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11:00 AM PT - Jun 5th, 2011

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Simpson Galleries
6116 Skyline Dr. Ste. # 1
Houston, TX 77057
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Antiques and Fine Art, A Private Collection

397 items

Lot Description Estimates
(USD)
1
Lot 1
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE C

HENETS, CIRCA 1880, each modeled with a stag foraging amongst a...

800
-
1,200
2
Lot 2
A SET OF SIX ENGLISH IRONSTONE BOWLS, 19TH CENTURY e

ach painted in a traditional Imari palette with parcel gilt...

200
-
300
3
Lot 3
A CONTINENTAL BRASS SHIP'S SIGNAL CANNON, of traditi

onal form set within a carved wood rolling carriage on a...

1,500
-
2,500
4
Lot 4
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI REVIVAL GILT METAL TABLE TOP PIC

TURE FRAMES, CIRCA 1900, each of rectangular form with conforming...

700
-
900
5
Lot 5
A SERVICE OF TEN BACCARAT CUT CRYSTAL WHITE WINE GOB

LETS IN THE EMPIRE PATTERN. Note: This pattern is used at "Castle...

2,000
-
3,000
6
Lot 6
A CONTINENTAL GOTHIC REVIVAL PARCEL GILT AND COLORFU

LLY PAINTED TEA STAND, CIRCA 1850, the oval form stand enclosing...

300
-
500
7
Lot 7
A SERVICE OF EIGHT LIMOGES OYSTER PLATES, each model

ed with five oyster wells and a central well for lemon, each...

500
-
750
8
Lot 8
CHINESE WATERCOLOR ATTRIBUTED TO SHE TAO, ink and co

lor on rice paper. Inscribed and with two seals. 17" x 67"

3,000
-
4,000
9
Lot 9
A VINTAGE SATSUMA VASE of circular form centering a

rectangular reserve of a family in an interior setting reversing...

500
-
700
10
Lot 10
SCALE MODEL OF THE SAN FELIPE, LARGEST OF SPAIN'S F

IGHTING WAR GALLEYS, LAUNCHED IN 1690, this model was hand built...

4,000
-
6,000
11
Lot 11
A FINE CONTINENTAL SILVER GEORGE III STYLE SOUP TUR

EEN AND COVER, richly chased and repoussŽd in relief with floral...

2,000
-
5,000
12
Lot 12
AN ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL SILVER MOUNTED CUT CRYSTAL C

LARET, the hinged domed lid above a chased and repoussŽ vine and...

500
-
750
13
Lot 13
A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY AND ENAMELED CLOISONNƒ SILV

ER MAIDEN DEITIES, 20TH CENTURY, each modeled in a standing...

500
-
700
14
Lot 14
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE FIVE-LIGHT FIGURAL CANDEL

ABRA, MID 19TH CENTURY, each cast with a classically attired...

1,500
-
2,500
15
Lot 15
A CHINESE PARCEL GILT AND ENAMELED CLOISONNƒ BOX, Q

ING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the rectangular hinged...

3,000
-
5,000
16
Lot 16
A SET OF EIGHT AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER

INDIVIDUAL SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS BY WOODSIDE, LATE 19TH/EARLY...

500
-
1,000
17
Lot 17
A FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF AN EL

DER shown standing with enlarged forehead, closed eyes, and long...

2,000
-
4,000
18
Lot 18
A VICTORIAN BRASS AND TORTOISESHELL INLAID BOULLE ƒ

TAGéRE, LATE 19TH CENTURY, the rectangular ebonized wood top shelf...

1,000
-
1,500
19
Lot 19
A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE POLISHED BRONZE MOUNTED SIEN

NA MARBLE FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRA, 19TH CENTURY, each having a...

1,000
-
1,500
20
Lot 20
TWO FRAMED VICTORIAN PAINTED IVORY PORTRAIT MINIATU

RES, LATE 19TH CENTURY, one of circular form and depicting a...

600
-
800
21
Lot 21
A SET OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL

PLATES, 18TH CENTURY, made for the European market. Diameter: 10 1/4"

600
-
800
22
Lot 22
A SERVICE OF SIX HAVILAND LIMOGES OYSTER PLATES, ea

ch with five oyster wells and enameled with aquatic sea life...

500
-
750
23
Lot 23
AN AMERICAN FOUR PIECE ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER

TEA SERVICE BY R. WALLACE & SONS comprising a teapot, a coffee...

750
-
1,500
24
Lot 24
A SET OF FOUR NEOCLASSICAL STYLE PARCEL GILT AND WH

ITE PAINTED SEVEN-LIGHT WALL SCONCES, POSSIBLY EDWARDIAN ERA...

