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Leon Gallery celebrating 15 years of auctions.
T he Burning of Manila is “one of the largest Amorsolo pieces to enter the market.” Fernando Amorsolo 's legacy continues to live on as Leon Gallery records its highest sale for a “wartime piece” by the renowned painter. At the “Spectacular Mid-Year Auction” of Leon Gallery held on Saturday, June 7, Fernando Amorsolo's "The Burning of Manila" from the Enrique Zóbel collection was sold for P36,048,000-- a new record for a “wartime piece” by Amorsolo. According to Leon Gallery

Hong Kong Auctions
Jun 30, 20251 min read


In the 10+ millions: Leon Gallery’s Kingly Treasures Auction shatters records.
León Gallery’s recently concluded year-end Kingly Treasures Auction set unprecedented records. Stealing the spotlight in the auction was Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s “Tinikling No. 2,” which claimed the top spot with an astounding sale price of P55,273,600. The top 10 highest-selling works collectively achieved a remarkable milestone, with many of the sales dominated by Amorsolo’s nostalgic scenes and Zóbel’s powerful abstractions.

Hong Kong Auctions
Nov 30, 20241 min read


Most expensive Amorsolo painting sold at Leon Gallery Auction. Under the Mango Tree, from Nell collection, breaks world record at more than PhP57M
Nell’s Amorsolo topped the previous world record set by the Peracamps Mango Gatherers (1931), which Leon Gallery, a foremost art establishment in the Philippines, sold in The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2018 for PhP 46.7 million.

Hong Kong Auctions
Sep 15, 20242 min read


A Magsaysay-Ho gifted to loyal employee, Botong from an American collection lead León’s year-end auction
Ocampo, Joya, Zobel, and rare historical maps rounded out The Kingly Treasures Auction 2023
Philippine historical rarities and art masterpieces seemingly straight out of cabinets of curiosities performed best in León Gallery’s year-end sale, The Kingly Treasures Auction 2023, held Dec. 2, 2023. It was a fitting culmination to the celebration of the country’s 125th independence anniversary.

Hong Kong Auctions
Dec 2, 20231 min read


Anita Magsaysay-Ho tops Leon Gallery’s The Magnificent September Auction
Leon Gallery’s The Magnificent September Auction made world records anew for Filipino masters.
Anita Magsaysay-Ho took firmer hold of her title as the “Queen of Philippine Auctions,” with Laughter, her first oil painting, going under the hammer for P63.7 million.

Hong Kong Auctions
Aug 1, 20231 min read


First Dried Abalone Auction
For the first time in Hong Kong and perhaps the world there was a dried abalone auction on June 21st 2023.

Hong Kong Auctions
Jun 23, 20231 min read


World records broken at Art Auction: 7 world records and 1 Philippine record smashed in latest León Gallery auction
t last weekend’s Spectacular Midyear Auction, Manansala’s “Pounding Rice” set the mark for the artist’s record in his home turf
León Gallery smashed and set records once again at its recent Spectacular Mid-Year Auction over the past weekend.

Hong Kong Auctions
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Records Broken at Leon Gallery Auction , December 2022. Highlights Video
Records Broken at Leon Gallery Auction , December 2022. Highlights Video

Hong Kong Auctions
Oct 13, 20220 min read


Had a great night raising funds for the new Eagles Nest Lions Club in Hong Kong.
Some fun lots including a whiskeys and art.

Hong Kong Auctions
Oct 13, 20221 min read


The HKBU Art Auction
The HKBU Art Auction, an initiative spearheaded by the Career Centre and the Academy of Visual Arts (AVA), was successfully held on 24 January. This is the first-ever art auction which turned the spotlight on 18 art pieces by 12 gifted young artists from HKBU. It drew the interest of an enthusiastic crowd of over 40 art collectors, representatives of leading galleries, and distinguished guests.

Hong Kong Auctions
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Leon Gallery’s Kingly Treasures Auction
The blockbuster year-end auction was a triumph for Filipino abstract art with several global records chalked up by pioneering artists Venancio Igarta, sculptor Ramon Orlina, and Danilo Dalena, and the next generation represented by Emmanuel Garibay and Bernardo Pacquing.

Hong Kong Auctions
Oct 13, 20223 min read


Iñigo Zobel brings home his P44-Million Zobel in a dramatic Tour de Force at León Gallery
At the León Gallery Magnificent September Auction one of the country’s wealthiest men, Iñigo Zobel, made a dramatic appearance on the auction floor to bid on "Siga-Siga" by Fernando Zobel.

Hong Kong Auctions
Sep 12, 20226 min read


More than HK$41,000 (US$5,265) has been raised during a charity auction for Operation Santa Claus
More than HK$41,000 (US$5,265) has been raised during a charity auction for Operation Santa Claus, the annual fundraising project organised by the South China Morning Post and public broadcaster RTHK.

Hong Kong Auctions
Aug 31, 20222 min read


World records set at the León Gallery Kingly Treasures Auction
Two of the most sought-after contemporary artists Buen Calubayan and Andres Barrioquinto both set world records at the León Gallery Kingly Treasures Auction last weekend.

Hong Kong Auctions
Jul 1, 20221 min read


The Business Lady Association (BLA) Holds Charity Handbag Auction
The Business Lady Association ( BLA ) held a Charity Handbag auction on the 9th December 2019 at a bar in Lan Kwai Fong. The event was called " Give the Gift of Love " in aid of two children's charities. The bar was full with many happy bidders and a substantial amount raised for the charities, the highest bid was Hong Kong Dollars thirty thousand for a Hermes bag.

Hong Kong Auctions
Dec 19, 20191 min read
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