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b. 1930 - d. 2010

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        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats
          Nov. 30, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          Sailboats signed (lower right) ca. 1965 oil on canvas 25” x 31 1/4” (64 cm x 79 cm) PROVENANCE | Private collection, Manila An Early Zalameda Zalameda’s Elegant Style on Center Stage - Before Oscar Zalameda’s iconic cubistic art style came to life, his works echoed Fernando Zóbel's style in its breeziness and swift brush strokes. His bon vivant lifestyle, born from his continuous travels around the world, meant extended time at sea, and the artistic Zalameda found himself enamored with the harsh, cutting waters and wild seas. This untitled piece, created circa 1950s, was evocative of the early Zalameda. A prime example of his experimentations with abstraction, Zalameda played with colors, lights, and angles with his gestural abstraction comprised of expertly rendered cubistic elements that, in its abstraction, perfectly retain Zalameda’s cohesive style. The cosmopolitan influences of his life are evident – he was starting to settle in Europe by the mid-1950s with earlier years of the decade spent in various art schools in the Philippines, America, and Paris. Zalameda’s sharp intuition when it comes to colors and hues reveals the vibrant world from which he draws inspiration. His works make a distinct vision, a blend of romantic Europe and the vibrant Quezon that results in a unique taste that helped him garner dedicated patrons within his lifetime and beyond. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction
          Nov. 30, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction

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

          PROPERTY FORMERLY FROM THE JEAN-CLAUDE SERVANSCHREIBER COLLECTION Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction signed (upper right) ca. 1960 oil on canvas 35 1/4" x 45 1/2" (90 cm x 116 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Spain Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction may not be fashioned in the same style as many of Oscar Zalameda’s works but it still carries the same sensitivity to colors that they embody. Adept with the language of colors, Zalameda interweaves cream, gray, and blue in this abstract that echoes the works of the modernists that came before him. The distinct quality of his work belies his European temperament, the unrepentant breaking down of shapes and forms akin to the Western abstraction than it is Filipino romanticism or Eastern sensibility. This work is more abstract than his usual works – unlike his more known style where the figure still retains its shape and form, Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction rejects figuration altogether, preferring to delve into pure abstraction instead. As an artist, Zalameda combined aspects of abstraction, brutalism, and cubism in his works, but his earlier works encompass a more experimental approach to the medium and style itself. Like Grey, White and Yellow Abstraction, it often revolved around pure forms of abstractions between angle, shape, and light. With an expert understanding of colors, Oscar Zalameda found great patronage in his life and beyond. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats
          Nov. 30, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Sailboats

          Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

          Sailboats signed (lower right) circa 1963 oil on canvas 21" x 22" (53 cm x 56 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila While Oscar Zalameda’s early works were watercolor paintings portraying his buoyant childhood years and the rich culture of his hometown of Lucban, he would be known for his cubistic art style later in his career. After completing a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, Zalameda ventured alone to the United States and later to Europe to further his art studies. His multiple sojourns abroad, spent mainly at sea, exposed him to diverse views, cultures, and experiences, each contributing to his would-be artistic expression. Furthermore, these travels led him to delve deeper into cubism and experiment with different styles and mediums. Reminiscent of his early endeavors with abstraction, this piece is nonetheless a testament to Zalameda’s mastery of any material and technique. The artist’s profound understanding of colors allowed him to play with strokes of vibrant hues haphazard yet carefully thrown into the blank canvas, creating an abstract image evocative of his lavish life in Europe. Throughout his artistic career, Zalameda’s dexterous hands created a number of works that not only embody his personal views and perceptions but also the bright colors of the world around him, inviting the audience to see the world through his eyes. (Jessica Magno)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Oct. 26, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱35,000 - ₱45,500

          Church in Suburbs of Paris signed (lower right) oil on paper 19" x 25" (48 cm x 64 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Oct. 26, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱70,000 - ₱91,000

          Untitled signed (lower right) oil on wood 7 1/2" x 8 1/2" (19 cm x 22 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Oct. 26, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

          Flower Vendor signed (lower right) oil on canvas 18" x 20" (46 cm x 51 cm)   Flower Vendor is a testament to Oscar Zalameda’s distinctive and fascinatingly versatile artistry. His impressive ability to grasp and excel across different styles and mediums is highly evident in his paintings, solidifying his position in the Philippine art scene and leaving the audience intrigued by his range of talents. Zalameda is an internationally acclaimed Filipino artist whose works have been acknowledged and received numerous awards. His works have graced the walls of major galleries and museums worldwide, including a prestigious one-man exhibit at the Palacio Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico in 1965. A year later, in 1966, he was honored with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace by then-First Lady Imelda Marcos. Born in Quezon province, Zalameda went to Manila to study Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, then later flew to the Americas and Europe to further his art studies. His studies, travels, and experiences abroad catalyzed his experimentation with different materials and techniques in his pieces. While his earlier works were idyllic watercolor paintings reminiscent of his highspirited childhood in his hometown of Lucban, bold shapes of loud colors executing genre scenes adorned his canvases from the 1970s onwards, showcasing his versatility and growth as an artist. Zalameda’s cubist abstraction is characterized by using gem-toned colors on overlapping and intersecting planes. Like his hues, Oscar Zalameda is undoubtedly a gem in Philippine art—a Filipino inside and out. Despite his Western experiences and influences, his dedication to his Filipino roots is evident in every stroke on his canvases. (Jessica Magno)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱700,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed (lower right) and undated (c. 1950s) Oil on canvas 62 x 78 cm (24 1/2 x 30 3/4 in) A stylistic precursor to Zalameda's beloved figurative cubist abstractions, this untitled piece highlights the artist's signature style, using sparse delicate vertical lines that contrast against the striking jewel-toned greens and yellows. Amassed in the emerald expanse are what appear to be a group of sailboats in the distance, glinting and bobbing back and forth in the calm waters distinguished by shadowy hues and strokes of teal. Like most of Zalameda's earlier works, the scene seems to encapsulate his artistic journeys during the 1950s, mirroring his immersive experiences through studies and exhibitions in vibrant locales such as New York, Paris, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Hamburg, and Milan--a bellwether period that would indelibly influence his artistic career and repertoire.

