Auction details
Simpson Galleries Fine art and Antiques
11:00 AM PT - Mar 8th, 2009
offered by
Simpson Galleries
Houston, TX 77057
Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
20% up to 1000000
20% above 1000001
Bid Increments
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| 1000 | 100 |
| 5000 | 250 |
| 10000 | 1000 |
| 50000 | 2000 |
| 100000 | 3000 |
| 200000 | 4000 |
| 300000 | 5000 |
| 400000 | 6000 |
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Monday March 2nd through Saturday March 7th 10 AM CST. till 5 PM CST.
437 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 153 |
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A PRE-COLUMBIAN COLIMA DOUBLE HEADED CANINE VESSEL modeled with pointed ears, incised mouth and eyes, and painted o... |
750 - 1,000 |
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| 154 |
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A LALIQUE CLEAR AND FROSTED GLASS CENTERPIECE BOWL, Champs-Élysées pattern, designed by Marc Lalique in 1951, third... |
600 - 800 |
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| 155 |
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A FRENCH PROVINCIAL KITCHEN WORK TABLE, 19th century, the rectangular top above a plain frieze with side drawer opp... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 156 |
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A GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SÉVRES BLUE GROUND CABINET PLATE, late 19th century, of circular form with broad border cente... |
250 - 450 |
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| 157 |
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A CONTEMPORARY ART GLASS SPHERE, signed and dated by the artist J. Thompson, 2002, the textured surface applied wi... |
200 - 300 |
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| 158 |
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A STERLING SILVER LADY'S MESH PURSE, with draw closure and suspending danglers. |
200 - 400 |
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| 159 |
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A FIFTEEN PIECE ANTIQUE HANLEY PARTIAL DINNER SERVICE comprising two square bowls, three small bowls, one platter, ... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 160 |
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A GEORGE I STYLE OAK DROP LEAF DINING TABLE, the oval top above a shaped frieze on tapering circular legs ending in... |
500 - 700 |
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| 161 |
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AN ANTIQUE CHINESE MOTTLED JADE CARVED BU |
500 - 750 |
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| 162 |
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A RARE AND IMPORTANT OGONI BRONZE CEREMONIAL AX, the hilt cast as an androgynous seated figure, the face with coffe... |
200 - 400 |
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| 163 |
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A SABINO OPALESCENT GLASS BOWL modeled with three berried blossoming leaves forming the feet. Incised Sabino, Fra... |
100 - 200 |
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| 164 |
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A FINE SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED AND POLYCHROME CORPUS OF CHRIST with applied gesso and German inset glass eyes. On a... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
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| 165 |
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A GEORGE III STYLE BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY CELLARET, second half 20th century, of octagonal shape with hinged lid ope... |
300 - 500 |
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| 166 |
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A FINE EDO PERIOD SATSUMA KORO AND COVER of ovoidal form modeled in relief with Rankan in mountainous retreats, fla... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
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| 167 |
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A RARE PRE-COLUMBIAN MAYAN CYLINDER VASE, the sides enameled overall with two seated dignitaries with elaborate hea... |
3,000 - 5,000 |
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| 168 |
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A 14K WHITE GOLD, YELLOW GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMOND, AND ENAMEL LADY'S PENDANT LOCKET, the filigree mounting centerin... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
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| 169 |
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A SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED GESSO AND POLYCHROME CRUCIFIX, together with a similar gesso and polychrome figure of Chr... |
500 - 750 |
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| 170 |
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A DUTCH ROCOCO STYLE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS, the shaped rectangular top with fruitwood banding inlay within a mol... |
600 - 800 |
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| 171 |
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A CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL, 19th century, shown with flowing robes, long beard, holding beads in ... |
400 - 600 |
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| 172 |
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A CUZCO SCHOOL OIL ON PANEL, Portrait of a Man in Armor, inscribed Cristobal Vaca de Castro, 16th Century governor... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
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| 173 |
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A GROUP OF FOUR CUT CRYSTAL VASES, one of waisted form with flared rim deeply engraved with flowering vinery, with... |
150 - 250 |
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| 174 |
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A KAZAK CARPET, the midnight blue field centering a stylized medallion contained within a central border of styliz... |
400 - 800 |
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| 175 |
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AN AMERICAN FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND MAPLE DROP-LEAF TABLE, the rounded rectangular hinged top with satinwood and kingw... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
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| 176 |
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A STERLING SILVER TRAY BY PORTER BLANCHARD hand hammered and with applied shaped rim. Length: 30 1/2". |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 177 |
