{"status":true,"msg":{"data":{"id":58430,"auction_id":121,"set_id":155,"lot_number":"65","artist":"Oscar Zalameda (1930 - 2010)","title":"Untitled","starting_price":600000,"signed_dated":"signed (lower left)","medium":"oil on canvas","size":"37 1/2\" x 41\" (95 cm x 104 cm)","property":null,"coa":null,"provenance":"Private collection, Manila","exhibited":null,"literature":null,"write_up":"Oscar Zalameda's artistic lexicon is characterized by polychromatic cubist abstraction and a fidelity to folk motifs. However, his creative journey began with his watercolor paintings, which reflected his highspirited childhood and the picturesque nature of his hometown, Lucban, Quezon<br /><br />Zalameda obtained his degree in Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas, where he was greatly influenced by his mentor, Vicente Manansala. This influence, particularly in the use of color and form, led him to explore cubism, a style he has since made his own. Later on, he ventured into the foreign lands of the United States and Europe to further his art studies. <br /><br />His travels abroad, mainly spent at sea, exposed him to a diverse range of cultures and traditions, as well as to different art styles and media. He also became acquainted with people belonging to high society, connections that allowed him to indulge in his love for the water. These magnificent views and fateful encounters significantly shaped his art, creating a unique blend of his personal experiences and artistic expression. <br /><br />An abstract piece with crystal-like aesthetics, this untitled piece is a testament to Zalameda's unparalleled artistry and mastery of his craft. Each element—line, shape, and color—are cleverly placed, a product of the artist's knowledge and artistic vision. His blue-dominated palette is evocative of the theme this particular piece portrays—life at sea. Zalameda's use of blue also signifies the twilight hours, when the sun has set and the moon is just around the corner. Fishermen just came back ashore after a day at sea, tidying their bountiful catch with the help of their families. His profound understanding of colors enabled him to wield different tones and values, with blue as his base color, all the while skillfully filling in his intersecting planes to illustrate his subjects. <br /><br />Zalameda is an internationally acclaimed Filipino artist whose works have garnered numerous awards and recognition. His works have been displayed in 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. <br /><br />There is no denying Zalameda's distinctive and versatile artistry. His impressive ability to grasp and excel across different styles and mediums is highly evident in his paintings, leaving the audience in awe at his range of talents. Despite the evident Western influences, his art remains deeply rooted in his Filipino heritage. Like his vibrant hues, Oscar Zalameda is undoubtedly a gem in Philippine art; his masterpieces present the viewers with the bright colors and facets of the world while flaunting his beloved homeland to the international art scene. (Jessica Magno)","lot_group":"PAINTING","lot_details_html":null,"alias":null,"hp":900000,"bp":0.2016,"isWithdrawn":0,"accounting_hp":900000,"userBid":null,"isPaid":0,"userId":22,"lot_status":"SOLD","isDone":1,"bid_history_id":null,"reserve_price":null,"hammer_price":1081440,"fav":0},"image":[{"id":63691,"img_url":"https://leongallery.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/v2/auction/121/155/lot/65.jpg","isFeatured":1},{"id":63934,"img_url":"https://leongallery.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/v2/auction/121/155/lot/65a.jpg","isFeatured":0}]},"increment":[900000,1000000,1100000,1200000,1300000,1400000,1500000,1600000,1700000,1800000,1900000,2000000,2200000,2400000,2600000,2800000,3000000,3200000,3400000,3600000,3800000,4000000,4200000,4400000,4600000,4800000,5000000,5500000,6000000,6500000,7000000,7500000,8000000,8500000,9000000,9500000,10000000,11000000,12000000,13000000,14000000,15000000,16000000,17000000,18000000,19000000,20000000],"prev":64,"next":66,"count_bid":0,"bid_history":[],"tokenExpired":1}