‘Remnants of the Past’ features pieces that tell stories etched in brushstrokes, carved in wood, and set in stone and jewelry.
After a seven-year hiatus, Harringtons Lifestyle Auctions announces its return with a landmark auction on September 6, 2025, 2:30 pm at The Rockwell Club, Palm Grove, Makati City with viewing schedules on September 4 to 6.
Remnants of the Past unveils a collection featuring masterpieces in Philippine art including works by National Artist Vicente Manansala; the dreamlike hues of Juvenal Sansó; a radiant glass sculpture by Ramon Orlina; and a bronze sculpture by Ed Castillo. Exquisite furniture—both European and Filipino—showcasing artistry, history and timeless design will also be on the block. Rare jewelry (vintage heirlooms and contemporary creations), cultural relics and collectibles are also featured.
Included in the auction is a Willem III Secretary Desk, the main surface of which features a rich, figured walnut wood veneer exhibiting a warm, reddish-brown tone with swirling grain patterns. The desk includes a fall front that opens to reveal a writing surface and small drawers. The top section of the desk has two small drawers with dark knobs and an elaborate, carved crest with floral and scroll motifs.
Romulo Olazo’s “Diaphanous #198” is a striking piece from his famous series. Using the collagraph-based layering technique that is his original invention, Olazo creates translucent forms with shading full gradient of mild movement radiating a peaceful, contemplative presence. This work was made in 1979 when the artist worked primarily in black and white, a period when he hardly produced in orange or related palettes, making this piece a singular and rare contribution to the series.
Juvenal Sanso’s “A Golden Skyline” makes you feel “like you’re standing inside a memory rather than just looking at paint on canvas,” according to the auction notes. “Sansó piles those acrylic layers until the rocks seem almost breathing. The gold isn’t shouty—it’s the calm after sunset, the kind of glow that makes you quiet without knowing why.”
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Eduardo Castrillo’s “Galleon: Multiple Sails” feels like it’s about to set sail right there on the floor. He shaped the brass, copper, and stainless steel himself, so every curve catches a different glint of light. A classic Castrillo, all the bold, airy forms look welded together. The sails look like frozen wind, metal doing a surprisingly good impression of fabric flying full-bellied on the open sea. It’s probably the only galleon by Castrillo ever to reach the auction block.
Nena Saguil’s 1960 untitled oil painting on paper feels both vast and tiny all at once—like staring through a telescope and a microscope at the same time. Blues run so deep they almost disappear, then pop—yellow and orange break out like sudden suns or maybe just stubborn cells dividing in their own small drama. Circles crowd and drift across the sheet; if you try to count them, you’ll lose track almost immediately. It’s quiet work, but restless—Saguil wasn’t trying to paint stars exactly, more like the hush you get when you realize everything’s humming just out of reach.
Norma Belleza’s untitled oil painting on wood from 1982 features a vendor standing front and center, caught in the middle of the market hum. Belleza’s bold, slashing brushstrokes glow like living lanterns—the colors loud in the best way. Yet what’s memorable is the woman herself—steady eyes, relaxed shoulders, the calm in the storm.
This auction marks a milestone partnership between Harringtons, Rockwell Club, and Rockwell Atletica whose commitment to excellence and elevated living reflects the Harringtons vision. Together, they have curated a space where art, culture, and community converge.
With this comeback auction, Harringtons signals the beginning of a new chapter that promises future auctions dedicated to rare finds, artistic mastery, and meaningful experiences.
With Remnants of the Past, history comes alive once more—curated for those who collect, those who remember, and those who simply long to be moved.
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