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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 |
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A WATERFORD CUT CRYSTAL DECANTER of flattened circular form with diamond pattern band, with scalloped neck and fac... |
150 - 250 |
2 Bids
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| 1202 |
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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY OKIMONO OF A FISHERMAN AND FROLICKING BOYS, second half 20th century, the smiling bearded ... |
300 - 500 |
11 Bids
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| 1203 |
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AN ITALIAN SILVER PLATED MUFFIN STAND, the shell shaped tripartite stand opening to compartments with pierced loc... |
150 - 250 |
8 Bids
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| 1204 |
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MICHAEL ROCHE (American 20th Century) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Jesse James," signed and dated 1994. On marble plinth.... |
600 - 800 |
3 Bids
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| 1205 |
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MARILYN GUERINOT (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "Winter in New York," oil on canvas board, signed. 10" x 8". Fr... |
800 - 1,000 |
5 Bids
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| 1206 |
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A SABINO IRIDESCENT PLATE modeled with three sea nymphs in a swirl pattern. With molded Sabino Paris signature an... |
200 - 400 |
7 Bids
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| 1207 |
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A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY SHIELD-BACK ARMCHAIR, first half 20th century, the shaped crest rail centering an arch... |
150 - 200 |
5 Bids
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| 1208 |
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A PAIR OF SHOSHONE PARTIALLY BEADED MOCCASINS, early 20th century, each composed of soft tanned skins with applied... |
200 - 400 |
3 Bids
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| 1209 |
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TWO STEUBEN CRYSTAL AIR TWIST COCKTAIL GLASSES, designed by George Thompson, introduced 1950, each with tapering c... |
150 - 250 |
6 Bids
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| 1210 |
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A LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD TABLE DE MILIEU, late 19th century, the serpentine shaped rectangular mottled gre... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
4 Bids
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| 1211 |
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A SILVER PLATED SHELL SHAPED SERVING TRAY BY POOLE in the Old English pattern, the deep tray with foliate scrolled... |
150 - 250 |
4 Bids
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| 1213 |
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A STEUBEN CRYSTAL SCULPTURE OF AN ELEPHANT, modeled with spherical body, short tail, and trunk in trumpeting posi... |
300 - 500 |
6 Bids
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| 1214 |
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A CARVED IVORY NETSUKE STUDY depicting children swimming in a tub. Himitoshi and signature on foot. Diameter: 2 ... |
200 - 400 |
5 Bids
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| 1215 |
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DAVID ADICKES (American b. 1927) A PAINTING, "The Group," oil on canvas, signed. 48" x 60". Framed. |
3,000 - 5,000 |
6 Bids
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| 1216 |
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AN AMERICAN SIOUX INDIAN TOBACCO POUCH, the elk skin pouch wove with multicolored beads in shades of red, white, a... |
300 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 1217 |
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A SHERATON SATINWOOD DRESSING TABLE by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1800, the shaped demilune form centering a beve... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
4 Bids
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| 1218 |
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A REED & BARTON SILVER PLATED SERVING TRAY in the Regent pattern, center chased with foliate scrolls, with a reede... |
100 - 150 |
6 Bids
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| 1219 |
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A PAIR OF ART DECO IVORY CANDLESTICKS, each carved with tapering cylindrical stem surmounted by a bulbous nozzle a... |
150 - 250 |
4 Bids
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| 1220 |
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A FEDERAL MAHOGANY DINING TABLE, circa 1810, the rectangular top with rounded corners on a plain frieze raised on... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
8 Bids
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| 1221 |
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A GROUP OF ELONGATED FOSSIL ORTHOCERAS SPECIMEN STONES, Devonian period, 395-345 milllions years ago, each in shap... |
200 - 400 |
5 Bids
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| 1222 |
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A JUDITH LEIBER LEATHER LADY'S PURSE, the gilt metal clasp centering a cabochon amethyst, with leather shoulder st... |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 1223 |
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A PRADA QUILTED LEATHER LADY'S PURSE, with gilt metal interwove leather shoulder strap, with leather lining, toget... |
150 - 250 |
8 Bids
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| 1224 |
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED TULIPWOOD PARQUETRY MIRROR, the bowed crest above a conforming frieze cente... |
1,000 - 1,250 |
5 Bids
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| 1225 |
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CHARLES BRAGG (American b. 1931) AN ARTIST PROOF ETCHING, "Man with Walking Cane," signed, together with a simi... |
200 - 400 |
5 Bids
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| 1226 |
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A COLLECTION OF TEN GENT'S WATCHES including Pierre Cardin, Optics, Sergio Valente and Geneva. In custom made Char... |
300 - 500 |
20 Bids
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| 1227 |
