Vicente Manansala: Sacred Heart of Jesus
Vicente Manansala (1910 - 1981)
Sacred Heart of Jesus
signed and dated 1960 (lower right)
stained glass and light box
24” x 34” x 6” (61 cm x 86 cm x 15 cm)
Opening bid: PHP 500,000
Provenance:
The Ambassador JV Cruz Collection.
Acquired directly from the Artist
Vicente Manansala’s refined artistic skills in various media and styles, particularly Transparent Cubism, were developed not just by discipline and constant practice, but also through his pursuance of further technical training abroad. Manansala received grants, such as the funding from the UNESCO and French government to study in Canada and France; he studied under Ferdinand Leger in Paris. In 1960, he received another grant from the United States, which enabled Manansala to study stained glass techniques in New York.
This 1960 stained-glass piece in a light box is highly rare, as he created a limited number of works in stained glass. A factor to the limited number is the difficulty and expense of having the necessary materials locally, which prevented him from creating more works of this medium. Engaging religious, local, and poetic images are presented in Manansala’s distinct brand of transparent cubism and
evocative color selection which influenced countless artists.
Lot 82 of the Leon Gallery auction in February 2021. Please see leon-gallery.com for more details.
Vicente Manansala: Sacred Heart of Jesus
Vicente Manansala (1910 - 1981)
Sacred Heart of Jesus
signed and dated 1960 (lower right)
stained glass and light box
24” x 34” x 6” (61 cm x 86 cm x 15 cm)
Opening bid: PHP 500,000
Provenance:
The Ambassador JV Cruz Collection.
Acquired directly from the Artist
Vicente Manansala’s refined artistic skills in various media and styles, particularly Transparent Cubism, were developed not just by discipline and constant practice, but also through his pursuance of further technical training abroad. Manansala received grants, such as the funding from the UNESCO and French government to study in Canada and France; he studied under Ferdinand Leger in Paris. In 1960, he received another grant from the United States, which enabled Manansala to study stained glass techniques in New York.
This 1960 stained-glass piece in a light box is highly rare, as he created a limited number of works in stained glass. A factor to the limited number is the difficulty and expense of having the necessary materials locally, which prevented him from creating more works of this medium. Engaging religious, local, and poetic images are presented in Manansala’s distinct brand of transparent cubism and
evocative color selection which influenced countless artists.
Lot 82 of the Leon Gallery auction in February 2021. Please see leon-gallery.com for more details.