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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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0049: A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL ROCOCO STYLE PICKLED WOOD SIDE CHAIRS, 19TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$400Lot Passed
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0050: A LOUIS XV STYLE ONYX TOPPED GILTWOOD LAMP TABLE, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$400
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0051: ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885) FIRST EDITION, "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant," IN TWO VOLUMES, NEWEst. $200-$400
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0052: FOUR FRENCH PROVINCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE CANED OAK SIDE CHAIRS, 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$400
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0053: A TIFFANY & CO. BRASS AND GLASS REGULATOR MANTEL CLOCK, WORKS BY SAMUEL MARTI, PARIS, CIRCA 1900,Est. $200-$400
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0054: SUE FULLER (American 1914-2006) A PRINT, "Geometric VIII," 1977,Est. $200-$300
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0055: RIGOBERT BONNE (1727-1794) A BRITISH COLONIAL MAP, "Amérique Septentrionale," GENEVA, CIRCAEst. $200-$400
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0056: JOHN CALVIN SMITH (1809-1890) A TRAVELER'S MAP, "A New Map for Travelers Through the United StatesEst. $200-$400
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0057: JOHN WALKER (1787-1873) A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "North America," LONDON, FEBRUARY 25TH, 1843,Est. $200-$400
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0058: WILLIAM ANZALONE (American/Texas b. 1935) A PAINTING "Landscape with Flowering Tree,"Est. $200-$300
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0059: A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS APPROPRIATION TREASURY WARRANT, ASA BRIGHAM, WASHINGTON, JANUARY 2, 1842,Est. $200-$300
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0060: FLORENCE KNOLL (American 1917-2019) A LEATHER AND CHROMED STEEL “Relaxed Stool”, FOREst. $200-$400
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0061: A DELLAROBBIA RED LEATHER UPHOLSTERED "MONTI" PART SECTIONAL SOFA, LABELED, U.S.A., MODERN,Est. $200-$400
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0062: A SHAVER-HOWARD STEEL AND LEATHERETTE BAR STOOL, MID 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$300
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0063: A STEUBEN CRYSTAL "SWIRL" BOWL, 8037, SIGNED, DESIGNER GEORGE THOMPSON, LATE 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$400
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0064: SHOJI MATSUMOTO (Japanese b. 1931) A SCULPTURE, "A Man of Box," 1964,Est. $200-$300
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0065: BOB FOWLER (American/Texas 1931-2010) A PRINT, "Gazelle," 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$300
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0066: VIRGIL GROTFELDT (American/Texas 1948-2009) A PAINTING, "Head Study," 1992,Est. $200-$300
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0068: TOM LEA (American/Texas 1907-2001) TWO SETS OF BOOKS, "The King Ranch," 1957,Est. $200-$300
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0069: A LOUIS XV STYLE TAPESTRY UPHOLSTERED WALNUT MARQUISE, 19TH CENTURY,Est. $250-$450
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0070: A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE FLORAL TAPESTRY UPHOLSTERED WALNUT FAUTEUILS, FOURTH QUARTER 19TH CENTURY,Est. $300-$500
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0071: A CHIPPENDALE STYLE TWO PEDESTAL MAHOGANY DINING TABLE, MODERN,Est. $300-$500
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