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              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Oct. 26, 2024

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000

                Miss World Trophy signed brass artwork: 21 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 5" (54 cm x 11 cm x 12 cm) with base: 23 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" (59 cm x 21 cm x 21 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio L. Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Oct. 26, 2024

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

                Ying and Yang signed and dated 2004 handcrafted sculpture on natural brass finish 8” x 21” x 19” (20 cm x 53 cm x 48 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled
                Sep. 14, 2024

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled

                Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

                Untitled signed and dated 1979 brass H: 21 1/2” (55 cm) L: 14” (36 cm) W: 22 1/2” (57 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP The majestic monuments of Eduardo Castrillo narrate the history of Metro Manila and beyond. The People Power Monument along EDSA, the Bonifacio Shrine at Ermita, and the Pieta at the Loyola Memorial Park all tell a story that took root in the Philippine soil and is brought to life through Castrillo’s masterful hands. However, his small-scale works evoke the same sense of awe as his towering sculptures. Sculpture as a medium was largely untouched by the burgeoning modernist movement and it was Castrillo who breathed into the practice. This 1979 brass work, crafted with the same sense of meticulousness and care that befits a bigger sculpture, showed Castrillo’s technical and creative process as he tamed the solid medium in a simple yet elegant piece. The natural heir of National Artists Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva, Castrillo paved the way for the revival of sculpture in the Modernist era. He forged his own path, carving through the conventional as diligently as he carved through his mediums. This laborious process paid off – from monumental statues to miniature sculptures, Castrillo’s prodigious legacy on the state of Philippine sculpture cannot be understated. (Hannah Valiente)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Enduring Beauty
                Mar. 09, 2024

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Enduring Beauty

                Est: ₱260,000 - ₱338,000

                Enduring Beauty signed and dated 2008 brass H: 12 1/2" (32 cm), L: 31 1/2" (80 cm), W: 18 1/2" (47 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP: Whether it be a life-size statue or an abstract sculpture, public monuments are so intertwined with their environment that one cannot be imagined without the other. Ermita is inconceivable without the grand monument of Bonifacio and the Katipunan Revolution near the Manila Hall; Loyola Memorial Park without Pieta feels hollowed out. These works have one thing in common: both were created by the prolific sculptor Eduardo Castrillo. The natural heir of National Artists Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva, Castrillo forged his own path, paying no heed to what was conventional at the time. Sculpture as a medium remained largely untouched by the modernist movement and it was through Castrillo’s innovation that energized the lagging practice. His artistic journey may have been a long one – it took Castrillo a series of unrelated jobs before he fully committed to his craft – but the end result is a satisfying one with an oeuvre that spans from monumental statues to miniature sculptures. The lot at hand, created in 2008, was crafted during the latter part of Castrillo’s career and it shows Castrillo at his maturity. A sculpture on the smaller side (at least in comparison to his colossal public monuments), this work has a brass finish and is masterfully sculpted with sweeping edges. Years of experience bleed into this piece – there is a physicality to sculpture, a hands-on method that requires its sculptor to craft and sweat for the challenge of taming the solid medium used. Castrillo’s years in his craft are evident when one observes his carefully simplified forms and his elegant yet powerful forms, a veritable proof of his ability to transform a medium as tough as brass into a refined sculpture. (Hannah Valiente)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Crucifix
                Mar. 09, 2024

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Crucifix

                Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

                Crucifix signed and dated 2002 (bottom) handcrafted sculpture in natural brass finish H: 36" (91 cm) L: 3 1/4" (8 cm) W: 19" (48 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot. WRITE UP: One is hard-pressed to travel within Metro Manila and not encounter a work of Eduardo Castrillo. With monuments like the People Power Monument along EDSA and the Bonifacio Shrine in Ermita on his impressive resume, his monumental impact on Philippine sculpture cannot be understated. However, despite the towering sculpture he is known for, Castrillo’s small-scale works evoke a similar sense of awe. A recurring theme in his formidable oeuvre is the multiple depictions of Chris on the cross. Writer and artist Alfredo Roces writes that while Castrillo is no religious devotee, several of his works, including the lot at hand entitled Crucifix, show his understanding of the spiritual and his inclinations towards religious themes. A handcrafted sculpture with a brass finish, Castrillo fashions Christ’s impossibly small frame up on the cross. His body is incredibly famished with His ribs on full display and His head bowed in surrender. With his depiction of Christ’s anguish and capitulation, there is no question of Castrillo’s technical and creative prowess. (Hannah Valiente).

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jan. 21, 2024

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000

                Untitled signed and dated 2019 a limited edition individually hand crafted movable brass abstract sculpture mounted on a painted wooden base. 6 1/2" x 6" x 10" (17 cm x 16 cm x 26 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by Nixxio L. Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Triumvirate
                Dec. 02, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Triumvirate

                Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

                Triumvirate signed and dated 1971 (bottom) brass 37” (94 cm) 46 3/4” (119 cm) 29 3/4” (69 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Nixxio L. Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UPIn the early 1970s, Eduardo Castrillo had already placed himself at the forefront of Philippine sculpture, thanks to the veritable strength of his string of success at the turn of the decade. Before this, Castrillo had already received acclaim from the leading artists and critics of his time. In his debut exhibition in 1966 held at the Northern Motors Showroom in Makati, Napoleon Abueva put his trust in Castrillo, writing in the show’s brochure, “he has a manner of expressing himself in tri-dimensional forms.” He adds that he is “confident the element of time and hard works will favor him with a great future.” The critic Alfredo Roces writes in the November 26, 1969 issue of Light and Shadow that “metal sculpture has come into its own in this country with the rise of Eduardo Castrillo from comic book illustrator and jeweler, to fullpledged sculptor whose works now grace the Manila Hilton and other buildings…While other artists have worked with metal, such as…Manansala who favors brass and young sculptor Lamberto Hechanova who works with aluminum sheets, Castrillo is the only one so far who has mastered diverse metal working techniques…[from] hammeredout copper work…welded metal…and experimental work employing brass wires, cut metal, chrome-plate finish or synthetic glass coating…and freestanding forms.” In 1970, Castrillo was awarded the inaugural Thirteen Artists Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The following year would even signal a brighter era for Castrillo; he would add to his merit list four prestigious awards and recognitions: The Republic Cultural Heritage Award (precursor to the National Artist Award), the Araw ng Maynila Centennial Award, the Outstanding Makati Resident Award, and the Ten Outstanding Young Men Award. 1971 also marked Castrillo’s unveiling and installation of several of his now-iconic monuments: Pieta at the Loyola Memorial Park and the Statue of Mayor Arsenio Lacson at Plaza Lacson in Santa Cruz, Manila. ABOVE: 1977 Pillar of Growth, Metrobank Plaza Building, Makati Also, in 1971, Castrillo became the Philippine representative in Sculpture at the Paris Biennial. Writing in his monograph Breaking Out: An Eduardo Castrillo Sculptural Tour, Roces notes that at the Paris Biennial, Castrillo became convinced that “some of his techniques are not being used in Europe, particularly embossed copper, and constructed and welded brass.” 1971 was indeed Castrillo’s year. The work at hand, aptly titled Triumvirate, encapsulates that triumphant year in Castrillo’s prospering career. In history, the word “triumvirate” evokes power. (Think of Ancient Rome’s “First Triumvirate,” consisting of Julius Caesar, Pompey the Great, and Marcus Licinius Crassus.) In numerology, the number three is highly symbolic of perfectness, as in the concepts of birth, life, and death; past, present, and future; mind, body, and soul; harmony, wisdom, and understanding. The number also holds distinction in perfect timing (consider the phrase, “On the count of three…”). In mathematics, the number three is the only number equal to the sum of all figures below it. There are also equally popular phrases, beliefs, and concepts: “Third time’s a charm,” “Three wishes,” the “Holy Trinity,” the triangle as the most stable physical shape, three primary colors and three secondary colors, the three main island groups of the Philippines (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) and the list goes on. Taking all of these into consideration, Castrillo’s Triumvirate represents his “coming of age,” heralding that he has indeed arrived—a serious artist to be reckoned with. He held in his hands the future of Philippine sculpture. Six years later (a number divisible by three), Castrillo would reprise the subject of the work at hand through his monumental masterpiece, Pillar of Growth, installed at the promenade of the Metrobank Plaza in Makati. (Adrian Maranan

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Oct. 21, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Untitled signed and dated 1976 (upper left) brass with frame: 27 1/2” x 43” (70 cm x 109 cm) without frame: 18” x 23” (46 cm x 58 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Oct. 21, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱90,000 - ₱117,000

                Untitled signed and dated 1978 brass 18/200 4 1/2” x 8 1/2” x 6 1/4” (11 cm x 21 cm x 16 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Oct. 21, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled signed and dated 2005 brass 14” x 30” x 14 1/2” (36 cm x 76 cm x 37 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Oct. 21, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000

                Untitled signed and dated C.L.A.S.I 2019 - 045 brass 10” x 6” x 6 1/2” (26 cm x 16 cm x 17 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016
                Oct. 21, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016

                Est: ₱5,000 - ₱6,500

                Study for Last Supper handsigned and dated 1971 (lower left) watercolor, pen and ink on paper 14” x 20” (36 cm x 51 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 29, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Untitled signed and dated 2005 brass 14” x 30” x 14 1/2” (36 cm x 76 cm x 37 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 29, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

                Progress in Edges signed and dated 2010 brass 11” x 17” x 13” (28 cm x 43 cm x 33 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Nixxio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 29, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Resplendent Growth signed movable brass 30” x 14 1/2” x 12” (76 cm x 37 cm x 30 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Nixxio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 29, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

                Crucifix signed and dated 2004 brass 30 1/4” x 18 3/4” x 4 3/4” (77 cm x 48 cm x 12 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Nixxio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 29, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱22,000 - ₱28,600

                Untitled signed and dated 10/2001 brass and wood 16 5/8” x 11 1/4” x 6 3/4” (42 cm x 29 cm x 17 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 29, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Untitled signed and dated 1976 (upper left) brass with frame: 27 1/2” x 43” (70 cm x 109 cm) without frame: 18” x 23” (46 cm x 58 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jun. 17, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱1,600,000 - ₱2,080,000

                The Race to Progress signed and dated 11-79 (right) bas-relief sculpture in antique and sanded finish 30" x 86" (76 cm x 218 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Nixxio L. Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot The 1970s marked Eduardo Castrillo's artistic coming of age. During that decade, Castrillo was at the forefront of Philippine sculpture. In 1970, he became one of the first recipients of the inaugural CCP Thirteen Artists Awards. In 1971, Castrillo received a string of prestigious awards: the Republic Cultural Heritage Award, the Araw ng Maynila Centennial Award, the Outstanding Makati Resident Award, and the Ten Outstanding Young Men Award. It was also in 1971 when Castrillo became the Philippine representative in Sculpture at the Paris Biennial. There, he became convinced that "some of his techniques are not being used in Europe, particularly embossed copper, and constructed and welded brass," as Alfredo Roces writes in his book Breaking Out: An Eduardo Castrillo Sculptural Tour. He also visited Germany in 1974 as a cultural visitor and guest lecturer upon the invitation of the Federal Republic of Germany, becoming the first Filipino sculptor to do so. Castrillo also created many of his most iconic works during this decade: La Pieta (1971); The Redemption (1974); The Spirit of Pinaglabanan (1974); Rajah Sulayman (1976); Pillar of Growth (1977); and The Organized Quest for Health (unveiled at the World Health Organization Center, Geneva, Switzerland, 1979). Maturing in the '70s, Castrillo integrated his art within the larger context of societal struggle against the dictatorship of Marcos, Sr. Castrillo found empathy with the toiling masses, drawing from his distressed and deprived younger years. From his first major public sculpture, 1966's Youth's Cry of Defiance, installed at Fort Santiago, which encapsulates the revolutionary rage of the youth during Marcos Sr.'s first term (characterized by indiscriminate borrowing of funds for his edifice complex and granting behest loans to his cronies), Castrillo's social conscience and the social imperative of art that is in line with the masses' interests and ideals are evident. Even Castrillo's entries to the Paris Biennial, Clash and Oppressed, deal with the struggle against injustice in Philippine society. In 1968, Castrillo became involved in the protests against the brewing dictatorship. For his association with the opposition, he would be incarcerated in 1976, receiving death threats, and his Makati studio mysteriously burned down. From 1973 to 1980, Castrillo worked on his Catharsis series to vent out his rage against the social cancer and his burning desires for radical societal development. Roces notes that "on the strength of his Catharsis series alone, Castrillo has hammered out a secure niche in Philippine art." Castrillo created the work at hand concurrently with the Catharsis series. It depicts a congregation of people gathering in solidarity, with their fists raised and their physiques as sturdy as their aspirations for the motherland. They concertedly bolt toward that elusive yet realizable vision of genuine progress, proving that they are the makers of history and the potent force in achieving a progressive society. Castrillo created the piece in 1979, the height of Martial Law and a time of economic fragility due to the ills of a neoliberal economic trajectory—the liberalization of the economy to foreign monopoly capital, inducing a foreigninvestment-driven and export-oriented industrialization, killing our industries, hampering national development, and further worsening the inequality gap between the rich and the poor. The jagged planes powerfully evoke an agitating feeling. The horizontal lines and orientation convey a sense of moving forward and Castrillo's amplification of the peoples' eagerness to liberate themselves from darkness. The Race to Progress not only encapsulates Castrillo at the peak of his creative prowess but, moreover, his unswerving commitment to make art that echoes the people’s desire for liberty from socioeconomic distress and inequality, repression, and fascism. The work can also be seen as a precursor piece that would culminate in Castrillo's Inang Bayan (Bantayog ng mga Bayani, 1992) and People Power Monument (EDSA, 1993), monuments that embody the nation's struggle towards democracy. Castrillo once said in a 1974 interview with the Associated Press: "Whenever I am doing a big commission, or big artwork, particularly in the Philippines, I put myself, I put my artistry aside, and I deal more, and I feel more as a social being. A social being that has a responsibility of educating or orienting the great number of people…." Indeed, no one should be left in the race to progress—that painstaking yet rewarding path to emancipation. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jun. 17, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

                Stately Stature signed and dated 2015 brass 36" x 37" x 28" (91 cm x 94 cm x 71 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner EXHIBITED The Link, Ayala Center, a dialogue. albor • castrillo (Art Fair Philippines 2015), Makati City, February 5 - 8, 2015 In Stately Stature, Eduardo Castrillo evokes both personal and collective principles. Castrillo’s creation of a sturdy, free-standing structure adds soundness and credence to the message the artist wants to convey to his viewer: that of dignity, augustness, and of standing one’s ground, even in the face of adversities. In line with his nationalist sentiments as an artist, Castrillo also alludes to Filipino values in this work: our strong sense of social cohesion and our collective identity as stalwarts and lovers of freedom. Stately Stature is relatively of considerable size for a small-scale Castrillo sculpture, standing at 3 feet tall. The work is also among the featured highlights of a joint exhibition by Castrillo and Augusto Albor in 2015 aptly titled “a dialogue. albor • castrillo.” It is that rare occurrence in Philippine art when two artists from two different yet complementing spectrums— painting and sculpture—come together in one compelling showcase of virtuosity. Stately Stature would be among the eminent Castrillo’s last sculptures; he would pass away on May 18, 2016, at the age of 73. Castrillo was a recipient of various prestigious honors, including the inaugural edition of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Thirteen Artists Award in 1970, and the Republic Cultural Heritage Award (precursor to the National Artist Award) in 1970. He served as President of the Art Association of the Philippines from 1984 to 1990 and Vice President of the Society of Philippine Sculptors from 1990 to 1992. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled
                Apr. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled

