Augusto Albor Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Augusto Albor Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 13, 2026
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Untitled signed and dated 1994 (lower right) mixed media 43" x 43" (109 cm x 109 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot A sense of weathering runs through the practice of Augusto Albor. His canvases often look as if they have been touched by time—marked, softened, and gently worn. But this is not decay for its own sake. There is a quiet rebuilding that happens within the surface: textures settle, tones find balance, and the painting begins to hold together in a calm, almost meditative way. Albor’s abstraction feels grounded in experience, in looking and remembering, rather than in pure formal exercise. In this work, a muted field of greys and earth tones spreads across the canvas, creating an atmosphere that feels both still and alive. Faint lines—horizontal and vertical—suggest a kind of structure beneath the surface, though nothing is fully fixed. On one side, a cluster of small, repeated marks gathers like a trace or imprint, then slowly dissolves into the surrounding space. Elsewhere, the paint thins, opening into lighter passages that give the composition room to breathe. The surface carries subtle drips and variations, as if the painting has settled into itself over time. There is no single point to focus on; instead, the eye moves gently across it, taking in shifts in texture and tone. It’s a work that rewards patience—quiet, steady, and deeply felt. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 31, 2026
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱70,000 - ₱91,000
Untitled signed and dated 1982 (lower center) oil and graphite on paper 40” x 48” (102 cm x 122 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 31, 2026
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
Self Centered 3 signed and dated 2003 (lower right) mixed media on paper 19” x 13” (48 cm x 33 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 31, 2026
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000
a.) Untitled signed and dated 1979 (lower center) ink on paper 7 1/2” x 11 1/2” (19 cm x 29 cm) b.) Untitled (Terminus Series) signed and dated 1999 (lower right) watercolor on paper 11 1/2” x 8 1/2” (29 cm x 22 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 31, 2026
Ivi Avellana-Cosio (b. 1942)
Est: ₱25,000 - ₱32,500
Red Ginger signed and dated 1989 (lower right) oil pastel on felt paper 13 1/2” x 20” (34 cm x 51 cm)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 06, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱1,300,000 - ₱1,690,000
Temple - M 19/16 signed and dated 2016 (lower right and verso) acrylic on canvas 84" x 84" (213 cm x 213 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Augusto Albor creates his abstracts with layers upon layers, via overlays and underlays, pouring color over color. His works are reflections on the metaphysical, depicting tension and calmness in one composition such as his 2016 work Temple - M 19/16. Critic Cid Reyes noted that Albor “regards his paintings as emanations of his conviction and concepts.” Albor relies on an innate sense of color to craft his minimalist canvases, creating a delicate interplay of color and surface geometry. His artistic practice has evolved into a refined visual system, allowing for an infinite array of vibrant hues set against neutral backgrounds. Initially gaining public recognition for paintings characterized by spontaneous sweeps of blacks and grays, Albor skillfully integrates surface and depth, showcasing virtuoso painterly brushwork guided by the precision of grids. This technique transforms the canvas into a field of high-keyed blacks, enriched in specific areas with delicate accents of blues and reds. In Albor’s artistic realm, the surface of his work conjures a world where matter is distilled into a corroded field of energy, perpetually in a state of flux, transformation, and emergence. This deliberate departure from representational art allows Albor to embrace the intrinsic essence of abstract elements, unfettered by the constraints of mimicking the natural world. In essence, Albor’s paintings serve as a testament to his unbridled creativity, where the canvas becomes a space for the exploration of fundamental abstract concepts, portraying a world in constant evolution. In this work, Albor faces the abyssal void of meaninglessness in order to formulate new meaning beyond conventional and traditional forms of language and communication. With the presence of an overarching use of whites and grays, the work shows how irreconcilable differences, despite the fact that each side has been made impure by the other, are merely two sides of the same coin. This painting prompts a more conceptual version of duality without the mystical obfuscation. What the work achieves is a bold and illuminating statement on how fundamental separateness of light and dark is not an objective truth, but an obfuscation of a truly transcendental reality. