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  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Fish Vendors signed and dated 2023 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 48" (91 cm x 122 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mrs. Fatima Antonio Baquiran for confirming the authenticity of this lot   Known for celebrating ordinary Filipino life and folk culture through vibrant colors and distinct cubist distortion and abstraction, Angelito Antonio’s featured masterpiece continues to celebrate the Filipino fishing scene in a colorful—almost chaotic—geometric composition. Breaking reality apart and rebuilding it through an explosion of colors, movements, and cubist gestures. Featuring three human figures facing a net full of fish, Antonio creatively used geometric shapes to portray his subjects in angular forms—distorting their bodies in such a way that they almost blend with the objects that surround them. The details of the fish, nets, limbs, and poles are all pointed in different directions to create a sense of crowdedness and movement on the canvas—simulating what it feels like to be in a fish market where people move and interact with each other after a fresh haul. Every detail overlaps with each other to create one energetic mass of shapes and colors that seemingly communicates physical labor explosively and continuously. It transforms the folk subject into something more colorful, fragmented, and almost musical. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱260,000 - ₱338,000

    Candle Vendor signed and dated 1987 (lower right) oil on canvas 20" x 24" (51 cm x 61 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mrs. Fatima Antonio-Baquiran for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Amasterpiece that celebrates the quiet dignity of ordinary Filipino workers while showcasing his iconic modernist art style, Angelito Antonio's Candle Vendor perfectly reflects both— his combination of bold colors and geometric forms to create a simplistic portrayal that feels timeless. Distorting the figure into an image that emphasizes emotion, form, and color. Featuring two female vendors sitting side by side while holding bundles of candles in their hands, Antonio uses the imagery of candles to represent perseverance and faith. Establishing a connection between livelihood and religious devotion, as candle vendors represent the ordinary Filipinos who depend on religious gatherings for income while participating in spiritual traditions. His modernist style simplifies and distorts the women's physical forms—shifting one's attention to the universal experience of work. Community and devotion are celebrated through this piece, highlighting their quiet strength and humanity. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1989 (bottom) oil on canvas 16” x 22 1/2” (41 cm x 57 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mrs. Fatima Antonio Baquiran for confirming the authenticity of this lot   Widely recognized for his colorful depiction of everyday Filipino life through a personal cubist visual language, Angelito Antonio’s composition exhibits characteristics that are widely admired—combining familiar Filipino scenes into sophisticated modern composition through geometric simplification, expressive line work, and a vibrant yet balanced palette. Essentially portraying everyday Filipinos not merely as subjects of observation but as symbols of resilience, identity, and cultural continuity. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Untitled signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 29 1/2” x 23 1/2” (75 cm x 60 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mrs. Fatima Antonio Baquiran for confirming the authenticity of this lot   Regarded as both a modernist and expressionist, Angelito Antonio’s nascent cubist style emphasizes the fragmentation of forms and a palette of strong primary or muted tertiary colors outlined and shadowed by blacks to create depth. Furthermore, the color yellow is a staple in Antonio’s paintings, regardless of the subject matter or the mood he’s trying to evoke. A blend of vibrant-colored abstract forms and lines, this piece is a testament to Antonio’s mastery of his craft. This untitled piece was painted in 2016, nearly five decades after his momentous inclusion in the inaugural Thirteen Artists Awards in 1970, demonstrating his enduring passion and dedication for the arts. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000

    Mag-ina signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 16” x 12” (41 cm x 30 cm)   Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000

    PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED LADY Untitled signed and dated 2008 (lower left) oil on canvas 8 1/4” x 8 1/4” (21 cm x 21 cm) b.) Untitled signed and dated 2010 (lower right) oil on canvas 8 1/4” x 8 1/4” (21 cm x 21 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000

    Synergy signed and dated 2012 (upper left) oil on paper 22” x 28” (56 cm x 71 cm)   Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱35,000 - ₱45,500

    Untitled signed and dated 1990 (lower right) graphite on paper 29” x 23 1/2” (74 cm x 60 cm)   Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000

    Mother and Child signed and dated 2001 (lower left) pastel on paper 24” X 18” (61 cm x 46 cm)   Accompanied by a certificate issued by Art For Space and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    a.) Gubat I signed and dated 2002 (lower left) oil on paper 22” x 28” (56 cm x 71 cm) b.) Asymmetry signed and dated 2003 (lower right) oil on paper 22” x 28” (56 cm x 71 cm)   Each piece is accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

