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  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1978 (lower right) oil on canvas 9 1/2” x 10 1/2” (24 cm x 26 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot   Recognized as one of the Philippines’ most prominent modernist painters. Federico Aguilar Alcuaz is widely regarded for his abstract and cubist-inspired compositions as well as his expressive cityscapes and landscapes, still lifes, sculptures, ceramics, and tapestries. His 1978 artwork is a thoughtful blend of landscape painting and visual commentary, creating an interesting work of art that reflects his willingness to blend reason with symbolic imagery and cementing his spot as one of the most influential Filipino artists of the 20th century. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • MIGUEL BERROCAL. "Otto". (d)
    Jul. 02, 2026

    MIGUEL BERROCAL. "Otto". (d)

    Est: €340 - €420

    Dismountable bronze sculpture Signed and numbered 291/999. Executed in 1986 12.3x6x6 cm.

    Balclis
  • FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ. Still life. (d)
    Jul. 02, 2026

    FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ. Still life. (d)

    Est: €5,000 - €6,000

    Oil on canvas Signed and dated July 1973 76x61 cm.

    Balclis
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱900,000 - ₱1,170,000

    Untitled (Tres Marias Series) signed and dated 1982 (lower right) oil on canvas 28" x 34" (71 cm x 86 cm)   León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot   Asignificant chunk of Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s impressive oeuvre circles around depicting the private lives of those in high society. Women in elaborate Spanish-era-inspired gowns slouch on equally intricate chairs, uncharacteristically undone as they remove their social masks in the presence of their friends. This particular work is an offshoot of his iconic Tres Marias works, a series that extrapolates on the intimacy of privacy. Echoing the same soft, romantic side that permeates his Tres Marias, Aguilar Alcuaz’s figures are engrossed in their own activities, with the woman’s downcast gaze firmly away from the man in front of her, whose face is twisted playfully as he holds a gigantic chef’s hat over his head, reminiscent of the artist’s well-known eccentricity himself. Eschewing the usual connotation of femininity that was held in his Tres Marias works, the essence of intimacy and quiet solitude is still ever-present in this work. Through subtle body language and artistic composition, Aguilar Alcuaz creates a story that many may find familiar. (Hannah Andrea Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱260,000 - ₱338,000

    Two Nudes signed and dated 1976 (lower left) oil on canvas 18" x 24" (46 cm x 61 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Traditional painting of the human figure—often tethered to the ideals of classical form—finds renewed vitality in the hands of Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, for whom the body is less an academic exercise than a living, evolving language. In this intimate composition, the form unfolds with a quiet immediacy, where line, color, and gesture coalesce into something deeply human. The figures, rendered with a softened yet deliberate hand, suggest both repose and tension—caught in a moment that feels at once private and universal. Alcuaz’s long sojourn in Spain lingers palpably in the work. One senses a distinctly European sensibility in the earthy palette, the sculptural handling of flesh, and the subtle interplay between figure and ground. Yet, this is no mere imitation of Western traditions. Rather, the artist internalizes and transforms these influences, allowing them to harmonize with his own sensibilities. The result is a composition that bridges geographies and eras, where the classical nude is neither frozen in antiquity nor bound by convention. Here, the human form becomes a site of quiet introspection— imbued with warmth, vulnerability, and an almost tactile presence. Alcuaz reminds us that the nude, far from being a relic of the past, remains an enduring subject through which artists continue to explore the complexities of form, emotion, and the ever-shifting contours of modern life. (Jed Daya)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Untitled (Cityscape) signed and dated 1987 (lower right) oil on canvas 30" x 38" (76 cm x 97 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Federico Aguilar Alcuaz presents a masterpiece that reflects an atmospheric meditation rather than a literal cityscape. Signed by the artist in 1987, this painting reveals many qualities that make him one of the key figures in Philippine Modernism. From expressive brushworks to atmospheric light, Alcuaz establishes the artwork as a balance between abstraction and recognizable landscape. Depicting a tropical waterfront cityscape seen from an elevated promenade, the viewpoint perfectly captures the artist’s landscape works, in which he often paints peaceful, beautiful views of cities and coastlines from balconies, rooftops, or terraces. His artistic vantage points create a sense of physical presence within the scene. From the railing and stair-like foreground, to the waterfront cityscape that seems to naturally pull the attention of the observers, Alcuaz conducted the masterpiece in such a way that it invites the eyes to travel across the palm trees and water and settle into the distant dome and buildings that overlook the coast and the bright skyline. The scene itself feels like a memory, with its quiet, reflective tone. Balancing architecture, water, weather, and tropical light via expressive modernist techniques. Rather than depicting an exact image of a location, Alcuaz created the masterpiece to deliver the sensation of being there— inviting viewers to feel the glare of tropical light, the humid air, the shimmering water, and the restless energy of urban scenes. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱260,000 - ₱338,000