1,200
-
1,500
25
Lot 25
AN ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POT, 19TH CE

NTURY, nicely detailed with scholars studying scrolls amongst...

750
-
1,500
26
Lot 26
A GERMAN SILVER BAROQUE STYLE REPOUSSÉ BASKET WITH

LID, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, of rectangular form with reticulated...

500
-
750
27
Lot 27
A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL STYLE PARCEL GILT TWO HANDLE

D VASES, MODERN, each of amphora form with enameled nesting birds...

500
-
600
28
Lot 28
HERBERT MEARS (American/Texas 1923-1999) A PAINTING

, "Blue Port," acrylic on board, signed L/R. 48" x 60". Framed.

2,000
-
4,000
29
Lot 29
A RARE RUSSEL WRIGHT COCKTAIL SET, MODEL 326, CIRCA

1930, of spun aluminum and cork comprising a decanter with...

7,000
-
10,000
30
Lot 30
AN AMERICAN OFFICER'S CUTLASS WITH IVORY GRIP AND B

RASS EAGLE HILT, CIRCA 1810. Length: 35"

200
-
400
31
Lot 31
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS

À LA REINE, second half 19th century, each having an arched crest...

5,000
-
7,000
32
Lot 32
A PAIR OF RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CAST BRONZE EWERS, EA

RLY 20TH CENTURY, each having an ovoid body centering a continuous...

750
-
1,500
33
Lot 33
A GERMAN MECHANICAL BIRD CAGE AUTOMATION MUSIC BOX,

with domed cage and circular base. Height: 11 1/4"

500
-
750
34
Lot 34
A SéVRES GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BLEU CELESTE GROUND CE

NTERPIECE BOWL, CIRCA 1871, the circular tapering bowl centering...

800
-
1,200
35
Lot 35
A WATERFORD SIGNED CUT CRYSTAL "KENNEDY" BOWL, from

the master cutter collection, of oval form, the base with five...

500
-
750
36
Lot 36
A DUTCH BAROQUE CARVED OAK KAS, 17th century, the r

ectangular molded cornice above a frieze of entrelac panels...

4,000
-
6,000
37
Lot 37
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE CUT GLASS AND GILT BRONZE

FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRA, 20TH CENTURY, each having a fluted and...

800
-
1,200
38
Lot 38
AN ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED IVORY DOCTOR'S LADY shown

nude, reclining, holding a peony, with tight coif, and wearing a...

400
-
600
39
Lot 39
AN ANTIQUE KPM PLAQUE "DER GEFLUEGELVERKAEVFER," PA

INTED BY C. SCHUBERT, after a painting by Gabriel Metsu...

5,000
-
8,000
40
Lot 40
DUTCH SCHOOL (19th Century) A PAINTING, "Outdoor Ma

rket Scene," oil on panel. 13 1/2" x 10 5/8". Framed.

1,500
-
2,500
41
Lot 41
A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED VERT DE CAMPA

GNE MARBLE ENCRIER, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, of rectangular...

400
-
600
42
Lot 42
A SÈVRES STYLE PARCEL GILT TURQUOISE GROUND AND ENA

MELED SEAU À BOUTEILLE, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY of circular...

500
-
700
43
Lot 43
A PAIR OF RENAISSANCE REVIVAL GILT BRONZE COVERED U

RNS, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, each of drum form and cast in deep...

500
-
750
44
Lot 44
AN ANTIQUE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SÈVRES STYLE CENTERP

IECE BOWL, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, the shaped rectangular bowl...

800
-
1,200
45
Lot 45
PAOLO CALIARI VERONESE (Italian 1528-1588) A PAINTI

NG, "Earthly Venus," pen and ink on paper. 7 7/8" x 5 3/8". Framed.

1,500
-
2,500
46
Lot 46
A DUTCH ROCOCO MAHOGANY ROLL TOP DESK, THIRD QUARTE

R 18TH CENTURY, SIGNED T. RANG, the rectangular top above a roll...

4,000
-
6,000
47
Lot 47
A LARGE CHINESE IVORY BRUSH HOLDER, EARLY 20TH CENT

URY, carved in low relief with a crane amidst prunus. Height: 10 3/4"

400
-
600
48
Lot 48
A PAIR OF BLACK FOREST CARVED WALNUT CANDLESTICK HO

LDERS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY, each depicting paired long...

300
-
500
49
Lot 49
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BRASS TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA, L

ATE 19TH CENTURY, each cast with baluster columnar stem and...

300
-
500
50
Lot 50
MARILYN GUERINOT (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "W


MARILYN GUERINOT (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "Waterlilies," oil...

1,000
-
1,500
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