An al fresco European flea market experience at The Palacio

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Culture and art lovers can once again bask in art, antiques, and home décor at the second “Flea Market at Palacio De Memoria” on June 5-6, 2021, 10 am to 5 pm.

Inspired by European flea markets, like the El Rastro in Madrid and the Parisian Clignancourt in Paris, the two-day affair promises to be a fun, vibrant, and safe festivity that aims to help visitors have a quick respite from the stresses of the current pandemic. Open to everyone, most especially art collectors and enthusiasts, the flea market will be set al fresco to ensure everyone’s safety.

“Those who missed the first flea market need not worry because we will be making this a regular event. This time, art collectors or those who are looking for beautiful pieces to add to their homes while under lockdown or affordable and one-of-a-kind gift options may find these and more at the second Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria,” said Camille Lhuillier-Albani, Palacio de Memoria general manager.

This time, it will showcase incomparable pieces from Gallery of Prints, Othello, Farzam, Caramel Creative, Rue Angelique, and Vidro. Shoppers can also expect more rare and vintage finds, such as sculptures, furniture, textiles, accessories, toys, and more.

After shopping or taking a cultural tour of the pre-war mansion, fairgoers can experience a gastronomical feast at the newly opened restaurant, The Loggia by Margarita Forés. They can enjoy their meals in a beautiful al fresco dining set up by the lush garden, as well as libations from 1 to 3pm.

Aside from the monthly Flea Market, the Palacio will soon be lining up a series of outdoor events open to the public. On June 5-6, 2021, 10 am to 5 pm, visitors can witness cigar carving and rolling by Tabacalera Incorporada. More events will be announced in the future.

To help ensure the health and safety of its visitors, Palacio De Memoria will strictly implement safety measures throughout the duration of the event.

For more updates, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com or follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.

Asian-inspired sculptures, religious paintings a hit among collectors at Casa de Memoria’s Primero auction

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A momentary escape is what art sparks in all of us, may it be a much-needed respite from current events or a necessary breather to appreciate the good things in life. This art interlude was what collectors experienced when they participated at the recently concluded Primero auction of Casa de Memoria, Palacio de Memoria’s auction house.

18^th century oil on copper painting of the Holy Trinity originating from Mexico 

Religious art, sculptures, and old-world furniture and mementos gave collectors the sojourn they needed to momentarily leave the present world and transport back to a period where art and beauty became a true depiction of what makes this life a joy to live despite its trials and tribulations. 

16^th century Spanish oil on wood painting depicting the Assumption of Mary

Mahogany veneer cabinet from late 19^th century Spain Cua

16^th century hand-written letter of King Philip II of Spain to Governor Lazaro Moreno de Leon of Tenerife and La Palma

Asian-inspired ivory sculptures and oil-based paintings depicting Christian art were a hit among art aficionados who attended the auction house’s first sale for 2021. Part of the proceeds from the virtual event, which was also held live, will go to the ABS-CBN Foundation.

Chinese Immortal Carved in Ivory, a sculpture dating back to the Kangxi period showcasing a Chinese male immortal being, and Doctor’s Lady, an ivory carving depicting a reclining pregnant woman, both fetched a total of over half a million pesos at the online sale. 

Oil paintings featuring famous religious iconographies also attracted numerous bids from art collectors during the live virtual auction. An 18^th century oil on copper painting of the Holy Trinity originating from Mexico (P280,000) and a 16^th century Spanish oil on wood painting depicting the Assumption of Mary (P240,000) were among the masterpieces that caught the eye of auction participants.

European antique furniture were also popular at the auction, with a mahogany veneer cabinet from late 19^th century Spain (P300,000) and a round glass-top table with bronze satyr cast (P120,000) bagging the most bids. A French mahogany sideboard from the Napoleon III era (P120,000) was a scene stealer at the virtual auction as well.   