    Builders signed and dated 1984 (lower right) oil on canvas 33" x 26" (84 cm x 66 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Angelito Antonio's piece continues to celebrate the resilience and industriousness of ordinary Filipinos. With his works often exploring Filipino identity and labor, this piece highlights the dignity of manual work and the term "bayanihan". Using the illustration as a metaphor for nation-building through coordination and unity. Created around 1984, the painting features several carpenters engaged in manual labor as they continue to construct or repair. Using wood as scaffolding and leverage to reach higher places. The illustration, together with the warm, earthy tones, visually highlights the intensity of labor and the effort that it demands, complementing the Antonio theme. Serving as a tribute to the dignity and resilience of Filipino workers, Angelito Antonio's piece further embodies the collaborative struggle and effort of Bayanihan—using Filipino workers as the central figures for the nation's growth. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

    Unstill-Life with Red Mango signed and dated 1968 (lower left) oil on canvas 15” x 16” (38 cm x 41 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

    Still Life signed and dated 1966 (lower left) oil on brown paper 22” x 27 1/2” (56 cm x 70 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (1939 - 2025)

    Est: ₱220,000 - ₱286,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1988 (lower right) oil on canvas 16 3/4” x 23 1/2” (43 cm x 60 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    Crucifix signed and dated 1964 (lower left) oil on paper 28" x 22" (71 cm x 56 cm)   Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot   The Philippines is regarded as one of the most religious countries in the world, with the Catholic faith dominating a large portion of the archipelago. Thus, it is only natural that many Filipino artists delved into the religious theme for their art making, and Angelito Antonio was not an exception. Antonio's Crucifixion, a 1968 oil painting, is a departure from his usual market and barrio scenes. Instead of his fragmented forms in acidic yellow hues and heavy black outlines, the artist used cool tones in this piece. The image of Jesus Christ on the Cross emerges amidst bold strokes and sweeps of blues and whites, his expression a silent plea not to let his sacrifices be in vain. The artist's palette exudes a sense of purity, peace, and serenity, a gentle reminder of what cost Christ his life— the cleansing of our souls and forgiveness from our sins. Antonio's mastery of human anatomy is also exemplified in this work, evident in his depiction of the body of Christ, capturing every dip and curve despite the lack of definitive forms. In 1970, just two years after the creation of Crucifixion, the Cultural Center of the Philippines honored him with the prestigious Thirteen Artists Award, a recognition of his enduring talent and contribution to the Filipino art scene. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱260,000 - ₱338,000

    Family signed and dated 2009 (upper right) oil on canvas 24" x 30" (61 cm x 76 cm)   Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot   Angelito Antonio, a luminary in Philippine Modernism, is celebrated for his unique blend of cubism and expressionism. His paintings are characterized by intense primary or muted tertiary colors, toning down their vibrancy with heavy black outlines and shadows. Contrary to his contemporaries and predecessors in the genre theme, Antonio’s works uncover a different facet of the glorified countryside life. Instead, his images often convey an air of suffering, misery, and weariness, as seen in his subjects’ facial expressions and body language. With the work at hand as an example, there is no denying Angelito Antonio’s deft artistry. This 2007 work depicts a typical family seen in the countryside. The mother carefully carries her child as she balances a basket of fish–she’s probably selling–on top of her head, and her husband stands beside her while holding his rooster. Both of them have furrowed brows and a faraway look on their faces. Antonio’s deft artistry, situating his figures against a red background, has the ability to induce a variety of emotions, stirring up the viewers’ perceptions. The use of red, a color that usually signifies love and affection, is also a striking color that attracts attention and conveys a sense of urgency. It is also used to signal anger and danger, thereby engaging and moving the audience. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000

    Candle Vendor signed and dated 1989 (lower right) oil on canvas 24" x 30" (61 cm x 76 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot Angelito Antonio was among the influential postwar Filipino artists who embraced Modernism. He has developed his own nascent cubist style, emphasizing the fragmentation of forms and a palette of strong primary or muted tertiary colors outlined and shadowed by black. His canvases boast of his compelling love and affection for the Philippines, often depicting market, barrio, and household scenes populated by vendors, cockfighters, and fishermen. Candle Vendor is a powerful demonstration of Antonio’s mastery of his craft. Like his other works, it reflects the life of the common folk; in this specific piece is a woman sitting on the side, a variety of candles she sells placed next to her. This 1989 work, from afar, looks like a charcoal drawing but, in reality, was painted with oil paint, one of the artist’s preferred mediums. It lacked his signature kaleidoscopic palette and acidic yellow tones but still exhibits Antonio’s command of oil, expertly using black and white to wield different tonalities to add depth and enliven his image. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    May. 03, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Birdman signed and dated 2007 (lower right) oil on canvas 12” x 12” (30 cm x 30 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jan. 25, 2025

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

    Untitled signed and dated 2023 (lower left) oil on canvas 24" x 30" (61 cm x 76 cm)   Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • ANTONIO, Angelito (Philipino, b. 1939). Untitled. (Abstract...
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ANTONIO, Angelito (Philipino, b. 1939). Untitled. (Abstract...