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 06, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Elements in Time - Z signed and dated 1997 (lower left) acrylic on canvas 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm) PROVENANCE León Gallery, The Magnificent September Auction 2014, Makati City, 13 September 2014, Lot 7 LITERATURE Cid Reyes, Immaterial: The Art of Augusto Albor, Art Informal Workshop, Manila, 2010, p.89 To portray the concept of eternal and ineffable time seems to be a daunting task, a complex artistic endeavor that is as staggering as the very notion of stopping time, and yet Augusto Albor’s 1997 Elements in Time-Z did just that. An artist who thrives in the minimalist realm, Albor’s canvases may seem almost bland, but it is only a facade to keep those unwilling to delve deep into his works from understanding his paintings. Despite – or perhaps because of – the absence of distinguishable objects, Albor’s works thrum with profound emotional impact. His Elements in Time-Z is, in its essence, a reflection of the vastness of the universe and the inevitability of the passage of time through his usage of the various shades of grays in varying textures. Albor’s abstractions revolve around silence and solemnity, a tethering balance on reality and the metaphysical. In Elements in Time-Z, his minimalistic approach elevates the daunting prospect of understanding time. Through his restrained color palette, Albor’s Elements in Time-Z is emblematic of the artist’s profound understanding and reverence for that which is bigger than us. (Hannah Valiente)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 25, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000
Illumination signed and dated 1994 (lower left) oil and acrylic on canvas 30 1/2” x 30 1/2” (77 cm x 77 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 25, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000
Untitled signed and dated 1991 (upper left) acrylic on canvas 39 1/2” x 31 1/2” (100 cm x 80 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 25, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱25,000 - ₱32,500
Nude signed and dated 1998 (lower right) watercolor on paper 15” x 11” (38 cm x 28 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Sep. 13, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱340,000 - ₱442,000
Untitled (Diptych) signed and dated 1997 (top) mixed media 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Popular for his proficiency in abstract art, Augusto "Gus" Albor offers another glimpse into his monochromatic art style through this piece. This oil painting illustrates an abstract image of a monochromatic canvas painted in shades of gray. The canvas is divided into two. The left has a lighter shade of gray, while the right side has a darker shade—more charred and rugged than the other. Around the canvas are small circles specifically placed and illustrated like bolt heads that were drilled into a metal sheet. What's eye-catching about this piece is the fact that the "bolt heads" surrounding the piece are divided in a structured manner, with the right side having more bolts than the left. Thus, making the whole piece look like a comparison piece of a "before" and "after" repaired piece of "large metals." With a rough-looking surface, as well as the structured placements of the bolts, which suggest hinted themes about industrialization, Albor's artwork evokes the theme of decay, erosion, or time-worn materials. The fact that the left side is using white paint, unlike the other, suggests that the latter had experienced some sort of stress and repair. The partition between the canvases could suggest a confrontation between raw materials and human-made structures when observing the number of bolts and how they were structurally placed and organized. Albor had made a magnificent abstract piece that tackles the theme of industrialization and how materials were shaped and molded to create man-made structures and materials that people often overlook in their daily lives. It invites the observers to reminisce about modern industrialization and the transformation between raw materials and manufactured products through human ingenuity. With the "abstract" part left for the observers to view, it is an appreciation piece for human ingenuity? or a warning piece for environmental degradation in exchange for industrialization. (Mark John Castañeda)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 13, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000
Untitled (Diptych) signed and dated 1982 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 24" x 24" (61 cm x 61 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Minimalist and metallic. These are the simplest words to describe Augusto Albor's oeuvre. His works, essentially abstract in composition, are a unique blend of black, white, and gray hues, with a combination of thick and thin impastos across the canvas. He also has a penchant for adding a sheer layer of metallic paint to his works, adding a touch of elegance to his masterpieces. The work at hand flawlessly manifests the unrivaled Albor art style: his enthusiastic yet restrained brushwork and profound understanding of color and space. In this 1982 Diptych, both panels sport a textured appearance, but the left side offers a rougher surface due to the artist's employment of colors. The right side, on the other hand, has a smooth transition of colors, giving it a more subdued impression despite its darker palette. While Albor's works may appear too bland and simple to some, each piece is a testament to the artist's painstaking process and perceptive attention to detail. His expertise and discipline in every color, brushstroke, and placement of impastos are evident in his works, establishing him as one of the most accomplished visual artists in the Philippine art scene. (Jessica Magno)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 13, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000