    Seated Nude signed and dated 1984 (lower left) oil on canvas 21 1/2" x 17" (55 cm x 43 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s Seated Nude exemplifies the artist’s classical discipline merged with contemporary finesse. Like the women he portrayed in his iconic Tres Marias pieces, this particular figure is comfortable in her solitude, fully at home in her boudoir as she sits slightly slouched. She rests each of her hands on the sides of her chair, softly gripping the railings. Typical of an Aguilar Alcuaz nude, this woman sits beside a curtained window, the light washing from behind her blurring the edges of the chair she sits on and the table placed in front of her. There is a sweet and tender vitality that shines through Aguilar Alcuaz’s nude paintings. Writes art critic Alice G. Guillermo in a 2007 Business Mirror article: “The elegance of the image also stems from its sparing use of color limited to light ochre for skin tones, browns, supple velvety grays and sparkling whites for brilliant highlights. Sometimes the artist plays with white to the effect that the quiet nonchalant nude may seem to sit like a latter-day Venus on rolling waves of ocean foam.” Indeed, Seated Nude provides a supple, subdued translation of the common nude paintings that permeate the art world. Here, Aguilar Alcuaz focused not only on the anatomical accuracy of his works — he placed his figures in the middle of a narrative, creating a story of quiet contentment through his intimate portrayal of one’s private time, where one has the freedom to completely shed oneself of one's burdens, both physically and metaphorically. (Hannah Andrea Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱280,000 - ₱364,000

    Untitled signed, dated and inscribed "N.Y 1985" (lower right) oil on canvas 13 1/2" x 16" (34 cm x 41 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE León Gallery, The Asian Cultural Council Auction 2019, Makati City, 23 February 2019, Lot 76 Known for creating masterpieces that feel playful, fluid, and musical, Federico Alcuaz features abstraction that strongly exemplifies his confident, gestural, and fully developed art style. Featuring a canvas densely packed but rhythmically organized, Alcuaz seems to play and oscillate between geometric facets and biomorphic curves—establishing a duality between structure and spontaneity and creating a memorable visual image that is lively and playful yet never cluttered. (Mark John A. Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz: "Hamburger Still Life No. 1"
    Jun. 11, 2026

    Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz: "Hamburger Still Life No. 1"

    Est: €12,000 - €18,000

    ALCUAZ , FREDERICO AGUILAR 1932 Manila–2011 Manila Title: "Hamburger Still Life No. 1". Date: 1963. Technique: Oil on canvas. Measurement: 92 x 72.5 cm. Notation: Signed, inscribed and dated verso top: Aguilar Alcuaz Barcelona 1963 Hamburg. Additionally titled on the stretcher: Hamburger Still Life no 1. A certificate for this work, issued by Mr Christian M. Aguilar on 24.3.2026, is available Provenance: - Private collection Tokyo - Private collection Baden-Württemberg - Hargesheimer auction house, Düsseldorf (label) - Private collection Baden-Württemberg Exhibitions: - National Library of the Philippines, Manila 1964 Estimated shipping costs for this lot: The lot is unsuitable for parcel shipping. Transport only by shipping company after consultation following the auction. additional shipping insurance Shipping insurance up to total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: max. 41.65 Euro over a total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: 1.8 o/oo USA by individual arrangement after the auction. #Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz #Figurative Art #Asian Art #Philippines #Post-War Art #Painting #Abstract #Oil #1960s #Post War. In accordance with §26 UrhG (German Copyright Act), VAN HAM is obliged to pay a statutory resale royalty on the sale proceeds of all original works of fine art and photography whose authors have not been deceased for 70 years prior to the end of the calendar year of the sale. The buyer shall contribute 1.5% of the hammer price to this fee.