    Est: $400 - $600

    ANTONIO, Angelito (Philipino, b. 1939). Untitled. (Abstracted Figures). 1968. Oil on Masonite. Signed and dated lower right. 11 ¾ x 14 ¾”. Frame 15 x 18”. Surface dirt. Overall good condition.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Isang Umaga sa Baryo
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Isang Umaga sa Baryo

    Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

    PROPERTY FROM THE FREDDIE AND ELIZABETH WEBB COLLECTION Isang Umaga sa Baryo signed and dated 1984 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 36” (91 cm x 91 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot Angelito Antonio’s oeuvre is a celebration of his unwavering love and affection for his home country. Always present in his canvases are the daily lives and activities of the native folks, such as vendors, fishermen, cockfighters, and market and barrio scenes, a testament to the richness of Philippine culture and tradition, instilling a sense of pride and appreciation for our heritage. In this untitled oil on canvas work, Antonio exhibited a common scenario in the natives’ neighborhood. Two women are seen in the picture; one is crouching down while holding her arm and inside the comfort of her hut, while the other is outside, seemingly passing by while carrying a basket full of freshly harvested bananas. On one side of the image, banana trees are lined up, and inside the house is an altar—a must-have in Filipino households. A red circle also adorned the yellow sky, signifying the sun at its height. Bearing his signature cubism with fragmented forms and a palette of vibrant colors against shades of yellow, adding darker hues to create shadows and depth, this 1984 piece is undoubtedly crafted by the hands of one of the master painters in Philippine art history. In 1970, Angelito Antonio was included in the inaugural Thirteen Artists Award list by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Kusina Blg. 2
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Kusina Blg. 2

    Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

    Kusina Blg. 2 signed and dated 1972 (lower left) oil on canvas 36” x 36” (91 cm x 91 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Kusina Blg. 2 is another masterpiece by the acclaimed Filipino artist Angelito Antonio, an oil painting demonstrating a typical countryside household scene. This 1972 work is an image of a mother sitting on the ground and carrying her child while tending to the food she’s cooking. Like his other works, this piece bears Antonio’s developed cubism style and signature acidic yellow hue. Antonio’s oeuvre is a genuine representation of Filipino customs and way of life. It often features vendors, cockfighters, fishermen, as well as market, barrio, and household scenes, an array of subjects that somehow exude a sense of warmth and familiarity. Additionally, Antonio’s exceptional colorwork manifests in his paintings, for he manages to tone down his bright colors by using black to outline his elements and create shadows to contrast his luminous palette. Hence, his pieces aren’t overwhelming or too loud to look at. Yellow is a unique distinction of an Antonio piece. And although this color often signifies joy and optimism, Antonio’s figures feel otherwise, showing instead the opposite of the glorified countryside life. His images are populated with people whose facial expressions and body language have a hint of suffering, misery, and weariness embedded in them. In 1970, the Cultural Center of the Philippines honored Angelito Antonio with the prestigious Thirteen Artists Award, a testament to the significance and impact of his artistry in the Filipino art scene. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    Fish Vendor signed and dated 1974 (lower right) oil on canvas 25" x 20" (64 cm x 51 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot   In the 20th century, a new artistic movement shook the art world. Fragmented and abstract compositions pierced through the picturesque pastoral landscapes, and the Philippines wasn’t an exception to this shift in art style. Gradually abandoning the Amorsolo school of art, which portrays idyllic sceneries, the post-war Philippine art scene was filled with works featuring distorted images of overlapping shapes, lines, and colors. But despite the change in art style, the subject remained the same for some: the Filipinos’ daily lives and culture. Angelito Antonio was one of the most influential artists who embraced Modernism. Hailing from a family of farmers in Malolos, Bulacan, Antonio’s works reflected the everyday life and rich culture of his province. Vendors, fishermen, cockfighters, market and barrio scenes, and other topics of the folk genre were always present in his canvases. Regarded as both a modernist and an expressionist, Angelito Antonio’s nascent cubist style emphasizes the fragmentation of forms and a palette of strong primary or muted tertiary colors outlined and shadowed by blacks to create depth. Inherently Filipino, Fish Vendor features a woman—a fish vendor—behind her fish stall in the market, waiting for her customers or suki. Furthermore, this was made in 1974, four years after he was honored with the prestigious Thirteen Artists Award by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. A blend of vibrant-colored abstract forms and lines, this piece is a testament to Angelito Antonio’s mastery of art, solidifying his position in the Philippine art scene as one of the last pillars of Modernism. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Ibon
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Ibon