Untitled acrylic on canvas on marine plywood 72" x 60" (183 cm x 152 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Galleria Duemila, Inc Private collection, Manila Augusto Albor is among the accomplished abstractionists of the eighties, following in the footsteps of Zóbel and Luz, whose works greatly inspired him to practice minimalism and pursue non-objective painting. His monumental canvases are characterized by broad strokes and sweeps of paint in neutral colors layered with vibrant hues, as seen in this untitled piece. Here, Albor scattered brown paint throughout his canvas with a bright red on one corner, both colors peeking behind a layer of light gray. Despite the absence of distinguishable, actual objects, his works have a profound emotional impact, evoking a wide variety of feelings in his viewers. Consequently, his ingenious layering of paint creates depth and texture, involving an assortment of thick and thin impastos, finally topped with a rough and sheer layer of metallic colors that adds a touch of elegance to his masterpieces. Seemingly simple, Albor's paintings, made with thorough consideration of color and space, manifest his discipline and virtuosity as an artist, proving his respectable position in the Philippine contemporary art scene. (Jessica Magno)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 13, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000
Expanse signed and dated 2008 (lower right and verso) acrylic on canvas 24” x 48” (61 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Emerging during his time when he was exhibiting internationally, Agusto Albor’s Expanse showcases his minimalist aesthetic during a prolific time in his career, further solidifying his recognition as a leading figure of Minimalist Abstraction in the Philippine art scene. His monochromatic canvas depicts a white shade spreading across the canvas, which is primarily associated with emptiness and a blank slate. Drawing on Albor’s monochromatic aesthetic and exploration of form, texture, and the relationship between color and space, the featured piece invites the viewer to delve deeper into the exploration of space and emptiness. (Mark John Castañeda)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 26, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000
Untitled (Gray) signed and dated 1997 (upper right) acrylic on paper 15” x 11” (38 cm x 28 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Jun. 28, 2025
Albor, Augusto: Elements in time
Est: €500 - €700
Augusto Albor 1948 Elements in Time Acrylic and oil on canvas; H 25.5 cm, W 25.5 cm; signed and dated lower left ''Albor 98''; verso titled, inscribed, and dated
Peter Karbstein - Kunst und Auktionshaus
Jun. 07, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000
Elements In Time - V signed and dated 1997 (lower left) oil on canvas 36 3/4" x 30 1/2" (93 cm x 77 cm) Accompanied by a Certificate issued by Galeria Lienzo and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Albor is widely known for his minimalist sensibilities, which favor subtlety over spectacle. Rather than working with bold gestures or bright colors, he explores a more meditative space. His neutral tones and pared-down compositions are not about emptiness, but about precision; each mark, each absence, each break in the surface feels intentional. There’s a calm intensity in how he balances visual simplicity with emotional weight. What defines Albor’s practice is this deep focus on transformation; on disintegration and renewal. His surfaces often feel weathered, like something exposed to time, light, and silence. But far from being bleak, his work offers a kind of serenity. It reflects a world stripped down to essentials, where abstraction becomes a space for reflection. Albor’s paintings are not passive; they’re quietly immersive, rewarding viewers who are willing to slow down and simply look. At first glance, this piece by Augusto Albor feels quiet; almost reticent. Layers of soft greys stretch across the canvas in thin, repetitive ridges, like faint echoes or worn surfaces. Punctured by a rhythm of small holes, the work isn’t loud or showy; it draws you in slowly, asking for patience. In typical Albor fashion, the materials are restrained but speak volumes. His approach to abstraction often lies in what isn’t said; in the understated palette, the gentle erosion of texture, the tension between presence and absence. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 07, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000
Division C signed and dated 2001 (lower right) mixed media on canvas 45" x 78" (114 cm x 198 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Galleria Duemila Augusto Albor utilized his innate sense of color in creating his minimalist canvases. Seemingly simple, every Albor piece is made of a painstaking process, demonstrating his virtuoso and discipline with every sweep and layer of paint. Embodying his enthusiastic yet restrained brushwork and profound understanding of color and space, Division C is undeniably an Albor piece. This monumental masterpiece, composed of three equal-sized canvases joined together, shows the progression of his art: from his spontaneous sweeps of blacks and greys, to the incorporation of brilliant red and metallic hues, to a more subdued and quiet palette. Despite the absence of distinguishable, actual objects, Albor’s works have the profound ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. His oeuvre exudes an impassioned and elegant aesthetic that creates a sophisticated and refined experience for the viewers, establishing him as one of the foremost Filipino abstractionists. (Jessica Magno)