          Salcedo Auctions
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Harvest
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Harvest

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱600,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed (lower right) and dated '2006' (in document) Oil on canvas 76.2 x 91.4 cm (30 x 36 in) Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist

          Salcedo Auctions
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Flower Vendors)
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Flower Vendors)

          Est: ₱450,000 - ₱550,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed and undated (lower right) Oil on canvas 77 x 90 cm (30 1/3 x 35 1/2 in)

          Salcedo Auctions
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Couple in Bed)
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Couple in Bed)

          Est: ₱650,000 - ₱750,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed and undated (lower right) Oil on canvas 75 x 91 cm (27 1/2 x 36 in)

          Salcedo Auctions
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Equestrienne)
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled (Equestrienne)

          Est: ₱150,000 - ₱200,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Signed and dated 'Nov. 28, 63' (1963, lower middle) Graphite and charcoal 70 x 55 cm (27 1/2 x 21 1/2 in)

          Salcedo Auctions
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          Untitled signed (lower left) oil on canvas 31 1/4” x 35” (79 cm x 89 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Europe WRITE UP Zalameda’s Garden of Delights An internationally acclaimed Filipino artist, Oscar Zalameda led a vibrant life largely spent abroad, particularly at sea. His high-society connections allowed him to indulge in his love for the waters. These travels abroad exposed him to a diverse range of cultures and experiences. These influences significantly shaped his art, creating a unique blend of his personal experiences and artistic expression Hailing from the province of Quezon, Zalameda went to Manila to study at the University of Santo Tomas. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, he ventured into the foreign land of San Francisco to study art in 1953 before leaving for Mexico to practice mural techniques. Later, he also studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. Oscar Zalameda’s works have been the centerpiece of numerous exhibitions in major museums and galleries and have found their way into many significant private collections across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. His artistic prowess has been acknowledged with numerous awards and recognitions. Notably, the then First Lady Imelda Marcos honored Zalameda with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace in 1966. Zalameda led a vibrant life largely spent abroad, particularly at sea. His high-society connections allowed him to indulge in his love for the waters. These travels abroad exposed him to a diverse range of cultures and experiences. These influences significantly shaped his art, creating a unique blend of his personal experiences and artistic expression Hailing from the province of Quezon, Zalameda went to Manila to study at the University of Santo Tomas. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, he ventured into the foreign land of San Francisco to study art in 1953 before leaving for Mexico to practice mural techniques. Later, he also studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. Oscar Zalameda’s works have been the centerpiece of numerous exhibitions in major museums and galleries and have found their way into many significant private collections across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. His artistic prowess has been acknowledged with numerous awards and recognitions. Notably, the then First Lady Imelda Marcos honored Zalameda with a personal exhibition at the Malacañang Palace in 1966. Zalameda’s artistic journey began with his watercolor paintings, which reflected his life and childhood in his hometown of Lucban, Quezon. However, his travels abroad exposed him to different styles and mediums, leading him to experiment with cubism in vibrant colors, a style that would later become his signature. His cubist abstraction is characterized by the use of gem-toned colors on overlapping and intersecting planes. This untitled painting is a testament to Zalameda’s mastery of any medium and style. At first glance, it appears to be a watercolor painting with almost transparent shapes. However, it is a complex piece made with overlapping planes of oil paint. The artist’s use of curved planes filled with solid and sheer strokes of colors creates a sense of motion and an illusion of the elements being carried by the wind. His palette, a monochromatic brown with a tinge of vibrant red, shadowed with blacks and layered with sheer, light tones, adds depth and brings his elements to life, further enhancing the illusion of the wind. Zalameda’s works offer a unique vision and taste that has earned him dedicated patrons throughout his lifetime and beyond. (Jessica Magno)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Portrait of Malu Veloso
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Portrait of Malu Veloso

          Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

          Portrait of Malu Veloso signed (lower left) oil on canvas 44” x 35” (112 cm x 89 cm) WRITE UP Building The Legacy Marina and Pablo’s union bore six children: their sons Pablo, Jr., Luis, and Ramon all became architects, with Antonio Victor becoming an accomplished engineer and the youngest son Francis venturing into painting and sculpting. In 1979, Pablo Antonio Jr. started designing semiconductor facilities, and the son who took over the firm of their father to continue and develop the legacy that Pablo Antonio Sr. has imprinted in the country’s architectural scene. He has made a name for himself as an architect who specialized in semiconductor facilities and continued the prestige of their father’s firm. One of the household names of the most exclusive villages in the Philippines and in the current architecture scene is the prominent Ramon Antonio who is widely known for his eclectic designs. He has followed in the footsteps of his father and is now one of the most sought-after architects in the country. Like his father and brothers, Luis Chito Antonio became an architect. He is hailed as one of the Philippines's top architects, known for adding ethnic flairs and designs to his works. So too was another Antonio son, Antonio Victor, who was an engineer until his passing in 1999. The couple’s only daughter, Maria Lourdes, followed in her mother’s footsteps, becoming a fashion designer herself. Malu, as she is fondly remembered, was inspired more by her mother's professional life. Being exposed to both brilliant artistic parents, she started out selling children's clothing before branching into baptism and Filipiniana attire as her clientele grew. “Her designs feature delicate elements like tiny flowers and beading, gentle colors like pastels and creams, and simple forms and cuts,” Joshua Barrera writes. “She made an identity of herself by being the total opposite of her mother’s audacious and vibrant style and established a more upbeat, veiling, and letting the colors and figures shine without heavy detailing.” The Antonio siblings’s foray into arts was no surprise. As artistic parents, Pablo and Marina’s love for the art was imparted onto their children and beyond. Even their grandchildren became architects, fashion designers, interior designers, and artists alike. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Los Paisanos
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Los Paisanos

