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b. 1930 - d. 2010

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  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

    Nude signed and dated 1987 (lower left) colored pencil on paper 29” x 35” (74 cm x 89 cm)   There is no denying Oscar Zalameda’s distinctive and versatile artistry. His impressive ability to grasp and excel across different styles and mediums is highly evident in his works, leaving the audience in awe at his range of talents. He is most known for his vibrant sailboats and overlapping planes. However, behind his gem-toned palette and cubist abstraction lies an artist who is also adept in figurative drawing, as seen in this 1987 piece. Drawn with colored pencil, Zalameda provided in this work an easy, wispy yet contemplative sketch of a naked woman lying on her side. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱280,000 - ₱364,000

    a.) Sailboats signed (lower right) ca.1963 oil on paper 16 1/2" x 19" (42 cm x 48 cm) b.) Sailboats signed (lower right) ca.1963 oil on paper 16 1/2" x 19" (42 cm x 48 cm)   PROVENANCE Private collection, USA   Prior to his jewel-toned cubism, Oscar Zalameda’s works had initially resembled the breezy form of Fernando Zobel’s abstractions. The kaleidoscopic fusion of colors and form conjures up images of a bon vivant life, a life that the well-traveled artist had led himself. This pair of blue abstractions recalls Zalameda’s sailboat works, with the blue waves and the triangles for sails. Likely, this scene is inspired by the scenic coast of the European continent, but it is just as likely that it is a flotilla from his hometown of Lucban. Indeed, this is what makes Zalameda an ever-enduring artist — his unique combination of the Western and the Filipino evokes a certain romantic quality to his works and bestows upon them the exuberance of the foreign and the familiar. (Hannah Andrea Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Impression, Sunrise (After Claude Monet) signed (lower right) ca.1963 oil on paper 18" x 24" (46 cm x 61 cm)   PROVENANCE Private collection, USA   Oscar Zalameda's oeuvre reflects his many travels in and out of the Philippines, on land and at sea, blending his personal experiences with artistic expression. His interest in impressionism grew with his fascination with Claude Monet's works. Impression, Sunrise (After Claude Monet) is a reinterpretation of Monet's 1872 painting of the same name, drawing on his influence and Zalameda's own style. This ca. 1963 piece has a striking resemblance to the Impressionist master's Impression, Sunrise, which depicts a misty harbor at dawn, viewed from the artist's hotel room window in Le Havre. During his many visits to France, it is no wonder that Zalameda had already witnessed the grandeur of Monet’s legendary work and its subject location, which might have prompted to create a similar one. Zalameda filled his canvas with broad strokes of bluishgrey paint, some parts darker, others visibly watered down. Where Monet situated a hazy illustration of the dock and the vessels, Zalameda placed thin black strokes that resembled outlines of his sailboats. The bright orange circle above acts as a focal point, drawing viewers into the landscape hidden beneath the fog. The scene is both quiet and eye-catching, demonstrating Zalameda's mastery in using color and composition to evoke mood. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Untitled signed (lower right) ca. 1960 oil on canvas 24" x 36" (61 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, USA An abstract masterpiece that captures many qualities that made his artwork iconic within post-war Philippine modernism, Oscar Zalameda presents a dramatic artwork that feels human, expressive, and full of energy. Despite using only color, shapes, and brushstrokes to convey emotion and movement, Zalameda effectively conveys crowded shapes that seem to overlap and push against each other, creating a tension between chaos and balance. Its earthy colors, ranging from dark, heavy tones that suggest snuggle or weight to the bright orange that gives the abstract a sense of vitality or resilience, perfectly create a contrast between heaviness and energy. The rough brushwork and layered form give the masterpiece a raw, spontaneous feeling, as if the canvas itself were alive. Rather than showing a literal scene like his more popular works, this painting invites one to feel its shapes, textures, and colors to digest it in its abstracted state. Displaying a masterpiece that paints movement and emotions similar to a crowded city or a gritty construction site, where movement, pressure, and activity constantly collide. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

    Sailboats signed (lower right) oil on paper 12 1/2” x 19 1/4” (32 cm x 49 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Paris Oscar Zalameda’s works offer a distinctive artistic style that has earned him dedicated patrons throughout his lifetime and beyond. A true gem in Philippine art, he never fails to share the bright colors and facets of the world with the local and international art scene. The lot at hand demonstrates Zalameda’s mastery and profound understanding of color, line, and space, highlighting his ability to create dynamic compositions. With his overlapping strokes and smudges of paint, haphazardly yet carefully thrown into the canvas, the artist once again presented his abstract, hazy line of sailboats. Every sweep of his brush and the wispy, coarse black outlines give his image a sense of movement. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda Acrylic on Paper
    May. 03, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda Acrylic on Paper

