Auction details
Fine Art and Antique Auction
11:00 AM PT - May 17th, 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
| From | Increment |
| 0 | 25 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1000 | 200 |
| 5000 | 250 |
| 10000 | 1000 |
| 50000 | 2000 |
| 100000 | 3000 |
| 200000 | 4000 |
| 300000 | 5000 |
| 400000 | 6000 |
Auction House Preview
Monday May 11th throught Saturday May 16th from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
363 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 51 |
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A HOPI BLACK ON RED VESSEL decorated with stylized bird and feather motifs in vertical panels with geometric device... |
500 - 1,000 |
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| 52 |
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A PRE-COLUMBIAN CEREMONIAL POTTERY STRAINER, the circular tapered bowl with six draining holes, the exterior with a... |
400 - 600 |
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| 53 |
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AN ITALIAN BURLED WALNUT AND VARIOUS WOODS PICTORIAL MARQUETRY SIDE TABLE, Sorrento, signed Gargiulo, circa 1900, th... |
4,000 - 6,000 |
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| 54 |
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR, late 18th century, the rectangular swivel mirror within a parcel gilt carved ... |
600 - 800 |
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| 55 |
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AN AMERICAN VINTAGE EQUESTRIAN HUNT POLYCHROME PAINTED PUNCH BOWL SET, third quarter 20th century, painted with var... |
200 - 300 |
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| 56 |
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A CHINOISERIE STYLE GREEN LACQUERED SIDE CABINET, early 20th century, the bowed rectangular top with conforming ba... |
200 - 300 |
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| 57 |
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AN ASSORTED GROUP OF CUT AND MOLDED GLASS BARWARE ACCESSORIES, 20th century, comprising a cylindrical wine cooler wi... |
150 - 250 |
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| 58 |
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A FEDERAL MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR, circa 1800, the oval plate within a conforming swivel mounted frame, flanked by ... |
300 - 500 |
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| 59 |
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A VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BLACK LACQUERED TILT-TOP TABLE, mid 19th century, the circular hinged top with ... |
200 - 300 |
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| 60 |
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AN ASSORTED GROUP OF CUT GLASS TOILETTE ACCESSORIES, early 20th century, comprising a Hawkes water decanter with cut... |
150 - 250 |
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| 61 |
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A PAIR OF FANG BYERI STYLE MALE AND FEMALE ANCESTRAL FIGURES, Gabon, each carved in standing position with articulat... |
250 - 350 |
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| 62 |
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A GROUP OF CUT AND MOLDED GLASS DESKTOP ACCESSORIES, late 20th century, comprising an obelisk form paperweight, heig... |
200 - 300 |
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| 63 |
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A LARGE VINTAGE CHINOISERIE REVERSE DECORATED WALL MIRROR, possibly Italian, the shaped rectangular frame with broa... |
400 - 600 |
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| 64 |
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SIX PIECES CHINESE CARVED JADE PENDANTS, 19th century, each carved with lucky symbols. Tallest height: 2 3/4". (6) |
600 - 900 |
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| 65 |
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AN ITALIAN GREEN GLASS DECANTER WITH FIVE ASSORTED GREEN LIQUEUR GLASSES, first half 20th century, the bottle form ... |
150 - 250 |
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| 66 |
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A SET OF FOUR CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD AND BURL WALNUT NEST OF TABLES, Republic period, each with rectangular paneled... |
600 - 800 |
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| 67 |
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A GROUP OF FOUR SILVERED METAL BRASS AND CARVED WOOD TRAYS, 19th/early 20th centuries, comprising: a Continental oct... |
150 - 250 |
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| 68 |
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AN AMERICAN IVORY MOUNTED CARVED FRUITWOOD SPINNING WHEEL, mid 19th century, the channeled wheel enclosing turned sp... |
300 - 500 |
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| 69 |
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A GEORGE III STYLE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS, late 20th century, the rectangular top above faux paired short drawers a... |
300 - 500 |
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| 70 |
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A VICTORIAN BRASS BOUND OAK ASH BUCKET, late 19th century, of tapering circular form with brass straps centering a m... |
200 - 300 |
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| 71 |
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A FEDERAL MAPLE LUGGAGE STAND, first half 19th century, the rectangular top enclosing slats above a plain seat rail ... |
150 - 250 |
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| 72 |
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HARLAN A. WINTER (American Southwestern School) A LIMITED EDITION BRONZE SCULPTURE, "The Longhorn," signed, number... |
200 - 400 |
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| 73 |
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AN IRISH CARVED ROSEWOOD CORNER ÉTAGÈRE, William IV period, 1830-1837, with three graduated shelves trimmed in ball ... |
400 - 600 |
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| 74 |
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A BOEHM LIMITED EDITION CAROLINA WREN WITH MAGNOLIA GRANDI FLORA, 40353, Number 107, height: 10 1/2", length: 10", t... |
200 - 400 |
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| 75 |