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

          Los Paisanos signed (lower left) oil on canvas 43" x 48 1/2" (109 cm x 123 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Europe EXHIBITED Art Collectors Gallery at Hotel Maria Isabel, Exhibition of Paintings by Oscar de Zalameda, Mexico City, 25 July - 12 August 1967. WRITE UP The Paisanos of Zalameda Oscar Zalameda, a highly esteemed Filipino artist, was deeply influenced by his mentor, Vicente Manansala, during his time at UST. This influence led him to explore cubism, a style he has since made his own. Despite his extensive travels and the Western influences evident in his works, Zalameda’s art remains deeply rooted in his Filipino heritage. This piece, Los Paisanos, was made at a time when Zalameda studied mural art in Mexico in 1967. Translated as “The Countrymen” in English, this painting depicts the harrowing reality of his countrymen, be it from his home country or people from the foreign land he was in. Here, Zalameda features five men with visibly wearied and troubled faces immersed in a rather serious discussion while carrying sacks full of things—maybe their harvested goods. This depiction, fused with his chosen palette, is a dark contrast to his earlier bright watercolor pieces and future cubism works with bold shapes and loud colors. Nonetheless, this painting perfectly demonstrated Zalameda’s artistic development and versatility, proving his worth in the Philippine art scene. (Jessica Magno)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Untitled

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          Untitled signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) WRITE UP Oscar Zalameda’s breezy cubism is a fresh breath of air to the Philippine art scene. Flashy and flamboyant in life as he is with art, Zalameda’s depiction of vendors, women, and the Filipino community is abuzz with a vibrancy that was borne from his Western education – first in San Francisco in 1953 then to Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. However jetset his lifestyle may be, Zalameda still continues to take inspiration from his vibrant hometown. Born in Lucena, Quezon, Zalameda’s provincial lifestyle became a source of inspiration for the artist. His theatrical representation of the Philippine countryside is a pleasant shock to the people and a much-needed revitalization of the genre work. With this work, Zalameda's wide sources of inspiration are evident. Portraying the common folk of the Philippines, he nonetheless gave them a European flair, a joie de vivre that exalts both Zalameda's Filipino roots and his Parisian style. His Parisian and Filipino inspiration was given its due credits when Zalameda was conferred both the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres medallion by the French government and the Presidential Medal of Merit by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda "Dos Paisanos" (Oil ca. 1980s)
          Aug. 24, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda "Dos Paisanos" (Oil ca. 1980s)

          Est: $8,000 - $12,000

          Oscar Deveza Zalameda (Philippines/ Mexico, 1930-2010) Dos Paisanos, circa 1980s Oil on canvas 30" x 36"   Signed to the bottom left corner. Included is a 1991 Certificate of Authenticity with the image, signed twice by the artist, and artist stamp-sealed. Housed in a frame measuring 34" x 40".

          Circle Auction
        • Oscar Zalameda Oil/Canvas "3 Male Pickers"
          Aug. 24, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda Oil/Canvas "3 Male Pickers"

          Est: $400 - $600

          Oscar Deveza Zalameda, Mexican/Filipino (1930 - 2010) Oil on canvas "3 Male Pickers" Signed lower right. Good condition. Measures 30" x 37", frame measures 36" x 42"JD/B13/SH:16A

          Joshua Kodner
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Jul. 27, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

          Untitled signed (lower right) oil on canvas 24 1/4" x 21 1/4" (61 cm x 54 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda
          Jul. 19, 2024

          Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Oscar Deveza Zalameda (Filipino, 1930-2010), Fish Harvest, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed, unstretched): 30"h x 36"w

          Clars Auctions
        • Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda
          Jun. 20, 2024

          Painting, Oscar Deveza Zalameda

          Est: $8,000 - $12,000

          Oscar Deveza Zalameda (Filipino, 1930-2010), Fish Harvest, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed, unstretched): 30"h x 36"w

          Clars Auctions
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Tres Mujeres Con Flores
          Jun. 08, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Tres Mujeres Con Flores

          Est: ₱450,000 - ₱585,000

          Tres Mujeres Con Flores signed (lower left) ca. 1980 oil on canvas 24" x 30" (61 cm x 76 cm) PROVENANCE: The Metro Gallery Oscar Zalameda’s breezy form of cubism provides a fresh breath of air to the Philippine art scene. Born in Lucban, Quezon, Zalameda’s provincial lifestyle became a source of inspiration for the artist, marrying the pastoral scenery with the high society aesthetic the notoriously theatrical Zalameda later found himself gravitating towards. In Tres Mujeres Con Flores (translating to Three Women with Flowers from Spanish), Zalameda's penchant for both the Filipino and the flamboyant is on full display. In vibrant gem-like colors that remind the viewers of Lucban's yearly Pahiyas Festival, the artist depicts three women huddled together, each with overflowing flower baskets. Gone are the customary detailed rural sceneries; in its place, Zalameda leaves the background bare, turning his full attention to the women in their provincial garb. In Tres Mujeres Con Flores, he looks back at his bucolic past with rose-tinted high-end sunglasses, his nostalgia mixing with his high society inclinations. Zalameda left the country in 1953 to study in San Francisco before later departing for Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. In 2006, Zalameda was also conferred the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres medallion by the French government and the Presidential Medal of Merit by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Nude
          Jun. 08, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Nude