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Untitled unsigned pen and ink on paper 14” x 19 1/2” (36 cm x 50 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1963 (lower left) oil on paper 6 1/2” x 28” (17 cm x 71 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Untitled mixed media 17 3/4” x 15” (45 cm x 38 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot A Filipino artist known for his expressive abstraction, lyrical composition and refined use of color, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz presents a colorful masterpiece that feels almost kinetic—densely packed with small colorful elements that are arranged in a swirling wave-like formation that create a sense of movement and flow where eyes constantly travels along the surface guided by arcs and spirals, making it a possible celebration of movement and vitality. Alive, restless, and immersive, this piece perfectly captures Alcuaz’s ability to combine discipline with spontaneity—creating an art that is both visually overwhelming and yet deeply cohesive. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Philippines, 1932-2011). "Seated woman".1970. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated in the left margin.
    Feb. 19, 2026

    FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Philippines, 1932-2011). "Seated woman".1970. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated in the left margin.

    Est: €6,000 - €7,000

    FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Philippines, 1932-2011). "Seated woman".1970. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated in the left margin. Measurements: 81 x 66 cm; 99 x 84 cm (frame). This portrait is a significant piece in the production of Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, one of the most international and recognized artists of the Philippines. The work is characterized by a loose brushstroke, energetic and loaded with matter, typical of Alcuaz's neo-figurative style. It highlights the use of a warm palette in the figure's clothing, which contrasts with the cold and neutral tones of the background, creating a visual dynamism that makes the figure "vibrate" on the canvas. The model appears seated with her hands clasped in her lap, a classical pose that the artist modernizes through the expressionistic treatment of forms and light. The result is a profoundly human image, where the figure seems to emerge from the very act of painting, revealing the pictorial sensitivity and formal freedom that characterized Alcuaz's work in the seventies. Federico Aguilar Alcual studied painting at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts, where he was a student of key figures such as Fernando Amorsolo and Guillermo Tolentino. In 1955 he received a scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs that allowed him to move to Madrid and enter the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts. The following year he settled in Barcelona, where he joined the group La Puñalada, in contact with artists such as Tàpies, Cuixart and Tharrats. Since then he has developed a solid career in Spain and internationally, being awarded numerous prizes and distinctions both in Europe and in the Philippines, including the Medal of the Villa de Paris and, in 2007, the Presidential Medal of Merit awarded by the Philippine government.

    Setdart Auction House
  • FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Philippines, 1932-2011). Untitled.1980. Mixed media on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right area.
    Feb. 17, 2026

    FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Philippines, 1932-2011). Untitled.1980. Mixed media on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right area.

    Est: €1,400 - €1,600

    FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Philippines, 1932-2011). Untitled.1980. Mixed media on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right area. Measurements: 21 x 31 cm; 41 x 51 cm (frame). In this work, Aguilar Alcuaz displays an abstract language of great visual intensity, constructed from the superposition of geometric planes and organic forms that intertwine dynamically. The use of contrasting colors generates a tense and rhythmic composition, crossed by black lines that fragment the space and suggest movement and depth. Federico Aguilar Alcual studied painting at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts, where he was a student of key figures such as Fernando Amorsolo and Guillermo Tolentino. In 1955 he received a scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs that allowed him to move to Madrid and enter the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts. The following year he settled in Barcelona, where he joined the group La Puñalada, in contact with artists such as Tàpies, Cuixart and Tharrats. Since then he has developed a solid career in Spain and internationally, being awarded numerous prizes and distinctions both in Europe and in the Philippines, including the Medal of the Villa de Paris and, in 2007, the Presidential Medal of Merit awarded by the Philippine government.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱1,400,000 - ₱1,820,000

