How much is a Fernando Amorsolo painting worth?
Fernando Amorsolo’s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $250 USD to $882,251 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is $882,251 USD for Mango Gatherers, sold at León Gallery, Makati in 2018.
How many paintings did Fernando Amorsolo have?
Legacy. Four days after his death, Amorsolo was honored as the first National Artist in Painting at the Cultural Center of the Philippines by then-President Ferdinand Marcos. The volume of paintings, sketches and studies of Amorsolo is believed to have reached more than 10,000 pieces.
What is the famous artwork masterpiece of Fernando Amorsolo?
The Making of the Philippine Flag
The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo The Making of the Philippine Flag is one of the most famous paintings in the Philippines.
Are the paintings of Fernando Amorsolo genuinely Filipino?
Indeed Amorsolo, Francisco and Ocampo were very Filipino in their art because they felt strongly about what they were doing and painted well and memorably. The fact is that all the modern art movements in the ASEAN region were inspired by Western models.
Who is the father of Philippine arts?
Guillermo Estrella Tolentino
Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (July 24, 1890 – July 12, 1976) was a Filipino sculptor and professor of the University of the Philippines. He was designated as a National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death.
How many Filipino national artists are still alive?
The List of National Artists of the Philippines. To date, there are only 73 Filipinos recognized as National Artists. The last recognition was in 2018, in which seven artists were given the distinction.
What is the most valuable artwork in the Philippines?
In March 2018, a painting by National Artist Jose Joya was sold for P112 million at an auction, becoming the most expensive Filipino artwork to date. The record was previously held by an Ang Kiukok oil on canvas masterpiece which fetched P65 million at the same auction house the year before.
