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Fernando Amorsolo

Lot 77037
Mayon Volcano, 1949
Oil on canvas laid on board

27.5 x 39 in
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Lot 77037
Mayon Volcano, 1949
Oil on canvas laid on board
27,5 x 39,0 in
Estimate: US$ 150,000 - 200,000
€ 133,000 - 177,000
Auction: 22 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: May 13, 2025
Auction number: 8201
Auction name: Modern & Contemporary Art Signature® Auction
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Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972) Mayon Volcano, 1949 Oil on canvas laid on board 27-1/2 x 39 inches (69.8 x 99.1 cm) Signed and dated lower right: F.Amorsolo 1949 PROVENANCE: Carl Esten Olsen and Lucy Hardee Olsen, Manila, the Philippines; Private collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, by descent from the above. In Fernando Amorsolo’s idyllic rural scenes, the presence of Mayon Volcano often serves as a majestic backdrop to the daily lives of Filipino rice harvesters. The perfect symmetry of the volcano mirrors the harmony and balance found in the agricultural rhythms of the countryside. By placing laborers in the foreground—bathed in warm, golden light—Amorsolo elevates their role, showing a deep respect for their work while situating them within a broader, almost timeless landscape. The volcano, both iconic and serene, reinforces a sense of national identity and natural beauty, grounding the labor of the farmers in a setting that is both distinctly Filipino and profoundly symbolic. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Carl Esten Olsen and Lucy Hardee Olsen, Manila, the Philippines; Private collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, by descent from the above.
Presents well. Scattered craquelure, observed primarily under raking light; some undulations to canvas at center and lower right, possibly due to backing; small area of lifting at upper left extreme edge. Vertical black mark at right near extreme edge; small scattered areas of yellowing to varnish; black pin dots at center left near extreme edge; UV examined. Framed Dimensions 33 X 45 Inches
Lot Details
Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972) Mayon Volcano, 1949 Oil on canvas laid on board 27-1/2 x 39 inches (69.8 x 99.1 cm) Signed and dated lower right: F.Amorsolo 1949 PROVENANCE: Carl Esten Olsen and Lucy Hardee Olsen, Manila, the Philippines; Private collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, by descent from the above. In Fernando Amorsolo’s idyllic rural scenes, the presence of Mayon Volcano often serves as a majestic backdrop to the daily lives of Filipino rice harvesters. The perfect symmetry of the volcano mirrors the harmony and balance found in the agricultural rhythms of the countryside. By placing laborers in the foreground—bathed in warm, golden light—Amorsolo elevates their role, showing a deep respect for their work while situating them within a broader, almost timeless landscape. The volcano, both iconic and serene, reinforces a sense of national identity and natural beauty, grounding the labor of the farmers in a setting that is both distinctly Filipino and profoundly symbolic. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Carl Esten Olsen and Lucy Hardee Olsen, Manila, the Philippines; Private collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, by descent from the above.
Presents well. Scattered craquelure, observed primarily under raking light; some undulations to canvas at center and lower right, possibly due to backing; small area of lifting at upper left extreme edge. Vertical black mark at right near extreme edge; small scattered areas of yellowing to varnish; black pin dots at center left near extreme edge; UV examined. Framed Dimensions 33 X 45 Inches
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