    Sardinia Sardonica signed (verso) dated 1971 unwoven tapestry 66" x 57 1/2" (168 cm x 146 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Depicting the island of Sardinia as an inner landscape rather than its literal terrain, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s Sardinia Sardonica merges landscape, memory, and psychological states into an ambiguous, abstracted visual field. Upon taking a first look, the tapestry art piece features an abstracted image in earthy browns, blacks, greys, and muted greens. The green patches draw attention from the composition, as they resemble distant fields. The scene was then disrupted by stark black shades and lines that seemed to tangle—implying either movement, struggle, entrapment, or isolation. Created on a tapestry, the art piece is part of Alucaz’s body of work, in which he uses the Art Protis Technique: A non-woven art-making process he discovered in 1986 during a visit to Prague, involving layered, pre-dried rawwool sheets that were then pressed and stitched into his iconic abstracted compositions, translating his painterly style into a textile form. As for the title, Sardinia Sardonica provides crucial details. The word Sardinia—which suggests a connection to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, Italy—reflects the artist’s European influences during his years in Barcelona and his travels across Europe. However, rather than depicting the island in its natural beauty, Alcuaz made the island an inner space where geography, emotion, and memory intersect. The featured textile art itself became less of a literal interpretation of what Sardinia looks like and more an inner landscape shaped by travel, history, and imagination. Perfectly aligning with Alcuaz’s broader practice in art, where places became symbolic rather than literal. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1976 (upper right) oil on canvas 19 1/4” x 25” (49 cm x 64 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot This 1976 oil on canvas work belongs to Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s collection of admirable abstract pieces. His harmonious blend of bold strokes and an intense palette creates a compelling visual impact, a quiet yet impassioned piece. On top of that, Alcuaz’s oeuvre reveals his affinity for music, infusing his enigmatic compositions with euphonious lyricism and melody. Thus, his use of music and lyricism invites viewers to feel a sense of harmony and emotional resonance. Additionally, his art pieces reflect his hedonistic philosophy in life, in which, in the words of Alice Guillermo, “his refined and sophisticated way of seeing, feeling and transforming onto canvas guides his art purely and uninterruptedly, with the least interference of common considerations.” (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

    Untitled (Still Life) signed and dated 1975 (lower right) oil on canvas 19 1/2" x 27" (50 cm x 69 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Sotheby's, Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings, Hongkong, May 22, 2025, Lot 1047 Reflecting the artist's mature period, when he merged modernist abstraction with lyrical restraint, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz's abstracted masterpiece demonstrates his mastery in transforming mundane subjects into introspective, meditative compositions by reducing a supposed still-life image into essential rhythms and volumes. Effectively making the viewers go back and forth in seeing objects and pure form. Created in 1975, Alcuaz transformed the abstract image of a basket full of fruits or goods into an energy container of life, memory, or inner emotion— complete, overfilled, and organic. The muted palette, on the other hand, was used to avoid decorative excess and to emphasize the painting's contemplative nature, making this featured piece a quiet yet exploration of form, rhythm, and containment. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

    Five Women signed and dated 1986 (lower left) pastel on paper 20 1/2” x 26 1/2” (52 cm x 67 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱25,000 - ₱32,500

    Untitled signed and dated 1962 (lower right) watercolor on paper 9 1/4” x 13” (23 cm x 33 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱25,000 - ₱32,500

    Untitled signed and dated 1960 (verso) watercolor on paper 9” x 12 1/2” (23 cm x 32 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Untitled pen and ink on paper 14” x 19 1/2” (36 cm x 50 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Untitled signed and inscribed Bilbao (lower left) pen and ink on paper 13” x 17” (33 cm x 43 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Untitled pen and ink on paper 19” x 14” (48 cm x 36 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1958 (lower right) pastel on paper 25” x 19” (64 cm x 48 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

    Untitled (Landscape/Still Life) signed (upper right) ca. 1970s oil on canvas 18" x 24" (46 cm x 61 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Spain   Federico Aguilar Alcuaz remains one of the country’s most celebrated modernists—an artist whose gift lay in effortlessly moving between figuration and abstraction, order and spontaneity. Trained in both Manila and Madrid, Alcuaz brought together the rigor of European modernism with a distinctly Filipino sense of lyricism and warmth. As Rod Paras-Perez once observed in Parallel Texts: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, “Just as he shifts with ease from figurative to abstract painting, Alcuaz can, with equal fluidity, move from geometric, well-defined forms to gestural, free-form brushwork.” This seamless movement defines much of his work. Even when the subject is not immediately apparent, the spirit of place or figure seems to hum beneath the surface. In this painting, Alcuaz builds a composition alive with gesture and rhythm. Broad strokes of sienna, umber, and coral meet in quiet harmony, while softer tones ground the movement with calm. The result is a delicate balance between control and intuition—a visual music that feels both constructed and spontaneous. While his works were often linked to the influences of Picasso and Matisse, Alcuaz made them entirely his own. His abstraction was not a borrowing, but a translation—an expression of feeling and atmosphere shaped by his Filipino roots and poetic sensibility. (Jed Daya)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