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A CHINESE CARVED MALACHITE SCULPTURE, 20th century, sculpted as a young maiden riding a roaring dragon while holdin... |
150 - 250 |
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| 178 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, PEARL AND DIAMOND LADY'S PENDANT fashioned as a heart shaped wreath and set with six seed pearls... |
250 - 450 |
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| 179 |
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A SPANISH COLONIAL OIL ON PANEL of an archangel, 18th century. In a heavily carved and giltwood frame. Painting: 8... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
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| 180 |
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A REGENCY STYLE GILT BRASS AND BEVELED GLASS SERVING CART, 20th century, the octagonal top with two handled removab... |
400 - 600 |
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| 181 |
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A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE LIDDED JARS, each of ovoid shape and enameled with children and adults at various ... |
200 - 300 |
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| 182 |
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AN ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE CARVED AND GILTWOOD MIRROR, 19th century, the oval mirrored plate set within a frame of rob... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
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| 183 |
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A GOLD LADY'S LOCKET, urn shaped, centering a flower head and foliates opening to a picture compartment, suspended ... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 184 |
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A FINE SILK TURKISH HEREKE PRAYER RUG, the golden field centering a pendant with corner spandrels contained within... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
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| 185 |
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A VICTORIAN MARQUETRY WALNUT CENTER TABLE, mid 19th century, the shaped circular top centering an inlaid floral bou... |
1,200 - 1,500 |
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| 186 |
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A PAIR OF CHINESE PARCEL GILT BLACK LACQUER JARDINIÈRES, late 19th/early 20th century, each of tapering circular fo... |
300 - 500 |
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| 187 |
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A TURKISH KILIM RUNNER, the rust field worked with stylized flower heads within a conforming border. 3'3" x 9'10". |
350 - 650 |
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| 188 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD, RUBY, EMERALD, AND DIAMOND LADY'S PIN, the rooster formed mounting set with seven marquise cut a... |
750 - 1,000 |
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| 189 |
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A VICTORIAN GREEN GROUND TOLE TRAY TABLE, of oval shape and later decorated with various birds and butterflies amo... |
300 - 500 |
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| 190 |
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A FINE ANTIQUE AMERICAN CLASSICAL CARVED AND GILTWOOD HARP SIGNED BROWNE G. BUCKWELL, NEW YORK, 19th century, the ... |
4,000 - 6,000 |
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| 191 |
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A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN CARVED WALNUT DINING CHAIRS, ENGLISH, second half 19th century, the arched crest rail carved... |
300 - 500 |
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| 192 |
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A QUITO SCHOOL LIFE SIZE CARVED WOOD AND GESSO POLYCHROME BUST OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, 19th century, with German glass... |
750 - 1,500 |
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| 193 |
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A CAPO DI MONTE PARCEL GILT PAINTED JEWELRY BOX, late 19th century, the rectangular hinged lid centering a conformi... |
600 - 800 |
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| 194 |
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A HERIZ CARPET, the tomato red field worked with stylized flower heads contained within a conforming border. 7'4" x... |
500 - 750 |
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| 195 |
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A G. BAKER-TROLL & CO SWISS SIX TUNE MUSIC BOX AND STAND, with six interchangeable cylinders, the case ebonized and... |
6,000 - 8,000 |
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| 196 |
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AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY CARVINGS, each from a single tusk, one of Ho Hsien-Ku holding a lotus branch an... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
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| 197 |
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AN 18K YELLOW GOLD GENT'S WRIST WATCH by Gevril, the dial set with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and date, jo... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
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| 198 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD ELGIN POCKET WATCH, the white enamel dial with Roman chapters and subsidiary seconds, the case en... |
500 - 750 |
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| 199 |
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A CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD PEDESTAL TABLE, early 20th century, the circular chi-chi-mu paneled top within a fretwork... |
400 - 600 |
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| 200 |
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A FINE RENAISSANCE REVIVAL IVORY, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, COPPER, AND PEWTER INLAID EBONY CABINET DES CURIOSITÉS, by Richa... |
10,000 - 12,000 |
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| 201 |
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A SHEFFIELD SILVER PLATE VEGETABLE STEAMER, early 20th century, in the neo-classical style, with an oval body havi... |
150 - 250 |
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| 202 |
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AN ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE WALNUT GAMES TABLE, the shaped rectangular hinged top with circular inset corners above a ... |
300 - 500 |