Leon Gallery
May. 03, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱1,600,000 - ₱2,080,000
Temple - M 19/16 signed and dated 2016 (lower right and verso) acrylic on canvas 84" x 84" (213 cm x 213 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot provenance: Private collection, Manila
Leon Gallery
Mar. 15, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Nude
Est: ₱6,000 - ₱7,800
Nude signed and dated 2017 (upper right) graphite on paper 18 1/2” x 12” (47 cm x 30 cm) Despite being known for his minimalist works, Augusto Albor’s figurative works are also magnificent. A CCP Thirteen Artist Awardee, Albor proved his dexterity with human anatomy in this 2017 Nude. In simple and unobstructed lines, the artist perfectly depicts the supple curves of a woman’s body, her thighs and breasts lightly implied but no less important in this portrait. Albor is a true minimalist – even in his figurative works, he makes do without unnecessary strokes, instead telling a story with the necessary line, and nothing more. (Hannah Valiente)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 22, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Untitled
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) Untitled signed and dated 1989 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 36” x 36” (91 cm x 91 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Provenance: Hiraya Gallery A ugusto Albor creates his abstracts with layers upon layers, via overlays and underlays, pouring color over color. His works are reflections on the metaphysical, depicting tension and calmness in his composition such as this 1989 work. Critic Cid Reyes noted that Albor “regards his paintings as emanations of his conviction and concepts.” Albor relies on an innate sense of color to craft his minimalist canvases, creating a delicate interplay of color and surface geometry. His artistic practice has evolved into a refined visual system, allowing for an infinite array of vibrant hues set against neutral backgrounds. Initially gaining public recognition for paintings characterized by spontaneous sweeps of blacks and grays, Albor skillfully integrates surface and depth, showcasing virtuoso painterly brushwork guided by the precision of grids. This technique transforms the canvas into a field of high-keyed blacks, enriched in specific areas with delicate accents of blues and reds. In Albor's artistic realm, the surface of his work conjures a world where matter is distilled into a corroded field of energy, perpetually in a state of flux, transformation, and emergence. This deliberate departure from representational art allows Albor to embrace the intrinsic essence of abstract elements, unfettered by the constraints of mimicking the natural world. In essence, Albor's paintings serve as a testament to his unbridled creativity, where the canvas becomes a space for the exploration of fundamental abstract concepts, portraying a world in constant evolution. In this work, Albor faces the abyssal void of meaninglessness in order to formulate new meaning beyond conventional and traditional forms of language and communication. With the presence of an overarching use of whites and greys, the work shows how irreconcilable differences, despite the fact that each side has been made impure by the other, are merely two sides of the same coin. This painting prompts a more conceptual version of duality without the mystical obfuscation. What the work achieves is a bold and illuminating statement on how fundamental separateness of light and dark is not an objective truth, but an obfuscation of a truly transcendental reality. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 22, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Restructure 7/90
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) Restructure 7/90 dated 1990 mixed media and stainless 30” x 30” (76 cm x 76 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Provenance The Brix Gallery Abstractionist Augusto Albor’s minimalist canvases often veer into the metaphysical. Described by artist and writer Cid Reyes as “the Filipino abstractionist supreme,” this sentiment is echoed by National Artist Arturo Luz who stated: “Augusto Albor is quite simply the best that the Philippines has to offer.” His 1990 work titled Restructure 7/90 is a shining example of Albor’s minimalist prowess. Painting over stainless steel, Restructure 7/90 may be an exception from his minimal and subtle color register with its varied color scheme but it is no less Albor’s trademark minimalism. On one side of the piece, he mimics black burn marks on a steel grey background, emulating a burnt piece of metal; on the other side, he layers paint over paint, the layers of browns on the metal an interesting copy of a piece of parchment. This is quite a tall task, something Albor successfully translated in his work. “He has set for himself the insanely ambitious task of translating physics into painting … Abstraction, after all, is a language of the spirit,” Cid Reyes writes in Albor’s monograph Immaterial. “Over four decades of artmaking with a body of works imbued with a sustained quiet energy that is at once calming and invigorating… integrating the wonders of pictorial space that opens up to all…possibilities that have no need for the armature of form and color.” (Hannah Valiente)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 25, 2025
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000
Untitled signed and dated 1994 (lower left) mixed media on paper 14" x 9 1/2" (36 cm x 24 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Nov. 30, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - "Expanse" in 5. 8 / 05
