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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1253 |
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A RARE CARVED HORNBILL NETSUKE of a water buffalo and calf reclining and signed on foot. Length: 2 1/4". |
750 - 1,500 |
10 Bids
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| 1254 |
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A FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY PARQUETRY DROP-LEAF BREAKFAST TABLE, the shaped rectangular hinged top above a conforming... |
500 - 750 |
4 Bids
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| 1255 |
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A DANIEL SWOROVSKI OF PARIS LADY'S BLACK SATIN EVENING PURSE with gold metal braided shoulder strap, together with... |
200 - 300 |
3 Bids
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| 1256 |
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A JUDITH LEIBER LADY'S CLUTCH, the patent leather sides joined by a silver-gilt clasp with chain shoulder strap, a... |
300 - 400 |
4 Bids
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| 1257 |
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BOB WYGANT (American b. 1927) A PAINTING, "Fresh Drink of Water," acrylic on artists board, signed L/R. 23" x 30... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
19 Bids
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| 1258 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, TANZANITE AND DIAMOND LADY'S RING, the mounting centering a pear shaped tanzanite weighing appr... |
2,000 - 2,500 |
4 Bids
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| 1260 |
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AN ENGLISH WAXED PINE SIDE CABINET, the rectangular molded cornice above a fluted frieze over paneled hinged doors... |
750 - 1,500 |
3 Bids
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| 1261 |
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AN UNUSUAL CHINESE ARCHAISTIC STYLE CARVED IVORY LIBATION CUP made in the style of an early bronze jue, raised on... |
300 - 500 |
12 Bids
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| 1262 |
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GOLD LACQUERED WROUGHT IRON WALL APPLIQUÉS, second half 20th century, each with oval mirr... |
500 - 700 |
7 Bids
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| 1263 |
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A STEUBEN CRYSTAL SALMON SCULPTURE realistically modeled in a curved position. Script Steuben on underside. Leng... |
300 - 500 |
12 Bids
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| 1264 |
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A SILVER PLATED TEA TRAY by F B Rogers Silver Co. of rectangular form, with acanthus leaf border, flanked by acant... |
150 - 250 |
5 Bids
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| 1265 |
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JOSE RIVAS LARO (Spain 20th Century) A PAINTING, "Madrid," oil on canvas, signed. 17 3/4" x 33 1/4". Framed. |
1,000 - 1,500 |
4 Bids
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| 1266 |
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after SIR DAVID WILKIE (Scottish 1785-1841) A PAINTING, "The Blink Fiddler," oil on canvas. Copied by Francis Ed... |
800 - 1,200 |
10 Bids
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| 1267 |
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A WATERFORD SIGNED CRYSTAL QUARTZ TABLE CLOCK, together with a Waterford signed shamrock shaped crystal paperweigh... |
150 - 250 |
5 Bids
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| 1268 |
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AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURAL SPILL VASE of Robin Hood and Little John, Robin shown seated with dog by ... |
300 - 500 |
2 Bids
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| 1269 |
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A CHINESE ROSE QUARTZ BUDDHISTIC LION VASE, the snarling lion carved in a crouching position supporting a vasif... |
400 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 1270 |
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AN EMPIRE STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED "X" FRAME BUREAU PLAT, late 20th century, the rectangular mahogany top with mo... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
7 Bids
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| 1271 |
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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PATINATED METAL AND PARCEL GILT LEATHER FIGURAL WALL BRACKETS, late 20th century, each mode... |
300 - 500 |
6 Bids
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| 1272 |
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TWO STEUBEN CRYSTAL DOVE SCULPTURES designed by Peter Tenawine, introduced 1971, each modeled in stylized form wit... |
300 - 500 |
10 Bids
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| 1273 |
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A SHEFFIELD ENGLISH SILVER PLATED GALLERY TRAY, the reticulated gallery with incorporated handles and center chase... |
150 - 250 |
10 Bids
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| 1274 |
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A FINE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE STUDY of animals of the Oriental zodiac (Ryusa), signed, and with incorporated himotos... |
500 - 750 |
6 Bids
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| 1275 |
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BAROQUE STYLE THREE-LIGHT WALL SCONCES, each with scrolling acanthus cast bac... |
100 - 200 |
4 Bids
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| 1276 |
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A LADY'S TURQUOISE BEADED PURSE BY MOYNA, together with a multicolor beaded purse by Christina. Lengths: 11", 11... |
100 - 200 |
6 Bids
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| 1277 |
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A COLLECTION OF TWELVE GENT'S WATCHES including Sergio Valente, Ronica, Sevil, and Geneva. In custom made present... |
100 - 200 |
9 Bids
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| 1278 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND LADY'S COCKTAIL RING, centering a rectangular cushion cut aquamarine weig... |
2,500 - 2,750 |
5 Bids