    Untitled (Landscape/Still Life) signed and dated 1974 (lower right) oil on canvas 20" x 24" (51 cm x 61 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot Embodying his mature abstract-expressionist phase, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz's 1974 masterpiece provides a glimpse into the artist’ impressive art style, where his brushwork and color palette reveal a tension between the image landscape and the emotion the piece exhibits. Dominated by dark grays, earth green, and greens, Alcuaz managed to paint a semi-abstract landscape scene where outlines of what seem to be trees, foliage, or structures were painted in sweeping circular motions to create a feeling of movement and turbulence—hinting at wind, bad weather, or emotional unrest. Analysing further, the painting’s dark tonality and heavy texture give it a brooding atmosphere, which fits with what seems to be an unresting landscape scene. The interplay of light and dark captures nature’s dynamism, with serenity and chaos clashing simultaneously—creating a poetic abstraction about the natural world. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

    Untitled (Landscape/Still Life) signed and dated 1978 (lower left) oil on canvas 12 1/2" x 16" (32 cm x 41 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s landscapes wield that particular brand of eccentricity that the rest of his oeuvre would eventually be imbued with. Adept in both abstraction and figuration, this particular landscape piece was just a few years after what was dubbed his “Barcelona years,” a period of his life where he founded a group of artists rebelling against the conservatism of the time. This piece, with its vivid colors and heavy-handed borders, is a testament to his formative European years, a continuation of his deconstruction and reconstruction of familiar sights. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)

    Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

    Abstract with Blue, White and Black signed and dated 1978 (upper right) oil on canvas 18” x 24” (46 cm x 61 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)

    Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1975 (lower right) oil on canvas 21” x 25 1/4” (53 cm x 64 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz Self-Portrait, 1985
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz Self-Portrait, 1985

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (Filipino 1932-2011) Self-Portrait, 1985 Watercolor on paper 11.75 x 8.75 (in); 16.75 x 12.75 x 0.75 (in) framed Signed and dated Aguilar Alcuaz 85, lower left $500 - $1,000

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

    a.) Untitled signed and dated 1963 (upper right) mixed media 9" x 12 1/2" (23 cm x 32 cm) b.) Untitled signed and dated 1963 (upper right) mixed media 9" x 12 1/2" (23 cm x 32 cm)   León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot   Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s fluidity between abstract and figurative expressionism reinforces his mastery as a National Artist of the Philippines. In the 1960s, alongside his prolific body of works in Europe and Manila, Alcuaz produced small-scale works he referred to as “notes”. These pieces served as creative studies or preliminary explorations, often carried during his travels. Art historian Rod Paras-Perez documented these in his book Parallel Texts, noting Alcuaz’s initial reluctance to sell these intimate works, which later entered private collections. These “notes” echo the aesthetic of his Barcelona Period works, showcasing abstract expressionism rendered in watercolor, graphite, pen ink, and markers. The gestural brushwork, central cluster of forms, and subtle color palette reveal a more contemplative and spiritual dimension of Alcuaz’s art. The backgrounds, suggestive of mountaintops and skies tinted with sunset orange and afternoon blue, add a narrative layer to the abstract imagery. As Paras-Perez noted, this approach highlights Alcuaz’s innovative spirit of the academic rules. His embrace of visual disarray reflects a spiritual balance aligned with the philosophy of yin and yang. Together, these works create a dialogue between chaos and harmony. The skillful conjunction of elements adds to their charming complexity; although modest in scale, they exhibit the excellence and refinement of Alcuaz’s contribution to modern visual art. (Maria Alejandra Paulette Neri)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

    Composition signed and dated 1970 (lower left) mixed media on board 17" x 24" (43 cm x 61 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s abstractions inhabit the fertile space between figuration and pure form. One of the rare Filipino artists to achieve mastery across multiple disciplines, Alcuaz moved fluidly between painting, sculpture, ceramics, tapestry, and even intimate works crafted from paper scraps. His practice defied rigid categorization — each medium informed the other, blurring boundaries and enriching his visual language. This breadth of mastery allowed him to forge an oeuvre that was both deeply personal and remarkably versatile, where abstraction and figuration conversed with equal force. The present work exemplifies Alcuaz’s lyrical command of abstraction. Rendered in a restrained palette of earthy ochres, warm taupes, and inky blacks, the composition pulses with layered energy. Swirls, arcs, and organic shapes overlap in a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, evoking a landscape in flux or a fragmented memory in motion. There is a tactile density to the surface — a sense that the forms are at once emerging and dissolving, resisting definitive interpretation. In this ambiguity lies the strength of Alcuaz’s vision: a commitment to creating spaces where viewers can project their own narratives, finding beauty in the delicate tension between order and chaos. (Jed Daya)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

