of Oriental and European pieces. Among their highlights on the collection are an oil painting of Jesus and His Followers, a 19th century Napoléon III style fire screen, and an oil on tablet painting of Trujillo.

One of Casa de Memoria's Primero Auction pieces — Jesus and His Followers; 178 x 168 cm; An oil painting depicting Jesus at the center and being revered by different people – from a mother breastfeeding her child, to a couple embracing each other, an old man and a young woman dressed in what seems to be an ethnic clothing, a man holding his horse’s head, an old man knelt on the ground while embracing Jesus, and a woman offering Jesus fruits. Despite the different circumstances, they all look up to and revere the Holy Jesus; Starts at P120,000.00; Credits: Casa de Memoria.

Napoléon III Style Fire Screen; 111 x 61 cm; A 19th century fire screen in Napoléon III style. Made from silk and with gold embroideries. Intricately placed on a gilded wood stand; Starts at 30,000.00; Credits: Casa de Memoria.

Trujillo; 60 x 200 cm; An oil on tablet painting of a view of Trujillo. Signed and dated ’60; Starts at P140,000.00; Credits: Casa de Memoria.

The auction event isn’t just about appreciating the curated art pieces, as there are even more to discover at Palacio de Memoria — the restored historical mansion that can attract guests with its modern luxury and rich history. With its historical legacy, guests will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves with its meaningful heritage.

The Casa of Memories

The Casa specialized in displaying a meticulously curated selection of fine arts, antiques, and collectibles from around the world. Therefore, it made Casa de Memoria a premier auction house in the Philippines. Also, it provides art enthusiasts and antique collectors with an assortment of rare and timeless pieces that were deliberately chosen to appeal all goers. For this reason, this unique auction house has piqued the interest of collectors and connoisseurs from across the world.