                Est: ₱90,000 - ₱117,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled signed and dated 1978 brass18/200 4 1/2” x 8 1/2” x 6 1/4”(11 cm x 21 cm x 16 cm León Gallery wishes to thank Nixxio Castrillofor confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled
                Apr. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled

                Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled signed and dated 1992 brass 7” x 15” x 8 1/2”(18 cm x 38 cm x 21 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank Nixxio Castrillofor confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) The Last Supper
                Apr. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) The Last Supper

                Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) The Last Supper signed and dated 1981 brass and Philippine mahogany a) Apostles 29” x 41” (74 cm x 105 cm)b) Jesus Christ length of arm: 21 1/2” (55 cm)length of base: 23” (59 cm)height: 33 1/2” (85 cm)c) Apostles24” x 42” (61 cm x 107 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio Castrilloconfirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942-2016) Abstract
                Apr. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942-2016) Abstract

                Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942-2016) Abstract brass 9 1/4” x 13 1/4” x 9 1/2”(23 cm x 34 cm x 24 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by theartist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942-2016) Abstract
                Apr. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942-2016) Abstract

                Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942-2016) Abstract brass 9” x 10 1/2” x 9 1/2”(23 cm x 27 cm x 24 cm Accompanied by a certificate signed by theartist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Feb. 18, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Linkage Form signed and dated 2013 brass 50" x 31" x 5" (127 cm x 79 cm x 13 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot In an interview with Cid Reyes in 1989 and published in his landmark publication Conversations on Philippine Art, the eminent metal sculptor Eduardo Castrillo said: “I’ve worked with wood, but not that much. One of my sculptures—they say it’s one of my best ones—is something I did for the Don Bosco Chapel in Makati. It’s made of bronze and wood. It’s a religious piece, an impressionist Christ.” “I think I can work on any given medium—to a point where I’ve been thinking of more mediums that I can invent,” remarks Castrillo in the same interview. And indeed, some of Castrillo’s best works that encapsulate his artistic totality and versatility are those that combine the magnificence of metal and the delicateness of wood. A fitting example is the work at hand titled Linkage Form. In this piece, pieces of wood seemingly jut out from the brass forms. Castrillo effortlessly weaves wood into brass, exhibiting a compelling optical illusion that exudes visual resonance and delicate fluidity. When viewed at a distance, the piece manifests itself as a harmonious balance between two contrasting forces, where any form of tension is absent and an unruffled flow from wood to brass and vice versa is discerned. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jan. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱25,000 - ₱32,500

                Limited Edition Movable Sculpture signed and dated 2018 (bottom) 0/99 9 “ x 3 1/2” x 6” (23 cm x 9 cm x 15 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jan. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱25,000 - ₱32,500

                Limited Edition Movable Sculpture signed and dated 2019 (bottom) 0/77 6 1/2” x 11” x 7” (17 cm x 31 cm x 18 cm

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jan. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Ying and Yang signed and dated 2004 brass 9” x 21” x 19” (23 cm x 53 cm x 48 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jan. 22, 2023

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Progress in Edges signed and dated 2011 brass 11” x 17” x 13” (28 cm x 43 cm x 33 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio L. Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Legato
                Dec. 03, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Legato

                Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

                Legato signed and dated 2013 (lower left) brass and wood sculpture: 37" x 58" x 5" (94 cm x 147 cm x 13 cm) frame size: 40 1/2" x 62" (103 cm x 157 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot In the musical lexicon, ‘legato’ refers to the singing or playing of notes smoothly and without unnecessary, interrupted breaks. Eduardo Castrillo appropriates the term to refer to the technical brilliance of the mediums—brass and wood—employed in this piece aptly titled Legato. Castrillo creates a compelling illusion in this piece, in which the wood seemingly penetrates the brass, exhibiting a smooth transition from wood to brass and vice-versa. The smoothness of brass melded with the matte finish of wood, which Castrillo harmoniously fused in this piece, evoking a smooth-flowing sound akin to an exceptional vocalist singing complex melismatic lines with utmost fluidity, precision, and ease. The work is void of any tension. Hence visual resonance is achieved, and Castrillo’s sculptural eloquence is flaunted. Being the avant-garde sculptor he was, wood as a medium was not something that Castrillo had developed a specific fondness for. When asked by Cid Reyes in a 1989 interview, which would later be published in his landmark book titled Conversations on Philippine Art (1989), why the artist does not “seem to work with wood,” Castrillo answered: “I’ve worked with wood but not that much.” Therefore, this piece is one of those few works in which Castrillo employs the potency of wood not only as a traditional medium in sculpting but to achieve sublime gracefulness and add a layer of creative expression. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) The Last Supper
                Dec. 03, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) The Last Supper

                Est: ₱1,400,000 - ₱1,820,000

                The Last Supper signed and dated 1981 brass and Philippine mahogany a) Apostles 29" x 41" (74 cm x 105 cm) b) Jesus Christ length of arm: 21 1/2" (55 cm) length of base: 23" (59 cm) height: 33 1/2" (85 cm) c) Apostles 24" x 42" (61 cm x 107 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot Filipino artists have long looked up to the spiritual and divine for artistic inspiration. For acclaimed brass sculptor Eduardo Castrillo, his art is a palpable form of devotion to the divine and manifests a spiritual link that connects him to his Creator. In a 2016 Inquirer article by Lito Zulueta, Castrillo mentions that his “nationalist sentiments and faith” make up his “intrinsic values.” “Anything I create is practically the output of my belief,” Castrillo remarks. Castrillo first immersed himself in religious art as a teenager when he assisted in refurbishing the Manila Cathedral as a high school student at Don Bosco Technical Institute in Mandaluyong. In fact, sacred art would signal the emergence of Castrillo as a leading sculptor of his time when he unveiled his first major commissioned work, the monumental The Virgin (1966), at the La Loma Cemetery in Caloocan. Many religious pieces would soon follow suit, all of which would be regarded as among his best works. Castrillo has been noted for depicting scenes from the life of Jesus Christ with utmost religious fervor and understanding. Such is the case with this piece depicting the Last Supper. The work is divided into three parts, with Christ forming the centerpiece. It takes inspiration from the Last Supper narrative according to the Gospel of John, particularly the scene in which Jesus identifies his betrayer. “...Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me. The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom he meant.” (John 13: 21-22) Castrillo’s employment of jagged planes powerfully evokes a distressing atmosphere within a sacred scene, exemplified by the agitated expressions of the apostles as to which one of them would betray Jesus. Castrillo imbibes a more human side to his depiction of Jesus, exploring the often-ambiguous nature of human emotions. Castrillo concurrently depicts agony, anxiety, and calm resignation in Christ, as evidenced in the latter’s poignant expression of accepting his predestined fate of atoning humanity’s transgressions through his death. Jesus’ right hand is raised as if in the act of comforting his disciples, assuring them of God’s promise of redemption. With this piece, Castrillo powerfully manifests his profound understanding of Christ’s divine and human natures, which stems from a genuine appreciation of his religious upbringing. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Abstract
                Dec. 03, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Abstract

                Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

                PROPERTY FROM THE SENATOR LETICIA RAMOS SHAHANI COLLECTION Abstract ca. 1970 brass 24" x 32" x 27" (61 cm x 81 cm x 69 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot Eduardo Castrillo was among the exemplary sculptors of the last fifty years, with monumental works such as the People Power Monument along EDSA and the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila under his name. Castrillo is a precursor of the all-metal sculpture, using embossed copper and welded brass to create figurative and abstract works. His father, Santiago Castrillo—a jeweler and a master craftsman—taught him the techniques of metalworking. He is known for producing sculptures that combine Modernism's aesthetic of the distorted figure with a classical allegorical approach to Filipino virtues. In addition to creating arresting brass or bronze monuments, Castrillo also produced small-scale sculptures in figurative and abstract styles. He simplifies reality into planes and occasionally augments them into a mass of resonating shapes. In a 1975 video clip from the Associated Press, Castrillo described the reason for producing such pieces: “The two extremes of art are either moving or concrete. In my style, I want to consolidate and create art that is solid and yet alive and free flowing.” For Castrillo, this is his aesthetic—a neo-realist and cubist inclination resulting from "the resolution of the conflict between representation and structure." Castrillo received his CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 1970 and is considered the heir to Guillermo Tolentino's prowess in sculpting. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Crucifix
                Oct. 23, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Crucifix

                Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Crucifix signed and dated 2005 (lower right) brass 22” x 17” x 1” (53 cm x 43 cm x 3 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Abstract
                Oct. 23, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Abstract

                Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Abstract signed and dated 2004 (upper right) brass 20” x 22” x 10” (51 cm x 56 cm x 25 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Oct. 22, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱18,000 - ₱23,400

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Concept and Illustration signed (lower right) pen and ink and watercolor 6 3/4” x 10 1/2” (17 cm x 26 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Sabong
                Sep. 10, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Sabong

                Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Sabong signed and dated 2009 (bottom) brass 25" x 20" x 11" (64 cm x 51 cm x 28 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio L. Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot Eduardo Castrillo was an avid fan of sabong or cockfighting. Like numerous Filipinos, he would revel in the boisterous atmosphere brought by the thrill and excitement of watching two fowls vanquish each other like a boxer aiming for a technical knockout of the opponent. In a 2016 Philstar article by art critic Carlomar Arcangel Daoana, Castrillo was described by his nephews and nieces as the “best buddy sa [in] sabong,” among other terms of endearment. Keeping in touch with his native sensibilities, Castrillo pays homage to and immortalizes the traditional Filipino leisure and pastime in this piece depicting a sabong. Here, Castrillo evokes the intensity and vigor attached to such tradition. Towering figures of two roosters in the very act of attempting to subdue the other brings a resounding message: that the Filipino people are never to be disregarded nor toyed with. As a nationalist artist committed to the ideals of his nation and its people, this is Castrillo’s sense of social responsibility. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 30, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Yin and Yang signed and dated 2001 brass 12” x 13” x 16” (30 cm x 33 cm x 41 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 30, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Progress in Edges signed and dated 2011 brass 11” x 17” x 13” (28 cm x 43 cm x 33 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 30, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled signed and dated 2000 brass 9 1/2” x 12 1/2” x 7 3/4” (24 cm x 31 cm x 20 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jul. 30, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Crucifix signed and dated 2011 (right side) bronze 29” x 18” x 5 1/2” (74 cm x 46 cm x 14 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixxio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jun. 11, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Sentinal signed and dated 12-18-2014 (bottom) two-toned brass 15" x 25" x 18" (38 cm x 64 cm x 46 cm) PROPERTY FROM THE JEANNIE JAVELOSA COLLECTION Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist Sculptor Eduardo Castrillo is known for defining the second wave of modernist sculpture in the Philippines. He creates figurative and abstract works using metals like bronze, copper and brass as well as non-traditional materials such as plexiglass, neon lights, ivory, and wood, all while applying his jewelry making skills. He shapes each metal medium using sheets, making his works more lighter and durable. His works are embedded with his nationalism and expression of Filipino virtues, as seen with his well-known works such as the People Power monument, The Spirit of EDSA monument and Inang Bayan Monument. In this specific sculpture, its structure is abnormal in nature all while free flowing and geometric in outline, making it an eyecatcher to the viewer. (M.D.V.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jun. 11, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Dancing Couple signed and dated 2008 (on the base) brass 34" x 16" x 12" (86 cm x 41 cm x 30 cm) PROPERTY FROM THE JEANNIE JAVELOSA COLLECTION Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Solid metal, which is the chief medium of Castrillo’s immaculately crafted sculptures, embodies the uncanny skill and talent of the artist. His workshop is nothing short of a beehive of activity, wherein he studies his medium in their variant behavior and exploits them with a burst of energy, resulting in a wondrous output of metalworks. An exquisite cross-breeding of a blacksmith and a sculptor, Eduardo Castrillo, led a renaissance of sculpture in the Philippines. Aware of his social responsibility, his works reflect an artist caught between an era of his country’s search for its true self while still relying on his own ingenuity. The paradoxical description of Castrillo’s works as being simple yet complicated is a subtle flattery of how the master himself uncomplicatedly created labyrinthian masterpieces using modest geometric figures. As Castrillo himself said: “I love the physicality of sculpture. The heavy duty labor that goes with it and the challenges of taming the material, controlling the tough solidity of the medium and molding it into something flesh-like, lifelike.

