Auction details
Important Fine Art and Antique Auction
11:00 AM PT - Mar 30th, 2008
offered by
Simpson Galleries
Houston, TX 77057

433 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 102 |
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A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY THIRTEEN PIECE VICT ORIA CARLSBAD FISH SERVICE, Austrian, comprising a large oval pla... |
600 - 800 |
7 Bids
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| 103 |
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AN AFRICAN CARVED IVORY the sides carved wit
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300 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 104 |
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A Puru WATER CANTEEN of bulbous form with two pyra
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150 - 250 |
9 Bids
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| 105 |
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ELIOT CLARK, P.N.A. (American 1883-1980) A PAINT ING, "Night on the Housatonic, Ct.," oil on canvas, signed. 18" ... |
2,500 - 3,500 |
5 Bids
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| 106 |
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A PAIR OF AMETHYST GEODES in natural rock pyramida l form. Height: 14 5/8", width: 13". (2) |
150 - 250 |
10 Bids
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| 107 |
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A PAIR OF SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAI T ENGRAVINGS, one depicting Blanch Somerset Baroness Arundel of W... |
100 - 200 |
5 Bids
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| 108 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, PEARL AND DIAMOND LADY'S NECKLAC E comprising two strands of baroque seed pearls joined by a gold ... |
600 - 800 |
6 Bids
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| 109 |
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JAMES BREWER (American 20th Century) A BRONZE SCUL PTURE, "The Body," purchased by the owner from the Galerie Barnie... |
500 - 1,000 |
4 Bids
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| 110 |
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A NAPOLEON III BURL MAHOGANY AND EBONIZED ARMOIRE, the molded arched bonnet above a conforming paneled frieze and ... |
2,500 - 3,000 |
3 Bids
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| 111 |
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A FORTY-SEVEN PIECE WEDGWOOD DINNER SERVICE in the Florentine pattern comprising twelve dinner plates, eleven desse... |
1,000 - 1,200 |
15 Bids
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| 112 |
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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CARTOUC
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100 - 200 |
6 Bids
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| 113 |
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A BOEHM SCULPTURE, "Yellow Throated Warbler." No. 431. Height: 9 1/2". |
100 - 200 |
4 Bids
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| 114 |
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TWO LATE 19T CENTURY FRENCH IVORY PORTRAIT MINIATU RES of Mme Elizabeth and an English Noblewoman, each of oval shap... |
300 - 500 |
9 Bids
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| 115 |
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ELIOT CLARK, N.A. (American 1883-1980) A PAINTIN G, "Venice," oil on canvas, signed. 18" x 12". Framed. Provenan... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
2 Bids
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| 116 |
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A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONIZED WOOD PORTICO MANTLE CLOCK, the rectangular cornice with molded trim a... |
800 - 1,200 |
9 Bids
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| 117 |
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A SET OF TWELVE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRS by K ittinger, each with button leather upholstery on arched back with... |
2,500 - 3,500 |
3 Bids
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| 118 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND GENT'S RIN G, the mounting centering a round full cut carnelian color sapphi... |
500 - 750 |
4 Bids
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| 119 |
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AN UNUSUAL CHINESE FIVE PIECE BLUE AND WHITE MANTL E GARNITURE comprising two baluster vases, each with trumpet neck... |
3,500 - 4,000 |
34 Bids
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| 120 |
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A MID 18TH CENTURY QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT CORNER CHAIR, the curved rectangular crest rail on outscrolled arms abo... |
2,500 - 3,500 |
5 Bids
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| 121 |
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A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVERED BRONZE COURT MIRR OR cast with Manchurian cranes amidst flowering and fruiting tree... |
200 - 300 |
3 Bids
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| 122 |
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A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WA LL BAROMETER, the stylized spade from crest above a long rectangu... |
800 - 1,000 |
6 Bids
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| 123 |
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A CONTINENTAL IVORY PORTRAIT MINIATURE depicting W . A. Mozart wearing a dark burgundy velvet jacket, within an inci... |
200 - 400 |
9 Bids
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| 124 |
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AN ANTIQUE BRONZE DORÉ RELIEF SILHOUETTE of Beatri ce. 6 1/4" x 8 3/4". |
500 - 750 |
3 Bids
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| 125 |
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attributed BERTUS PIETEREZ (American 1869-1938) A PAINTING, "Forest Scene," oil on canvas, signed. 16" x 20". Fra... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
10 Bids
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| 126 |
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A DOULTON SAMOVAR decorated in relief with registe rs of flowering branches and leafage. Height: 13". |
400 - 600 |
3 Bids
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| 127 |