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
"Expanse" in 5. 8 / 05 signed and dated 2005 (lower left and verso) acrylic on canvas 53" x 48" (135 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: The Space at Art informa In the same vein as Fernando Amorsolo’s sunlit fields and Malang’s vibrant canvas, abstractionist Augusto Albor has perfected the usage of the color gray. “No other Filipino artist has laid such proprietorial domain over one particular color,” writes Cid Reyes. “Albor and his abiding preference for the color gray are synonymous.” This preferential use of gray is evident in his 2005 "Expanse" in 5.8 / 05. Except for the smudges of black, the canvas (predominantly the background) is of overlapping layers of black and white, giving off a hazy version of gray. His subtle color register is on full display – aside from touches of burnt brown, the piece is almost entirely white and black. However, this does not limit Albor’s creativity, instead elevating it in its refinement and removing any unnecessary elements. “[To] achieve that level of Zen-like level of minimalism in one’s work, a maximalist work ethos is required,” artist and critic Igan D’Bayan writes in his Artmaggedon column. “The entire process… is a long and exploratory trip. Call it a distillation: a process of sifting out, covering up and washing away what is unnecessary, distracting, and superfluous.” (Hannah Valiente)
Leon Gallery
Nov. 30, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Untitled
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Untitled acrylic on canvas 56 1/2" x 56 3/4" (144 cm x 144 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Essentially abstract in composition, Augusto Albor’s oeuvre is characterized by its minimalistic gray dominated canvases with a combination of thick and thin impastos in random places, topped with a sheer layer of metallic paint. With only his ingenious use of colors and precise layering of paint, the artist not only creates depth and texture in his works but also evokes a wide array of emotions that connect deeply with his viewers. Embodying his enthusiastic yet restrained brushwork and profound understanding of color and space, this colossal masterpiece, a result of two canvas panels joined together, is undeniably an Albor piece. On the right side of the canvas, white is the predominant color layered with random and small strokes of black; the blend of colors results in a light gray color. The left side, on the other hand, is filled with black paint layered with arbitrary strokes of white and metallic silver and gold, making this side darker but also glossy. There is a noticeable khaki-colored vertical line in the middle of the canvas, encompassing ¾ of the canvas’ height. Afar, this line looks like an impasto, but upon closer look, this was the material used to combine the two canvases. (Jessica Magno)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 14, 2024
Gus Albor (b. 1948) - Los Banos
Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000
Gus Albor (b. 1948) Signed and dated '91' (1991, lower right) Mixed media on paper 36 x 50 cm (14 x 19 3/4 in)
Salcedo Auctions
Sep. 14, 2024
Gus Albor (b. 1948) - Kalsada, Camalig
Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000
Gus Albor (b. 1948) Signed and dated '91' (1991, lower right) Mixed media on paper 36 x 50 cm (14 x 19 3/4 in)
Salcedo Auctions
Sep. 14, 2024
Gus Albor (b. 1948) - Linear Abstraction
Est: ₱38,000 - ₱45,000
Gus Albor (b. 1948) Signed and dated '79' (1979, lower left) Mixed media on paper 29 x 39 cm (11 1/2 x 15 1/4 in)
Salcedo Auctions
Sep. 14, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Tala
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Tala signed and dated 2017 (lower left and versa) acrylic on canvas 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm) WRITE UP Augusto “Gus” Albor was an innate artist; he could draw well even as a kid and even helped his teachers by drawing diagrams on the blackboard. However, the works of his predecessors, Luz and Zobel, inspired and motivated him to pursue non-objective artmaking. His early works, characterized by spontaneous brush strokes of blacks and greys, were influenced by his professor, Florencio Concepcion. As he delved deeper into his artistic journey, he began to experiment with colors and sweeps of brushes, eventually crafting a unique and unrivaled Albor art style. His pieces, with their layers of paint creating depth and texture, exude a restrained, impassioned, and above all, elegant aesthetic. Seemingly looking simple, Albor’s paintings are made with a great deal of enthusiasm and patience. He starts by sweeping vibrant colors (usually primary ones) onto his canvas, then layering it with neutral hues. Tala is an example of this–vibrant red painted against muted brown and peeking behind layers of greys. This 2017 piece perfectly manifests his discipline and great sense of control in his colors and precise layering, establishing him as one of the most affluent visual artists in Philippine contemporary art. (Jessica Magno)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 27, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000
Abstract signed and dated 1987 (upper center) acrylic on canvas 27" x 22" (69 cm x 56 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Jul. 27, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱250,000 - ₱325,000