    Est: -

    Art Measure: 28w x 20h Frame Measure: 33.5w x 27.5h In good condition with wear commensurate with age. From the estate collection of Alexander Goykhman. A vivid and rhythmically orchestrated acrylic composition, this work captures a coastal scene through the artist’s unmistakable language of flattened form, geometric construction, and radiant color. Figures gathered along the shoreline are transformed into elegant, angular silhouettes, their quiet gestures set against bands of luminous water, land, and sky rendered in sweeping planes of pink, blue, green, gold, and violet. The composition possesses both serenity and movement, balancing the stillness of daily life with the pulse of modernist design. Zalameda’s confident line and heightened palette elevate the scene beyond simple representation, creating a work that is at once deeply human and visually arresting. Signed lower left, the painting is presented under mat in a frame. Oscar Zalameda was a celebrated Filipino modernist whose work is distinguished by its fusion of folk life, formal abstraction, and richly intuitive color. Born in 1930 in Lucban, Quezon, he emerged as one of the most recognizable voices in Philippine art during the second half of the twentieth century. His paintings often drew upon rural labor, market life, musicians, fishermen, women, and village scenes, yet he translated these subjects through a highly personal visual vocabulary rooted in cubist structure, lyrical simplification, and decorative rhythm. Rather than pursuing strict realism, Zalameda distilled form into dynamic interlocking shapes, allowing color and composition to carry emotional resonance. His works are admired for their balance of sophistication and accessibility, joining modernist invention with a profound sense of place and cultural memory. Today, Zalameda remains appreciated for bringing a bold, elegant, and distinctly Filipino sensibility to modern painting, with works that continue to resonate for their warmth, structure, and enduring visual vitality. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Santo Tomas, where he was influenced by his professor Vicente Manansala, Zalameda left the Philippines in 1953 to study art in San Francisco. An AAP and Shell award winner, he earned an award at the Art League of California Competition in 1954.

    Monarch Auction and Estate Services
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

    Untitled signed (lower right) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm)   Showcasing his signature faceless approach, Oscar Zalameda combines figurative subjects with cubist abstraction and vibrant color to create magnificent works that evoke themes regarding fertility, memory, nurturing, and abundance. Fragmented and lively, the painting features two stylized faceless female figures sitting on an abundant bed of flowers. At the same time, the women reach and lean into each other—creating a quiet sense of solitude and intimacy. In contrast, the harmonious palette of muted blues, greens, and peach tones on a warm ochre background creates a balanced feel, introducing a sense of gentleness and life to the piece. Essentially, it reinforces serenity and contemplation for the viewers. Zalameda's featured piece serves as a meditation about companionship, femininity, and harmony. The way the women sat on the flowers, which symbolize fertility and nurturing care—seemingly fusing the two subjects—adds a presence of feminine elegance to the piece. The faceless women's quiet strength and communal harmony create a timeless emotional state suspended between nature and human connection. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

    Sailboats signed (lower right) ca. 1960s oil on canvas 36" x 40" (91 cm x 102 cm) PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist in the 1960s by Manuel Ontanan, a Mexican businessman and a close friend of Zalameda. In one of their encounters in Mexico during one of Zalameda's visits to the country in the 1960s, the artist offered to paint sailboats for his friend. Since Zalameda usually paints in blue, Ontanan suggested to his friend to explore something different, hence this unique version of sailboats painted in red. The painting has remained in Ontanan's collection for six decades. Oscar Zalameda is a highly acclaimed Filipino artist who has made his mark in the local and international art scene with his vibrant-colored abstract works. His works, reminiscent of his many sojourns and experiences in and out of the Philippines, are a testament to his innate talent and prolific artistry. He was born in Lucban, Quezon, where his high-spirited childhood became the subject of his early watercolor paintings. However, after earning his degree in Fine Arts at UST, he ventured to the foreign lands of America and Europe to further his art studies. His education and travels abroad exposed him to diverse cultures and experiences, leading him to experiment with different materials and techniques in his pieces. These influences significantly shaped his art, creating a unique blend of his personal experiences and artistic expression. While his earlier works were watercolor paintings depicting his cheerful childhood and the rich culture of his hometown, he would soon, upon his mentor Vicente Manansala's encouragement, delve into cubism, a style he has since made his own. The lot at hand is a testament to Oscar Zalameda's mastery and profound understanding of color, line, and space. With a washed red palette and clever brushwork, Zalameda depicted in this painting one of his favorite themes: life at sea. Every sweep and stroke of his brush was carefully placed across the canvas, creating the illusion of a storm and raging waves. Zalameda's use of wispy, coarse brush strokes to outline the sailboats signifies their constant movement as they ride through the waves. Oscar Zalameda is an internationally acclaimed Filipino artist whose works have been acknowledged and received numerous awards in and out of the Philippines. His works have graced the walls of major galleries and museums worldwide, including a prestigious one-man exhibit at the Palacio Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico in 1965. A year later, in 1966, he was honored with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace by then- First Lady Imelda Marcos. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    Untitled signed (lower right) ca.1960 watercolor on paper 16" x 18" (41 cm x 46 cm) PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Born in Lucban, Oscar Zalameda's artistic journey began with his idyllic watercolor paintings, reminiscent of his buoyant childhood and the bounteous landscape and culture of Quezon province. However, his creative evolution, shaped by numerous art expeditions and experiences, led him to his signature gem-toned cubistic style. This untitled piece was among Zalameda's early endeavors with abstraction. His profound understanding of color and space enabled him to play with strokes of color, haphazardly yet carefully, thrown into the blank canvas, creating an abstract and hazy image evocative of his lavish life in Europe. His vibrant blue and red hues are laced with grays, enveloping the scene with mist and shadows that symbolize either an impending storm or the approaching night. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Laundry Women signed (lower right) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Roma   Illustrating the nobility of rural life and the Filipino spirit, Oscar Zalameda's Laundry Women delivers a quiet camaraderie while reflecting the quiet dignity of everyday labor and the strength of rural Filipino women. Through his iconic, faceless, and geometric abstractions, this masterpiece became a poetic tribute to the Filipino spirit. Completely transforming what seems to be a daily task into an image of strength and serenity. The art piece gave an image of two women washing clothes by the water, set against a backdrop of hanging laundry—a generic scene of quiet labor and companionship, elevated to a subject of beauty and grace. The way the human figures had gentle postures and seemingly facing each other as if they were talking while wearing traditional clothes, suggests humbleness and companionship. While the faceless and simplified forms universalize their experience into a shared cultural identity rooted in simplicity, community, and resilience. Oscar Zalameda had successfully synthesized his geometric abstraction to tackle Filipino cultural themes relating to Rural Filipino life. His laundry women became a poetic tribute to our spirit and identity as a whole—Calm, humble, reflective, and harmonious. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Flower Vendors signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Roma   Oscar Zalameda's magnificent abstract piece, entitled "Flower Vendors" offers another glimpse into the artist's famous approach to illustrating faceless and simplified figures that portray cultural sensibilities that are uniquely Filipino. The peaceful image of faceless women, shaded in the harmonious tones of pink, peach, and mauve, celebrates the grace and resilience of Filipino women through Zalameda's mastery of his craft. Using a soft palette of earthly pinks, corals, and oranges, the warm hues evoke the tropical light of the Philippines in a distinctly local context. Zalameda's feminine figures radiate a quiet intimacy and connection as he delivers it in such a way that the two are deeply engaged in a gentle conversation of a shared moment of rest. At the same time, the abundant flowers surround the woman like a cradle, aligning the flowers' representation with women's fertility, prosperity, and natural beauty. The lack of facial features also enhances the viewing experience for the audience, allowing them to perceive the intimate art piece as figures of grace, beauty, and simplicity in a universal manner. This will enable Zalameda to deliver a painting that celebrates themes of companionship, livelihood, and feminine grace that are uniquely Filipino. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Untitled signed (lower left) oil on canvas 37 1/2" x 41" (95 cm x 104 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Oscar Zalameda's artistic lexicon is characterized by polychromatic cubist abstraction and a fidelity to folk motifs. However, his creative journey began with his watercolor paintings, which reflected his highspirited childhood and the picturesque nature of his hometown, Lucban, Quezon. Zalameda obtained his degree in Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas, where he was greatly influenced by his mentor, Vicente Manansala. This influence, particularly in the use of color and form, led him to explore cubism, a style he has since made his own. Later on, he ventured into the foreign lands of the United States and Europe to further his art studies. His travels abroad, mainly spent at sea, exposed him to a diverse range of cultures and traditions, as well as to different art styles and media. He also became acquainted with people belonging to high society, connections that allowed him to indulge in his love for the water. These magnificent views and fateful encounters significantly shaped his art, creating a unique blend of his personal experiences and artistic expression. An abstract piece with crystal-like aesthetics, this untitled piece is a testament to Zalameda's unparalleled artistry and mastery of his craft. Each element—line, shape, and color—are cleverly placed, a product of the artist's knowledge and artistic vision. His blue-dominated palette is evocative of the theme this particular piece portrays—life at sea. Zalameda's use of blue also signifies the twilight hours, when the sun has set and the moon is just around the corner. Fishermen just came back ashore after a day at sea, tidying their bountiful catch with the help of their families. His profound understanding of colors enabled him to wield different tones and values, with blue as his base color, all the while skillfully filling in his intersecting planes to illustrate his subjects. Zalameda is an internationally acclaimed Filipino artist whose works have garnered numerous awards and recognition. His works have been displayed in major galleries and museums worldwide, including a prestigious one-man exhibit at the Palacio Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico in 1965. A year later, in 1966, he was honored with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace by then-First Lady Imelda Marcos. There is no denying Zalameda's distinctive and versatile artistry. His impressive ability to grasp and excel across different styles and mediums is highly evident in his paintings, leaving the audience in awe at his range of talents. Despite the evident Western influences, his art remains deeply rooted in his Filipino heritage. Like his vibrant hues, Oscar Zalameda is undoubtedly a gem in Philippine art; his masterpieces present the viewers with the bright colors and facets of the world while flaunting his beloved homeland to the international art scene. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱4,000,000 - ₱5,200,000

    A Good Catch signed (lower right) oil on canvas 60” x 144” (152 cm x 366 cm) PROVENANCE Mr. Randy Young León Gallery, The Kingly Treasures Auction 2014, Makati City, 29 December 2014, Lot 83 Paying homage to the Filipino rural community life and collective labor, Oscar Zalameda's magnificent art piece The Good Catch beautifully captures the theme of community cooperation and gratitude. Zalameda once again utilizes his mastery of fragmented shapes, vibrant colors, and rhythmic composition to tell a story of collaboration, livelihood, and joy. Featuring a group of local fishermen and fish vendors working hand in hand to haul their bountiful catch from the sea, the left captures a scene where men pull a fishing The Fisherfolk’s Tale of Prosperity by Zalameda net filled to the brim with fish, while the right consists of women carrying baskets of fresh fish on their hands or heads. Faceless and geometric, Zalameda had perfectly caught the movements of the figures. Through the artist's overlapping forms and repeated angular strokes combined with the dominant green and blue palettes that mimic the sea and nature, the painting suggests motion and teamwork, as if the community's rhythm sang in harmony with the sea itself. By providing a glimpse at the moment of shared success through a bountiful harvest from the sea, Zalameda's masterpiece perfectly celebrates the harmony between man and nature. Through his distinct art style, the painting became a visual ode to rural life and the resilience of the Filipino fisherfolk—the beauty of community and their shared purpose. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Woman with Flowers signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE León Gallery, The Kingly Treasures Auction 2022, Makati City, 03 December 2022, Lot 77 An acclaimed Modernist, Oscar Zalameda’s works capture the hearts of his audiences through his brilliant jewel-toned depictions of rustic Filipino motifs. Among his best works is the beauty of the Filipino women, as illustrated in the work above. In typical Zalameda style, the woman depicted is faceless; yet, the peace and wistfulness on her face is undeniable. She fixes her gaze on the far distance, her long, straight black hair flowing in the wind. She holds a bouquet of pink and white flowers close to her heart. Often, Zalameda dresses his subjects in traditional dress in various shades of white. However, here, the woman dons a lush, modernlooking purple dress that cinches around her waist and sleeves that balloon down her arms before clasping around her wrists. The result is a dreamy portrayal of a woman looking into her future, determined despite the adversities she might encounter. Zalameda’s high society connections and hedonistic lifestyle make themselves evident through his vibrant, almost jewel-like, color schemes. A favorite of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, Zalameda managed to combine the outrageous glamor of high society with the austerity of rural life, creating a world that merges the best of both worlds. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱350,000 - ₱455,000

