Napoleon Abueva

(Filipino, 1930–2018)

Napoleon Abueva, also known as Napoleon Veloso Abueva, was a Filipino sculptor celebrated for his contributions to modern Philippine sculpture. He worked with a variety of materials including hard wood, adobe, metal, stainless steel, cement, marble, bronze, iron, alabaster, coral, and brass. Born in 1930 in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines, he passed away in 2018 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Abueva was honored with numerous awards, including National Artist for Sculpture, the Republic Award for Sculpture, and the ASEAN Awards for Visual Arts. He was educated at the University of Bohol in Tagbilaran and the UP College of Fine Arts in Diliman. His works have been exhibited at places such as the Philippine Center in New York, and he has been a significant influence in the field of sculpture in the Philippines.

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Napoleon Abueva (94 results)
Holy Family, 1960

Napoleon Abueva

Holy Family, 1960

Sale Date: July 27, 2024

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Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Fandango of Light), 1960

Napoleon Abueva

Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Fandango of Light), 1960

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Untitled, 1979

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled, 1979

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A 12-seater bench, 1976

Napoleon Abueva

A 12-seater bench, 1976

Sale Date: December 2, 2023

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Untitled (Inverted relief)

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled (Inverted relief)

Sale Date: June 15, 2024

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Untitled (Abstract relief)

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Untitled (Abstract relief)

Sale Date: June 15, 2024

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Untitled (Bronze relief imbedded in wood), 1967

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled (Bronze relief imbedded in wood), 1967

Sale Date: June 15, 2024

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Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Fandango of Light), 1960

Napoleon Abueva

Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Fandango of Light), 1960

Sale Date: April 20, 2024

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Abstract, 1971

Napoleon Abueva

Abstract, 1971

Sale Date: April 20, 2024

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Bench, 1980

Napoleon Abueva

Bench, 1980

Sale Date: March 9, 2024

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To Control, 1975

Napoleon Abueva

To Control, 1975

Sale Date: March 9, 2024

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Chastity Belt, 1969

Napoleon Abueva

Chastity Belt, 1969

Sale Date: March 9, 2024

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Abstract, 1968

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Abstract, 1968

Sale Date: February 27, 2024

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Recliner, 1992

Napoleon Abueva

Recliner, 1992

Sale Date: January 20, 2024

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Untitled, 1982

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled, 1982

Sale Date: January 20, 2024

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Abstract, 1968

Napoleon Abueva

Abstract, 1968

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Fandango of Light), 1960

Napoleon Abueva

Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Fandango of Light), 1960

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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Modern 5-Seater Bench, 1975

Napoleon Abueva

Modern 5-Seater Bench, 1975

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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Untitled, 1971

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled, 1971

Sale Date: July 29, 2023

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Untitled

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled

Sale Date: July 29, 2023

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Untitled

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled

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Untitled, 1977

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled, 1977

Sale Date: July 29, 2023

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Untitled, 1971

Napoleon Abueva

Untitled, 1971

Sale Date: July 29, 2023

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Carabao

Napoleon Abueva

Carabao

Sale Date: July 29, 2023

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