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A DISTINGUISHED FAMILY Nude signed (lower right) ca. 1965 oil on canvas 35 1/4" x 37 1/4" (90 cm x 95 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila By the mid-1960s, Oscar Zalameda had been concluding his Western odyssey. He left the Philippines in 1953 to study art in San Francisco, California before eventually embarking for France to study at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in Paris. In 1955, Zalameda began his career after taking time to learn mural practices in Mexico and soon, he mounted exhibitions in New York, Paris, Hamburg, Barcelona, and others before returning to the Philippines for an exhibition at the Philam Life Pavilion. This Zalameda Nude (created circa 1965) echoes the Fernando Zobel-inspired style that characterized his early works – in his gestural abstractions, Zalameda depicts a woman lounging on her side, her head resting on her hand. The subject is reduced down to their simplified essences but through Zalameda’s masterful manipulation of both abstract and figurative language, the figure remains whole and recognizable. The perfect bridge between the artist’s earlier abstractions and his later blocky cubism, Nude serves as a preview to both Zalameda the artist and Zalameda the person – lively, outlandish, and outrageous. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Vendors
          Jun. 08, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Vendors

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          Vendors signed (lower right) ca. 1970 oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Depictions of vendors have been an enduring theme that threads various generations of the Philippine art scene together. From Fernando Amorsolo’s idyllic portrayals of fruit vendors to contemporary artists’ sculpture renditions of the maglalako, Filipino artists have no shortage of vendor paintings to provide. They have become ubiquitous to one’s “Filipino-ness,” a way of showing their love for the country. One artist who rose to the challenge of depicting the classical theme is Lucban-born Oscar Zalameda with his aptly titled Vendors. Flashy and flamboyant in life as in art, Zalameda never fails to bring vibrancy even as he depicts the mundane, everyday life of the common folks. In fact, it is this ornate attitude that elevates Zalameda’s folk genre pieces. In his Vendors, faceless women depicted in Zalameda's loose cubist form dominate the canvas, bodies relaxed but no less attention- grabbing. Their wares cradled in their hands, the women lean towards each other as they walk, perhaps deep in conversation or gossip as one is wont to do as a pastime. As is expected of Zalameda's subjects, these women are lively and vibrant, full of life as they amble to their next destination. Zalameda's animated style and unconventional color schemes emphasize the vibrancy of the world from which he draws his inspiration. The blank faces invite further personalization of the art-viewing experience – these women are no longer just Zalameda’s version of the sellers; they now become the vendors we see every day. Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, Zalameda reminds us to slow down and appreciate those we often overlook, including the workers from whom we get our daily goods. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar de Zalameda (1930-2010), Philippines, a study of five male figures with gathered fruit, signed, oil on c
          Jun. 04, 2024

          Oscar de Zalameda (1930-2010), Philippines, a study of five male figures with gathered fruit, signed, oil on c

          Est: £2,000 - £3,000

          Oscar de Zalameda (1930-2010), Philippines, a study of five male figures with gathered fruit, signed, oil on canvas laid on to board, 43" x 48.5" (110 x 123cm), unframed.

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        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - El Obispo (The Bishop)
          Mar. 09, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - El Obispo (The Bishop)

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          El Obispo (The Bishop) signed and dated 1965 (lower right) oil on canvas 47" x 41" (119 cm x 104 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Europe WRITE UP: Aside from his charming vistas and exuberant landscapes, Oscar Zalameda was a known portraitist of society's crème de la crème—prominent figures in politics, business, entertainment, and even religion. El Obispo was painted in 1965 during Zalameda's extensive international exposure marked by exhibitions at New York's Asia House Society and Galerie Achard (1964 and 1965, respectively), Mexico's Palacio Nacional de Bellas Artes (1965), and Rome's Galleria Il Carpine (1965). The work depicts an unnamed bishop in his full regalia. At his back is a religious coat of arms with a banner bearing the inscription "Mihi vivere Christus est," a Latin epitaph that means "For me to live is Christ." It is a shortened version of the passage from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians (1:21), "Mihi enim vivere Christus est et mori lucrum," which translates to "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Zalameda imbues the sitter with a dignified bearing fitting for such a prominent position within the Catholic Church hierarchy. El Obispo is a veritable reminder of Zalameda at his absolute creative prime. (Adrian Maranan)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Landscape
          Mar. 09, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Landscape

          Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000

          Landscape signed (lower right) ca. 1960 mixed media on paper 15 1/2" x 20" (39 cm x 51 cm) WRITE UP: Zalameda's sailboats are not just vehicles upon the water, but vessels carrying the narrative of a well-traveled life. The sailboat is more than a recurring figure; it is a symbol of his worldly travels and a nod to his Filipino heritage. His depiction of sailboats, inspired by the picturesque European coasts, are infused with the lively spirit of his birthplace, Lucban, Quezon. This work, through its cubist geometry and chromatic harmony, extends an invitation to embrace the dualities of life – the calm and the festive, the local and the international. Reflecting on his career, Zalameda's paintings stand as a testament to his perception of the world as a place of bliss, a continuous festival of colors and shapes. In this seascape, the sailboats are a celebration of Zalameda's artistic journey, a journey marked by international prestige yet anchored in the heritage of his homeland. (Ysabella Vistan

