Lot 17: Corazon C. Aquino (1933 - 2009) - Please Help Me

Name: Corazon C. Aquino (1933 - 2009) - Please Help Me
Brand: Leon Gallery
SKU: eea44e69f9
Price: 200000 PHP

Est: ₱200,000 PHP - ₱260,000 PHPSold:

Leon GalleryMakati City, PhilippinesNovember 28, 2020

Item Overview

Description

Corazon C. Aquino (1933 - 2009)
Please Help Me
signed and dated 2005 (lower right)
oil on canvas

Estimate USD : $4000-$5200
Estimate Euros : €3333.33-€4333.33

Dimensions

14” x 18” (36 cm x 46 cm)

Artist or Maker

Cory Aquino

Provenance

Provenance:
A gift from the artist to Ms. Ai-Ai de las Alas

Notes

Corazon “Cory” Aquino persevered with optimism and unwavering faith in God throughout her presidency thrusted upon her by tragedy and circumstance. Many noted her endearing “Mother of Sorrows” image which appealed to the masses and an enduring legacy. Even postpresidency, Aquino focused on charitable activities and gave statements regarding pressing political issues that compromise democracy. In 2005, Aquino called for former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s resignation at the height of the “Hello, Garci” scandal, becoming one of the main critics of the Arroyo administration. Benigno Aquino III, her son, was a democratically elected congressman during this time, and would later on follow her footsteps and become president. Most remember Cory as the 11th president of the Philippines, the first female president in Asia, and the leader who fought for democracy. Ninoy’s iconic widow, however, is relatively known as an artist. Her mentor, artist Jeffrey Consumo, said that Cory painted around 300 works since 1996, the year she started to take painting classes. For three years, she attended the weekly classes with perfect attendance, and continued painting even after classes were over. Cory’s works are often described as bright and colorful, original and deeply personal. She had a particular fondness for painting flora as well as placing handwritten dedications in her pieces. She also painted mostly with oil and acrylic on canvas and paper, even on bags, plates, and throw pillow covers. Beyond flowers, Cory painted images of rosaries, crosses, and women. She would give her paintings as personal gifts to friends and loved ones, former Cabinet members, and supporters during her administration, except for a few times when she auctioned off her work to raise funds for various supported advocacies and charities. This expressive piece dated on the same year has a pure quality—a visual representation of direct, raw emotion. It is distinct from her more joyous paintings, but nonetheless heartfelt in approach. Cory showcases her beautiful color combinations in her depiction of a woman, one of her often-taken-upon subjects, in which her sense of humanity that translates into art is readily evident.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: COD (cash on delivery), MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

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

Auction Details

THE KINGLY TREASURES AUCTION | NOVEMBER 2020

Leon Gallery

November 28, 2020, 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

Terms & Conditions

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

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GENERAL:

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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

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