Check Out These Rare Fashion Items You Can Bid on at This Art Auction

Art has always come off as elusive and unreachable to most who don't exactly have the luxury or the interest to delve into it. But not only is it ostensibly set on an ivory tower, there's also a notion that art pieces are extremely expensive and, therefore, not worth it, except if you're either some avid collector or a tita living in BGC or Ayala with too much money to show off.

It's exactly this pretentious perception of art that auction house Gavel and Block seeks to remedy. A subsidiary of Salcedo Auctions, they're taking all that's scary and intimidating about the art world and are introducing them to a younger contemporary market of aspiring or emerging collectors. Their acquired pieces range from iconic paintings by national artists, to more affordable yet equally gorgeous works by unknown painters. Along with these are rare fashion finds and prints, antique furniture, fine dainty cutlery, and a whole lot more. Whether you bid with your friends, your parents, or you enter the world of art and auctions all by yourself, there's always something for everyone and anyone with the simplest keen appreciation for all things valuable and beautiful.

If you're looking to acquire a fine gem that meets your fancy, you're in luck because Gavel and Block's latest auction event dubbed Emporium will be happening this Saturday, August 10, at the NEX Tower in Makati.

Below, are our personal favorite picks from the upcoming auction and their starting bidding prices.

FASHION

Lot 51

Fashion photograph (Automne-Hiver 1991/92), P2000-3000, CHRISTIAN DIOR STUDIO

Lot 53

Fashion photograph (Automne-Hiver 1991/92), P2000-3000, CHRISTIAN DIOR STUDIO

Lot 54

A lot of three fashion photographs (Automne-Hiver 1991/92), P6000-8000, PIERRE BALMAIN STUDIO, 

Lot 179 

Bordeaux suede doctor's bag with key holder, wallet, and pencil case, P6000-8000, CARTIER

Lot 180

Leather bag with gold metal shoulder strap, P18,000-20,000, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

PAINTINGS

Lot 25

Hocinos-otoño VI, 1983, P45,000-50,000, FERNANDO ZOBEL

Lot 85

Black Collage, 2000, P200,000-220,000, ARTURO LUZ

Lot 86

Untitled (Market Scene), P650,000-700,000, OSCAR ZALAMEDA

Lot 95

Mixed Toys, 2005, P20,000-22,000 FERNANDO B. SENA

Lot 123

A lot of five artworks: Lakeshore Madonna II, 1996; Beatisimo Padre; Untitled, 1978, SIGNED SAMSON; Untitled, 1983, SIGNED AMANTE; Untitled, JAIME MONTERO, P5000-7000

FURNITURE

Lot 129

12- light 'Sputnik' hanging lamp, Modern, P35,000-40,000

Lot 136 

A glamorous 'Tres Lunas" dresser, First Quarter, 20th century Nueva Ecija, P25,000-30,000

Lot 157

A 12-piece glass dining set, P1000-1500

Lot 165 

A lot of four porcelain ware, P2000-3000

Lot 178

An antique Maranao chest with okir and geometric designs, First Quarter, 20th century, Lanao del Sur, P12,000-18,000

For more information on bidding and to view the full catalogue online, go to their official website. You may also currently preview the pieces until today, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at NEX Tower.