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱240,000

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) Signed and dated '24' (2024, upper left) Oil on canvas 39.5 x 44.5 cm (16 x 18 in) Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Taga-Baryo
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Taga-Baryo

    Est: ₱1,400,000 - ₱1,820,000

    Taga-Baryo signed and dated 1982 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 72” (91 cm x 183 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP Angelito Antonio’s masterpieces always manifest his deep love for his home country. The native folks, in their everyday lives and activities, like cockfighting aficionados, vendors, fishermen, and market and barrio scenes, always adorned his canvases. Throughout his career, he developed his own style of cubism with the fragmentation of forms and a palette of strong primary or muted tertiary colors, which would become a distinction of his works from those of other artists. Antonio’s Taga-baryo, just like any of his work, is inherently Filipino. An ordinary barrio scene with five people doing varied but connected activities is shown in this image: harvesting chicken eggs from the coop and men immersed in a discussion about cockfighting. This 1982 work bears his signature artistic style and vibrant colors, shadowed by blacks to create depth. He also used this palette to outline his figures and separate them from each other. Antonio’s careful and clever utilization of lines and colors demonstrates his mastery of his craft, cementing his respectable position in Philippine modernism. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Study 1
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Study 1

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Study 1 signed and dated 1968 (upper left) oil on paper 28 1/2” x 22 1/2” (72 cm x 57 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP Angelito Antonio’s 1968 Study 1 showcases the myriad of styles he uses and creates a cohesive story out of it. One of the most renowned modernist Filipino artists, Study 1 (created nearer the start of his career) is a fresh look at Antonio’s career. His oeuvre is known for its vibrant color palette full of acidic yellows and cerulean blues and vivid reds; in contrast, this piece, while containing slivers of the color palette he would be known to have, is primarily inky black and off-white scribbles. The scribbles of black and white ink seem to surround the man up in the center (noticeable muted blue in coloring), almost covering him in their own colors. With very little blue noticeable unless one looks deeply, it seems as though the black and white paint is suffocating the man, drowning out his own color. Study 1, as the title suggests, is a study of Antonio’s iconic art style and his beloved muses – the Philippines and the Filipino. A great starting point to observe the growth of his style, Study 1 proves Antonio’s dexterity and talent as one of the most influential artists of the modernist era, the start of a prosperous career that spanned over half a century. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Taga Nayon
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Taga Nayon

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    PROPERTY FROM THE PRISCILLA L. CHIONGBIAN COLLECTION Taga Nayon signed and dated 1971 (bottom) oil on masonite board 24” x 31” (61 cm x 79 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel for confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP Like many artists before him, Angelito Antonio’s oeuvre professes a deep love for his home country. He has taken inspiration from the style of Picasso, delineating his f igures aggressively in the way that separated his nascent cubism from that of National Artist and mentor Vicente Manansala. With his developed sense of color (often in shades of acidic yellow, cerulean, or vivid red), Antonio’s works rang like an electric shock in the Philippine art scene, cementing his name as one of the most influential modernist artists. His 1971 Taga Nayon features his signature color palette. With the acidic yellow as the primary color used, Antonio renders a common Filipino theme with a man and a woman holding up wares in their arms and on their heads. It is a common image to which he gives a fresh twist. As Cid Reyes writes: “Antonio sees beneath the commonplace – transforming it into a personal paean, captive in his pictorial space, delivering what is regarded as routine and ordinary from its state of insignificance to a stature of dignity and […] nobility.” (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Mag - Ina signed and dated 2017 (lower left) sketch on paper (pencil) 18" x 24" (46 cm x 61 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

    Mother and Child signed and dated 2023 (lower left) acrylic on canvas 16" x 12" (41 cm x 30 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

    Balloon Vendor signed and dated 2006 (lower right) oil on canvas 10" x 15" (25 cm x 38 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱220,000 - ₱286,000