Ascent II signed and dated 2002 (lower right and verso) acrylic on canvas 36” x 48” (91 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Augusto Albor for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Jul. 27, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱250,000 - ₱325,000
Quintessence - G major / G minor signed and dated 2001 (lower right and verso) acrylic on canvas 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Augusto Albor for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Jul. 27, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱35,000 - ₱45,500
A Mile From Sabang signed and dated 1998 (lower left) watercolor on paper 11" x 15" (28 cm x 38 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Augusto Albor for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Jun. 08, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Temple - M 19/16
Est: ₱1,600,000 - ₱2,080,000
Temple - M 19/16 signed and dated 2016 (lower right and verso) acrylic on canvas 84" x 84" (213 cm x 213 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Convictions and Concepts Albor's Transcendental Abstraction Augusto Albor creates his abstracts with layers upon layers, via overlays and underlays, pouring color over color. His works are reflections on the metaphysical, depicting tension and calmness in one composition such as his 2016 work Temple - M 19/16. Critic Cid Reyes noted that Albor “regards his paintings as emanations of his conviction and concepts.” Albor relies on an innate sense of color to craft his minimalist canvases, creating a delicate interplay of color and surface geometry. His artistic practice has evolved into a refined visual system, allowing for an infinite array of vibrant hues set against neutral backgrounds. Initially gaining public recognition for paintings characterized by spontaneous sweeps of blacks and grays, Albor skillfully integrates surface and depth, showcasing virtuoso painterly brushwork guided by the precision of grids. This technique transforms the canvas into a field of high-keyed blacks, enriched in specific areas with delicate accents of blues and reds. In Albor's artistic realm, the surface of his work conjures a world where matter is distilled into a corroded field of energy, perpetually in a state of flux, transformation, and emergence. This deliberate departure from representational art allows Albor to embrace the intrinsic essence of abstract elements, unfettered by the constraints of mimicking the natural world. In essence, Albor's paintings serve as a testament to his unbridled creativity, where the canvas becomes a space for the exploration of fundamental abstract concepts, portraying a world in constant evolution. In this work, Albor faces the abyssal void of meaninglessness in order to formulate new meaning beyond conventional and traditional forms of language and communication. With the presence of an overarching use of whites and greys, the work shows how irreconcilable differences, despite the fact that each side has been made impure by the other, are merely two sides of the same coin. This painting prompts a more conceptual version of duality without the mystical obfuscation. What the work achieves is a bold and illuminating statement on how fundamental separateness of light and dark is not an objective truth, but an obfuscation of a truly transcendental reality. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Mar. 09, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Untitled
Est: ₱280,000 - ₱364,000
Untitled signed and dated 1997 (lower right) oil on canvas 40" x 31 1/2" (102 cm x 80 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist WRITE UP: Augusto "Gus" Albor has cemented his place as a stalwart of the Philippine art scene. Throughout his illustrious career, Albor mounted almost yearly shows and created an impressive body of work that is distinctive for its minimal color registers, subtle details, and sensual musicality. It was in 1997, around the time of his show at the Finale Art File and West Galleries, that he created the lot in hand. An abstraction in its purest form, Albor holds precise control over the canvas with his accurate brushstrokes and restrained color schemes, utilizing overlays and underlays to imitate an effect of translucence and a pop of color. Minimalist as his works may be, his oeuvre is built on a painstaking foundation. “To achieve that Zen-like level of minimalism in one’s work, a maximalist work ethos is required,” Igan D’Bayan wrote in a Philstar article. Albor’s works undergo a process of distillation, of sifting through what is necessary to what isn’t and tirelessly pursuing it. Being simple, as The Crucible Gallery’s Sari Ortiga said, is so complicated, and Albor’s works are veritable proof of that. (Hannah Valiente)
Leon Gallery
Mar. 09, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Terminus-92
Est: ₱220,000 - ₱286,000
Terminus-92 signed and dated 1981 (bottom) mixed media 20 1/2" x 24 1/2" (52 cm x 62 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: The Luz Gallery Galeria Lienzo WRITE UP: Abstractionist Augusto Albor is known for his captivating minimalist canvases. Along with his contemporaries, he adheres to the minimalist aesthetics set forth by the minimalist artists that came before them like Arturo Luz and Fernando Zobel – his works are restrained, impassioned, and elegant, with a startling discipline that manifests itself in his precise layering. This impressive control over the medium is displayed in the 1981 work Terminus-92. A streak of color peeks behind a thin layer of paint akin to a silk screen. One can imagine the painstaking effort Albor puts into this piece – first to color the vibrant piece and then to slowly layer the translucent paint enough to form a film but not enough to cover the colors completely. His art is electrifying and harmonious, with his influence succinctly described by no other than National Artist Arturo Luz as such: “Augusto Albor is quite simply the best that the Philippines has to offer.” (Hannah Valiente)