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Bathers
          Mar. 09, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Bathers

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          PROPERTY FROM THE TERE ORENDAIN COLLECTION Bathers signed (lower right) ca. 1970 oil on canvas 38" x 38" (97 cm x 97 cm) WRITE UP: Zalameda's Portraits of Women For a Woman WriterBathers shows Oscar Zalameda’s brilliant manipulation of shapes and planes. One of the most renowned Filipino cubists of the 1960s, Zalameda portrays a sophisticated image of the aforementioned swimmers. His signature “soft” cubist style is paired with a harmonious color palette, creating a distinct image despite the abstraction. At the forefront lounges a woman, arm over her head and hip jutted out. Behind her is another woman kneeling and, if one squints, another figure mid-dive. It speaks highly of Zalameda’s talent that he can tell an instantly recognizable story in abstract form; he possesses a personal style that saddles the line between abstract and representational, creating a highly harmonious canvas. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Blue Abstraction
          Mar. 09, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Blue Abstraction

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          Blue Abstraction signed (lower right) ca. 1957 oil on canvas 36" x 25 1/2" (91 cm x 65 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Paris WRITE UP: Oscar Zalameda is a trueborn son of Lucban, Quezon – despite the jetset life brought about by his studies in San Francisco then Paris and later in Mexico, his oeuvre still boasts the resplendence of his hometown. Men toiling in the fields, vendors selling their wares, and local scenes feature heavily on his canvases, their luminous colors reflecting his home country’s vibrancy. Though he eventually delved into the cubism that would be synonymous with his name, his early works are experiments in abstractions that evoke Fernando Zóbel's gestural ones. The lot at hand entitled Blue Abstraction (created around 1957) was made during Zalameda’s stay in Europe in the mid-1950s. Blue Abstraction contains the staples of Zalameda’s early gestural abstractions but now, the beginnings of his cubism are evident – amidst the spontaneous brush strokes is a clearly delineated rose. Lines running through the canvas create different planes, an echo of his future geometric abstractions. Blue Abstraction features the two periods of Oscar Zalameda’s art – his gestural abstraction and his sophisticated breezy cubism. This crossroad of style provides a refreshing view of Zalameda and proof of his proficiency in color harmonies and abstractions. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendor
          Mar. 09, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendor

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          Flower Vendor signed (lower left) ca. 1975 oil on canvas 33" x 28 1/2" (84 cm x 72 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila WRITE UP: Oscar Zalameda’s distinct cubist works and inclinations for the folk genre made him one of the most recognizable and sought-after modern Filipino artists. Leaving the country in 1953 to study in San Francisco, Zalameda later continued his education at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des BeauxArts and the Sorbonne in Paris. This odyssey left him with an oeuvre that boasts of European flair. Despite that inclination, however, Filipino themes continue to grace his magnificent canvases. Throughout his career, Zalameda has created multiple depictions of flower vendors. Usually comprised of women with flowers either at hand or in pots, Zalameda’s vendors are an interesting outlook into the beauty of the Philippines through the lives of everyday people. With the lot at hand, his delineated shapes and muted jewel tones depict the titular flower vendor in his unmistakable cubist style. Her posture is relaxed, and the easiness with which she carries the bundle of flowers suggests this to be a common occurrence for her. Perhaps she is in the middle of doing her work of rearranging the flowers or maybe she is gathering the flowers bought by a customer. In any way, Zalameda’s elegant and contrasting colors combined with his introspective folk scenery opens its doors wide for its viewers to take a closer look and contemplate its possible meaning. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors
          Mar. 09, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          Flower Vendors signed (lower left) ca. 1980 oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila WRITE UP: Oscar Zalameda's artistic lexicon is characterized by cubist abstraction and a fidelity to folk motifs, situates him as a pivotal figure in modern Filipino artistry. His global sojourn, which saw him refine his craft in the cosmopolitan locales of San Francisco and Paris, infused his work with a European sensibility while preserving the indigenous soul of the Philippines. In the tableau presented, Zalameda's affinity for native scenes is vividly apparent. The canvas is animated by the depiction of three flower vendors, captured in a moment of everyday grace, are portrayed with a sense of inherent nobility that Zalameda crafts through the interplay of muted yet richly hued tones. The trio is enmeshed in an activity that is both mundane and sacred—their daily trade of flowers. The central figure, with a poise that commands the canvas, holds a profusion of blooms that inject a delicate vibrancy into the scene. Her companions, equally integral, engage in the subtle dance of their occupation. There is a sense of serene motion, of lives intertwined with the beauty they sell. Zalameda's work here is a poignant reflection on the collective experience, a narrative told in the silent language of shape and color. His palette, while restrained, speaks volumes, suggesting the depth of the Philippine landscape and the spirit of its people. (Ysabella Vistan)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Jan. 20, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

          Untitled signed (lower left) ca. 1970s oil on canvas 29” x 36” (74 cm x 91 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Jan. 20, 2024

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          PROPERTY FROM THE LITA TORRALBA LOGARTA COLLECTION Woman with Flowers signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Fruit Vendors
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Fruit Vendors

