The Estate Collection
Journey through the Maestro’s intimate universe with the Estate Collection. These cherished works, currently housed within the venerable Abellana household in Carcar City, Cebu, offer a profound insight into his personal life. From tender sketches to captivating finished portraits, witness the essence of his family, the promise of his students, and the vibrant, sun-drenched landscapes of his beloved hometown.
The Rocks (First Prize, Landscape Category, AAP 1958)
Oil
45.7 x 61 cm
1958
Jardin del Buen Retiro, Madrid
Watercolor
38.5 x 28.5 cm
1985, Roma
Untitled (Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris)
Oil
45.5 x 64.5 cm
1985, Paris
Family Group Seated on a Patch of Earth
Pseudonym, Lapulapu
Oil
91 x 66 cm
1954
Untitled (Classroom Scenes)
Charcoal
104.8 x 58.5 cm
Undated
Unfinished Portrait (Likely that of Marisa Unchuan and possibly a daughter)
Oil
79.3 x 63 cm
Undated
Unfinished Portrait of Dr. Vivina Chiu-Yrastorza
Oil
73 x 91.5 cm
1988
Sarah and Stephen Abellana
Charcoal
67 x 79 cm
1968
Cristina, the artist’s daughter
Oil
76 x 63.3 cm
1955
Untitled (Likely of student, Christopher Juntilla)
Charcoal
57 x 40.7 cm
1977
Study for Doubting Thomas
Charcoal
76.6 x 59 cm
1979
Portrait of Don Rodolfo T. Lizares, Sr.
Oil
83.2 x 104.1 cm
1968
Portrait of Dr. Nicolas G. Escario, Sr. (Seated)
Oil
64.1 x 86.4 cm
1956
Portrait of Dr. Nicolas G. Escario, Sr. (Standing)
Oil
62.2 x 78.2 cm
1972
Portrait of Don Simplicio A. Lizares, Sr.
Oil
62.9 x 80 cm
1972
Portrait of Maria Socorro L. Escario (Inday)
Oil
48.26 x 60.3 cm
1960
Portrait of Socorro Lizares-Escario
Oil
77 x 87.8 cm
1954
Portrait of Gregorio M. Escario
Oil
38.7 x 48.9 cm
1958
Portrait of Victoria Gandiongco
Oil
38.7 x 48.9 cm
1958
Family Portrait of Dr. Nicolas G. Escario, Sr. and Mrs. Socorro Lizares-Escario
Oil
64.1 x 59 cm
1979
The Sleeping Artist (Rogelio Gutierrez)
Pastel
53 x 74 cm
1978
Buen Retiro (Madrid, Spain)
Watercolor
28 x 38 cm
1985
Naty Noel-Abellana
Oil on Canvas
35.5 x 30.5 cm
1943
The Study of Lapu-lapu
Charcoal on Paper
64 x 46.3 cm
1984