Leon Gallery
Mar. 09, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Temple
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Temple signed and dated 2018 (lower right and verso), titled (verso) acrylic on canvas 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP: Augusto Albor relies on an innate sense of color to craft his minimalist canvases, creating a delicate interplay of color and surface geometry. His artistic practice has evolved into a refined visual system, allowing for an infinite array of vibrant hues set against neutral backgrounds. Initially gaining public recognition for paintings characterized by spontaneous sweeps of blacks and grays, Albor skillfully integrates surface and depth, showcasing virtuoso painterly brushwork guided by the precision of grids. This technique transforms the canvas into a field of high-keyed blacks, enriched in specific areas with delicate accents of blues and reds. In Albor's artistic realm, the surface of his work conjures a world where matter is distilled into a corroded field of energy, perpetually in a state of flux, transformation, and emergence. This deliberate departure from representational art allows Albor to embrace the intrinsic essence of abstract elements, unfettered by the constraints of mimicking the natural world. In essence, Albor's Terminus paintings serve as a testament to his unbridled creativity, where the canvas becomes a space for the exploration of fundamental abstract concepts, portraying a world in constant evolution. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Mar. 01, 2024
WATERCOLOR BY ALBOR GUS, 1979
Est: -
ALBOR GUS (Naga City 1948) Astratto, 1979 China e acquerello su carta, cm. 30 x 40 Firma e data in basso a sinistra In cornice
Casa d'Aste Babuino
Jan. 21, 2024
Four Books on Filipino Art
Est: ₱4,000 - ₱5,200
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION i. Cid Reyes Immaterial The Art of Augusto Albor ii. Ang Kiukok: The Golden Years (1954-2004) Publisher: Ayala Museum, 2016 iii. Christiane L. de la Paz Artes de las Filipinas: Private Collections - Nude Woman by Victorio Edades casebound iv. Cid Reyes Celebrating The Artistic Journeys of Betsy Westendorp Metropolitan Museum of Manila & DLSU Publishing House, Philippines, 2021 softcover
Leon Gallery
Jan. 20, 2024
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000
Untitled signed and dated 2011 (lower right) charcoal on paper 17 1/2” x 11” (44 cm x 28 cm)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 02, 2023
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - Fixation-98
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Fixation-98 signed and dated 1979 (lower left) mixed media 24” x 32” (61 cm x 81 cm) WRITE UPPrevalent among the minimalist works of abstractionist Augusto Albor is the sheer simplicity of form, as well as vast spaces and areas of color. Upon closer look, Albor’s seemingly empty spaces are often fraught with textures— a character that evokes a tangible materiality and fixes the eye of the viewer, and thus facilitates a meditative experience of the work. In Immaterial, art critic Cid Reyes writes of the artist: “He has set for himself the insanely ambitious task of translating physics into painting. Indeed, it is a view into the seeming invisible. Abstraction, after all, is the language of the spirit...” When the language of the spirit is put into paint, abstraction then seems to teeter in between materiality and immateriality. Perhaps, such is exactly where Albor’s works like to situate themselves— ever floating in between, always here and there, and never to be fixed in place through its deliberately sparse manner of abstraction. As if in a clever act of poetic irony by the artist, the ‘fixation’ suggested by the title in this Albor piece then seems to disappear, curiously negating its own elusive existence. (Pie Tiausas)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 09, 2023
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) - In The Midst of Time
Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000
Augusto Albor (b. 1948) In The Midst of Time signed and dated 2016 (lower left) acrylic on canvas 60” x 60” (152 cm x 152 cm) Augusto Albor is a visual artist notable for his contributions to the local art scene. His art bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary approaches, challenging conventional boundaries and pushing the limits of artistic expression. His works are rich in abstract and symbolic elements that will invite viewers to contemplate profound meanings, as observed here, In The Midst of Time. To portray the concept of time in paintings can be a complex artistic endeavor, as time is an abstract and intangible concept. For the lot at hand, Albor made use of symbolic elements to represent time and its transitory nature. The canvas is divided in two: one side is inscribed with texts and the other half is almost smooth in its appearance, suggesting a sign of weathering. The line in the middle holds a strategic position to emphasize transformation. Perhaps, the acrylic piece is pertaining to our planet’s progression, or, in a more sentimental tone, it alludes to the passage of time or fading memories. In 2016, Albor held three exhibitions: Cycles 001 at the University of the Philippines, Visayas, Here Distorted at the 1335MABINI, Manila, and The Ocean After Nature at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, California. (Isabella Romarate)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 29, 2023
