Auction details
Fine Art and Antique Auction
11:00 AM PT - Dec 10th, 2006
offered by
Simpson Galleries
Houston, TX 77057

460 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 101 |
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A PAIR OF CHINESE GREEN ROCK CRYSTAL Buddhistic li on figures, each carved in a recumbent position, one with a froli... |
75 - 100 |
29 Bids
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| 102 |
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A CHINESE CARVED CORAL BRANCH, the pale pink carvi ng depicting two squirrels foraging amidst scrolling blossoming v... |
150 - 250 |
9 Bids
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| 103 |
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AN AMERICAN BRILLIANT PERIOD CUT CRYSTAL pitcher, the cylindrical sides cut with hobstars, strawberry diamonds, a... |
75 - 150 |
16 Bids
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| 104 |
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JONNA WHITE (American 20th Century) A LITHOGRAPH, "Painted Birds," signed in pencil, artists proof, dated 1980. 2... |
800 - 1,200 |
1 Bid
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| 105 |
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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL NEOCLASSICAL STYLE white-vei ned burgundy marble urns, each of circular form, with reeded side... |
500 - 750 |
8 Bids
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| 106 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND LADY'S band, the mou nting set with nineteen pavé diamonds weighing approximately .65 ... |
650 - 750 |
6 Bids
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| 107 |
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A SERVICE OF TEN WEDGWOOD DINNER PLATES, each with a central pattern of contrasting white transfer painted scattere... |
100 - 200 |
7 Bids
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| 108 |
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A BACCARAT CRYSTAL FIGURE OF A LION modeled in a s triding position. Length: 10 3/4". |
50 - 100 |
22 Bids
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| 109 |
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A CHINESE CARVED CARNELIAN FIGURE of an owl, shown perched on a branch amidst a rocky formation. On pierced hardwo... |
75 - 150 |
15 Bids
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| 110 |
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A WHITE MARBLE COMPOSITE BUST of a horsehead. Pos sibly Italian. Height: 15 1/2". |
500 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 111 |
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A GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER LIDDED TEA caddy of ovo idal form, the sides chased with floral swags, J. Hoyland, circa ... |
1,500 - 3,000 |
14 Bids
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| 112 |
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AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century) A PAINTING, "Portr ait of Mrs. John Morgan," oil on canvas. 23 1/2" x 19". Frame... |
250 - 350 |
15 Bids
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| 113 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, BLUE SAPPHIRE, and diamond lady' s ring, the mounting centering an oval cut blue sapphire weighing... |
450 - 650 |
13 Bids
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| 114 |
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after PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR (French 1841 - 1919) A BRONZE FIGURE of a Vulcan seated forging with hammer, signed in ... |
250 - 350 |
9 Bids
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| 115 |
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A BACCARAT CUT CRYSTAL WINE DECANTER of octagonal spire-form, with conforming stopper. Height: 16 1/2". |
50 - 75 |
11 Bids
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| 116 |
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A NINETY-FIVE PIECE WEDGWOOD DINNER SERVICE in the Queen's Ware pattern comprising eleven dinner plates, twelve lun... |
250 - 350 |
11 Bids
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| 117 |
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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SILVER PLATED figures of si nging musicians, each with Renaissance period attire, raised on c... |
500 - 750 |
7 Bids
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| 118 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, AMETHYST, BLUE TOPAZ, AND CITRI NE lady's necklace, the bolo-style braided chain centering a moun... |
750 - 850 |
9 Bids
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| 119 |
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A COLLECTION OF TWENTY-TWO BOTTLES OF CABERNET SAU VIGNON, vintage selection, Charles Krug Winery, Napa Valley, 1985... |
1 - 1,000 |
27 Bids
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| 120 |
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A DUTCH NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE MINIATURE walnut chest of drawers, the rectangular marble top with molded trim, above t... |
200 - 350 |
16 Bids
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| 121 |
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A SET OF SIX WATERFORD CUT CRYSTAL Old Fashion gla sses, each cut with crosshatching. Height: 3 3/8". (6) |
50 - 100 |
18 Bids
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| 122 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, RUBY and diamond lady's pendant slide necklace, the slide set with four registers of tapered bag... |
1,000 - 1,250 |
5 Bids
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| 123 |
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A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE STYLE WALNUT arm chairs, eac h rec tangular out scrolled upholstered back rest surmounted by b... |
800 - 1,200 |
15 Bids
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| 124 |
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AN OSTRICH EGG SHELL supported by a circular brass tripartite stand of griffins on a conforming molded plinth. Len... |
50 - 75 |
12 Bids
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| 125 |
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A JAPANESE IMARI BOWL enameled in traditional shad es, the central interior depicting a dragon and phoenix amidst bl... |
50 - 75 |
17 Bids
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| 126 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, TANZANITE AND DIAMOND lady's co cktail ring, the mounting centering an oval cut tanzanite weighin... |
1,000 - 1,250 |
6 Bids
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| 127 |
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A STERLING SILVER WATER PITCHER by Gorham of class ical vasi-form with Greek key decorated border and rectangular pl... |
125 - 150 |
11 Bids
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| 128 |
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AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century) A PAINTING, "Landsc ape with Hunter," oil on canvas, signature illegible. 31" x 43".... |
4,000 - 6,000 |
14 Bids
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| 129 |
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A CONTINENTAL MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY of Mary Stuart, of oval shape within a rectangular ivory frame. Height:... |
75 - 200 |
21 Bids
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| 130 |
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AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century) A PAINTING, "Portra it of Mr. John Morgan," oil on canvas. 23 1/4" x 19 1/4". Fra... |
250 - 350 |
19 Bids
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| 131 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND lady's co cktail ring, the mounting centering an oval cut aquamarine weighi... |
850 - 1,000 |
7 Bids
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| 132 |
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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN STYLE GILT-BRONZE six-light ca ndelabra, each with four column cluster standard supporting scrol... |
400 - 600 |
24 Bids
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| 133 |
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A PAIR OF SAMSON ARMORIAL PLATES, each enameled w ith a continuous oak leaf trim, above a laurel leaf border, encir... |
75 - 100 |
8 Bids
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| 134 |
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A ONE HUNDRED FIVE PIECE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE service by Gorham in the Clermont pattern comprising twelve dinn... |
800 - 1,200 |
6 Bids
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| 135 |
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A SET OF TWO SPANISH MAJOLICA ENAMELED PLAQUES, ea ch rectangular, one with profile bust length portraits of King F... |
50 - 100 |
14 Bids
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| 136 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, TANZANITE AND DIAMOND lady's ri ng, the mounting centering an emerald cut tanzanite weighing appr... |
650 - 850 |
5 Bids
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| 137 |
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An 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY REGENCY DROP-LEAF MAHOG ANY dining talbe, the rectangular top with rounded corners and re... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
12 Bids
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| 138 |
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A REGENCY GILT-BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY clock by C & W Yonge, London, the stepped rectangular top above a conforming ... |
200 - 400 |
11 Bids
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| 139 |
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A CHINESE IVORY TUSK carved in relief with birds a midst grape vinery. On carved hardwood base. Height: 15". |
400 - 600 |
6 Bids
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| 140 |
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AN ANTIQUE IMARI BALUSTER VASE with domed cover, s urmounted by a Buddhistic lion, the sides enameled with floral pa... |
400 - 600 |
7 Bids
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| 141 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD WALTHAM gent's pocket watch, wit h three quarter plate movement, white enamel dial with Roman chap... |
950 - 1,250 |
2 Bids
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| 142 |
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A BOTTLE OF TAYLOR'S 1963 vintage port, Oporto, bo ttled 1966. (1) |
1 - 1,000 |
25 Bids
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| 143 |
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A REGENCY STYLE MAHOGANY end table with reeded she lves partitioned by turned columnar supports, raised on turned le... |
50 - 100 |
8 Bids
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| 144 |
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A LOUIS XV STYLE MIRRORED WALNUT armoire, the mold ed cornice above a large beveled mirror, flanked by two doors wit... |
200 - 400 |
15 Bids
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| 145 |
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A 19TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRONZE painted t erra cotta vessel, the ovoid sides modeled with classical and myt... |
75 - 100 |
13 Bids
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| 146 |
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A CONTINENTAL MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY of a lad y in vintage dress, signed Coppe, oval shape within an ivory fram... |
150 - 250 |
11 Bids
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| 147 |
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A SERVICE OF NINE WATERFORD CUT CRYSTAL sherry gob lets in the Lismore pattern, together with a service of six Water... |
50 - 100 |
6 Bids
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| 148 |
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A SERVICE OF EIGHT AMERICAN STERLING SILVER bread plates by Frank W. Smith Silver Co., each of circular form with ... |
50 - 100 |
6 Bids
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| 149 |
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A PAIR OF BAROQUE STYLE GILT-BRONZE two-light wall sconces, each with rectangular beveled mirror within a reticulat... |
150 - 200 |
12 Bids
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| 150 |
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AN ANTIQUE BIJAR CARPET, the floral field centerin g a double pendant medallion within four foliate corner spandrels... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
13 Bids
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