Lot 101: School of José Honorato Lozano (1821-1885) Letras y Figuras: ‘Francisca Andres’

Name: School of José Honorato Lozano (1821-1885) Letras y Figuras: ‘Francisca Andres’
Brand: Leon Gallery
SKU: 41a4f5db71
Price: 1000000 PHP

Est: ₱2,000,000 PHP - ₱2,600,000 PHPPassed

Leon GalleryMakati City , PhilippinesDecember 01, 2018

Item Overview

Description

School of José Honorato Lozano (1821-1885) Letras y Figuras: ‘Francisca Andres’ 19th Century watercolor on paper 16” x 23” (41 cm x 58 cm) P José Honorato Lozano y Asuncion (1821-1885) was born in Manila. Lozano may have been trained by Chinese painters or Filipino painters skilled in Chinese painting techniques; but he may have also trained with Domingo, or someone who studied at his academy. Lozano’s common folk are quite similar in perspective, lighting and over-all treatment to Domingo’s, as well as other contemporaries.

The Spanish government commissioned Lozano to depict episodes from the history of the colony to be displayed during a fiesta in the district of Santa Cruz, Manila in 1848.

In 1859, the writer Rafael Diaz Arenas, mentioned that Lozano was "a watercolourist without rival". Lozano painted in the costumbrismo tradition, (that is, the literary or pictorial interpretation of local everyday life, mannerisms, and customs, primarily on the Hispanic scene, and particularly in the 19th century); thus, supplying the demand from foreign visitors for souvenirs of Manila. He also painted in oil.

Lozano is best known as the pioneering practitioner of the art form known as letras y figuras (letters and figures), in which the letters of a patron's name are composed primarily by contoured arrangements of human figures — an art form that was derived from late 18th century French graphic art.

Lozano however, surrounded the names with vignettes of scenes in Manila. It is his ability to present individual characters within the context of the larger narrative that Lozano exceeds the talents of Domingo and his other predecessors and contemporaries. His albums depict not only individuals in their various occupations, but whole scenes where we see the style in which Filipinos — rich and poor — lived, much like candid photographs of everyday lives.
The Señora Doña’s first name ‘Francisca’ is spelled out against a festive background, perhaps an important Spanish holiday: The windows of the stone houses feature the scarlet and gold of the Bandera Español. In the street, maidens and musicians are the curves and pillars of her name.
The last name ‘Andres’ is set against the walled city of Intramuros, a reference to San Andres, who is the patron saint of Manila. (A majestic crested gate is in the background as well. ) A streetlight, a man dressed as the god of plenty, and several potted plants in full flower accent the surname. Between both names appears to be the Rio Pasig, overflowing its banks, another symbol of plenty.

Artist or Maker

Jose Honorate Lozano

Literature

José Maria A. Cariño, ‘José Honorato Lozano: Filipinas 1847’

Payment & Shipping

Accepted forms of payment: Wire Transfer

Shipping

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

Auction Details

The Kingly Treasures Auction 2018

Leon Gallery

December 01, 2018, 02:00 PM PHT

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

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Terms

Buyer's Premium

20.0%

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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GENERAL:

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PAYMENT:

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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

LITIGATION:

In case if litigation between Leon Gallery and the buyer, the parties must submit to the Law Courts of Makati.

Shipping Terms

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

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

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