Gus Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000
Confluence-10/10 signed and dated 2010 (lower left and verso) acrylic on canvas 10” x 10” (25 cm x 25 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 29, 2023
Gus Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000
Untitled signed and dated 1987 (upper center) oil on canvas 27” x 22” (69 cm x 56 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Jul. 29, 2023
Gus Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000
Elements in Time signed and dated 2021 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 26” x 36” (66 cm x 91 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 17, 2023
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000
The End of the Word, Not the World signed and dated 2011 (verso) mixed media on canvas 42” x 32” (107 cm x 81 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Augusto Albor’s oeuvres are never meant to be a window into the visible reality. His art is committed to exploring the capacity of color to create a realm of sensation and insight. The End of the Word, Not the World is among his works that were able to formulate new meanings beyond conventional and traditional forms of language and communication. On the mostly gray canvas, an overarching presence of white results in the inexpressibility of the abstraction. Still, the painting is able to achieve a bold and illuminating statement on how the fundamental separateness of light and dark is not an objective truth, but an obfuscation of a transcendental reality. “As we all know, modern art is about new ideas — it has become the mantra of some artists whose visions aim for progress — navigate an open-ended channel. Therefore we grow and mature collectively, we come up with our own unique visual language,” Albor once said. In 2011, when this mixed media piece was made, Albor held solo shows titled “Sorry for the Inconvenience” at the Nova Gallery in Makati and “Run Fish Run” at the Gallery Orange in Bacolod. He was also included in three international group exhibits held in Seoul, Barcelona, and Gijon. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 17, 2023
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000
Temple signed and dated 2018 (verso) acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" (122 cm x 91 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Manila Augusto Albor, throughout his artistic career, strives to stand out with his unique vision in minimalist abstraction. This is evident in his use of space, the sparseness of presences, and an apparent attitude toward art. His oeuvres are imbued with a sustained energy that is at once calming and invigorating, integrating the wonders of pictorial space that opens up all the possibilities of a mode of painting that has no need for the armature of form and color. For him, he is not a mere abstractionist but a painter of imagined realities. As such, this acrylic on canvas piece titled Temple is among the works that adhere to his distinct minimalist abstraction. His other work that bears the same name, Temple-R7, was made with inspiration from culture and history, particularly on found objects such as Oriental ceramics, Indonesian textiles, and Southeast Asian architecture. That piece was an ode to his mentor, the modernist Florencio B. Concepcion, a master of acrylic painting. Albor always made an effort to make each work one of a kind in its expression, letting the art speak for itself and leading the viewer into an attentive and contemplative state. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 17, 2023
Augusto Albor (b. 1948)
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
PROPERTY FROM THE GRACE KALAW KATIGBAK COLLECTION Etherfield signed and dated 1996 (upper right and verso) acrylic on canvas 72" x 72" (183 cm x 183 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist LITERATURE: Reyes, Cid. Immaterial: The Art of Augusto Albor. Mandaluyong City: Artinformal, 2010. Full-color photograph and painting description on page 69. The abstract oeuvres of Augusto Albor show universal themes or “liberating forces” — time and place, emotion and memory, and transition and permanence. His Ether Series is created out of his explorations on the expressive qualities of muted colors, space, and texture. In this 1996 work titled Etherfield, the subtleties of the aforementioned expressive qualities are treated with his distinct focus on the pursuance of an imagined image as he visualizes elements that fill ethereal regions of space. The canvas is blanketed with a predominance of gray that evokes luminance and invites the viewer to look inward, into a state of sustained meditation. Albor, along with the younger generation of abstract artists, continues to adhere to the minimalist aesthetics that were championed by the country’s foremost abstractionists, such as Fernando Zóbel, Arturo Luz, and Leandro Locsin. Also, situating Albor’s works with those of Rothkho, Cid Reyes wrote that he is among the foremost abstract artists who believed that painting is an instrument for conveying emotions and an exposition of one’s existence. He “regards his paintings as emanations of his conviction and concepts,” the art critic noted. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery