Auction details
Important Fine Art and Antique Auction
11:00 AM PT - Mar 30th, 2008
offered by
Simpson Galleries
Houston, TX 77057
Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
20% up to 1000000
20% above 1000001
Bid Increments
| From | Increment |
| 0 | 25 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1000 | 250 |
| 5000 | 500 |
| 10000 | 1000 |
| 50000 | 2000 |
| 100000 | 3000 |
| 200000 | 4000 |
| 300000 | 5000 |
| 400000 | 6000 |
| 500000 | 7000 |
| 1000000 | 8000 |
Auction House Preview
Monday March 24 through Saturday March 29th from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM daily.
433 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 1 |
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A LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD BANQUETTE of oval shape with upholstered seat over a foliate carved seat rail raised... |
200 - 300 |
2 Bids
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| 2 |
A SET OF SIX ENGLISH PEWTER MEASURING MUGS of graduated sizes, two stamped Gaskell & Chambers Birmingham, one stamped... |
30 - 80 |
5 Bids
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| 3 |
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A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD KUTANI DISH decorated in traditional palette of burnt orange, black, and gilt, with a Shogun ... |
400 - 600 |
9 Bids
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| 4 |
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A BOEHM SCULPTURE, "Black Capped chickadee." No. 438. Height: 8 3/4". |
200 - 300 |
4 Bids
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| 5 |
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A SPANISH COLONIAL PAINTED CARVED WOOD SANTO modeled standing wearing long red cloak over white undergarment with sty... |
300 - 500 |
8 Bids
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| 7 |
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A BOEHM ROSE SCULPTURE, "Lovers meeting Rose," made exclusively for The Fine Jewelers Guild. Height: 4 1/2". |
50 - 100 |
6 Bids
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| 8 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND PEARL LADY'S NECKLACE comprising two strands of fresh water seed pearls joined by a gold fasten... |
200 - 300 |
6 Bids
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| 9 |
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A CHINESE CARVED JADE FIGURE OF QUAN YIN, shown in flowing robes, holding a peach blossom, with high coiffure. On pi... |
100 - 200 |
4 Bids
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| 10 |
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A LARGE AMERICAN CARVED WOOD BELLOWS, the two tier drop form panels joined by black stitched leather sides ending i... |
300 - 400 |
6 Bids
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| 11 |
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A SERVICE OF SIX VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED napkin rings, each of circular waisted form, with continuous banding of loz... |
100 - 200 |
4 Bids
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| 12 |
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A PAIR OF FRENCH ART GLASS AND GILT BRONZE EWERS, each on gilt bronze foliate base, the glass standard with gilt ... |
200 - 300 |
7 Bids
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| 13 |
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A CASADES SHEPHERD FIGURE sitting on a gnarled |
200 - 300 |
5 Bids
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| 14 |
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TWO VICTORIAN BRASS INKWELLS, one of urn form centered by suspended loop handles, the lid with knob finial, raised o... |
300 - 400 |
4 Bids
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| 15 |
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A GROUP OF FOUR GEORGE III STYLE SILVER PLATED WINE BOTTLE COASTERS comprising a pair with gadrooned rims alternati... |
200 - 400 |
5 Bids
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| 16 |
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A GROUP OF THREE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BASKETS comprising a bottleneck lidded basket with central banding of green ... |
150 - 350 |
7 Bids
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| 17 |
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BLACK FOREST JEWELRY BOX of shaped rectangular form, with hinged lid centering a carved floral... |
200 - 300 |
12 Bids
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| 18 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, AND AMETHYST LADY'S RING, the mounting centering an oval cut amethyst weighing approximately 3.50... |
100 - 200 |
4 Bids
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| 19 |
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A PAIR OF QING DYNASTY /REPUBLIC IVORY PHEASANTS |
100 - 200 |
8 Bids
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| 20 |
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A Federal Mahogany Blanket Chest |
1,000 - 1,500 |
10 Bids
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| 21 |
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A PAIR OF IMPERIAL YELLOW PEKING GLASS BOWLS, each side carved with grape vinery and persimmons beneath an everted ... |
500 - 750 |
7 Bids
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| 22 |
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A GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH STERLING SILVER DECANTER LABELS comprising a pair of rococo style repoussé with cartouche p... |
50 - 100 |
10 Bids
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| 23 |
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A MAHOGANY AND SILVER PLATED MOUNTED TWO-HANDLED GALLERY TRAY, the pierced sides centering an oval inlaid flowerhead... |
100 - 150 |
3 Bids
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| 24 |
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AN 1842 AMERICAN JACQUARD WOVEN WOOL COVERLET of rectangular form with central field of rows of petal flowers inters... |
300 - 500 |
10 Bids
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| 25 |
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A SÈVRES STYLE BLEU CELESTE GROUND PORCELAIN JEWELRY BOX, the shaped oval hinged lid centering a conforming reserve ... |
200 - 300 |
5 Bids
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| 26 |
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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS, each with shaped crest rail above balloon backs with horizontal splat, on a ... |
150 - 300 |
5 Bids
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| 27 |
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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PARCEL GILT P |
100 - 200 |
10 Bids
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| 28 |
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD LADY'S TIFFANY STYLE CLIP EARRINGS. (2 LOT) |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 29 |
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A NAVAJO RUG, the cream field centering a double pendant medallion within four stepped corner spandrels. Circa 195... |
500 - 750 |
8 Bids
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| 30 |
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A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE OAK SIDE CHAIRS, each with a shaped contoured crest rail centered by scrolls on rectangular s... |
200 - 400 |
8 Bids
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| 31 |
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A BENNINGTON TORTOISESHELL SLIP GLAZED BISCUIT JAR |
100 - 200 |
8 Bids
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| 32 |
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY DARK BLUE GLASS DECANTERS, each of traditional bottle form and inserted with a later silver p... |
50 - 100 |
3 Bids
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| 33 |
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A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD TEA CADDY of sarcophagus form with raised rectangular panel reeded trim above a sloped hinged ... |
150 - 300 |
9 Bids
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| 34 |
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H. R. HAWKINS (American 19th Century) A PAIR OF PORTRAITS, "Alexander Robert Manson and Charles James Manson," penci... |
200 - 300 |
12 Bids
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| 35 |
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A CHINESE CARVED JADE BUDDHA shown seated and wearing robes. Height: 6 1/2". |
350 - 550 |
6 Bids
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| 36 |
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A FINE ANTIQUE AMERICAN CARVED SPERM WHALE IVORY SCRIMSHAW, incise carved with an American clipper ship under full s... |
500 - 1,000 |
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| 37 |
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A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT METAL FIGURE OF A RENAISSANCE SCHOLAR cast seated on a bench wearing a cloak and pantaloo... |
750 - 1,000 |
6 Bids
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| 38 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, GARNET AND DIAMOND LADY'S FASHION RING, the mounting centering an oval cut garnet weighing approx... |
400 - 800 |
4 Bids
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| 39 |
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A MEIJI PERIOD SATSUMA PARCEL GILT ENAMELED VASE of ovoid form delicately decorated with maidens and children in a g... |
300 - 500 |
6 Bids
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| 40 |
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A QUEEN ANNE STYLE BURL WALNUT SIDEBOARD, the serpentine rectangular top with molded trim above two conforming sho... |
600 - 800 |
5 Bids
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| 41 |
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A NATIVE AMERICAN LIDDED BASKET of cylindrical form centering a continuous zigzag band between horizontal triple ban... |
150 - 250 |
6 Bids
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| 42 |
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A RARE JAPANESE EDO PERIOD LACQUER BOX AND COVER, the cover finely decorated with exotic birds amidst a profusion of... |
500 - 1,000 |
4 Bids
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| 43 |
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A MEISSEN DECORATED COMPOTE, the reticulated tapered bowl with trellis border alternating shaped circular cartouches... |
200 - 300 |
4 Bids
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| 44 |
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A GEORGIAN STYLE SILVER PLATED CHEESE TOASTER of rectangular form with hinged lid opening to an interior with six re... |
200 - 300 |
8 Bids
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| 45 |
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A GROUP OF ENGLISH IRONSTONE CHINA WARES comprising a grasshopper pattern tea cup and saucer, a bamboo pattern shape... |
300 - 500 |
5 Bids
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| 46 |
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A TURKISH SILVERED METAL INCENSE BURNER of bulbous circular form, with flared rim centering a reticulated lid of st... |
75 - 150 |
11 Bids
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| 47 |
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A MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE IMARI BOWL, the interior decorated with a portrait fan depicting a young girl holding a ... |
300 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 48 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, AMETHYST AND DIAMOND LADY'S RING, the mounting centering an oval cut amethyst weighing approxima... |
500 - 750 |
4 Bids
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| 49 |
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MOËT et CHANDON CHAMPAGNE CUVÉE DOM PERIGNON, VINTAGE 1975, original foil. NOTE: the value of this lot is in the c... |
300 - 500 |
8 Bids
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| 50 |
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A QUEEN ANNE STYLE BURL WALNUT DINING TABLE, the shaped rectangular top with walnut cross banding and molded trim ov... |
400 - 800 |
3 Bids
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| 51 |
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A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL BRASS CANDLESTICKS comprising a 19th century pair with turned standard on a molded rectangul... |
100 - 200 |
6 Bids
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