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A LIMITED EDITION BOEHM SCULPTURE, "Oven Bird." N o. 400-04. Height: 10". |
300 - 600 |
3 Bids
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| 128 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, GARNET AND DIAMOND LADY'S FASHI ON RING, the mounting set with a triangle cut red garnet weighin... |
1,000 - 1,200 |
10 Bids
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| 129 |
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A ROSE MEDALLION TEAPOT AND CUP inserted in a bask et for travel. Height of teapot: 7". (LOT) |
250 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 130 |
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A FEDERAL MAHOGANY LOLLING ARMCHAIR, the arched ta pering rectangular backrest issuing fluted curved arms and uprigh... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
7 Bids
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| 131 |
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A CHINESE CARVED IVORY the sides carved in r elief with flower heads and foliage. On carved hardwood stand. ... |
300 - 500 |
5 Bids
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| 132 |
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A FIFTEEN PIECE ANTIQUE HANLEY PARTIAL DINNER SERV ICE comprising two rectangular bowls, three small bowls, one plat... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
5 Bids
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| 133 |
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A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY LOUIS XV MOUNTED MA HOGANY BONHEUR DU JOUR, the shaped rectangular top with velvet in... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
4 Bids
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| 134 |
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A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD WALL BAROMETER, the swan's ne ck crest above a long rectangular neck surmounted by a dry/damp g... |
800 - 1,200 |
14 Bids
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| 135 |
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ROLLA TAYLOR (1872-1970) A PAINTING, "Texas Farm House," oil on panel, signed. 12" x 16". Framed. |
1,000 - 1,500 |
11 Bids
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| 136 |
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A DUTCH BAROQUE STYLE BLUE AND WHITE TILE MOUNTED NICKEL SILVER WINE COOLER, the rectangular box form with tiled s... |
400 - 600 |
10 Bids
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| 137 |
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A LIMITED EDITION BOEHM SCULPTURE, "Northern Wate r Thrush." Height: 10 3/4". |
300 - 500 |
11 Bids
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| 138 |
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A PAIR OF 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND LADY'S EARRIN GS, each floral formed mounting set with fifteen round full cut d... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
4 Bids
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| 139 |
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A SERVICE OF SIX CUT CRYSTAL DESSERT PLATES, each cut in panels with hobstars, palm fans, and cross hatching, with... |
100 - 200 |
3 Bids
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| 140 |
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A PAIR OF VINTAGE PAINTED PLASTER FIGURES OF AMERI CAN REVOLUTIONARY CHARACTERS, one modeled as a uniformed long hai... |
400 - 600 |
3 Bids
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| 141 |
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TWO LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY GEORGIAN VERRE EG LOMISÉ PAINTINGS, one painted from a print titled "Fortitude" abo... |
400 - 600 |
4 Bids
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| 142 |
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AN 1892 WINCHESTER 38-40 CALIBER Note: Ver
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1,500 - 2,500 |
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| 143 |
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A COLLECTION OF 190 AVIATION BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO GRAPHS taken at Kelly and Brooks Airfield, Sa Antonio, 1928 - 192... |
500 - 1,000 |
3 Bids
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| 144 |
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AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN CAST IRON AND MAHOGANY SHIP'S WHEEL with ten baluster turned spokes ending in turned and taper... |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 145 |
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RUEL PARDEE TOLMAN (American 1878-1954) A PAINTIN G, "Painting by the Lake," oil on canvas, signed. 16" x 20". Fr... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
10 Bids
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| 146 |
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A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL IVORY P ORTRAIT MINIATURE of an 18th century lady. In a rectangular etch... |
250 - 550 |
9 Bids
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| 147 |
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A GRECO-ROMAN TERRA COTTA VESSEL of tapered cylind rical form with flared rim. On custom made stand. Circa 1567 B.... |
500 - 1,000 |
5 Bids
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| 148 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND LADY'S BRAC ELET, the mounting set with a register of five oval cut yellow sa... |
1,200 - 1,500 |
8 Bids
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| 149 |
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A BOEHM SCULPTURE, "White Throated Sparrow." No. 430. Height: 9 1/2". |
100 - 200 |
4 Bids
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| 150 |
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A NAPOLEON III GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY TWO TI ERED TABLE, the circular white marble top with a reticulated thr... |
800 - 1,200 |
10 Bids
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| 151 |
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A BACCARAT CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE COOLER in t he Maxim pattern with flared paneled sides flanked by gilt metal ... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
5 Bids
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