Abdulmari Imao

Lot 85: Abdulmari Imao (1936 - 2014) Sarimanok

Name: Abdulmari Imao (1936 - 2014) Sarimanok
Brand: Leon Gallery
SKU: c83498f9b8
Price: 240000 PHP

Est: ₱240,000 PHP - ₱312,000 PHPSold:

Leon GalleryMakati City, PhilippinesSeptember 11, 2021

Item Overview

Description

Abdulmari Imao (1936 - 2014)
Sarimanok
signed and dated 1997 (lower right)
acrylic on canvas
48" x 56" (122 cm x 142 cm)

P 240,000

Provenance
Private Collection

Nowhere has there been a more successful synthesis of indigenous Islamic aesthetics and Modern art than in the inventive works of National Artist Abdulmari Imao. A native of the Philippine’s southernmost region of Sulu, Imao is no stranger to the vibrant culture and practices of Muslim Mindanao. His interest in art first started in 1954 when a floating art exposition docked at Sulu. Artist Tomas Bernardo saw Imao’s fascination with the exhibit and urged him to take his chances in Manila. Imao unfortunately fell short of the University of the Philippines Diliman’s scholarship program, barring him from admission due to his lack of funds. But Imao was a man of stalwart determination. Thus, he marched himself to the Malacanang in order to ask for aid from President Ramon Magsaysay. He was met by one of Magsaysay’s appointees, Secretary Jose Maria Ansaldo, who decide to help him get into the University of The Philippines Diliman’s College of Fine Art. Under the tutelage of a number of Filipino masters such as Napoleon Abueva, Anastacio Caedo, and Guillermo Tolentino, Imao managed to hone his craft by combining traditional techniques with Moro elements. His unique practice eventually led him abroad where he pursued further studies, in North America and in Europe.

Today, Imao is celebrated for his unique use of Muslim influences such as Islamic calligraphy, traditional Lumad colors, and the iconic curved motifs found in indigenous Mindanaoan architecture. Fusing Islamic design and symbols and ornamental motifs with Cubism techniques, he popularized the indigenous geometric flowing design or the ukkil, the serpent or the naga. This particular piece showcases one of Imao’s most iconic subjects, the sarimanok. A mythological creature found in a number of Mindanaoan cultures, the sarimanok is said to symbolize good fortune. The inherent subtext behind the sarimanok’s importance is emphasized in Imao’s clean lines and overall technicolor palette, effectively signifying that better days are yet to come.

Artist or Maker

Abdulmari Imao

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Shipping

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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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GENERAL:

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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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