Solomon Saprid

Lot 95: Solomon Saprid (1917 - 2003) Creation

Name: Solomon Saprid (1917 - 2003) Creation
Brand: Leon Gallery
SKU: 7604a4bb26
Price: 1000000 PHP

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

Leon GalleryMakati City, PhilippinesSeptember 11, 2021

Item Overview

Description

Property from the Margarita "Tingting" Cojuangco collection
Solomon Saprid (1917 - 2003)
Creation
signed and dated 1983 (bottom)
bronze
54" x 32" x 28" (137 cm x 81 cm x 71 cm)

P 1,000,000

Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs
of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

An Imus-born artist, Solomon Saprid began entering art competitions in 1967, submitting his work titled Sad Christ to the sculpture competition of the Art Association of the Philippines. In 1969, he held his debut solo exhibition at the Solidaridad Galleries in Ermita, Manila. He became the Philippine representative to the Indian Triennale in 1971 and the Australian Biennial in 1973. Saprid served as the president of the Art Association of the Philippines for three consecutive terms, from 1974 to 1976. Saprid was also a multi-awarded contemporary artist, winning the first prize for Anihan II in 1977 and the second prize for Eternal Triangle in 1979, both from the Art Association of the Philippines. He was also bestowed with the Araw ng Maynila Award in 1970 by the city government of Manila. In a landmark exhibition in 1990, he showcased his works alongside his other renowned contemporaries Onib Olmedo and Ang Kiukok in “Three Figurative Expressionists” held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

“Mang Sol,” as he was affectionately called by his friends and colleagues, creates commanding metal sculptures with characteristic strips made otherworldly in his stylized soldering. He developed his unique style by entering various arts and sculpture competitions. His unorthodox treatment was met with praise by judges and critics alike, given Saprid’s unique and refreshing take on traditional and age-old subjects and themes. Saprid’s most iconic figures are his nude figures, folk dances, fruits and flowers, and the tikbalang, the most iconic in his oeuvre. In his brass rendition of the creation of man, the figures are suspended in their becoming as threads of metal and brass are soldered together in order to create an effect that implies movement. This striking balance between structure and fluidity is what gives Saprid’s artistry its unparalleled allure in the world of Filipino sculpture.

Alfredo Roces described Saprid’s sculptures as having “a kinetic quality to it… a sense of arrested action.” Furthermore, the renowned art critic and artist added: The effect is one towards which the artist strives. He refers to it as ‘frozen motion.’ I’m sure you experienced it as you viewed his work.”

In a March 8, 1979 article published in Business Day, Angel G. de Jesus wrote: “In [a] conversation with friends, the late Hernando R. Ocampo used to describe Solomon A. Saprid as [the] “Philippines’ best living sculptor… His metalwork is unique and has a blown-out look derived from strands and laboriously welded together to create work in which matter and space convey a feeling of airy, poetic beauty and grace. The viewer’s eyes do not see the rough metallic texture, enamored as he is by the beauty of the composition, which is emphasized by the color of the metal. It is remarkable how strips of metal can be so constructed as to produce such a feeling of movement and grace.”

Saprid always preferred the laborious yet breathtaking art of sculpting. For the artist, “it is very fulfilling because there is very little deception.” In Saprid’s sculptures, the figures contrast the traditional notions of refinement and harmony, cementing his enduring legacy in Philippine contemporary sculpture.

Artist or Maker

Solomon Saprid

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Auction Details

The Magnificent September Auction 2021

Leon Gallery

September 11, 2021, 02:00 PM PST

Eurovilla 1, Rufino corner Legazpi Streets, Legazpi Village, Makati City, PH

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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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Account Number: 2166008845
Address: G/F Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Philippines
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