Bench
A three-seater bench with planter
Estimate: PHP 130,000 - 150,000
Vintage
Manila
Narra, veneer
40 x 275 x 58 cm (16 x 108 x 23 in)
Big slabs of narra wood stacked up in graduated lengths, the top shaped to create generously curved seats and a planter covered with veneer. Reminiscent of the iconic scoop out benches made by National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva in the 1970s, some examples of which are on permanent display at the CCP and PICC buildings.
Unsigned.
Provenance:
Ramon Ma. Zaragoza collection, Manila
Lot 53 of the Salcedo Auctions auction in November 2019. Please see salcedoauctions.com for more details.
Bench
A three-seater bench with planter
Estimate: PHP 130,000 - 150,000
Vintage
Manila
Narra, veneer
40 x 275 x 58 cm (16 x 108 x 23 in)
Big slabs of narra wood stacked up in graduated lengths, the top shaped to create generously curved seats and a planter covered with veneer. Reminiscent of the iconic scoop out benches made by National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva in the 1970s, some examples of which are on permanent display at the CCP and PICC buildings.
Unsigned.
Provenance:
Ramon Ma. Zaragoza collection, Manila
Lot 53 of the Salcedo Auctions auction in November 2019. Please see salcedoauctions.com for more details.