    Untitled signed (lower left) oil on canvas 35” x 31” (89 cm x 79 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • OSCAR ZALAMEDA
    Oct. 21, 2025

    OSCAR ZALAMEDA

    Est: €1,200 - €1,600

    Filippine 1930 - 2010 Senza Titolo Olio su tela applicato su compensato, cm 76,5 x 91,5 Firmato in basso a destra

    Wannenes Art Auctions
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Lavanderas signed (lower right) oil on canvas 36" x 36" (91 cm x 91 cm)   Recognized for his use of bold and assured colors, as well as his ability to blend figuration and abstraction, Oscar Zalameda's cubism often features gentle forms and shapes that overlap and intersect, creating a harmonious relationship between colors in his artworks that reflects his influences, experiences, and travels. His work Lavanderas reflects one of the most common scenes of everyday rural life, as he most often features Filipinothemed subjects in his pieces of art, highlighting his Filipino upbringing. The piece depicts three women holding a portion of a large white cloth that expands to the lower part of the canvas, reflecting one of the daily rural scenes Zalameda had observed during his everyday life in his hometown, Lucban, Quezon. (Mark John Castañeda)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Fruit Vendors signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Oscar Zalameda’s Fruit Vendors embodies the very qualities that endeared him and his works to Philippine high society. With a flair for the outlandish and outrageous, his works are nevertheless rooted in the local and the provincial, an indicator of his Lucban upbringing. The result is the Philippines viewed from a refreshingly new lens, cubistic yet quite unlike Manansala’s Transparent Cubism. Fruit Vendors uses clearly delineated lines and solid blocks of colors to depict a trio of women each holding a basketful of mangoes. Celebrating their sun-kissed skins, Zalameda emphasizes this beautiful Filipino quality by depicting the brown of their arms positively glowing beneath their white dresses and bandanas. Zalameda’s works teem with Western influences, an effect of his further art studies at the Art League of California in San Francisco and the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. Yet, his art stayed close to the Philippine soil. His faceless women remain iconic in the Philippine art scene, a testament to the bon vivant yet grounded life that he leads. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Composition signed (lower left) ca.1960 mixed media on paper 12" x 19" (31 cm x 49 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Paris This painting by Oscar Zalameda showcases his mature abstract style, where form has dissolved into a geometric and gestural abstraction. Its technique and aesthetic strongly suggest it was painted around 1960, during his Paris period, when he transitioned firmly into lyrical abstraction. At this point in Zalameda’s career, several clear stylistic influences of the École de Paris are evident. This work reflects that of abstract expressionism, with Zalameda’s own sense of spatial rhythm and muted palette, but above all the Paris School and Lyrical Abstraction. His time in Paris exposed him to post-war European abstraction indeed, especially Nicolas de Staël and Hans Hartung’s spontaneous brushworks merges with geometric structuring, which reflects in the calligraphic linearity and the poetic, hazy treatment of space. But the Filipino touch is not absent, revealing in particular the influence of Zóbel. Beyond its abstraction, the painting evokes a landscape-like sensibility—a kind of aerial or dreamlike map, with rice paddies, terraced forms, or coastal silhouettes subtly implied. This work exemplifies Zalameda’s mature synthesis of Western abstraction and Filipino sensibility. It’s a deeply atmospheric piece, reflecting not just modernist ideals but a personal language of memory, geography, and form. It stands as a hallmark of his legacy as one of the Philippines’ most successful modernists abroad.

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jun. 07, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    Untitled signed (lower right) oil on paper 14 1/2" x 19" (37 cm x 48 cm) PROVENANCE Rustan's Galerie Bleue Before his iconic cubistic art style, Oscar Zalameda was closer to Fernando Zóbel's style in its breeziness and swift brush strokes. This particular work was evocative of an early Zalameda transitioning into his signature cubism. In shades of black and gray, it is not hard to make out the smooth rocks as they peek from under the dark water – a sight that is undoubtedly familiar to the bon vivant Zalameda. He plays with light and shadows as his abstractions take the form of a figurative style, leaving him with a distinct blend of his European inclinations and Filipino tastes. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda, Tres Paisanos
    May. 22, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda, Tres Paisanos

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Oscar Zalameda Tres Paisanos c. 1985 oil on canvas 29.75 h x 35.875 w in (76 x 91 cm) Signed to lower left 'Zalameda'. Sold with a copy of a certificate of authenticity from the artist and letter of provenance. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Manny Paner | Collection of Oscar Urdaneta | Thence by descent | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • ZALAMEDA, OSCAR DE: Harvest.
    May. 09, 2025

    ZALAMEDA, OSCAR DE: Harvest.