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)
                Jun. 11, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016)

                Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Relativity signed and dated 2013 pig iron (black iron) 19" x 21" x 19" (48 cm x 53 cm x 48 cm) PROPERTY FROM THE JEANNIE JAVELOSA COLLECTION Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nixio Castrillo confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Eduardo Castrillo was among the exemplary sculptors of the last fifty years, with monumental works such as the People Power Monument along EDSA and the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila under his name. Castrillo is a precursor of the allmetal sculpture, using embossed copper and welded brass to create figurative and abstract works. His father, Santiago Castrillo—a jeweler and a master craftsman—taught him the techniques of metalworking. He is known for producing sculptures that combine Modernism's aesthetic of the distorted figure with a classical allegorical approach to Filipino virtues. In addition to creating arresting brass or bronze monuments, Castrillo also produced small-scale sculptures in figurative and abstract styles. He simplifies reality into planes and occasionally augments them into a mass of resonating shapes. In a 1975 video clip from the Associated Press, Castrillo described the reason for producing such pieces: “The two extremes of art are either moving or concrete. In my style, I want to consolidate and create art that is solid and yet alive and free flowing.” For Castrillo, this is his aesthetic—a neorealist and cubist inclination resulting from "the resolution of the conflict between representation and structure." Castrillo received his CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 1970 and is considered the heir to Guillermo Tolentino's prowess in sculpting. (A.M.)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled
                Apr. 23, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled

                Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled signed brass 5 1/2” x 8” x 6” (14 cm x 20 cm x 15 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Crucifix
                Apr. 23, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Crucifix

                Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Crucifix signed and dated 2014 hand crafted bronze and stainless 29” x 19” x 4” (74 cm x 48 cm x 10 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled
                Apr. 23, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled

                Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled signed and dated 2004 brass and stone 7” x 24” x 21” (43 cm x 61 cm x 53 cm)

                Leon Gallery
              • Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled (Design B)
                Apr. 23, 2022

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) - Untitled (Design B)

                Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000

                Eduardo Castrillo (1942 - 2016) Untitled (Design B) signed and dated 1970 (lower center) pen and watercolor on paper 11 1/2” x 4 1/2” (29 cm x 11 cm)

                Leon Gallery
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