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• MANILA STREET SCENE, OIL ON
  MANILA STREET SCENE, OIL ON CANVASMANILA STREET SCENE, OIL ON CANVAS, illegibly signed lower right and dated 1964. Image measures 35" x 25". In a gilt wood frame; 42.75" x 32.5" overall.
• Philippine School painting, house
  Philippine School painting, house amidst palm trees, Manila, signed indistinctly lower right "Chillo(?) 52 Manila", oil on canvas laid on plywood, 16-1/8 x 20-1/8 in.; gold-painted wood and composition frame. Abrasions, grime; frame with loss to composition.
• BATTLE OF MANILAKurz & Allison.
  BATTLE OF MANILAKurz & Allison. Battle of Manila. Chicago, 1899. Color lithographed print, with battle details imprinted in lower left corner. Matted. 20 x 27”. Minor short tear from left margin, else fine.
• BATTLE OF PACEO (MANILA, FEB. 4 & 5
  BATTLE OF PACEO (MANILA, FEB. 4 & 5 1899)Kurz & Allison. Battle of Paceo (Manila, Feby. 4 & 5, 1899). Chicago, 1899. Color lithographed print, with battle details imprinted in the corner. Matted. 20 x 27 _”. Trimmed just outside or along the inner margin. Fine.
• SERAFIN SERNA, MANILA, O/COil on
  SERAFIN SERNA, MANILA, O/COil on canvas painting by Serafin Serna (Philippines, 1919-1979). Shoe Shine and street market scene. Signed and dated Manila 1953 at lower left. Overall framed size is 24 1/2" x 20 1/2". Excellent condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• DE VANCEY AND HEATH DRESS OF THE
  DE VANCEY AND HEATH DRESS OF THE INHABITANTS OF MANILA along with ENTREE DE LA PETITE VILLE DE BALANGA DU CITE DE LA MER Print: 9 3/4 x 13 in. (sight) Framed; Print: 9 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (sight)
• 'MANILA' EXPORT EMBROIDERED SHAWL
  'MANILA' EXPORT EMBROIDERED SHAWL WIDTH ACROSS FRINGE: 88 1/2 IN. (224.8 CM.)'MANILA' EXPORT EMBROIDERED SHAWL, of square form and lavishly embroidered with opposing peacocks and branching roses on black silk ground and encircled with black knotted and orange wide fringe border Dimensions: Width across fringe: 88 1/2 in. (224.8 cm.)
• 2 MINDANAO TEXTILES,
  2 MINDANAO TEXTILES, PHILIPPINESWoman's jacket, embroidered cotton, Mandaya people, Eastern Mindanao, Philippines; and man's pants with anthropomorphic figures, embroidered abaca cloth, South Central Mindanao, Philippines, early 20th c, ex Gisella Lautz Textile Collection. Size 1: 18" x 44". Size 2: 16" x 15". Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES Hand colored
  MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES Hand colored engraving: 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. Framed
• F. VENEGAS, PHILIPPENES (20TH
  F. VENEGAS, PHILIPPENES (20TH CENTURY), JUNGLE SCENE IN THE PHILIPPINES DURING WW II, OIL ON BOARD., 17"H X 23"W (SIGHT), 22"H X 28 1/2"W (FRAME)F. Venegas, Philippenes, (20th Century) jungle scene in the Philippines during WW II, oil on board. oil on can signed and dated lower right Provenance: from Taylor University's Mabel P. Michel Collection. Proceeds benefit Taylor University endowed scholarship funds. Mabel was born in 1904 on a farm near Cresco, Iowa. She served as a missionary to Mozambique from 1930-1973, including furloughs under the Women's Foreign Missionary Society. During vacations she taught classes to girls in the villages and did some traveling to many places in Africa, including Rhodesia, Congo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Egypt. oil on board. Dimensions: 17"H x 23"W (sight), 22"H x 28 1/2"W (frame)
• FILIPINO KALINGA WOOD SHIELDwith
  FILIPINO KALINGA WOOD SHIELDwith rattan straps and carved handle verso; Condition: slight chips to sides; 37 x 10 inches Condition:
• 2 RARE ANTIQUE PHILIPPINE TEXTILES2
  2 RARE ANTIQUE PHILIPPINE TEXTILES2 Antique Philippine Textiles. A tubular garment, "malong a landap", tapestry-weave bands sewn to wide silk bands, Marano people, northwestern Mindanao, Philippines; and a female wrap-around skirt for festivals, "witawan", handspun plain woven cotton, embroidered along warp, supplementary weft twining on ends, mother of pearl triangles hung from black strung glass beads, Kalinga people, northern Luzon, Philippines. Size 1: 35" x 67". Size 2: 27" x 51". Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• Ibarra de la Rosa (1943-1997
  Ibarra de la Rosa (1943-1997 Philippines) 'Rizal Park (Manila)' Oil on Canvas, 1969. Canvas 10x9'', framed 16x15''. Signed and dated lower left. An impressionist painting of trees in vivid colors and thick impasto paint technique. Excellent condition.