    Sabungan signed and dated 1970 (lower right) oil on canvas 26" x 36" (66 cm x 91 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱16,000 - ₱20,800

    Sabongero handsigned and dated 2022 (lower right) pigment ink on 100% cotton archival paper 10/20 18 1/4" x 12 1/4" (46 cm x 31 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Galerie Joaquin and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Habang Buhay
    Jun. 08, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Habang Buhay

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A VERY DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN Habang Buhay signed and dated 1971 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 36" (91 cm x 91 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot LITERATURE: Reyes, Cid. Conversations on Philippine Art. Manila: Cid Reyes and The Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1989. Illustrated on page 186. An early work by Angelito Antonio, Habang Buhay was made by the revered Filipino modernist the succeeding year after he was awarded in 1970 the prestigious Thirteen Artists Award by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It was the inaugural edition of the would-be biennial awards tradition, conceived by Roberto Chabet, the first curator of the CCP Museum of Fine Arts Gallery. Along with Antonio were other inaugural awardees, including Bencab, Eduardo Castrillo, and Jaime de Guzman. Habang Buhay also fortuitously came in succession after Antonio won the two top prizes at the 23rd Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Annual Competition and Exhibition on December 2, 1970: First Prize for “Oracion” and a Special Award for “Procession.” Antonio’s win in the said iteration of the AAP Annual marked a high point in his then-burgeoning career, seven years after he first won an AAP award at the 1963 Semi-Annual: 2nd Prize for “Deposition.” Antonio had also been teaching at the then-University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA), where he obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1963. The work at hand is dominated by an acid yellow palette, a color that characterized Antonio’s progression from the black-and-white series of works he made at the very beginning of his painting career. Antonio employs explicit distortion of his subjects, and his endowment of flatness seamlessly blends the human figures into their environment, bringing out an inherent atmosphere that visually articulates the enduring commitment of a mother towards rearing and ensuring the welfare of her child. In a sense, Antonio evokes that a mother’s love and care knows no boundaries, transcending beyond material conditions and even life itself. (Adrian Maranan)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Vendor
    Jun. 08, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Vendor

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Vendor signed and dated 1983 (lower right) oil on canvas 35" x 36" (89 cm x 91 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot Angelito Antonio’s nascent cubism has often been compared to National Artist Vicente Manansala. The comparison is not without its basis – Manansala was Antonio’s composition professor at the University of Santo Tomas and both artists found themselves drawn to the folk genre, often depicting vendors, cockfighters, and women in their cubist style. But while Manansala’s cubist figures never lost their figurative qualities, Antonio’s distortions, though still figurative, are far more aggressive. He experiments with vibrant – almost neon bright – colors, delineating the figures with sharp abrupt color changes to create a vivid figuration of the Filipino culture. Antonio’s 1983 Vendor is the artist’s rendition of the common Filipino theme. In shades of aggressive reds and vibrant oranges, his titular vendor is sharp and angular with the fruits she sells drawn on the background in a haphazard, almost fantastical manner. Vendors have been a quintessential theme within Philippine history. Artists throughout the generations have put their own spin on the eternal and everlasting idea of vendors. Antonio's glaringly bright rendition all but forces the viewer's eyes on them, calling to attention those we so often neglect. As perpetual as the theme of vendors is to art, so are the vendors. Truly among the unsung heroes of Philippine society, Antonio (along with other artists) highlights the vendors’ indispensable position within society, reminding us of the continuing fight for genuine social and economic equality for all classes. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

    Anak signed and dated 1990 (lower left) oil on wood 12 1/2" x 13" (32 cm x 33 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Musician Study #2 signed and dated 1998 (lower right) pastel on paper 17" x 23" (43 cm x 58 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Art For Space and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Mother and Child signed and dated 1981 (lower right) graphite on paper 22 1/2" x 28" (57 cm x 71 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

    Mag Ina signed and dated 2009 (lower left) oil on canvas 18" x 24" (46 cm x 61 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

    Omne Ignotum Pro Magnefico Est signed and dated 1988 (lower right) oil on canvas 29 1/2" x 26 1/2" (75 cm x 67 cm) with frame 48 1/4" x 35" Accompanied by a certificate issued by Primo Gallery and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Mananahi signed and dated 1970 (lower right) oil on canvas 35 1/2" x 49 1/2" (90 cm x 126 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

    Sugarcane Harvest signed and dated 2012 (upper right) oil on canvas 24" x 36" (61 cm x 91 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱15,000 - ₱19,500