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A BELLE ÉPOQUE CARVED AND GILT WOOD MANTLE MIRROR, late 19th century, the rounded rectangular mirror within a confo... |
200 - 300 |
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| 76 |
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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL MAHOGANY MIRRORS, second quarter 19th century, each of rectangular form with three quarter rou... |
200 - 300 |
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| 77 |
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A MEISSEN OVAL PLATTER enameled with flowering foliage in shades of rouge-de-fer and cobalt and enriched with gildin... |
500 - 600 |
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| 78 |
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A FIVE PIECE ENGLISH "XYLONITE" VANITY SET comprising a shaped tray, a hair brush, a hand mirror, a garment brush, a... |
150 - 300 |
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| 79 |
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AN ITALIAN CARVED WALNUT CURULE, late 19th/early 20th century, of shaped "X" frame form with curved padded seat wit... |
400 - 600 |
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| 80 |
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AN ITALIAN MAJOLICA COLORFULLY ENAMELED TWO HANDLED VESSEL, late 19th/early 20th century, the bulbous body decorated... |
200 - 300 |
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| 81 |
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A GROUP OF MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE BLUE AND WHITE WARES comprising a large pitcher with painted blossoming branche... |
300 - 500 |
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| 82 |
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A WILLIAM IV PADOUK SIDE STAND, second quarter 19th century, having two tiers of rectangular shelves divided by faux... |
300 - 500 |
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| 83 |
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A NATIVE AMERICAN TURQUOISE MOUNTED VESSEL, SOUTHWEST REGIONS, second half 20th century, the tapering circular bowl ... |
150 - 250 |
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| 84 |
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A PAIR OF MEDICI STYLE CAST SPELTER METAL URNS, second half 20th century, each modeled with a flaring body with a fo... |
300 - 500 |
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| 85 |
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CHEST OF DRAWERS, by Shelco Furniture, Ltd. of England, second half 20th... |
300 - 500 |
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| 86 |
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AN AMERICAN CRYSTAL FRUIT BOWL, probably Steuben, second half 20th century, the circular tapering bowl with flattene... |
200 - 400 |
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| 87 |
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A BOEHM LIMITED EDITION SCULPTURE "Oven Bird," no. 400-04, height: 10". Together with a Boehm limited edition sculp... |
350 - 550 |
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| 88 |
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after THOMAS FRANÇOIS CARTIER (French 1879-1943) A SPELTER SCULPTURE, "Snarling Tiger," signed TH Cartier in the me... |
200 - 400 |
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| 89 |
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PARTNER'S DESK, second half 18th century, the shaped rectangular top with conforming tooled le... |
5,000 - 7,000 |
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| 90 |
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A JAPANESE CHRYSANTHEMUM TWO PANEL SCREEN, MEIJI PERIOD, depicting intertwined blossoming branches of red and white ... |
400 - 600 |
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| 91 |
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A LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED WALNUT CANAPÉ, by Henredon, second half 20th century, the serpentine crest rail and frame en... |
300 - 500 |
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| 92 |
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A ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF QUAN YIN, circa 16th/17th century, shown wearing a lotus crown, se... |
500 - 800 |
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| 93 |
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A CONTINENTAL NEOCLASSICAL STYLE PATINATED BRONZE CENTERPIECE, late 20th century, the circular reeded bowl held alof... |
150 - 250 |
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| 94 |
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AN ANTIQUE CHINESE PAINTED HAND SCROLL, WATERCOLOR ON SILK with landscape of The West Lake in Hangzhou China, circ... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 95 |
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A QUEEN ANNE STYLE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS, second quarter 20th century, the rectangular top with molded trim above... |
250 - 450 |
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| 96 |
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A SET OF SIX GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS, each with shaped crest rail of "C" scrolls and shells above a... |
600 - 800 |
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| 97 |
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AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE 17TH CENTURY TUSCAN CARVED WALNUT CASSONE. Height: 28", width: 71", depth: 23". |
2,000 - 3,500 |
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| 98 |
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A MEISSEN COVERED VEGETABLE TUREEN enameled with flowering foliage in shades of rouge-de-fer and cobalt on a white g... |
500 - 750 |
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| 99 |
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AN ANTIQUE CHINESE HUANGHUALI BOX, the lid inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting birds and flowers. Qing Dynasty, 19... |
1,250 - 1,500 |
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| 100 |
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AN AMERICAN PINE CORNER CABINET, first half 19th century, the molded cornice above paired paneled doors opening to ... |
600 - 800 |



















