    Untitled (Tres Marias Series) signed and dated 1982 (upper left) oil on canvas 22" x 28" (56 cm x 71 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Known for integrating Filipino and European culture into his works, this piece by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz represents his versatility and technique in his artwork, balancing between idealization and intimacy, which combines romantic style with a nuanced portrayal of feminine relaxation and domesticity. Included in the artist's celebrated Tres Marias Series, the painting depicts two women relaxing and drinking in a lavish room, with their pink dresses draped over the side chairs. Such elements give hints to the observers that the place evokes a backstage or private-like atmosphere where social identity is rehearsed or withdrawn. A glimpse of privacy and peace from the elegant and socially performative environment that the women in the illustration usually face. From the elegant dress to the lavish room used in the illustration, Alcuaz's Tres Marias piece managed to capture the quiet elegance of bourgeois life through his brushwork and his signature European flair. A glimpse of the leisure and the emotional undercurrents of such a grand lifestyle, celebrating beauty in quiet moments. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011)

    Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

    Female and Child signed and dated 1972 (lower left) oil on canvas 24 1/2" x 17 1/2" (62 cm x 44 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE M.C.A Luna Gallery Acclaimed by critics for their bewitching presence, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s portraits, including his other artworks, are known for their assertion of Filipino culture into evident European-influenced works. His Female and Child portrait, which was painted in 1972, exhibits such traits, with a woman dressed in crimson clothes carrying a little girl in a long white dress sitting in her lap. The illustration exudes the same aura that you usually feel in a European portrait—aristocratic, elegant, but still Filipino, as Alcuaz managed to highlight main Filipino traits and cultural values, such as the woman’s nose and skin complexion being darker than what you usually expect for a European portrait, as well as the common theme of the relationship between mother and child, being one of the core values that Filipinos cherish. Alcuaz’s work often reflects a blend of European influences with Filipino sensibilities, emphasizing a fullness and palpable presence in his compositions. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Untitled (Tres Marias Series) signed and dated 1985 (lower left) oil on canvas 22" x 28" (56 cm x 71 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Starting from the 1970s, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz has embarked on what critic Alice Guillermo in her 2007 critique Sightings described as a genre of “beautiful, long-gowned women with a 19th-century air engaged in a variety of domestic activities.” A favored topic of his, this particular subject had been the main character of many of his paintings, including this 1985 work. Almost a decade and a half since his Tres Marias series, the work at hand seems to be an offshoot of the popular series. A significant chunk of his Tres Marias features women in their distinct Spanish gowns; in the comfort and privacy of their own rooms, these women appear looser, more relaxed. It is a place where they can drop their societal expectations, leaving them to exist just as they are. With this piece, Aguilar Alcuaz brings up that “relaxed” atmosphere a notch. These women, normally only slouching, now sleep slumped over the sofa. One has her head tucked into a pillow resting on the sofa’s arm, while the other one fell asleep with her cheek pressed against the back. Slivers of smooth, pale skin on their legs can be viewed as they haphazardly lie down. Through his Tres Marias and this piece, Aguilar Alcuaz’s oeuvre explores solitude and privacy through a feminine domain. In these pieces, Aguilar Alcuaz removes both the societal and physical burden women experience – here, they are visibly relaxed, confident in their knowledge that they are safe within their walls. Here, they can slouch and relax, finally free to just be themselves. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱18,000 - ₱23,400

    Seated Figure signed and dated “Barcelona” XI-56 (lower left) pen and ink on paper 18 1/2” x 13” (47 cm x 33 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱18,000 - ₱23,400

    Seated Female Figure signed and dated 1959 (left) charcoal on paper 19” x 26 1/2” (48 cm x 67 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

    Three Sisters signed and dated 1986 (lower right) pastel on felt paper 21 1/2” x 27 1/2” (55 cm x 70 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Luna Gallery