    Sabungero handsigned and dated 1994 (lower right) 34/50 serigraph 20 1/2" x 17 1/2" (52 cm x 44 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Market Scene
    Mar. 09, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Market Scene

    Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

    Market Scene signed and dated 1979 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 60" (91 cm x 152 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila WRITE UP: "Filipino in context, color, and flavor” is perhaps the best descriptor for the art of Angelito Antonio. His predisposition for the folk genre, a penchant he shares with fellow artist and wife Norma Belleza, is evident throughout his oeuvre – brown-skinned figures dominate his canvases, either cockfighters, vendors, or a family unit. His unique and intense use of color made Antonio’s work stand out with his masterful use of tension elevating his pieces even further. With this lot in hand, the charms of Angelito’s art are on full display. Using a deep and saturated color scheme, with his characteristic luminous yellow shade the primary color used. Figures crowd at the corners – women gather together gossiping while others sweep the floor or pound the rice or do their chores. Several Filipino iconographies are seen throughout the canvas: a nipa hut, a durian, a banana, a wooden mat. With an oeuvre teeming with a love for his home country, Antonio is regarded as one of the pillars of modern Philippine art, crafting for himself a distinct aesthetic that draws in collectors and connoisseurs alike. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Balloon Vendor signed and dated 2000 (lower right) oil on canvas 24" x 30" (61 cm x 76 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Magpuprutas signed and dated 2012 (lower left) oil on canvas 24" x 30" (61 cm x 76 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Untitled
    Dec. 02, 2023

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Untitled

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Untitled signed and dated 1985 (lower right) oil on canvas 48” x 46” (122 cm x 117 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila WRITE UPIn an art scene full of idyllic sceneries and classic masterpieces, cubism understandably shook the art world when pioneers Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque presented fragmented and abstracted compositions. Objects and figures are broken down and reassembled into abstracted form. Depth is overlooked with cubist artists emphasizing flatness instead. These imaginative upstarts upended the peaceful art world who was dominated by classical art and created what is perhaps the most influential artistic movement of the 20th century. In the Philippines, the postwar art scene found itself in the same predicament. Many upcoming artists found themselves rebelling against the Fernando Amorsolo school of art which portrays picturesque pastoral and romantic views. These artists headed the new artistic movement called Modernism, and one of the most influential is visual artist Angelito Antonio. Antonio’s nascent cubist work has often been compared to his mentor and National Artist Vicente Manansala. However, while Manansala’s distortions still adhere to classical anatomy, Antonio’s were more free and aggressive. In his five decade-long career, Antonio’s proclivities lie to the FIlipino – he draws vendors, mother and child, cock fights, and other topics of folk genre. In this 1985 work, Antonio’s exaggerated figures take center stage. He experiments greatly with colors to delineate his figures, with this particular lot showing his mastery of manipulating colors and lines. Antonio has been labeled both a modernist and an expressionist. He is considered as one of the last pillars of Modernism in the country, his works adhering to the core principles of cubism and dynamic expression. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Nativity
    Dec. 02, 2023

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939) - Nativity

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    Nativity signed and dated 1985 (lower left) oil on canvas artwork: 15” x 15” (38 cm x 38 cm) w/ frame: 29” x 23” (74 cm x 58 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Marcel Antonio for confirming the authenticity of this lot LITERATURE: Philippines Sunday Express. December 15, 1985. Full-color photograph and painting description on page 13. WRITE UPNativity encapsulates Angelito Antonio’s creative participation in fostering and celebrating the hallowed spirit of Christmas, the birth of Jesus. Painted in December 1985, just in time for the holiday festivities, the work at hand is a representation of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. Wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying on a manger, the infant Christ is accompanied by Mary, who is in deep prayer, and Joseph, seen holding his staff adorned with lilies, symbolizing his purity and integrity. The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, is emblematic of the Lord’s omnipresence and the birth of His new covenant with His people—the remission of sins and the promise of eternal life. Nativity is a timely and relevant piece for the forthcoming holidays. It is quaint, simple, and restrained in terms of pictorial representation and visual appeal. Yet, it is something hallowed and very dear and near to the Filipino collective heart and soul. (Adrian Maranan)

    Leon Gallery
  • Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Angelito Antonio (b. 1939)

    Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

    Vendor signed and dated 2003 (lower right) oil on canvas 16” x 20” (41 cm x 51 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Choice Expression Gallery and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot  

    Leon Gallery
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