The Primero auction also showcased a myriad of mementos and decorative pieces from Casa de Memoria’s massive collection. Auction participants were treated to 200 vintage items, ranging from antiques to art pieces as well as heirlooms and curiosities, curated from around the world with a focus on Filipino-European masterpieces.

Also included at the auction were top sellers like the 1970s bronze egg sculpture by Chilean artist Alfredo Portales (P350,000) and the 16^th century hand-written letter of King Philip II of Spain to Governor Lazaro Moreno de Leon of Tenerife and La Palma (P340,000), appreciating the latter’s efforts in pursuing and arresting the monks who robbed civilians in the mountains. 

“We made this event a celebration of Western and Asian-inspired art to capture the distinctive tastes of our diverse collectors. With this and future collections, we aim to continuously promote art appreciation by highlighting the beauty, attention to detail, and cultural importance of old-world artistic pieces,” said Camille Lhuillier-Albani, Casa de Memoria general manager.

For more information on Casa de Memoria’s next auction event, visit www.casadememoria.com or follow @thecasadememoria on Facebook and @casadememoria on Instagram.

 

A vibrant, vintage shopping experience in Palacio de Memoria’s Flea Market

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The new year meets the golden age of the past as Palacio de Memoria holds "Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria," exciting and colorful art, antiques, and artisanal fair, this February 6 and 7, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Featuring a wide variety of must-have art and decorative pieces, the Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria takes inspiration from the El Rastro de Madrid flea market. A weekend of affordable antiques and art all for the taking, the fair will be selling unique and curated products from Rue Angelique, Archivo 1984, Gallery of Prints, and more. You’ll feel like you’re walking along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores in Europe as you explore beautiful artifacts that reflect Euro-Filipino history and aesthetic.

The Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria will also be holding art-related activities outdoors for the fairgoers. These include connoisseur talks by renowned collectors, film screening by ABS-CBN Film Restoration, Inc., Cigar Night by Tabacalera Incorporada. There will also be exquisite dining by Cibo di Marghi by chef Margarita Fores, as well as an open bar by Don Papa and Remy Martin.

To help ensure the health and safety of everyone, Palacio de Memoria will be implementing strict safety measures throughout the duration of the fair. Palacio de Memoria is located at 95 Roxas Boulevard, Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City.

The event is open to the public for free, but registration is required. To register, interested attendees may email directly at john@casadememoria.com.   

For more information, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com or follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.

Palacio de Memoria offers virtual tour

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Art and history enthusiasts can now go on a virtual tour of Palacio de Memoria, the resplendent Colonial Revival mansion, and marvel at its luxurious facilities and hundreds of Euro-Filipino paintings, sculptures, art displays, and historical pieces online. 

The virtual tour offers a highly detailed and interactive presentation of the heritage house. If you haven’t visited Palacio de Memoria yet and are looking for a more "enriching" activity during the COVID-19 lockdown, now is the perfect time to explore and “walkaround” the place through 360-degree videos as if you are there in real life.

“Many Filipinos are ordered to stay home at the moment to protect themselves from the coronavirus pandemic. With most of us being isolated from the outside world, we hope that Palacio de Memoria’s virtual tour will not only give them respite during these uncertain times but also keep them productive as they learn and get a glimpse of a significant time in our history that was once Manila’s prime,” said Palacio de Memoria general manager Camille Lhuillier.

The tour will begin with an aerial and outdoor view of the estate which shows the restored pre-war mansion. It then leads to the first floor which shows the Los Tamaraos Ballroom and its Murano chandelier, as well as the terrazzo floor by National Artist for Architecture Juan Nakpil.

It also shows the showroom of Palacio de Memoria’s auction house, Casa de Memoria or the Casa, which houses the Lhuilliers’ unrivalled collection of antiques. Other highlights include the Mosphil Lounge, a passenger plane that that was refitted to be a lounge for special occasions; the bridal suite which is perfect for weddings; and the recently opened museum which also serves as a chapel for intimate weddings and religious gatherings.

To view the complete Palacio de Memoria’s virtual tour, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com/tours. For more updates, follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.