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          PROPERTY FROM THE DR. EDILBERTO B. BRAVO COLLECTION Fruit Vendors signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30” x 36” (76 cm x 91 cm) WRITE UPKnown as the Art Capital of Quezon, Lucban conjures an image of colors and festivities, with the popular Pahiyas Festival held every 15th of May within the municipality. This inclination for festivities and merrymaking found itself home with one of Lucban’s many famous sons, artist Oscar Zalameda. Bon vivant and luxurious, Zalameda lived a lavish lifestyle, rubbing elbows with high society. However, despite his flamboyant personality, Zalameda’s muse is the pastorale of his hometown. In his cubist style, Zalameda’s works are composed of Filipino subjects and folk themes, like this lot at hand entitled Fruits Vendors. He painted the piece in his classical light colors, clean and clear-cut in his cubist art form. Like his hometown, Fruit Vendors is bursting at the seams with warm colors, bright beauty, and enthusiastic festivities. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Builders
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Builders

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

          Builders signed (lower right) ca. 1970 oil on canvas 29” x 35” (74 cm x 89 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila WRITE UPOscar Zalameda was a painter who excelled in cubist artworks, a style where a subject matter is depicted not as one individual shape but consisting of several geometric forms which also allows artists to experiment with color shadings. Zalameda was born in 1930 in Lucban Quezon. After graduating from Tayabas High School (now Quezon National High School) in 1949, he pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the University of Santo Tomas. Shortly thereafter, he decided to further develop his skills by studying abroad. He traveled to the United States in 1953 and was able to make a name for himself from different competitions, even being an awardee for the Art League of California Competition in 1954. He also pursued studies in Paris, France, in the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts (lit. National School of Fine Arts) and the Sorbonne (i.e. University of Paris). He would travel the world for more than a decade before returning to the Philippines in 1963 where he would soon grab the attention of the former first lady Imelda Marcos. While known for living an extravagant and controversial lifestyle, his expertise in the fine arts was nonetheless always acknowledged by both Filipino and foreign admirers as proven by the high value placed upon his works even during his lifetime. In 2010, Zalameda died at the age of 79 in Lucena, Quezon. Prior to his death, in 2006, he was awarded by the French government with the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres medallion while the Philippine government awarded him with the Presidential Medal of Merit. Despite the controversies that loomed throughout his life, one noteworthy legacy of his career was the promulgation of “queer optimism” in art, the celebration of gender fluidity and identity, even with the challenges presented by a cold cultural society. One of his works is this oil painting which depicts three workers in the preliminary process of building a certain structure. The artwork does not exhibit the brightly colored luminous cubist art style from which Zalameda would become famous for, implying that this piece was created in the early parts of his career. Nevertheless, its theme is consistent with his interest in depicting sceneries of Philippine culture. The piece appears to highlight or emphasize the industrious side of the Filipino people, their enduring ability to withstand the toils of physical labor, despite historical accusations of their slothful nature (indolencia). The meticulous observer however may be able to notice some features that would be prominent in his more famous works, such as an asymmetrical style in the depiction of the human body and the unusual placements and shapes of inanimate objects. (Christian Talaguit)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Harana
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Harana

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

          Harana signed (lower left) ca. 1980 oil on canvas 36” x 52” (91 cm x 132 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila WRITE UPZia Kalong, in her 2021 article “Lost But Not Forgotten: The Art of ‘Harana’ Then And Now,” describes harana as “one of the most beautiful testaments to the Filipinos’ love affair with romance.” A serenade a man does to convey his love for a woman, this dying practice may be done by the man alone or with his friends. He is armed with a guitar and in front of the woman he loves, her family, and the whole community, he declares his genuine love. In Oscar Zalameda’s Harana, he used his classic cubist style to portray this traditional way of courtship. In bright shades of blue and pink, Zalameda employed his mastery of color harmony and managed to translate into visual form the pure, unadulterated joy of young love. Harana may be a dying practice in the Philippines as young lovers use increasingly modern ways to profess their love, however in this captivating work, Zalameda immortalized the old-school way of courtship. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - a) Untitled b) Untitled
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - a) Untitled b) Untitled

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          a) Untitled signed (lower left) ca. 1960 oil on board 20” x 11” (51 cm x 28 cm) b) Untitled signed (lower left) ca. 1960 oil on board 17” x 8 1/2” (43 cm x 22 cm) WRITE UP Born at the Art Capital of Quezon, Oscar Zalameda is one of Lucban’s pride in the field of visual arts. After studying fine arts at the University of Santo Tomas, he left to study in California in 1953 before moving again to Paris and Mexico. His constant travels open him up to multiple art practices and inspirations across the globe, but he expresses his creativity through depictions of the local pastoral he grew up in. He is most known for his cubist style, however, as this series of works created circa 1960 shows, Zalameda also experimented with the field of abstraction. These two works, though far from his usual style, display his relationship with colors, depth, and shapes. They are a clear manifestation of his oeuvre to come. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Lucban
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Lucban

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

          PROPERTY FROM THE DON J. ANTONIO ARANETA COLLECTION Lucban signed (lower right) oil on canvas 22 3/4” x 29 1/4” (57 cm x 74 cm) WRITE UPOscar Zalameda is no stranger to Lucban, Quezon, for he was one of the heritage town’s eminent sons. In many of his prized works, Lucban is the central character, playing a significant role in the varied narratives of his masterpieces. In this work, Zalameda captures a breathtaking panoramic view of his beloved Lucban. The sacred Mount Banahaw casts its hallowed charm in the background, rising as a silent witness to the Lucbanin’s colorful display of culture and heritage. The historic 18th-century Lucban Church, formally known as the San Luis de Obispo de Tolosa Parish Church, can be seen on the right, dominating the skyline of the town proper. The church marks the symbolic beginning of the famed Pahiyas Festival in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, in which a morning mass on May 15 of every year signals the commencement of the vibrant fiesta. A green palette dominates the composition, representing Lucban’s lush forests and rich agricultural biodiversity (Lucban is Quezon Province’s Rice Capital). Rendered in Zalameda’s exuberant Cubist vernacular, the work exudes a quaint, idyllic allure in which history is ever alive, and nature stays at the forefront, paying homage to its important role as the primary mover of the hustle and bustle of town living. (Adrian Maranan)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Rice Harvest
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Rice Harvest

