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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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0121: SAM HOUSTON, SIGNED, $50 GOVERNMENT OF TEXAS TREASURY PROMISSORY NOTE, HOUSTON, NOVEMBER 15TH, 1838,Est. $400-$600
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0122: after JOHANN MATTHIAS HASE (1684-1742) A BAROQUE MAP, "Americæ Mappa Generalis," NUREMBERG,Est. $400-$600
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0123: DAVID ADICKES (American/Texas b. 1927) A PLASTER RELIEF PRINT, "Riverscape," CIRCA 1976,Est. $400-$600
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0124: A PAIR OF CASELLA ENAMELED METAL TOWER FLOOR LAMPS, DESIGNER GEORGE KOVACS, AMERICAN, LATE 20THEst. $400-$600
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0125: SET OF THREE CONTEMPORARY CATTELAN BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME BAR STOOLS, ITALIAN,Est. $400-$600
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0126: WILLIAM ANZALONE (American/Texas b. 1935) A DRAWING, "Landscape with Trees and Fence,"Est. $500-$800
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0127: A GROUP OF FOUR BOOKS WITH MAPS OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATES,Est. $400-$600
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0128: A GROUP OF SEVEN BOOKS CONCERNING TEXAS AND SOUTHWEST HISTORY,Est. $400-$600
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0129: LANCE RICHBOURG (American b. 1938) A PAINTING, "Campanella," 1982,Est. $500-$800
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0130: DAVID ADICKES (American/Texas b. 1927) A PAINTING, "Flute Player," 1959,Est. $500-$800
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0131: circle of HELEN FRANKENTHALER (American 1928-2011) AN ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST PAINTING, "Missione,"Est. $500-$800Lot Passed
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0132: PETER HURD (American 1904-1984) A PRINT, "The Sentinels - Santa Fe Trail," SIGNED,Est. $500-$800
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0133: DAVID G. BURNET, ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS SIGNED DOCUMENT, GOVERNMENT BOND FOREst. $500-$800
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0134: GEORGE PAGE (American/California 20th/21st Century) A SCULPTURE, "Spiral Arms," 1984,Est. $600-$800
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0135: JOHN WILLIAM HILL (American 1812-1879) A HAND-COLORED PRINT, "New York," PROOF, PARIS AND LONDON,Est. $600-$800
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0136: A DINÉ/NAVAJO GERMAN TOWN BLANKET RUG, "BANDED EYE DAZZLER," PROBABLY NEW MEXICO, 1930s,Est. $600-$800
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0137: A MAITLAND-SMITH GLASS INSET AND LEATHER TRIMMED MAHOGANY COFFEE VITRINE TABLE, RETAILED BY LOUISEst. $600-$800
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0138: A DINÉ/NAVAJO EASTERN RESERVATION STYLE RUG WEAVING, "INTERLOCKING AND DIAMOND," NEW MEXICO,Est. $600-$800
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0139: A RENAISSANCE REVIVAL MARBLE TOPPED AND CARVED WOOD CENTER TABLE, ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY,Est. $600-$800
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0140: A DINÉ/NAVAJO GANADO STYLE RUG WEAVING, "STORM DAZZLER AND SYMBOLS," PROBABLY ARIZONA, 1930s,Est. $600-$800
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0141: A FRENCH GOTHIC REVIVAL POLISHED BRASS AND WROUGHT IRON BAKER'S TABLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY,Est. $600-$800
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0142: after JACQUES DUVAL-BRASSEUR (French b. 1934) A LAPIDARY ART SCULPTURE, "Quartz Crystal EncrustedEst. $600-$900
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0143: JOHN P. COWAN (American/Texas 1920-2008) A PRINT, "Teal Hunt," CIRCA 1976,Est. $600-$800
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0144: PHILIP GEIGER (American b. 1956) A PAINTING, "The Opening," 1990,Est. $600-$800
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