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Houston, TX, United States
Auction Details
Fine Art & Antiques
Simpson Galleries is pleased to present this auction of Fine Art & Antiques on May 21, 2022. The auction is sure to be one of our best this year with selections of popular artworks, important maps, desirable decorative arts, antiques, and mid-century modern design.
We are honored to represent the estate of Drs. E. Wiley and Gloria C. Biles. The Biles were avid travelers, design enthusiasts, and dedicated members of the Houston community, all qualities that are reflected in their diverse personal collection. Wiley and Gloria collected a variety of modern artwork, sculptures, and notable mid-century furniture that will be available for bidding during our May 21st auction.
All proceeds from this estate's fine art and sculpture collection will be donated to the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and earnings from the estate's furnishings will be donated to Houston Baptist University, where Gloria taught for sixteen years.
Join us for our auction on May 21st to participate in the bidding on these treasures and help to support these important Houston institutions. Bidding will be available in person, online, and by phone/absentee.
Preview exhibition to be held in our Houston Gallery, Monday, May 16th through Friday, May 20th. In this catalog we have noted many of the collections from which the individual items have come including:
Collection of Kristin Alexander, Pearland, Texas
Collection of Brent Bell, Houston, Texas
Estate of Del'losso Gaido, Galveston, Texas
Collection of Steve Hamm, Lexington, Tennessee
Collection of Sue Minton Harris, Houston, Texas
Estate of John W. Jennings Jr., Houston, Texas
Collection of Cliff Mountain, Tiki Island, Texas
Estate of the late Drs. Wiley and Gloria Biles, Houston, Texas
Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Carpets and Rugs, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design.
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0001: TWO GERMAN WHITE EARTHENWARE VASES, ASA COLLECTION, 'EASE VASE,' MODERN,Est. $40-$80
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0002: NEIL CAMPBELL (American b. 1958) A SCULPTURE, "Racing Greyhounds,"Est. $100-$200
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0003: TONY EVANS (American 1942-2009) A RAKU POTTERY VASE, "Koi Fish Family," SIGNED,Est. $100-$200
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0005: GEOFF WINNINGHAM (American/Texas b. 1943) A PHOTOGRAPH, "Shelby County Courthouse," 1975,Est. $100-$200
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0006: TOM KILTY (American/Texas 20th/21st Century) TWO PHOTOGRAPHS, FROM TEXAS SERIES, GOLIAD,Est. $100-$200
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0007: after ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (Swiss 1901-1966) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Hommage to Giacometti," 20thEst. $100-$200
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0008: A MARCEL BREUER STYLE BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME ARMCHAIR, PROBABLY ITALIAN, LATE 20TH CENTURY,Est. $100-$200
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0009: A LOUIS XVI REVIVAL GILT AND CARVED WOOD DRESSING TABLE STOOL, FRENCH, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY,Est. $100-$200
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0010: A PAIR OF CHINOISERIE STYLE PALE YELLOW GROUND GINGER JAR FORM COMPOSITE LAMPS, MODERN,Est. $100-$200
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0011: A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS $1,000 CONSOLIDATED FUND OF TEXAS BOND, HENRY H. WILLIAMS, AUSTIN, JANUARY 23,Est. $100-$200
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0012: A CHINOISERIE OAK PARQUET TOPPED AND PARCEL GILT SALMON PINK LACQUERED LOW SIDE TABLE, MODERN,Est. $150-$250
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0013: A PAIR OF VINTAGE ITALIAN WHITE AND POLYCHROME PAINTED FLORAL TÔLE LAMPS, 1950s/EARLY 1960s,Est. $150-$250Lot Passed
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0014: after JULIEN CAUSSE (French 1869-1914) A SCULPTURAL LAMP, "Le Chardon," 20TH CENTURY,Est. $150-$250
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0015: A PAIR OF MAJOLICA PHEASANT CANDLESTICK LAMPS, PROBABLY ITALIAN, MID 20TH CENTURY,Est. $150-$250
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0016: A SET OF TEN THONET UPHOLSTERED BENTWOOD SIDE CHAIRS, SIGNED, NORTH CAROLINA, 1986,Est. $150-$250
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0017: MART STAM (Dutch 1899-1986) A BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME CHAIR, "Cantilever Armchair," ITALIAN,Est. $150-$250
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0018: A MID CENTURY MODERN FLORENCE KNOLL FORMICA TOPPED TEAK CHEST OF DRAWERS, LABELED, 1972Est. $150-$250
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0019: GARY CHOATE (American 20th Century) A SCULPTURE, "Mother and Child," 1974,Est. $200-$300
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0020: A ROCOCO REVIVAL GILT BRASS AND POLISHED STEEL FIREPLACE FENDER, POSSIBLY ENGLISH, 19TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$400
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0021: A WILLIAM IV STYLE BURLED WALNUT TWO TIERED BOOK STAND END TABLE, MODERN,Est. $200-$300
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0022: A NEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRASS MOUNTED WROUGHT IRON AND GLASS WINE RACK STAND, MODERN,Est. $200-$400
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0023: SEM GEORGE GOURSAT (French 1863-1934) TWO PRINTS, BELLE ÉPOQUE CARICATURES,Est. $200-$400
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0024: THREE FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE YELLOW GLAZED TERRACOTTA CONFIT JARS, 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$300
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