Auction details
Simpson Galleries Fine Art Auction
11:00 AM PT - Dec 7th, 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 |
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Monday December 1st through Saturday December 6th from 9 am until 5 pm
419 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 1101 |
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A CHINESE CARVED ROSE QUARTZ FIGURE OF QUAN YIN modeled wearing billowing robes and holding a lotus blossom and pa... |
200 - 400 |
3 Bids
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| 1102 |
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A NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY AND WALNUT CLOCK, third quarter 19th century, the circular alabaster dial with blu... |
800 - 1,000 |
3 Bids
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| 1103 |
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AN ENGLISH MAHOGANY SHAVING MIRROR, the swing framed mirror flanked by carved dolphin formed brackets. Height: 26... |
400 - 600 |
5 Bids
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| 1104 |
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A BACCARAT CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE COOLER in the Maxim pattern with flared paneled sides flanked by gilt metal handles.... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
7 Bids
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| 1105 |
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AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH MAHOGANY HEPPLE ARMCHAIR with shield-backrest, upholstered seat, raised on square tapered legs... |
300 - 500 |
6 Bids
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| 1106 |
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE THREE-LIGHT GILT BRONZE CHANDELIER, the central stem cast as ribbon tied tassels centered by ree... |
800 - 1,200 |
4 Bids
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| 1107 |
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE WALNUT ARMCHAIR, the rectangular crest rail centering a scrolled pendant flanked by seate... |
600 - 800 |
2 Bids
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| 1108 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND LADY'S WATCH, the gold braided band centering a pave diamond encrusted dial set with... |
800 - 1,200 |
2 Bids
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| 1109 |
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A PAIR OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL JUICE PITCHERS, each of traditional form with diamond pattern cut sides, the shaped h... |
150 - 250 |
11 Bids
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| 1110 |
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT SIDEBOARD, circa 1800, the bowed rectangular top above a conforming drawer over a... |
800 - 1,200 |
6 Bids
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| 1111 |
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A STEUBEN CRYSTAL GREAT KOALA BEAR SCULPTURE, designed by Lloyd Atkins, introduced 1968, modeled in upright positi... |
400 - 600 |
25 Bids
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| 1112 |
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A CHINESE AMETHYST CENSER AND COVER, the two color striped amethyst carved as a tapering circular bowl flanked by... |
200 - 300 |
4 Bids
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| 1113 |
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A GROUP OF EIGHT JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF IMMORTALS, 20th century, each realistically sculpted wearing lon... |
400 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 1114 |
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A BACCARAT PARCEL GILT CRYSTAL ICE BUCKET, 20th century, of tapering circular form with arched concave panels cent... |
300 - 500 |
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| 1115 |
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JOSE PEREZ (American b. 1929) A PAINTING, " The Conductor," oil on canvas, signed. 12" x 16". Framed. |
1,000 - 1,250 |
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| 1116 |
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A CHINESE CARVED AMBER LIDDED CENSER, possibly 19th century, the blackish red archaistic style sculpted body detai... |
200 - 300 |
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| 1117 |
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A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), modeled wearing long curling hair with elabora... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
1 Bid
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| 1118 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND LADY'S RING, the mounting centering a star sapphire cabochon weighing ... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
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| 1119 |
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A GROUP OF STEUBEN CRYSTAL TABLE WARES comprising a small circular shallow nut dish centering engraved initials BG... |
200 - 300 |
1 Bid
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| 1120 |
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A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST OF DRAWERS, the rectangular top with molded edge above a pull-out dre... |
500 - 1,000 |
1 Bid
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| 1121 |
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE THREE LIGHT BRAS DE LUMIÈRE, late 20th century, each cast with a reticulated back plate o... |
300 - 500 |
1 Bid
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| 1122 |
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AN R. LALIQUE FROSTED GLASS VASE, of tapering circular form with herons flying amongst marsh foliage and fish mol... |
500 - 700 |
1 Bid
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| 1123 |
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A MEISSEN DECORATED COMPOTE, the reticulated tapered bowl with trellis border alternating shaped circular cartouch... |
200 - 300 |
1 Bid
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| 1124 |
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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY STUDY OF FORAGING MICE AND INSECTS, Meiji Period, realistically carved as a waterside deca... |
300 - 500 |
7 Bids
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| 1125 |
