Auction details
Fine Art and Antique Auction
11:00 AM PT - Jun 11th, 2006
offered by
Simpson Galleries
Houston, TX 77057
Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
20% up to 99999
15% above 100000
Bid Increments
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Auction House Preview
Simpson Galleries will host a 6 day preview prior to the sale. We will be open from 10PM until 6 PM Monday through Saturday and will also host and evening preview Thursday night June 8, 2006 from 7PM till 8PM.
473 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 1 |
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AN ANTIQUE CHINESE HONGMU, HUAMU and huanghuali armchair with pierce-carved and giltwood splat flanked by outscrolled... |
200 - 400 |
6 Bids
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| 2 |
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AN ANTIQUE FRENCH CARVED MARBLE architectural mantle clock, the circular dial with Roman chapters contained in an ar... |
100 - 200 |
24 Bids
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| 3 |
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A SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZE footed bowl, the everted rim with reserve band, tear drops, and floral motifs, flanked by... |
200 - 300 |
17 Bids
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| 4 |
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A PAIR OF CHINESE INCISED CARVED ivory seals, each incised carved and polychromed. Height: 3". (2) |
50 - 75 |
8 Bids
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| 5 |
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A CHINESE PORCELAIN TABLE LAMP, the sides decorated with flowering blossoms on a gilt-enriched ground. Raised on car... |
150 - 200 |
3 Bids
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| 6 |
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AN ITALIAN 18K YELLOW GOLD, sapphire and ruby lady's fashion ring, the floral-formed mounting set with thirteen roun... |
300 - 400 |
3 Bids
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| 7 |
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AN ITALIAN PORCELAIN FIGURAL CENTERPIECE, the female figural standard supporting the oval reticulated bowl, raised on... |
150 - 200 |
11 Bids
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| 8 |
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A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL enameled with flowers alternating stylized phoenix against a ground of scrolling foliage,... |
100 - 125 |
4 Bids
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| 9 |
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A SILVER PLATED COVERED ENTRÉE, the fluted sides and gadrooned rim joined by foliate handles and raised on scrolled f... |
150 - 200 |
3 Bids
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| 10 |
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AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH COPPER AND BRASS, samovar on paw feet with shaped base, and brass spigot flanked by foliate handl... |
200 - 250 |
3 Bids
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| 11 |
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AN ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNÉ vessel of globular form, the sides worked with sacred bats and precious symbols, on a ... |
200 - 300 |
9 Bids
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| 12 |
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AN ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIA, with globular base and tall cylindrical neck, with everted rim. Circa 100-300... |
200 - 250 |
6 Bids
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| 13 |
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A CHINESE CARVED JADE PITCHER, on conforming base, with carved loose-ringed handle. Length: 8 1/2". |
100 - 150 |
4 Bids
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| 14 |
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AN ANTIQUE GOLD FILIGREE LADY'S pin centering a round full-cut diamond, together with a similar. (2) |
300 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 15 |
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A 10K YELLOW GOLD, AMETHYST AND DIAMOND lady's fashion ring, the mounting set with a marquise-cut amethyst weighing ... |
400 - 600 |
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| 16 |
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A PAIR OF CARVED AND GILTWOOD wall brackets, each pierced-carved, centering an eagle supporting the shelf bracket. ... |
200 - 300 |
6 Bids
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| 17 |
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A CHINESE STYLE MAHOGANY dining table, the oval top above a pierced-carved apron raised on square tapered legs. Come... |
400 - 600 |
5 Bids
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| 18 |
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A STERLING SILVER WAITER BY GORHAM in the Florence pattern, of circular form with foliate vinery alternating bearde... |
80 - 100 |
3 Bids
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| 19 |
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A COLLECTION OF THIRTY SEA SHELLS comprising a Cypraea, a Thais Kiosgoiformis, a Cypraea onyx, a Bufonaria nobilis, ... |
200 - 400 |
8 Bids
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| 20 |
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A THIRTY-THREE PIECE MINTON DINNER service in the Plymouth pattern comprising seven dinner plates, six salad plates,... |
300 - 500 |
29 Bids
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| 21 |
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A SEMI-ANTIQUE LILIHAN RUG, the outer blue border within a crimson field containing foliate devices and flowering vi... |
600 - 800 |
8 Bids
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| 22 |
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A FRENCH STERLING SILVER CHALICE of tapered cylindrical form, the sides modeled in relief with palm fans, on circula... |
300 - 500 |
6 Bids
