Abdulmari Imao

Lot 45: Abdulmari Imao , (1936-2014) , Sarimanok

Name: Abdulmari Imao , (1936-2014) , Sarimanok
Brand: Leon Gallery
SKU: ae6403baf5
Price: 200000 PHP

Est: ₱200,000 PHP - ₱260,000 PHPSold:

Leon GalleryMakati City , PhilippinesJune 22, 2019

Item Overview

Description

Abdulmari Imao , (1936-2014)
, Sarimanok
, signed and dated 1996 (lower right)
, oil on canvas
, 36”x 48” (91 cm x 122 cm),

Artist or Maker

Abdulmari Imao

Provenance

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist

Notes

Abdul Mari Imao explored the magnificence of the southern groups in his own contemporary idiom, even combining ornament and calligraphy, even creating sculptural variations of the name of Allah. Pursuing graduate studies, Imao won the Smith-Fulbright and Kansas University scholarships for his master’s degree in Sculpture, Major in Brass Casting. Next, he was a ceramics and photography scholar at the Rhode Island School of Design. He also won a film directing scholarship from the faculty of Columbia University. At the director’s office at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, his bas-relief piece “South Pacific” was on display for two years. It was the museum director who made it possible for Imao to receive a grant normally given only to American citizens — one that allowed him to travel to Europe where he gained exposure to art in Scandinavia, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Holland and Switzerland. In an interview with Nick Joaquin in 1969, Imao said: “I think the woodcraft and smooth lines of Scandinavian design have influenced me greatly. They are among the best designers in ceramics”. But he disclosed to Joaquin his chosen idiom: “I have been working on the Sarimanok style. This is a design I am trying to improve, revitalize. That is why I have been doing research on this Muslim motif: to develop it into another design which will be distinctively Muslim”. Although a Tausug, Imao loved and adapted in his art the vividly colored motifs common among the Lumad of Mindanao. He also became noted for his Islamic calligraphy; the Sari-mosque or the gourd-like dome with crescent moon and cross that often appeared in his depictions of the Sarimanok with the staple fish in its beak; the serpent or naga, and okir or ukkil, the undulating carvings that served as embellishments to the Mindanao architecture

Payment & Shipping

Accepted forms of payment: Wire Transfer

Shipping

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

Auction Details

The Spectacular Mid-year Auction 2019

Leon Gallery

June 22, 2019, 02:00 PM PHT

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

Explore This Auction

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

Terms & Conditions

The following are the terms and conditions that Leon Gallery has set for the auction. Kindly read carefully.

Leon Gallery, all the participants of the event, processes, and transactions shall be guided accordingly by these rules:

GENERAL:

a. Each item (lot) in this catalog is offered for sale dependent on the terms exhibited below.

b. All lots are numbered according to the catalog unless otherwise stated by the auctioneer.

c. Transferring, selling, assigning of lots to anyone other than the bidder that won prior to the removal of the lot from the gallery is not allowed. Only the winning bidder has the authority to remove the lot from the gallery.

d. All items sold do not have any warranty. Leon Gallery is not and will not be liable for any unfortunate circumstances that can happen to the lot after it has been transferred to the winning bidder.

e. All participants must agree to be bound by the terms that have been set by Leon Gallery.

BIDDING:

a. Bidders are required to complete and sign registration forms. Participants shall be asked to present a valid government-issued identification card (passport, driver's license, etc.) upon registration.

b. Before the auction proper, each buyer will be given an assigned buyer's number. The highest bidder of a specific lot shall be the buyer of the lot.

c. The auctioneer shall announce the winning bid and the corresponding buyer's number of the bidder. Failure of the winning bidder to object at the time of the announcement shall be considered as an acknowledgment of the bid and purchase. The buyer is legally liable to purchase the lot or pay the difference if the host must re-offer and sell it for a reduced price.

d. The buyer's premium shall be 15% plus Value-Added Tax on premium (16.8% in total).

e. The auctioneer shall be in charge of supervising the bidding and shall be the sole arbiter of any disputes. Leon Gallery reserves the right to withdraw property at any time before the sale and reject a bid from any bidder.

f. Absentee bids are allowed in this auction. They are permitted to bid until fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the auction for all the items in the auction. Absentee bids for later lots may continue to be accepted according to announcements or signs posted on the office window. A deposit may be requested on absentee bids over Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 200,000) or at the discretion of the auctioneer. The auctioneer will be responsible of bidding the absentee bid in opposition to the floor bidders. In case a tie occurs, the earlier bid wins the lot. Leon Gallery will not be liable for any failed absentee bid. The absentee bidders may contact the gallery after the auction to know if they won the lot.

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

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

Get Invaluable on Your Phone

Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

Bid On-the-Go!

Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.