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MARILYN GUERINOT (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "Cold New York Morning," oil on canvas, signed. 14" x 11". Fram... |
1,250 - 1,500 |
3 Bids
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| 1126 |
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DIMITRI HADZI (American 1921-2006) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Uxmal 1991." On granite base. Height: 12", width: 31", ... |
800 - 1,200 |
20 Bids
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| 1127 |
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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY OKIMONO OF A CARP, second half 20th century, modeled in a natural position with blackened ... |
300 - 500 |
11 Bids
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| 1128 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND LADY'S RING, the mounting centering an emerald cut ruby weighing approximate... |
1,000 - 1,250 |
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| 1129 |
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A LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY BLUE FAVRILE GLASS VASE, engraved L.C. Tiffany Favrile X81 on base, the circular body wit... |
800 - 1,200 |
1 Bid
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| 1130 |
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AN ENGLISH ARTS & CRAFTS OAK ARMOIRE, early 20th century, the rectangular cornice above a frieze of black painted... |
600 - 800 |
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| 1131 |
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A LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY BLUE FAVRILE GLASS COMPOTE, engraved L. C. Tiffany, Favrile on base, the circular tapering... |
1,200 - 1,400 |
2 Bids
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| 1132 |
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LEE MULLICAN (American 1919 - 1998) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Spirit Bird," 1983, signed. Height: 10". |
2,000 - 4,000 |
13 Bids
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| 1133 |
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED TURQUOISE GROUND PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURE, stamped Brunfaut, circa 1880, the... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
5 Bids
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| 1134 |
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE THREE-LIGHT BRAS DE LUMIERE, late 20th century, each cast with a reticulated... |
600 - 800 |
15 Bids
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| 1135 |
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MARILYN GUERINOT (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "Winter Day," oil on canvas board, signed. 10" x 8". Framed. |
850 - 1,250 |
3 Bids
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| 1136 |
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A CHINESE CARVED AMETHYST FIGURAL GROUP OF A SLEEPING BOY, second half 20th century, modeled in kneeling position ... |
150 - 250 |
6 Bids
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| 1137 |
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A PAIR OF BAROQUE STYLE PARCEL GILT WROUGHT IRON TORCHÈRES, each with a flowering vine entwined columnar stem iss... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 1138 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND LADY'S FASHION RING, the mounting centering a round brilliant cut blue diamond weighi... |
1,250 - 1,500 |
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| 1139 |
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A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY CHAISES, each with scrolled crest rail centering a lozenge for... |
1,500 - 3,000 |
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| 1140 |
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AN EDWARDIAN FLORAL PAINTED SATINWOOD TABLE, early 20th century, the circular top hand painted with a conforming r... |
300 - 500 |
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| 1141 |
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LAWRENCE A. LEBDUSKA (American 1894-1966) A DRAWING, "The Dancing Horse," crayo and graphite on paper, signed. 9... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 1142 |
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DIMITRI HADZI (American 1921-2006) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Abstract Figure," on granite base. Height: 7" |
800 - 1,200 |
1 Bid
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| 1143 |
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A PAIR OF BAROQUE STYLE WROUGHT IRON TORCHÈRES, each with foliate mounted baluster form stem flanked by scrolled p... |
400 - 600 |
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| 1144 |
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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY OKIMONO OF A FISHERMAN AND YOUTH WITH DAY'S CATCH, second half 20th century, the finely de... |
300 - 500 |
2 Bids
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| 1145 |
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ALEXANDER CALDER (American 1898-1976) A LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH IN COLORS, signed and numbered 20/90. 22" x ... |
300 - 500 |
2 Bids
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| 1146 |
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A PAIR OF CHINESE MUSTARD GROUND AND GREEN GLAZED DOUBLE GOURD VASES, late 20th century, each decorated with incis... |
200 - 300 |
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| 1147 |
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A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED BEECHWOOD CHAISES, the shaped oval padded backrest with a scrolling acanthus p... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 1148 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND LADY'S RING, the mounting centering a pear-shaped ruby weighing approximatel... |
1,250 - 1,500 |
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| 1149 |
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TWO AFRICAN CARVED IVORY BUSTS OF TRIBAL MAIDENS, one sculpted with head turned wearing elaborate neck length brai... |
250 - 450 |
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| 1150 |
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A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY PIE CRUST TILT-TOP TABLE, the shaped circular top on a fluted columnar tripod stand with a... |
300 - 500 |
