{"status":true,"msg":{"data":{"id":57500,"auction_id":116,"set_id":150,"lot_number":"75","artist":"Rare Rizaliana Photographs","title":null,"starting_price":50000,"signed_dated":"a.) Original Print from the 1890 Madrid Negative\nof Dr. José Rizal \n3\" x 6\" (8 cm x 15 cm)","medium":"b.) Photograph of a Lost Painting by Don Roman\nFaustino y Topacio: Dr. José Rizal Treating a Patient \n5\" x 3 1/4\" (13 cm x 8 cm)","size":null,"property":null,"coa":null,"provenance":"Don Roman Faustino y Topacio collection","exhibited":null,"literature":null,"write_up":"This rare collection offers a deep and personal insight into the life and legacy of Dr. José Rizal, carefully curated and preserved by the respected Filipino artist and historian, Don Roman Faustino y Topacio. The two photographs, displayed together, serve as both original source material and a direct connection to an important, yet mostly lost, collection of artistic work.
a.) This is a museum-quality print of the famous portrait of Dr. José Rizal, taken in Madrid in 1890. The inscription at the bottom of the image confirms its origin from the original negative, captured during a significant period of Rizal's life in Europe. This photograph is an important piece of visual history, showing the national hero with remarkable clarity and dignity during his years of intellectual and political growth. Its inclusion in Don Roman Faustino's collection emphasizes its importance as a key reference for his artistic works. It is more than just a portrait; it serves as a physical link to the historic moment that inspired a generation of Filipino artists.
b.) The second item is a photograph of one of Don Roman Faustino’s most important paintings, believed to depict Dr. José Rizal treating a patient. It is widely thought to show Rizal caring for his own mother, Teodora Alonso, who was experiencing vision problems. This image is very significant, as it represents one of the few remaining visual records of a major work by Don Faustino. The painting itself, now lost due to the war, was a powerful depiction of Rizal’s compassion and skill as a doctor—a side of him often overlooked in favor of his revolutionary role. This photograph, also nearly destroyed by fire, is the only remaining visual connection to a piece of art that could have become a cornerstone of Philippine cultural heritage. It offers invaluable insight into Faustino's careful historical research and his commitment to creating a complete and humanized portrait of the national hero.","lot_group":"OBJET D' ARTS","lot_details_html":"
Rare Rizaliana Photographs a.) Original Print from the 1890 Madrid Negative of Dr. José Rizal 3\" x 6\" (8 cm x 15 cm)
b.) Photograph of a Lost Painting by Don Roman Faustino y Topacio: Dr. José Rizal Treating a Patient 5\" x 3 1/4\" (13 cm x 8 cm)