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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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0098: A DINÉ/NAVAJO CRYSTAL TRADING POST STYLE SADDLE BLANKET RUG, "STORM DAZZLER," 1930s,Est. $400-$600
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0099: THE WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, A COLLECTION OF EIGHT BOOKS, 1938,Est. $300-$500
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0101: EIGHT GEORGE III CHIPPENDALE STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY,Est. $400-$600
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0103: URIEL LANDEROS (Mexican/American 20th/21st Century) A PAINTING, "Smoking Baby," 2012,Est. $400-$600
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0104: ROBERT TAYLOR (American 20th/21st Century) A SCULPTURE, "Windy Descent," 1991,Est. $400-$600
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0105: after LUIS ALBERTO QUISPE APARICIO (Peruvian 20th/21st Century) A LAPIDARY SCULPTURE, "Lapis LazuliEst. $400-$600
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0106: PAUL JACOULET (French/Japanese 1902-1960) A PRINT, "Vent du Nord," CIRCA 1953,Est. $400-$600
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0107: ALEXANDRE HOGUE (American/Texas 1898-1994) A PRINT, "Arboroid," 1962,Est. $400-$600
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0108: A CHINESE CELADON JADE FINIAL, DEER AND CRANE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1912),Est. $400-$600
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0109: A SET OF SIX PORCELAINE DE PARIS CHINESE EXPORT STYLE ARMORIAL DINNER PLATES, MARKED, FRENCH, 20THEst. $400-$600
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0110: AMERICAN SCHOOL, A PAINTING, "Cloth Draped Chair and Man by Windows," 20TH CENTURY,Est. $400-$600
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0111: LONESOME DOVE SIGNED MINISERIES COLLECTION, BILL WITTLIFF (American/Texas 1940-2019), THREEEst. $400-$600
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0112: A PAIR OF REGENCY SHERATON STYLE GREEN PAINTED WOOD ARMCHAIRS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY,Est. $400-$600
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0113: A PAIR OF ART NOUVEAU STYLE STAINED GLASS AND PATINATED METAL LAMPS, MODERN,Est. $400-$600
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0114: SEVEN PAIRS OF BOOKENDS WITH A NAUTICAL THEME, AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY,Est. $400-$600
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0115: A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FAUX 'WINDOW' PORCELAIN VASES, PROBABLY JINGDEZHEN, 20TH CENTURY,Est. $400-$600
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0116: A HAMBURG AMERICAN CLOCK COMPANY LONGCASE OAK CLOCK, MARKED, GERMAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY,Est. $400-$600
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0117: A LOUIS XVI STYLE FLAME AND BURL MAHOGANY EXTENSION DINING TABLE, 19TH CENTURY,Est. $400-$600
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0118: JANET LIPPINCOTT (American 1918-2007) A PRINT, "Untitled," 1989,Est. $400-$600
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0119: LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE (German/American 1886-1969) A GLASS/STEEL COFFEE TABLE, "BARCELONA TABLE,"Est. $400-$600
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0120: DAVID ADICKES (American/Texas b. 1927) A PAINTING, "Vase with Leaves," 1959,Est. $400-$600
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