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AN AMERICAN EMPIRE SLANT-FRONT MAHOGANY SECRETARY, the rectangular top with brass inlay centering a winged medalli... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
4 Bids
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| 1228 |
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A CHINESE SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE MOUNTED SILVER GILT FILIGREE TEA CADDY, circa 1925, the filigree lobed body finely e... |
200 - 300 |
7 Bids
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| 1229 |
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A PAIR OF REED & BARTON SILVER PLATED MEAT SERVING TRAYS, King Francis pattern, each of oval form on scrolling fol... |
200 - 400 |
3 Bids
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| 1230 |
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AN ANTIQUE RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED OAK HUTCH by Hampton & Sons, London, late 19th/early 20th century, the mo... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
8 Bids
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| 1231 |
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AN AMERICAN SIOUX INDIAN BEADED TOBACCO POUCH. Circa 1900. Length: 7" |
200 - 400 |
7 Bids
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| 1232 |
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A PAIR OF AMERICAN SIOUX INDIAN BEADED MOCCASINS. Circa 1900. Length: 10 1/2". (2) |
200 - 400 |
1 Bid
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| 1233 |
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A GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE AND JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER PAPIER MÂCHÉ TRAYS, circa 1860, one modeled as a scalloped dust... |
200 - 300 |
3 Bids
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| 1235 |
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JOHN HASSEL (British 1767-1825) A LITHOGRAPH IN COLORS, "The Shop Girl, A Little Bit of Fluff," circa 1897, prin... |
500 - 1,000 |
3 Bids
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| 1236 |
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A COLLECTION OF TWELVE GENT'S WATCHES including Sergio Valente, Denacci, Geneva, and Bilyer. In custom made prese... |
200 - 400 |
3 Bids
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| 1237 |
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A CONTINENTAL GILT AND SILVERED METAL JEWEL CASKET, early 20th century, the rectangular top elaborately cast with ... |
100 - 150 |
7 Bids
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| 1238 |
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TWO STEUBEN CRYSTAL SMOKING ACCESSORIES comprising an ashtray, and a cigar ashtray with bubble domed center. Each ... |
150 - 200 |
10 Bids
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| 1239 |
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A VICTORIAN STYLE SILVER PLATE LIDDED TUREEN, second half 20th century, of oval bombé form with shaped handles abo... |
350 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 1240 |
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AN ENGLISH BAROQUE STYLE CARVED OAK DESK, late 19th/early 20th century, the rectangular top with molded edge and ... |
600 - 800 |
6 Bids
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| 1241 |
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A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE GILT BRONZE SIX LIGHT CANDELABRAS, each modeled as a fluted columnar stem with berried laur... |
3,000 - 4,000 |
7 Bids
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| 1242 |
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MOSES AUSTIN (1761-1821) AMERICAN MERCHANT MINER, founder of the America lead industry pioneer, and the founder o... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
4 Bids
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| 1243 |
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A RARE MEXICAN WAR COPPER SHIELD MEDAL awarded to Benjamin F. Hughes, 10th La Infantryman served under Captain Hor... |
850 - 1,250 |
7 Bids
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| 1244 |
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THE TRAVELERS GUIDE, A MAP OF THE ROADS, CANALS, AND STEAMBOAT ROUTES OF THE UNITED STATES by Henry S. Tanner, ci... |
500 - 1,000 |
4 Bids
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| 1245 |
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(BONAPARTE) CORRESPONDENCE OF THE FRENCH ARMY IN EGYPT, intercepted by Wing Nelson; published in London by Paris,... |
750 - 1,000 |
5 Bids
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| 1246 |
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MIRABEAU BUONAPARTE LAMAR (1798-1859) PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, printed land grant, completed in manus... |
1,000 - 1,200 |
6 Bids
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| 1247 |
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MIRABEAU BUONAPARTE LAMAR (1798-1859) PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, land grant, dated Austin, May 1841, si... |
300 - 500 |
10 Bids
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| 1248 |
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STEPHEN CROSBY (1808-1869) GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER AND STEAM BOAT CAPTAIN, legal land document, dated Au... |
500 - 750 |
7 Bids
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| 1249 |
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BURNAM, JESSE (1792-1883) A MEMBER OF THE OLD THREE HUNDRED (his name was thirteenth on Stephen F. Austin's land ... |
1,250 - 1,500 |
4 Bids
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| 1250 |
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GROCE, LEONARD WALLER (1806-1873) PLANTATION OWNER, MEMBER OF THE LOCAL MILITIA AT SAN FELIPE DE AUSTIN. He was a ... |
800 - 1,200 |
1 Bid
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| 1251 |
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A THAI SILVER JARDINIÈRE, 20th century, of circular bulbous form with broad central band of daily rural life, in r... |
200 - 300 |
7 Bids
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| 1252 |
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A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN GENT'S WRIST WATCHES including Sergio Valente, Geneva, and Fred Belay. In presentation c... |
100 - 200 |
10 Bids
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