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱18,000 - ₱23,400

    Nude signed and dated 1959 (lower right) pastel on paper 19” x 27” (48 cm x 69 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

    Untitled unsigned oil on canvas 10 1/2” x 12 1/2” (27 cm x 32 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Christian Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011) Philippines - Spain
    Jun. 28, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011) Philippines - Spain

    Est: €4,000 - €8,000

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932-2011) ; oil on canvas / 1977 ; dimensions 35,5 x 25,5 cm (14 x 10 in.) ; frame size 41 x 31 cm (16 1/4 x 12 1/4 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL €340 , National post with tracking service €235 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL €270 , National post with tracking service €195

    Art-Torg
  • AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Filipinas,1932 - 2011), Sin título
    Jun. 26, 2025

    AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Filipinas,1932 - 2011), Sin título

    Est: -

    AGUILAR ALCUAZ (Filipinas,1932 - 2011) "Sin título"1975. Medidas:61 x 50 cm

    Magna Art Auctions
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

    Untitled (Tres Marias Series) signed and dated 1986 (lower right) oil on canvas 26" x 32" (66 cm x 81 cm)   León Gallery wishes to thank Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Manila   Truly an artist of varying multitudes, a facet of Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s oeuvre focuses solely on the inner lives of women. The most popular of which is his Tres Marias series, created between 1978 and 1979, and whose subjects are the waitresses of the restaurants he frequents. This work, created in 1986, is an offshoot of his Tres Marias works. A central tenet of this series is the relaxed atmosphere as these women shed off their rigid societal expectations in the comfort of their rooms. The women in this work are dressed in elaborate Spanish-style gowns, though notably some are in the Chinese cheongsam and in the casual yet formal dress of the time. Here, there are no expectations of perfection or modesty as they settle in the privacy of their rooms. Instead, there is only femininity and the quiet solidarity of womanhood. In a December 22, 1981 journal, Alcuaz wrote about a Tres Marias painting: “The paintings could invoke by themselves [various] anecdotes.” Though this work is not Tres Marias, its similarities evoke the same sentiments. In his depiction of women in their daily activities, he provides a tableau of the rich hidden world of women that is often not depicted elsewhere. Their camaraderie takes center stage, establishing a con nection that makes them much more than someone’s wife, their daughters, or their sisters. Here, they are “just” themselves, and that is enough. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Paisaje en rojo signed and dated 1963 (upper left) oil on canvas 21" x 25 1/4" (53 cm x 64 cm)   León Gallery wishes to thank Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Spain LITERATURE Aguilera, Cesareo Rodriguez. Aguilar Alcuaz, 1962 - 1963. Listed as Plate "30" with full-color illustration.   Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s Paisaje en rojo shows off the artist’s Spanish sensibilities. Translating to Landscape in Red, this work is just one in the long list in Aguilar Alcuaz’s impressive oeuvre, and over that includes both figurative and abstract works, of portraits and landscapes, and still-life, all done with approximately the same level of dedication and eye for detail. By the mid-1950s, Aguilar Alcuaz followed in the footsteps of many great artists before him and spread his wings across Europe. Under the recommendation of Fernando Zobel, Aguilar Alcuaz studied at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando under a scholarship. For nine years from 1955 to 1964, Spain, specifically Barcelona, became Aguilar Alcuaz’s home base where he worked and maintained a studio on the fourth floor of 285 Aragon St. Paisaje en Rojo was created at the tail end of it in 1963, and it is still teeming with his Spanish inspiration. In shades of deep red, Aguilar Alcuaz transforms his everyday views into something imposing and immense. The rolling planes turn into overpowering waves as they wash over the space. These landscapes, or paisajes, are more than just depictions of the land and the skies. These works could reflect “the hustle and bustle of economic activities in its streets and markets, including imposing buildings that reflect the rising bourgeois,” and Aguilar Alcuaz, at the center of it all, is the perfect candidate for immortalizing its rapid modernization. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Nocturno signed and dated 1963 (upper right) oil on canvas 23 1/2" x 28 1/2" (60 cm x 72 cm)   León Gallery wishes to thank Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Spain LITERATURE Literature: Aguilera, Cesareo Rodriguez. Aguilar Alcuaz, 1962 - 1963. Listed as Plate "19" with black-and-white illustration.   This 1963 oil on canvas work belongs to Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s collection of admirable art pieces. It exhibits his Spanish sensibilities, owing to his almost a decade-long settlement in Spain. Translated to English as ‘nocturnal’, Nocturno depicts a bird’s eye view of a city at night, presumably observed from his studio in Barcelona. Instead of a quiet and peaceful night, every swirl and daub of paint gives Aguilar Alcuaz’s canvas a twisted terrain, haunting and unsettling. His brush strokes and washed black and brown palette infuse this nightscape with an eerie feeling, as if a looming presence is waiting to be discovered. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Untitled Composition unsigned mixed media 22" x 28" (56 cm x 71 cm)   León Gallery wishes to thank Christian M. Aguilar for confirming the authenticity of this lot   Alcuaz’s virtuosity made it possible for him to seamlessly shift from one medium to another or to combine the seemingly disparate elements of two different genres. With his abstractions, Alcuaz plays around with the pictorial planes, creating an image of an almost figuration. Bearing the mark of his playful personality, his abstractions play around with their shapes and forms, utilizing deliberate delineation of colors and sharp outlines to create a surreal image of harmony and chaos. “Alcuaz aimed for the unintentional to fabricate his abstractions,” Alcuaz’s monograph Alcuaz: Navigating the Spanish Soul writes, “and in the process created an illusory geography, frighteningly surreal due to its somber and isolated atmosphere despite the cool and calm colors.” (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