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| 1279 |
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AN AMERICAN CUT CRYSTAL PLATE, elaborately cut with hobstars and strawberry diamonds, with a scalloped dentate rim... |
250 - 350 |
2 Bids
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| 1280 |
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A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR, stamped CE, the triple arched crest rail centering carved acanthus above a r... |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 1281 |
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A ONE HUNDRED PIECE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE BY S. KIRK & SON IN THE REPOUSSÉ PATTERN comprising twelve di... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
4 Bids
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| 1283 |
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DMITRI HADZI (American 1921-2006) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Abstract Figure," signed and numbered 111/111. On dark gr... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
15 Bids
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| 1284 |
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A CONTINENTAL SILVER CENTERPIECE BOWL, possibly Dutch/German, late 19th/early 20th century, the reticulated taperi... |
200 - 300 |
8 Bids
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| 1285 |
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A REGENCE STYLE BRÈCHE MARBLE TOP CARVED OAK SIDEBOARD, late 19th century, the serpentine rectangular top with mol... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
7 Bids
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| 1286 |
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DOLLIE S. NABINGER (American/Texas 1905-1988) A PAINTING, "Posture in Bloom," oil on canvas board, signed. 16" ... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
3 Bids
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| 1287 |
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H. P. MEYERS (American Contemporary) A MARBLE SCULPTURE, "Duenna," signed. On custom plinth. Height: 18 1/2". |
1,000 - 1,500 |
4 Bids
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| 1288 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, PEARL AND DIAMOND LADY'S NECKLACE, the articulated gold collar suspending a 15.mm black pearl wi... |
2,500 - 3,000 |
3 Bids
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| 1290 |
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A PAIR OF RÉGENCE GILTWOOD CHAISES, each with arched padded backrest on fluted supports above a trapezoidal seat w... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
7 Bids
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| 1291 |
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A PAIR OF CHINESE IMARI VASES, 19th century, each of hexagonal form in traditional colors and depicting stylized f... |
600 - 800 |
10 Bids
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| 1292 |
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after ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (French 1796-1875) A BRONZE SCULPTURE," Lion," signed. On marble plinth. Height: 12",... |
400 - 600 |
4 Bids
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| 1293 |
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A GROUP OF SILVER PLATE DESK ACCESSORIES, 20th century, comprising a neoclassical style ink stand modeled as a sea... |
200 - 400 |
2 Bids
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| 1294 |
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A STEUBEN CRYSTAL SCULPTURE OF AN ELEPHANT, the spherical body supporting a downturned trunk. Height: 3 3/8", len... |
300 - 500 |
10 Bids
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| 1295 |
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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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| 1296 |
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ANTONIO DE IGNACIO (Spain 20th Century) A PAINTING, "Nude," oil on canvas, signed and dated 1974. 25" x 32". Fra... |
2,500 - 3,500 |
8 Bids
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| 1297 |
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A CUT CRYSTAL URN raised on circular base center cut with a hobstar, the faceted stem supporting the urn with sca... |
150 - 250 |
24 Bids
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| 1298 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND LADY'S 15" NECKLACE comprising twenty-one round brilliant cut diamonds weighing appr... |
4,500 - 4,750 |
10 Bids
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| 1299 |
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A VICTORIAN ROCOCO STYLE SILVER PLATE LIDDED TUREEN, the oval bombé body flanked by foliate cast handles and raise... |
400 - 600 |
6 Bids
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| 1300 |
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE CARVED WALNUT ARMCHAIR, possibly Florentine, late 16th/early 17th century, having a rectangula... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
3 Bids
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| 1301 |
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A SABINO SIGNED OPALESCENT FROSTED GLASS VASE modeled in relief with exotic dancers. Signed. Height: 14". |
1,000 - 1,500 |
12 Bids
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| 1302 |
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A CHINESE MOTTLED CELADON JADE GROUP OF BIRDS, second half 20th century, carved with a phoenix resting in a fruiti... |
200 - 400 |
2 Bids
|
| 1303 |
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III GILT BRONZE AND GRIOTTE MARBLE TAZZAS, third quarter 19th century, each cast as a classical... |
600 - 800 |
4 Bids
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| 1304 |
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A LARGE IMARI CHARGER enameled in traditional colors and depicting a textile phoenix standing on a billowing curta... |
200 - 400 |
4 Bids
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| 1305 |
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY REGENCY ROSEWOOD PEMBROKE TABLE, the rounded rectangular top with hinged leaves and satinwoo... |
2,500 - 3,500 |
3 Bids
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