• C. 1898-1900 ''The Hero Of Manila
  C. 1898-1900 ''The Hero Of Manila Admiral Dewey'' flag (Spanish American War). Sight 23 1/4'' x 24 1/2''.
• TONY MAHILUM, MARKET SCENE
  TONY MAHILUM, MARKET SCENE PHILIPPINES, 1992 Antonio Mahilum (Filipino, 1948-2008). "Market, Philippines" -1992, acrylic on panel. Signed and dated lower right, framed. Approx. 23.25" x 27.25" (frame), 12" x 16" (panel)
• [Advertising] Alhambra Manila
  [Advertising] Alhambra Manila Cigars Advertisement  20th century Alhambra Manila Cigars advertisement on board; 28.75 x 20.5 in. Condition: Some loss of board around edges.
• 48-Star American Flag Purportedly
  48-Star American Flag Purportedly First Flag Flown Over Manila after U.S. Capture 1945 Standard 48-star military regt. size flag with note that reads: 48 star flag first flag flew over the Philippines after the capture of Manila 1945 P.S. First day of battle of Manila Feb.4 1945. Condition: Very good.
• C.J. AMORSOLO OIL ON CANVASC.J.
  C.J. AMORSOLO OIL ON CANVASC.J. AMORSOLO (Philippines, 20th century) oil on canvas, "Sunset on Manila Bay." Signed lower right and dated 1973. Image measures 24" x 36". In a wood frame; 30.5" x 42.5" overall.
• RARE 19TH C. ABACA FIBER CEREMONIAL
  RARE 19TH C. ABACA FIBER CEREMONIAL CLOTH, MINDANAOIkat ceremonial tube cloth, "dagmay", decorated with a stylized human, "utaw" and crocodile, "buaya", with intervening geometric and root-like motifs. Two smaller bands, flanking the main patterned band on the right and left, echo the main pattern with similar human-crocodile motifs. Woven abaca, natural dyes. Mandaya people of southeastern Mindanao, Philippines. Size: 73'' x 31'' (185 x 79 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• CESAR BUENAVENTURA 'STREET VIEW
  CESAR BUENAVENTURA 'STREET VIEW PHILIPPINES' O/CCesar Buenaventura, Philippines (1922-1983) Oil on canvas of a 'Street View Philippines', signed lower right and dated 1967. Measures 39.5"H x 27.5"W framed; 35.5"H x 23.75"W unframed.
• MANUEL OCAMPO (FILIPINO, B.
  MANUEL OCAMPO (FILIPINO, B. 1965), THE UNSEEN POWER OF THE MONOCHROME Acrylic on canvas, signed and titled to verso, 2000, gallery wrapped canvas.
• GROUP OF THREE 19TH C. MAINLY
  GROUP OF THREE 19TH C. MAINLY FILIPINO POLYCHROME Mainly Filipino, 19th century. Group of three carved polychrome and parcel gilt carved wooden santos figures depicting Christ, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and an unknown male saint. One with National Museum of the Philippines label, number 91P-238/1211, and one in part noting the provenance as being Visayan. Provenance: From the Estate of Richard D. and Gail M. Royston of Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. of the largest, h. 12".
• FILIPINO PAINTED SANTOS FIGURE WITH
  FILIPINO PAINTED SANTOS FIGURE WITH WALL BRACKETBicol Region, possibly early 17th century, St. Anthony of Padua, carved and polychromed monk figure, holding book in one hand, other raised, label on base reads "Made by early Filipinos convert into Christianity. From Bicol Early 17th Century/A Home of Arts & Antiques ... Manila, Philippines", with white painted metal wall bracket, 11-7/8 in. Provenance: A Home of Arts & Antiques, Manila, Philippines; Collection of William Joseph Roache, Rutherfordton, North Carolina; by descent in family Condition: significant loss to pigment and surface, head detached but present, loss to proper right hand, rubbing and loss to paint on wall bracket
• RARE ANTIQUE PHILIPPINE IKAT
  RARE ANTIQUE PHILIPPINE IKAT TEXTILERare Philippine Ikat Textile. Ikat ceremonial tube skirt, "linaog" decorated with a stylized human ("utaw") and crocodile ("buaya") with intervening geometric and root-like motifs. Two smaller bands, flanking the main patterned band on the right and left, echo the main pattern with similar human-crocodile motifs. Woven abaca, natural dyes. Mandaya people of southeastern Mindanao, Philippines. Size: 55'' x 66'' (140 x 168 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• Melvin J. Hartman American 20th
  Melvin J. Hartman American 20th century ''Leyte Rain Season-Philippines'' oil on ''C''-ration box panel signed ''Hartman'' lr 12 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. framed Estimate $ 100-200 Frame wear. Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
• VERY LARGE FILIPINO CARVED ACACIA
  VERY LARGE FILIPINO CARVED ACACIA RELIEFA large vintage relief of villagers working around a well, carved from a single plank of acacia wood. Philippines, 20th century. Measures 60" x 34" x 5". Condition Some wood insets and wood filler used to fill heartwood recesses on the reverse and top. Abrasion to the lower of the top corners. Minor wear.
