Anastacio Caedo

was born in Batangas, Batangas 1907 died 1990. (Classical sculpture and statuary, monuments) Entered UP School of Fine Arts, 1925 while taking high school at the Manila University. Won all the major awards in the early school competitions. Assisted his professor, sculptor Guillermo Tolentino, then fresh from studies in Italy, in most of Tolentino’s landmark commissions, like the UP Oblation; the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan; the lifesize of figure of Pres Ramon Magsaysay at the GSIS lobby in Arroceros; the Rizal Monument in the front of the Rizal Provicial Capitol; the Shaw Monument at Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong; and all the dancing figures at the Malacanang Palace Reception and Music Hall. After WW II, established himself as a major sculptor. Record commissions from the Society of Jesus, starting with 14-ft statue of St. Thomas. More for the Ateneo College of Law in Padre Faura, and eight other major works. In 1951, also joined the faculty of the UP School of Fine Arts, serving the school for 20 years. Produced representational sculpture, mainly monuments of national heros and successful Filipino politicians, businessmen, and educators, ranging from full figures to busts. Idealized the appearance of his subjects, but injected vitality and movement into his works. Most popular of his works are the seven life-size figures of Gen Douglas McArthur and company at PoloRed Beach, Leyte; the Benigno Aquino monument at the corner of Ayala and Paseo de Roxas, 1986; and the yearly trophies of Film Academy of the Phil. From 1925-29, accumulated eight certificates of recognition and six medal. Won the Philippine National Heroes Day competition gold medal in 1920. His and Padre Jose Burgos> won top awards in 1931 and 1932. Also won 2nd prize in the sculpture competition of the AAP, 1952, [HAAP-SP]

MALAKAS AT MAGANDA Stone 29" x 7.5"dia w/ round base ND HAC Code: SC001

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