    Est: CHF8,000 - CHF12,000

    ZALAMEDA, OSCAR DE (Lucban 1930 - 2010 Lucena) : Harvest; Öl auf Leinwand, auf Holz; 92,5x107 cm; sig. u.l.

    Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    May. 03, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

    Sailboats signed (lower right) oil on canvas 18” x 18” (46 cm x 46 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Untitled signed (lower right) oil on canvas 35” x 41” (89 cm x 104 cm) With an oeuvre teeming with vibrancy, the celebrated modernist Oscar Zalameda has come to be known for his trademark brand of cubism, in which forms and colors merge to form an enlivened composition. Stemming from his encounters with different cultures in his extensive travels, Zalameda imbibes his works with a cosmopolitan quality. But despite his reputation as a well-traveled artist, the artist remained in touch with his native roots. In fact, Zalameda would return to the Philippines in 1976 after 23 years of living in foreign lands.   Zalameda's hometown of Lucban likely inspired his genre works. Being the 'Art Capital of Quezon' and the 'Home of Pahiyas,' the vibrance and delightful extravagance attached to Lucban's name is embodied in Zalameda's art.   Zalameda is Lucban's most treasured and notable personality. His revered stature is second only to the town's famed Pahiyas Festival. As an artist possessing a dynamic nature, Zalameda is the personal embodiment of Lucban's colorful heritage. During his artistic prime, he regularly invited his friends to stay in the house he built and experience the high-spiritedness of the Pahiyas. Zalameda's intact connection with his hometown is manifested in his works. The artist's animated interpretation of Cubism reflects the town's vibrancy. Forms and colors merge, engendering a charming visual poetry that evokes an exuberant celebration of Zalameda's native roots.   This quality is particularly apparent in this piece's technical brilliance, in which the artist depicts peasants engaging in various agricultural responsibilities. This piece encapsulates the rich farming culture of Zalameda’s beloved Lucban. The richly colored composition evokes the gaiety of the Pahiyas festivities. The subjects’ colors are reminiscent of the vivid kiping decorations of the annual celebration. Much like the thanksgiving nature of the Pahiyas, Zalameda's works are an ode to his native land—the artist's acknowledgment of the place that honed and inspired his artistry.   Their well-defined figures are made distinct through the boldness of their colors. Through this harmonious interplay between form and color—and his fostering of Lucban-inspired aesthetics, Zalameda pays cordial homage to his origins. Hence, Zalameda became one of the first recipients of the Quezon Medalya ng Karangalan in the early 1970s. (Adrian Maranan)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jan. 25, 2025

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

    Barung-Barong signed (lower left) oil on canvas 24” x 34 1/2” (61 cm x 88 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Sailboats signed (lower right) ca. 1965 oil on canvas 25” x 31 1/4” (64 cm x 79 cm) PROVENANCE | Private collection, Manila An Early Zalameda Zalameda’s Elegant Style on Center Stage - Before Oscar Zalameda’s iconic cubistic art style came to life, his works echoed Fernando Zóbel's style in its breeziness and swift brush strokes. His bon vivant lifestyle, born from his continuous travels around the world, meant extended time at sea, and the artistic Zalameda found himself enamored with the harsh, cutting waters and wild seas. This untitled piece, created circa 1950s, was evocative of the early Zalameda. A prime example of his experimentations with abstraction, Zalameda played with colors, lights, and angles with his gestural abstraction comprised of expertly rendered cubistic elements that, in its abstraction, perfectly retain Zalameda’s cohesive style. The cosmopolitan influences of his life are evident – he was starting to settle in Europe by the mid-1950s with earlier years of the decade spent in various art schools in the Philippines, America, and Paris. Zalameda’s sharp intuition when it comes to colors and hues reveals the vibrant world from which he draws inspiration. His works make a distinct vision, a blend of romantic Europe and the vibrant Quezon that results in a unique taste that helped him garner dedicated patrons within his lifetime and beyond. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction

    Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

    PROPERTY FORMERLY FROM THE JEAN-CLAUDE SERVANSCHREIBER COLLECTION Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction signed (upper right) ca. 1960 oil on canvas 35 1/4" x 45 1/2" (90 cm x 116 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Spain Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction may not be fashioned in the same style as many of Oscar Zalameda’s works but it still carries the same sensitivity to colors that they embody. Adept with the language of colors, Zalameda interweaves cream, gray, and blue in this abstract that echoes the works of the modernists that came before him. The distinct quality of his work belies his European temperament, the unrepentant breaking down of shapes and forms akin to the Western abstraction than it is Filipino romanticism or Eastern sensibility. This work is more abstract than his usual works – unlike his more known style where the figure still retains its shape and form, Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction rejects figuration altogether, preferring to delve into pure abstraction instead. As an artist, Zalameda combined aspects of abstraction, brutalism, and cubism in his works, but his earlier works encompass a more experimental approach to the medium and style itself. Like Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction, it often revolved around pure forms of abstractions between angle, shape, and light. With an expert understanding of colors, Oscar Zalameda found great patronage in his life and beyond. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats

    Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

    Sailboats signed (lower right) circa 1963 oil on canvas 21" x 22" (53 cm x 56 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila While Oscar Zalameda’s early works were watercolor paintings portraying his buoyant childhood years and the rich culture of his hometown of Lucban, he would be known for his cubistic art style later in his career. After completing a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, Zalameda ventured alone to the United States and later to Europe to further his art studies. His multiple sojourns abroad, spent mainly at sea, exposed him to diverse views, cultures, and experiences, each contributing to his would-be artistic expression. Furthermore, these travels led him to delve deeper into cubism and experiment with different styles and mediums. Reminiscent of his early endeavors with abstraction, this piece is nonetheless a testament to Zalameda’s mastery of any material and technique. The artist’s profound understanding of colors allowed him to play with strokes of vibrant hues haphazard yet carefully thrown into the blank canvas, creating an abstract image evocative of his lavish life in Europe. Throughout his artistic career, Zalameda’s dexterous hands created a number of works that not only embody his personal views and perceptions but also the bright colors of the world around him, inviting the audience to see the world through his eyes. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱35,000 - ₱45,500

    Church in Suburbs of Paris signed (lower right) oil on paper 19" x 25" (48 cm x 64 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱70,000 - ₱91,000

    Untitled signed (lower right) oil on wood 7 1/2" x 8 1/2" (19 cm x 22 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

    Flower Vendor signed (lower right) oil on canvas 18" x 20" (46 cm x 51 cm)   Flower Vendor is a testament to Oscar Zalameda’s distinctive and fascinatingly versatile artistry. His impressive ability to grasp and excel across different styles and mediums is highly evident in his paintings, solidifying his position in the Philippine art scene and leaving the audience intrigued by his range of talents. Zalameda is an internationally acclaimed Filipino artist whose works have been acknowledged and received numerous awards. His works have graced the walls of major galleries and museums worldwide, including a prestigious one-man exhibit at the Palacio Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico in 1965. A year later, in 1966, he was honored with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace by then-First Lady Imelda Marcos. Born in Quezon province, Zalameda went to Manila to study Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, then later flew to the Americas and Europe to further his art studies. His studies, travels, and experiences abroad catalyzed his experimentation with different materials and techniques in his pieces. While his earlier works were idyllic watercolor paintings reminiscent of his highspirited childhood in his hometown of Lucban, bold shapes of loud colors executing genre scenes adorned his canvases from the 1970s onwards, showcasing his versatility and growth as an artist. Zalameda’s cubist abstraction is characterized by using gem-toned colors on overlapping and intersecting planes. Like his hues, Oscar Zalameda is undoubtedly a gem in Philippine art—a Filipino inside and out. Despite his Western experiences and influences, his dedication to his Filipino roots is evident in every stroke on his canvases. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱700,000

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed (lower right) and undated (c. 1950s) Oil on canvas 62 x 78 cm (24 1/2 x 30 3/4 in) A stylistic precursor to Zalameda's beloved figurative cubist abstractions, this untitled piece highlights the artist's signature style, using sparse delicate vertical lines that contrast against the striking jewel-toned greens and yellows. Amassed in the emerald expanse are what appear to be a group of sailboats in the distance, glinting and bobbing back and forth in the calm waters distinguished by shadowy hues and strokes of teal. Like most of Zalameda's earlier works, the scene seems to encapsulate his artistic journeys during the 1950s, mirroring his immersive experiences through studies and exhibitions in vibrant locales such as New York, Paris, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Hamburg, and Milan--a bellwether period that would indelibly influence his artistic career and repertoire.

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Harvest
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Harvest

    Est: ₱500,000 - ₱600,000

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed (lower right) and dated '2006' (in document) Oil on canvas 76.2 x 91.4 cm (30 x 36 in) Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Flower Vendors)
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Flower Vendors)

    Est: ₱450,000 - ₱550,000

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed and undated (lower right) Oil on canvas 77 x 90 cm (30 1/3 x 35 1/2 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Couple in Bed)
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Couple in Bed)

    Est: ₱650,000 - ₱750,000

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed and undated (lower right) Oil on canvas 75 x 91 cm (27 1/2 x 36 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Equestrienne)
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Equestrienne)

    Est: ₱150,000 - ₱200,000

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed and dated 'Nov. 28, 63' (1963, lower middle) Graphite and charcoal 70 x 55 cm (27 1/2 x 21 1/2 in)

    Salcedo Auctions
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    Untitled signed (lower left) oil on canvas 31 1/4” x 35” (79 cm x 89 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Europe WRITE UP Zalameda’s Garden of Delights An internationally acclaimed Filipino artist, Oscar Zalameda led a vibrant life largely spent abroad, particularly at sea. His high-society connections allowed him to indulge in his love for the waters. These travels abroad exposed him to a diverse range of cultures and experiences. These influences significantly shaped his art, creating a unique blend of his personal experiences and artistic expression Hailing from the province of Quezon, Zalameda went to Manila to study at the University of Santo Tomas. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, he ventured into the foreign land of San Francisco to study art in 1953 before leaving for Mexico to practice mural techniques. Later, he also studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. Oscar Zalameda’s works have been the centerpiece of numerous exhibitions in major museums and galleries and have found their way into many significant private collections across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. His artistic prowess has been acknowledged with numerous awards and recognitions. Notably, the then First Lady Imelda Marcos honored Zalameda with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace in 1966. Zalameda led a vibrant life largely spent abroad, particularly at sea. His high-society connections allowed him to indulge in his love for the waters. These travels abroad exposed him to a diverse range of cultures and experiences. These influences significantly shaped his art, creating a unique blend of his personal experiences and artistic expression Hailing from the province of Quezon, Zalameda went to Manila to study at the University of Santo Tomas. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, he ventured into the foreign land of San Francisco to study art in 1953 before leaving for Mexico to practice mural techniques. Later, he also studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. Oscar Zalameda’s works have been the centerpiece of numerous exhibitions in major museums and galleries and have found their way into many significant private collections across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. His artistic prowess has been acknowledged with numerous awards and recognitions. Notably, the then First Lady Imelda Marcos honored Zalameda with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace in 1966. Zalameda’s artistic journey began with his watercolor paintings, which reflected his life and childhood in his hometown of Lucban, Quezon. However, his travels abroad exposed him to different styles and mediums, leading him to experiment with cubism in vibrant colors, a style that would later become his signature. His cubist abstraction is characterized by the use of gem-toned colors on overlapping and intersecting planes. This untitled painting is a testament to Zalameda’s mastery of any medium and style. At first glance, it appears to be a watercolor painting with almost transparent shapes. However, it is a complex piece made with overlapping planes of oil paint. The artist’s use of curved planes filled with solid and sheer strokes of colors creates a sense of motion and an illusion of the elements being carried by the wind. His palette, a monochromatic brown with a tinge of vibrant red, shadowed with blacks and layered with sheer, light tones, adds depth and brings his elements to life, further enhancing the illusion of the wind. Zalameda’s works offer a unique vision and taste that has earned him dedicated patrons throughout his lifetime and beyond. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Portrait of Malu Veloso
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Portrait of Malu Veloso

    Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

    Portrait of Malu Veloso signed (lower left) oil on canvas 44” x 35” (112 cm x 89 cm) WRITE UP Building The Legacy Marina and Pablo’s union bore six children: their sons Pablo, Jr., Luis, and Ramon all became architects, with Antonio Victor becoming an accomplished engineer and the youngest son Francis venturing into painting and sculpting. In 1979, Pablo Antonio Jr. started designing semiconductor facilities, and the son who took over the firm of their father to continue and develop the legacy that Pablo Antonio Sr. has imprinted in the country’s architectural scene. He has made a name for himself as an architect who specialized in semiconductor facilities and continued the prestige of their father’s firm. One of the household names of the most exclusive villages in the Philippines and in the current architecture scene is the prominent Ramon Antonio who is widely known for his eclectic designs. He has followed in the footsteps of his father and is now one of the most sought-after architects in the country. Like his father and brothers, Luis Chito Antonio became an architect. He is hailed as one of the Philippines's top architects, known for adding ethnic flairs and designs to his works. So too was another Antonio son, Antonio Victor, who was an engineer until his passing in 1999. The couple’s only daughter, Maria Lourdes, followed in her mother’s footsteps, becoming a fashion designer herself. Malu, as she is fondly remembered, was inspired more by her mother's professional life. Being exposed to both brilliant artistic parents, she started out selling children's clothing before branching into baptism and Filipiniana attire as her clientele grew. “Her designs feature delicate elements like tiny flowers and beading, gentle colors like pastels and creams, and simple forms and cuts,” Joshua Barrera writes. “She made an identity of herself by being the total opposite of her mother’s audacious and vibrant style and established a more upbeat, veiling, and letting the colors and figures shine without heavy detailing.” The Antonio siblings’s foray into arts was no surprise. As artistic parents, Pablo and Marina’s love for the art was imparted onto their children and beyond. Even their grandchildren became architects, fashion designers, interior designers, and artists alike. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Los Paisanos
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Los Paisanos

    Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

    Los Paisanos signed (lower left) oil on canvas 43" x 48 1/2" (109 cm x 123 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Europe EXHIBITED Art Collectors Gallery at Hotel Maria Isabel, Exhibition of Paintings by Oscar de Zalameda, Mexico City, 25 July - 12 August 1967. WRITE UP The Paisanos of Zalameda Oscar Zalameda, a highly esteemed Filipino artist, was deeply influenced by his mentor, Vicente Manansala, during his time at UST. This influence led him to explore cubism, a style he has since made his own. Despite his extensive travels and the Western influences evident in his works, Zalameda’s art remains deeply rooted in his Filipino heritage. This piece, Los Paisanos, was made at a time when Zalameda studied mural art in Mexico in 1967. Translated as “The Countrymen” in English, this painting depicts the harrowing reality of his countrymen, be it from his home country or people from the foreign land he was in. Here, Zalameda features five men with visibly wearied and troubled faces immersed in a rather serious discussion while carrying sacks full of things—maybe their harvested goods. This depiction, fused with his chosen palette, is a dark contrast to his earlier bright watercolor pieces and future cubism works with bold shapes and loud colors. Nonetheless, this painting perfectly demonstrated Zalameda’s artistic development and versatility, proving his worth in the Philippine art scene. (Jessica Magno)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Untitled signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) WRITE UP Oscar Zalameda’s breezy cubism is a fresh breath of air to the Philippine art scene. Flashy and flamboyant in life as he is with art, Zalameda’s depiction of vendors, women, and the Filipino community is abuzz with a vibrancy that was borne from his Western education – first in San Francisco in 1953 then to Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. However jetset his lifestyle may be, Zalameda still continues to take inspiration from his vibrant hometown. Born in Lucena, Quezon, Zalameda’s provincial lifestyle became a source of inspiration for the artist. His theatrical representation of the Philippine countryside is a pleasant shock to the people and a much-needed revitalization of the genre work. With this work, Zalameda's wide sources of inspiration are evident. Portraying the common folk of the Philippines, he nonetheless gave them a European flair, a joie de vivre that exalts both Zalameda's Filipino roots and his Parisian style. His Parisian and Filipino inspiration was given its due credits when Zalameda was conferred both the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres medallion by the French government and the Presidential Medal of Merit by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda "Dos Paisanos" (Oil ca. 1980s)
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda "Dos Paisanos" (Oil ca. 1980s)

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Oscar Deveza Zalameda (Philippines/ Mexico, 1930-2010) Dos Paisanos, circa 1980s Oil on canvas 30" x 36"   Signed to the bottom left corner. Included is a 1991 Certificate of Authenticity with the image, signed twice by the artist, and artist stamp-sealed. Housed in a frame measuring 34" x 40".