    Untitled (Tres Marias Series) signed and dated 1985 (lower right) oil on canvas 29 1/2" x 35" (75 cm x 89 cm)   Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Manila   One of the country’s most enduring modernists, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s bold and cosmopolitan works remain one of the most coveted amongst collectors. His portrayal of women in his Tres Marias is among his most popular series, a testament to his Spanish sensibilities that earned him the golden ticket into the annals of Philippine art history. Like the name suggests, a significant number of the Tres Marias series feature a triad of women as they settle in for the day. However, that is not a hard and cold line to draw – a handful from the series contains as few as two women and as many as five. Whatever it may be, Aguilar Alcuaz’s Tres Marias all contain the same elements – women in their traditional Spanish dresses relaxing in the comfort of their rooms. In each of these, Aguilar Alcuaz strips his women of their societal expectations, letting them exist just as they are, no filters attached. This particular Tres Maria situates itself at the higher end of the spectrum with five women depicted. Still, their sophisticated 19th-century flair shines as these women huddle together deep in conversation. They languidly draped themselves over elegant chairs as they confided in each other, lost in their own personal bubble. Aguilar Alcuaz’s brush strokes, swift and short, give a sense of immediacy to the portraiture, as though it were a picture taken mise-en-scène, a feeling exemplified when one takes into consideration the familiar way the women are huddled together. Here, amongst other women’s company, they are more than just someone’s wives, daughters, sisters, and mothers. Here, they exist just as they are, and that is enough. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932 - 2011)

    Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

    Untitled (Tres Marias Series) signed and dated 1985 (bottom) oil on canvas 32" x 26" (81 cm x 66 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Christian M. Aguilar confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Manila Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s softer, more feminine body of work portrays the more private life of women. Starting from the 1970s, Aguilar Alcuaz built on what critic Alice Guillermo in her 2007 critique Sightings described as a genre of “beautiful, long-gowned women with a 19th-century air engaged in a variety of domestic activities.” Metaphorically and literally, Aguilar Alcuaz bares these women down to their most private. The most famous of these is Aguilar Alcuaz’s Tres Marias. He often depicts a triad of women (though the number fluctuates) as they retire from their social responsibilities. It is the inner workings of a woman’s world, defined heavily by sisterhood and femininity that bleeds into their quiet and fierce relationships. It is a girl’s girl world, as a popular slang calls it, and with it comes the relative knowledge that you are safe within the group. This particular piece does not necessarily follow the blueprint for a Tres Marias but it is close enough. In the same vein as Tres Marias and their long, flowing gown, these two women as depicted as they seemingly retire for the day. One of them is notably in a more comfortable dress, signalling the end of her nighttime preparations. Aguilar Alcuaz’s Tres Marias often alludes to the women’s implicit trust for each other through their relaxed body posture. This work, an offshoot of the series, remains the same. Through their quiet reflection, these women portray an explicit show of their trust, a testament to Aguilar Alcuaz at his most romantic when he depicts women as he manages to blend in their demure outward nature and vibrant inner life. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
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