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Lot 133: Mark Justiniani (b.1966) - Untitled (Over the Moon)

Est: ₱2,000,000 PHP - ₱2,600,000 PHPSold:
Leon GalleryMakati City , PhilippinesSeptember 19, 2020

Item Overview

Description

Mark Justiniani (b.1966)
Untitled (Over the Moon)
signed and dated 1997 (lower left)
oil on canvas

Magic realism, an artistic style that presents real life with
imaginary elements, suits the temperament often attributed to
Mark Justiniani, one of the most acclaimed contemporary Filipino
artists in the local and international art scene. In his carefully
crafted works, Justiniani combines social realism and magic realism
to achieve the whimsical quality of his alluring, strange objects
and figures. Everyday experiences are made more magical as he
depicts these in harmonizing color and glow through masterful
techniques uniquely his.

Justiniani has been moving across themes and artistic approaches
as a continuously evolving artist, exhibiting not just paintings but
also widely celebrated installations, but he is often identified with
his figurative works during the 80s and 90s. This body of works
in which this fascinating piece belongs were described by the art
historian Patrick Flores as “a code that conveys discourse when
cracked in the manner of an editorial cartoon.”

This visual representation of being over the moon just moments
before the break of day is a delightful, dream-like take, resonating
in its illustrative quality. The subject, a man in sleepwear and
a state of dreaming, appears subtly enchanted. Suggestive is
the face that makes the distinction of the sun and moon more
apparent, as if looking straight to the viewer than simply from
above. Overall, the features of this piece give off an elated feeling,
further encouraging one to perceive experiences such as this with
childlike eyes.

Justiniani, a Salingpusa member, represented the Philippines in
exhibitions, workshops, and conferences abroad. One of the
recipients of the CCP Thirteen Artists Awards in 1994, his massive
immersive installation “Arkipelago” was exhibited in the 58th
Venice Art Biennale wherein the Philippines became noted as
among the top five must-see pavilions
Estimate in USD $40000-$52000

Dimensions

32” x 39” (81 cm x 99 cm)

Artist or Maker

Provenance

Private Collection, Manila

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: COD (cash on delivery), MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Auction house will help to arrange shipment at buyer's expense.

Auction Details

The Magnificent September Auction 2020

by
Leon Gallery
September 19, 2020, 02:00 PM PST

G/F Corinthian Plaza 121 Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City , PH

Terms

Buyer's Premium

22.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
₱0₱9,999₱1,000
₱10,000₱19,999₱2,000
₱20,000₱59,999₱5,000
₱60,000₱199,999₱10,000
₱200,000₱399,999₱20,000
₱400,000₱799,999₱50,000
₱800,000₱1,999,999₱100,000
₱2,000,000₱4,999,999₱200,000
₱5,000,000₱9,999,999₱500,000
₱10,000,000+₱1,000,000

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Payment

a. The balance of the invoice must be paid in full and merchandise picked up within three (3) days from the date of the sale. One week after the auction, left items may be moved to an off-site facility for pick-up. A storage fee will be charged if merchandise is left longer than two (2) weeks of One Hundred Pesos (Php 100) per lot per day. If the property is left longer than four (4) weeks, it will be considered abandoned. We are not responsible for shipping, but if packing and handling of purchased lots will be done by us, it is done at the entire risk of the purchaser. A refundable deposit may be required.

b. Cash, cashier's check, wire transfer, personal check (items may be held until the check clears). If any legal action is commenced to enforce these Conditions of Sale, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Time is of the essence.

Payments shall be wired to:

Account Name: Leon Gallery
Account Number: 2166008845
Address: G/F Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Philippines
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM