Auction details
Fine Art and Antique Auction
11:00 AM PT - Jan 20th, 2008
offered by
Simpson Galleries
Houston, TX 77057
412 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 |
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E. O. GOLDBECK (American/Texas 1892-1986) GELATIN SILVER PRINT IMAGE, "Downtown Houston, Texas, 1976," signed. 9 1... |
800 - 1,200 |
17 Bids
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| 155 |
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E. O. GOLDBECK (American/Texas 1892-1986) GELATIN SILVER PRINT IMAGE, "Immigration Border Patrol, Laredo, Texas, 1... |
1,000 - 1,200 |
11 Bids
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| 156 |
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E. O. GOLDBECK (American/Texas 1892-1986) GELATIN SILVER PRINT IMAGE, "Alamo Plaza," signed. 9" x 37". |
100 - 1,200 |
22 Bids
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| 157 |
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E. O. GOLDBECK (American/Texas 1892-1986) GELATIN SILVER PRINT IMAGE, "Place De L'Opera - The Heart of Paris," sig... |
1,000 - 1,200 |
11 Bids
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| 158 |
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E. O. GOLDBECK (American/Texas 1892-1986) GELATIN SILVER PRINT IMAGE, "The Great Pyramids and Sphynx, Cairo, Egypt... |
800 - 1,000 |
16 Bids
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| 159 |
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MANUEL CARRILLO (Mexican 1906-1989) BLACK AND WHIT E PHOTOGRAPH, Untitled, signed. 8" x 7 1/4". |
1,000 - 1,500 |
8 Bids
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| 160 |
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MARY MOORMAN PHOTOGRAPH Kennedy Assasination
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250,000 - 500,000 |
4 Bids
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| 161 |
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A COLLECTION OF THREE ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE NEG ATIVES taken at the Las Vegas performance of Elvis Presley in 19... |
3,000 - 5,000 |
21 Bids
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| 162 |
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MICHELE WAMBAUGH (American 20th Century) COLOR PH OTOGRAPH, Prelude From the Backstage Series, signed and numbered ... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
8 Bids
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| 163 |
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MICHELE WAMBAUGH (American 20th Century) COLOR PHO TOGRAPH, Nude Actress From the Backstage Series, signed and num... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
7 Bids
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| 164 |
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MICHELE WAMBAUGH (American 20th Century) COLOR PH OTOGRAPH, The Tutu Gang From the Backstage Series, signed and num... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
3 Bids
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| 165 |
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MICHELE WAMBAUGH (American 20th Century) COLOR PH OTOGRAPH, Autumn From the Backstage Series, artist's proof, signe... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
3 Bids
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| 166 |
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MICHELE WAMBAUGH (American 20th Century) COLOR PHO TOGRAPH, The Dancing Meissen Doll From the Backstage Series, sign... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
6 Bids
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| 167 |
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MICHELE WAMBAUGH (American 20th Century) COLOR PHO TOGRAPH, The Golden Slave from the Backstage Series, signed. Exec... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
6 Bids
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| 168 |
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AN ENGLISH PARCEL GILT PINK GROUND COVERED TUREEN in the neoclassical style, Second half 19th century. Height: 1... |
250 - 350 |
6 Bids
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| 169 |
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TWO MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE FLYING BIRD PATTERN S ERVING PLATTERS, 1815-1830, in graduated sizes and of octagonal f... |
400 - 600 |
11 Bids
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| 170 |
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A WINDSOR STYLE OAK SETTLE, the curved cres trail on turned stiles centering shaped splats with reticulated spoke ... |
350 - 650 |
12 Bids
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| 171 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST AND THE TWELVE APOSTLES, possibly mid-19th century, of rectangular form, with three quart... |
300 - 500 |
15 Bids
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| 172 |
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY ROCOCO REVIVAL GILT-WHITE META L CENTERPIECE, the oval bombé form with a reticulated rim of swir... |
75 - 150 |
8 Bids
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| 173 |
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A 19TH CENTURY TSHOKNE CIRCUMCISION MASK, Congo, of oval shape with carved high arched eyebrows, over almond shap... |
200 - 400 |
10 Bids
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| 174 |
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT-WHITE META L AND VARIEGATED MARBLE FIVE-LIGHT CANDELABRA, each with columnar... |
500 - 750 |
7 Bids
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| 175 |
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A PAIR OF UNUSUAL MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA L IDDED CACHEPOTS, 1813-120, each of shaped circular form with peta... |
750 - 1,500 |
29 Bids
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| 176 |
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A PLATINUM, AMETHYST AND DIAMOND lady's ring, the mounting centering an oval-cut amethyst weighing approximately 1... |
850 - 1,750 |
12 Bids
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| 177 |
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A GERMAN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP painted in polych rome colors on a finely modeled figure in 18th century attire pla... |
300 - 450 |
13 Bids
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| 178 |
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A SET OF 14K YELLOW GOLD GENT'S CUFF LINKS AND SHI RT STUDS, each with rope-tied knot design. (5 Lot) |
200 - 400 |
13 Bids
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| 179 |
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A MID-19TH CENTURY ENGLISH IRONSTONE BOWL of circu lar tapered form, polychrome painted with scrolling foliage and b... |
300 - 500 |
5 Bids
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| 180 |
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AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH PINE SIDEBOARD, the rectangular top with reeded trim over three short drawers, above paired door... |
500 - 750 |
7 Bids
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| 181 |
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A SET OF SIX CONTINENTAL POLYCHROME PAINTED OYSTER PLATES, each of circular form with six oyster shell-form spaces.... |
300 - 500 |
9 Bids
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| 182 |
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A MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA TEAPOT the panele d sides surmounted by a waved rim flanked by the spout and shaped... |
250 - 350 |
8 Bids
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| 183 |
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY BENIN BRONZE HEAD OF KING OBA' S MOTHER, THE QUEEN MOTHER, Nigeria, the life size casting with h... |
750 - 1,500 |
14 Bids
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| 184 |
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1878 LEASE FROM MARY MENGER TO THE U.S. ARMY for t he land and barracks at Alamo Plaza, together with a letter dated... |
3,000 - 5,000 |
10 Bids
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| 185 |
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CHARLES KUHLENTHAL, 2ND LIEUTENANT IN WAUL'S LEGIO N CAVALRY, Harrisburg, June 26, 1861, manuscript document inquiry... |
750 - 1,500 |
12 Bids
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| 186 |
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JOHN G. O'GRADY (1829-1879) PIONEER, INNKEEPER, Bo erne, March 18, 1860. A signed manuscript request for 26 five gal... |
500 - 700 |
15 Bids
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| 187 |
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WILLIAM MENGER (1827-1871) Original 1854 deed for the property that will become the Menger Hotel, signed by Menger... |
3,000 - 5,000 |
52 Bids
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| 188 |
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AN ALAMO MONUMENT ASSOCIATION PRINTED CERTIFICATE OF DONATION for raising money to build a monument in commemorati... |
500 - 750 |
7 Bids
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| 189 |
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GEORGE WASHINGTON LAFAYETTE FLY (1835-1905) A rare war letter dated Gonzales, Texas, May 21, 1861, from George Wash... |
500 - 750 |
12 Bids
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| 190 |
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A COLLECTION OF THREE PRINTED INTERNAL REVENUE LIC ENSES, each dated San Antonio, 1866, each issued to W. A. Menger ... |
600 - 800 |
21 Bids
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| 191 |
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RARE MEMO FROM CAP IVES, a military outpost on Tur tle Creek, four miles north of Camp Verde. This camp opened Octob... |
300 - 500 |
8 Bids
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| 192 |
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AN ORIGINAL 1858 DEED FOR ALAMO PLAZA LAND, 2 pp., Bexar County, signed twice by Edward Miles, Texas Army soldier a... |
1,500 - 1,800 |
17 Bids
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| 193 |
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AN 1874 BREWER'S MONTHLY RETURN FOR THE IRS signed San Antonio, May 2, 1874, and signed by Mrs. W. A. Menger. |
500 - 750 |
23 Bids
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| 194 |
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THE ORIGINAL 1859 PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEED FOR PAR T OF THE ALAMO PLAZA LAND for the Menger hotel, signed by William... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
11 Bids
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| 195 |
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THE ORIGINAL MENGER BREWERY LEDGER BOOK FOR 1861-1 870. William A. Menger's Western Brewery (1855-1878), located on ... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
8 Bids
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| 196 |
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THE ORIGINAL MENGER RANCH CASH AND DAY LEDGER BOOK FOR 1881-1887. Menger Ranch, known as Frio Ranch, half in Uvald... |
1,500 - 1,750 |
1 Bid
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| 197 |
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AN UNCIRCULATED AND UNCUT WASHINGTON COUNTY SCRIPT , Brenham, 1860's, for 3$, 2$, 1$, and 50˘. |
200 - 400 |
16 Bids
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| 198 |
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JOHNSON, ANDREW, PRESIDENT. Partly engraved vellu m DS as President, 1 page, folio, Washington, May 8, 1865. A com... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
8 Bids
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| 199 |
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CHANNING, WILLIAM E., letter to the Hon. Henry Cl ay, on the annexation of Texas to the United States, Boston: 1837... |
500 - 750 |
11 Bids
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| 200 |
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(TEXAS) (CONFEDERATE IMPRINT). RESOLUTIONS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, CONCERNING PEACE, RECONSTRUCTION, AND INDEPENDEN... |
750 - 1,000 |
2 Bids
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| 201 |
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(TEXAS) HOUSTON, SAM. IN THE SENATE….MR. HOUSTON S UBMITTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS. Wash.: Tippin & Streeper, 184... |
500 - 750 |
11 Bids
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| 202 |
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COLES, JOHN P., ONE OF S.F. AUSTIN'S "OLD 300" Alc alde of Washington, delegate 1833 Convention, jurist, DS, Washing... |
500 - 750 |
9 Bids
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| 203 |
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TEXAS PENITENTIARY RECEIPT FOR THE BODY OF G.R.WAL KER, dated Huntsville, Nov. 2, 1866 and signed by James Gillispie... |
200 - 400 |
13 Bids
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