• A hand made Tabaceria Philippines
  A hand made Tabaceria Philippines humidor, with small drawer with tobacco cutter, top carved with initials “BAM”, including cigars. 5”H x 10”W Condition: cigar quality unknown CT Transfer Fee $10
• ATTRIBUTED TO FERNANDO AMORSOLO
  ATTRIBUTED TO FERNANDO AMORSOLO (PHILLIPINES, 1892-1972), THE MANGO GATHERERS, OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED, DATED 1941, AND INSCRIBED MANILA LOWER RIGHT, 28 3/4" X 36", OVERALL, 34.5 BY 42 IN.ATTRIBUTED TO FERNANDO AMORSOLO (Phillipines, 1892-1972), The Mango Gatherers, Oil on Canvas, Signed, dated 1941, and inscribed Manila lower right, 28 3/4" x 36", overall, 34.5 by 42 in.
• ROSEWOOD CARVING - of a man
  ROSEWOOD CARVING - of a man supporting a large tray. The Philippines 19th Century L. 8'' x H. 7'' x W. 7'' Good condition with age checking. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
• OSCAR ZALAMEDA (FILIPINO,
  OSCAR ZALAMEDA (FILIPINO, 1930–2010), CITY STREET SCENE, CHARCOAL ON PAPER, UNFRAMED, SHEET SIZE: 14 X 10 1/4 IN. (35.56 X 26.04 CM.)Oscar Zalameda (Filipino, 1930–2010), City Street Scene, Charcoal on Paper, Unframed,, Dimensions: Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 in. (35.56 x 26.04 cm.)
• WORK ON PAPER, MANUEL NERI, JR.
  WORK ON PAPER, MANUEL NERI, JR. Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021), "Cronica de mis Anos Peores," mixed media on paper, signed lower right and titled lower left, sheet: 41"h x 26"w, overall (with frame): 48.75"h x 33.75"w. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the present owner.
• RARE MAN'S VEST AND A WOMAN'S
  RARE MAN'S VEST AND A WOMAN'S BLOUSE, BILAAN PEOPLEA rare man's vest with anthropomorphic figures, cotton ground decorated with mother-of-pearl platelets, glass beads and bells. The back neckline decorated triangular pattern called "pakpak" (eagle wing), early 20th c, Bilaan people, Mindanao, Philippines. And a Woman's blouse, "albong", blue commercial cotton, decorated with mother-of-pearl platelets, back neckline decorated "pakpak" (eagle wing) pattern, mid 20th c. or earlier, Bagobo or Bilaan, Mindanao; Size 1: 15" x 44". Size 2: 15" x 47". Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• WORKS ON PAPER, ANDRES MORILLO (lot
  WORKS ON PAPER, ANDRES MORILLO (lot of 2) Andres Morillo (Filipino, b. 1938), Village Bridge, 1991, and sketch for 'Village Bridge,' 1992, goauche, pastel and pencil on paper/charcoal on paper, signed and dated lower left/right, largest overall (with frame): 11.5"h x 13.5"w
• Philippine Carved Wood and Ivory
  Philippine Carved Wood and Ivory Statue of the Madonna of Redemption, the figure of the Virgin Mary with ivory head, hands and feet, and dressed in flowing robes and having human hair and a silver-gilt diadem of stars, and depicted standing atop a globe encircled by a serpent, with painted and gilded details, the whole presented on a custom wooden base, h. 18".
• INSTRUMENT OF SURRENDERA remarkable
  INSTRUMENT OF SURRENDERA remarkable archive including an official copy of the Japanese surrender in the Philippines, signed by General Yamashita the, "Tiger of Malaysia," who was later tried and hanged for war crimes. The surrender document is in an original cloth folder, impressed with "Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese and Japanese-Controlled Armed Forces in the Philippine Islands to the Commanding General of the United States Armed Forces, Western Pacific." The surrender document itself is signed by General Yamashita, Admiral Okochi, and U.S. Major General Edmund H. Leavey. The cover has the gold impressed name of C.F. Dreyer, Colonel, U.S. Army on the bottom right corner. Inside is an archive of interesting documents and photographs, including: a Japanese government in the Philippines 5 Peso note signed in Japanese and Latin Letters by General Yamashita; an Allied propaganda leaflet encouraging the surrender, a number of mounted photos of the surrender including snapshots of Yamashita and U.S. General Wainwright. Dimensions: 17.5 inches by 11 inches, 0.25 inches thick. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $32.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good and better. There is minor wear to the cover. The photos have all been handsomely mounted to pages in the folder. The paper is slightly yellowed, and the signature's ink has faded to sepia. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• A Spanish mother-of-pearl, lace and
  A Spanish mother-of-pearl, lace and paper fan, circa 1900, each side with a scene of a lady in a sedan chair being engaged in conversation by a suitor on a terrace above, Cupid looking on, boxed