    Circle Auction
  • Oscar Zalameda Oil/Canvas "3 Male Pickers"
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda Oil/Canvas "3 Male Pickers"

    Est: $400 - $600

    Oscar Deveza Zalameda, Mexican/Filipino (1930 - 2010) Oil on canvas "3 Male Pickers" Signed lower right. Good condition. Measures 30" x 37", frame measures 36" x 42"JD/B13/SH:16A

    Joshua Kodner
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

    Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

    Untitled signed (lower right) oil on canvas 24 1/4" x 21 1/4" (61 cm x 54 cm)

    Leon Gallery
  • Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Oscar Deveza Zalameda (Filipino, 1930-2010), Fish Harvest, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed, unstretched): 30"h x 36"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Oscar Deveza Zalameda (Filipino, 1930-2010), Fish Harvest, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed, unstretched): 30"h x 36"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Tres Mujeres Con Flores
    Jun. 08, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Tres Mujeres Con Flores

    Est: ₱450,000 - ₱585,000

    Tres Mujeres Con Flores signed (lower left) ca. 1980 oil on canvas 24" x 30" (61 cm x 76 cm) PROVENANCE: The Metro Gallery Oscar Zalameda’s breezy form of cubism provides a fresh breath of air to the Philippine art scene. Born in Lucban, Quezon, Zalameda’s provincial lifestyle became a source of inspiration for the artist, marrying the pastoral scenery with the high society aesthetic the notoriously theatrical Zalameda later found himself gravitating towards. In Tres Mujeres Con Flores (translating to Three Women with Flowers from Spanish), Zalameda's penchant for both the Filipino and the flamboyant is on full display. In vibrant gem-like colors that remind the viewers of Lucban's yearly Pahiyas Festival, the artist depicts three women huddled together, each with overflowing flower baskets. Gone are the customary detailed rural sceneries; in its place, Zalameda leaves the background bare, turning his full attention to the women in their provincial garb. In Tres Mujeres Con Flores, he looks back at his bucolic past with rose-tinted high-end sunglasses, his nostalgia mixing with his high society inclinations. Zalameda left the country in 1953 to study in San Francisco before later departing for Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. In 2006, Zalameda was also conferred the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres medallion by the French government and the Presidential Medal of Merit by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Nude
    Jun. 08, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Nude

    Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

    PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A DISTINGUISHED FAMILY Nude signed (lower right) ca. 1965 oil on canvas 35 1/4" x 37 1/4" (90 cm x 95 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila By the mid-1960s, Oscar Zalameda had been concluding his Western odyssey. He left the Philippines in 1953 to study art in San Francisco, California before eventually embarking for France to study at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. In 1955, Zalameda began his career after taking time to learn mural practices in Mexico and soon, he mounted exhibitions in New York, Paris, Hamburg, Barcelona, and others before returning to the Philippines for an exhibition at the Philam Life Pavilion. This Zalameda Nude (created circa 1965) echoes the Fernando Zobel-inspired style that characterized his early works – in his gestural abstractions, Zalameda depicts a woman lounging on her side, her head resting on her hand. The subject is reduced down to their simplified essences but through Zalameda’s masterful manipulation of both abstract and figurative language, the figure remains whole and recognizable. The perfect bridge between the artist’s earlier abstractions and his later blocky cubism, Nude serves as a preview to both Zalameda the artist and Zalameda the person – lively, outlandish, and outrageous. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
  • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Vendors
    Jun. 08, 2024

    Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Vendors

    Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

    Vendors signed (lower right) ca. 1970 oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Depictions of vendors have been an enduring theme that threads various generations of the Philippine art scene together. From Fernando Amorsolo’s idyllic portrayals of fruit vendors to contemporary artists’ sculpture renditions of the maglalako, Filipino artists have no shortage of vendor paintings to provide. They have become ubiquitous to one’s “Filipino-ness,” a way of showing their love for the country. One artist who rose to the challenge of depicting the classical theme is Lucban-born Oscar Zalameda with his aptly titled Vendors. Flashy and flamboyant in life as in art, Zalameda never fails to bring vibrancy even as he depicts the mundane, everyday life of the common folks. In fact, it is this ornate attitude that elevates Zalameda’s folk genre pieces. In his Vendors, faceless women depicted in Zalameda's loose cubist form dominate the canvas, bodies relaxed but no less attention- grabbing. Their wares cradled in their hands, the women lean towards each other as they walk, perhaps deep in conversation or gossip as one is wont to do as a pastime. As is expected of Zalameda's subjects, these women are lively and vibrant, full of life as they amble to their next destination. Zalameda's animated style and unconventional color schemes emphasize the vibrancy of the world from which he draws his inspiration. The blank faces invite further personalization of the art-viewing experience – these women are no longer just Zalameda’s version of the sellers; they now become the vendors we see every day. Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, Zalameda reminds us to slow down and appreciate those we often overlook, including the workers from whom we get our daily goods. (Hannah Valiente)

    Leon Gallery
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