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

          Rice Harvest signed (lower right) oil on canvas 32” x 36” (81 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila WRITE UPLocated South of Luzon, the municipality of Lucban in Quezon province is bursting with colors and culture. Known as the Art and Dance Capital of Quezon, Angono is also the Rice Capital of the province with the popular Pahiyas Festival celebrated every 15th of May in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the Farmer. The locals celebrate the festival with joyous music and colorful decorations in various representations of the harvest. The importance of rice planting bleeds into Lucban-born artist Oscar Zalameda’s works. With this particular lot, Zalameda portrays the rice harvest in his sophisticated cubist form. His palette of choice is warm, reminiscent of a hot afternoon in the fields. Zalameda paints three abstract figures in the field with a clear yellow sky and a sliver of light blue seas in the horizon. With his clear bright colors and his distinct lines, Zalameda managed to capture the picture-perfect image of the simple, comfortable life in the countryside. Zalameda studied at the University of Santo Tomas and continued his studies at Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Sorbonne in France. His long list of accolades include the prestigious Art League of California Award in San Francisco, Prix de les Critiques, and of course the Presidential Medal of Merit from then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Lovers
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Lovers

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

          Lovers signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30” x 36” (76 cm x 91 cm) WRITE UPIn Oscar Zalameda’s Lovers, we see a man lying down on the floor, with his back resting upon what seems to be a wall. Although rendered blank, his facial expression and bodily gesture imply an atmosphere of zealous musing, with his non-existent eyes seemingly staring into the ethereality of space and his mind wandering off, delicately lost in fragile thoughts. The subject then shifts to a phantom-like figure of a woman dressed in a diaphanous dress. She is seemingly in a trance, but her ghostly silhouette implies she is a mere product of the man’s wildest imaginations and dynamic ruminations. Zalameda paints a poignant picture of romantic yearning for a (lost) beloved. The man hungers for the cravings of the flesh and thirsts for the fountain from which the longings of the heart and the desires of the soul cascade in a gush of passionate emotions. Zalameda’s exuberant cubist vernacular is still present. However, it is translated into a delicate one, in which dreamy colors and faint brushstrokes take center stage. The composition’s overall atmosphere exudes a surreal quality, where one’s clouds of reveries palpably transport and drift one away to another state of mind, in which the concealed fancies of the subconscious are brought to the fore. (Adrian Maranan)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - a) Landscape Ib) Landscape II
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - a) Landscape Ib) Landscape II

          Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

          a) Landscape I signed (lower left) ca. 1960 gouache 11” x 7” (28 cm x 18 cm) b) Landscape II signed (lower left) ca. 1960 gouache 5 1/2” x 10 1/2” (14 cm x 27 cm) PROVENANCE Private collection, France WRITE UP Known for his bon vivant lifestyle, Oscar Zalameda lived an extravagant and jet set life. He studied in places like the Philippines, the United States, France, and Mexico and he draws inspirations wherever he can get them. He is best known for his cubist art style but his early works show his experimentation with abstraction. In this series of work entitled Landscape I and Landscape II, Zalameda uses complementary color schemes and sweeping brush strokes to create a harmonious collection. Ever the impressive artist, Zalameda was an awardee of the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres honor from the French government and the Presidential Medal of Merit from the former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

          Flower Vendors signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30” x 36” (76 cm x 91 cm) WRITE UPOscar Zalameda is perhaps one of the Filipino visual art masters from the 1950s to the 1970s. A modernist, Zalameda has managed to create his own alluring form of cubism – melding his mastery in colors with multiple stylistic inspirations to create a style distinctly his. His art style may be leaning towards European inclinations but his subject matters are decidedly Filipino. Blending his recognizable color palette with his cubist style, Zalameda manages to translate the common Filipino themes into refreshing reinterpretations. This lot in hand uses bright light pink, blue, and green to depict the subject of the painting: three young women. These women, dressed in traditional Filipina attire with a handkerchief wrapped around their heads, appear to be talking animatedly beside a river. Light pink flowers surround the women, and in Zalameda’s masterful hands, the scene is transformed into the simple countryside life. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (Filipino, 1930-2010) Abstract
          Oct. 04, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (Filipino, 1930-2010) Abstract

          Est: $90,000 - $150,000

          Oscar Zalameda (Filipino, 1930-2010) Abstract circa 1960s signed ZALAMEDA (lower right) oil on canvas 63.5 x 80 cm (25 x 31 1/2 in)

          Bonhams
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors
          Sep. 09, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Flower Vendors signed (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91 cm) One of the renowned and ingenious Filipino cubists from the sixties, Oscar Zalameda was awarded the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres medallion by the French government and the Presidential Medal of Merit in 2006. After fulfilling his Fine Arts bachelor’s degree from the University of Santo Tomas, he pursued further studies at the Art League of California, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, and the Sorbonne. Despite being an expatriate, Zalameda’s usual painting subjects are Filipino folk themes — vendors, fishermen, churches, fiestas, and other barrio scenes. Similar to this lot, Zalameda has numerous paintings depicting women with flowers. As seen from this specific piece and other works such as Flower Vendor circa 2000, Tres Marias, and Flower Girl 1980, Zalameda ingeniously used intersecting and overlapping gem-toned color planes to create abstract relationships and harmonious colors. Flower vendors or women donning traditional clothing surrounded by flowers are one of the most well-sought oeuvres of Zalameda and they sell over a million. (Raphaela Cordero)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors
          Sep. 09, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Flower Vendors

          Est: ₱1,200,000 - ₱1,560,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Flower Vendors signed (lower right) ca. 1980 oil on canvas 36” x 48” (91 cm x 122 cm) Oscar Zalameda’s Flower Vendors encapsulates a celebration of several things: nature’s bountiful blessings, the laborers of the motherland, an homage to one’s native soil, and a yearning for brighter prospects. We see in this piece native Filipinas dressed in the traditional baro’t saya in a display of the harmonious oneness and social cohesion of the people in the countryside, joining hand in hand in their everyday toiling. Their faces are rendered blank, likely instilling in the viewers the significance of empathy and profound solidarity with the laborers of the nation—the movers of society and makers of history. Like many of his works, Flower Vendors also serves as Zalameda’s joyous ode to his native Lucban in Quezon Province. Dubbed the ‘Rice Capital of Quezon,’ Lucban is widely famous for its annual Pahiyas Festival, a week-long celebration in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers and agricultural workers. Houses are decorated with kiping or brightly colored rice wafers, making the Pahiyas one of the world’s liveliest and most vibrant festivals. The Pahiyas is the Lucbanins’ artistic way of thanksgiving for a prolific harvest since agriculture is their primary source of livelihood. Zalameda evokes the spirit of the Pahiyas in this work through his signature employment of flamboyant colors meant to bring out the inherent optimism of his oeuvre and his high-spirited personality. Veering away from the distinct cubist language of his mentor Vicente Manansala, who often imbued his works with a harrowing and bold critique of existing social conditions, Zalameda sees the world as a bastion of hope and elation, a paradise that may be palpably manifested and experienced. As particularly seen in this work, the vendors sit composed and relaxed, signifying the pleasing fulfillment they find in their societal role, with the bright colors of the composition further indicating a prosperous panorama of the pastoral. This is not to say that Zalameda romanticizes the Philippine countryside. However, Zalameda’s colorful rendition of the rural domain resoundingly speaks of visions of golden relief— that like the Pahiyas’ display of social cohesion and solidarity, our yearnings for prosperity can be realized if we stand hand in hand with the ordinary people whose names we do not know and faces we do not recognize yet share with us a common goal toward genuine social emancipation. (Adrian Maranan)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Boats in a Blue Harbor
          Sep. 09, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) - Boats in a Blue Harbor

          Est: ₱220,000 - ₱286,000

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010) Boats in a Blue Harbor signed (lower right) ca. 1960 oil, gouache, and casein on paper 16 1/2" x 21 1/2" (42 cm x 55 cm) Sailboats are a recurring motif in Oscar Zalameda’s oeuvre. As a welltraveled artist possessing a bon vivant lifestyle, Zalameda’s paintings of sailboats were likely inspired by the scenic and stunning coasts of the European continent. But the enchantress of a continent that was Europe would not suffice alone as a wellspring of creative inspiration for Zalameda. It was the vibrant gaiety of his native Lucban in the province of Quezon that served as the primary impetus for Zalameda’s works, as evident in their kaleidoscopic fusion of colors. Zalameda’s hometown conjures up images of merriment and delight, which had always pervaded his art and disposition, even during his expatriate phase.The spirit of Lucban still permeates this particular piece depicting a bustling seascape in which the exuberance brought about by the flotilla of sailboats abounds. The soft color palette Zalameda employs evokes the delicacy and romantic quality of Zalameda’s art and the innate serenity that emanates from them, which bestows a universally appealing quality to his art. (Adrian Maranan)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Jul. 29, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱250,000 - ₱325,000

          Fruit Vendor signed (lower right) oil on canvas 31” x 33” (79 cm x 84 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Jul. 29, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

          Golden Fishes signed (lower right) oil, gouache & casein on paper 19 3/4” x 15 3/4” (50 cm x 40 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)
          Jun. 17, 2023

          Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          Flower Girl ca. 1980 oil on canvas 30" x 35" (76 cm x 89 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist Flowers and flower vendors have featured prominently in Oscar Zalameda’s sought-after works. With his brightly colored compositions, Zalameda evokes romantic images of his native Lucban, Quezon, and its exuberant thanksgiving festival, the Pahiyas, celebrated every May 15 in honor of the town’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. While living a jet-set lifestyle, Zalameda never once forgot his native roots, imbuing his works with the ecstatic colors of his homeland—a celebratory nod of profound thanksgiving to the prismatic spirit of his motherland. Although the work at hand is a manifestation of Zalameda’s homage to colorful Lucban, he also injects a mystical impression into it, seemingly honoring his town’s privilege of resting at the foot of Mount Banahaw, arguably the Philippines’ holiest mountain. The composition is noticeably ethereal, with Zalameda’s application of delicate yet luminous colors adding a layer of metaphysical quality to the work. It is as if the woman is peacefully sitting on a pile of clouds, with the softness of the blue background, her ensemble that complements the work’s ambiance, her tranquil bearing, and the palpable tenderness of her flowers evoking an idyllic paradise— utopia if one may call it. (A.M.)

          Leon Gallery
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