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| 23 |
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A SET OF EIGHT CHINESE STYLE MAHOGANY dining chairs, each with pierced-carved backrest, the loose cushion seat raise... |
600 - 800 |
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| 24 |
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A FINE FAMILLE VERTE VASE of tapered cylindrical form, the sides enameled with vignettes of daily court life, modele... |
200 - 400 |
14 Bids
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| 25 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND lady's ring, the mounting set with a round full-cut diamond, together with an antique ... |
500 - 750 |
3 Bids
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| 26 |
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A PAIR OF ANTIQUE KUTANI PLATES, each decorated with vignettes of flowers, a lake scene, and a group of scholars, en... |
100 - 150 |
7 Bids
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| 27 |
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A COMPOSITION FIGURAL LAMP modeled as a blackamoor, with red feather headdress, on incorporate plinth. Height: 36". |
250 - 350 |
1 Bid
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| 28 |
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A SEVENTY-NINE PIECE HAVILAND LIMOGES dinner service comprising twelve dinner plates, eleven salad plates, twelve br... |
400 - 600 |
10 Bids
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| 29 |
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A MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE IMARI BOWL, of circular lobed form, decorated with birds amidst blossoming branches, the int... |
100 - 125 |
5 Bids
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| 30 |
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JIM WARD (American Contemporary) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Bronco Buster," signed in the bronze. On shaped wood plinth. ... |
400 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 31 |
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A CHINESE ROSE QUARTZ BUDDHA FIGURE, carved in a seated position, with traditional flowing robe, with right hand ra... |
200 - 250 |
17 Bids
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| 32 |
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A PAIR OF ANTIQUE LOUIS XV style carved fruitwood fauteuils, each with shaped toprail above a padded backrest flan... |
400 - 500 |
8 Bids
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| 33 |
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A CHINESE IMARI BOWL of octagonal form with sides enameled with scrolling blossoming foliage alternating fruiting pe... |
150 - 200 |
13 Bids
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| 34 |
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LADY'S BAR PIN, the spear-shaped mounted with foliate scrolled engraving, together with a gold st... |
200 - 400 |
6 Bids
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| 35 |
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AN ANTIQUE CUT CRYSTAL AND STERLING SILVER MOUNTED sherry decanter, the sides cut with strawberry diamonds and spea... |
100 - 125 |
5 Bids
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| 36 |
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AN ANTIQUE JAPANESE PARCEL GILT IMARI bowl, of tapering square form ,with scrolling vinery enameled underglaze blue ... |
75 - 125 |
10 Bids
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| 37 |
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A COLLECTION OF TWENTY-EIGHT DUTCH tiles, each enameled in underglaze blue on a white ground. 5" square. (28) |
200 - 400 |
7 Bids
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| 38 |
AN ANTIQUE FRENCH MAHOGANY two-tier dessert stand with fluted standard and lifted on outswept legs. Height: 43", di... |
400 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 39 |
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A FIVE PIECE BRASS FIREPLACE TOOL SET comprising a poker, a shovel, a brush, tongs, and a stand, each with ornate f... |
150 - 250 |
1 Bid
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| 40 |
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A LOUIS XV STYLE FRUITWOOD GAMES TABLE, the shaped rectangular top with molded trim centering a trellis pattern ste... |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 41 |
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AN ANTIQUE GOLD, CARVED CAMEO and seed pearl lady's pin, the filigree mounting centering a carved cameo, flanked by ... |
300 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 42 |
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400 - 600 |
4 Bids
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| 43 |
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A BELGIAN BRONZE BEADED EVENING PURSE, with acorn snap closure, together with another similar beaded in black jet an... |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 44 |
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AN ANTIQUE CUT CRYSTAL BOWL, the sides cut with hobstars, spearheads, and strawberry diamonds, with scalloped and de... |
125 - 225 |
2 Bids
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| 45 |
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A COLLECTION OF THIRTY SEA SHELLS comprising a Chama lazaros, a lopha cristacallo, a tellina radiata, etc. (30 LOT) |
200 - 300 |
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| 46 |
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A PAIR OF SPANISH COLONIAL STYLE wrought iron locks, each having a shaped rectangular lock case with pierced border ... |
150 - 250 |
12 Bids
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| 47 |
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A PRE-COLUMBIAN CHANCAY TEXTILE border woven in camelhair fiber in shades of maroon, brown and ochre. Circa: 1100 -... |
800 - 1,000 |
12 Bids
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| 48 |
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A STERLING SILVER BREAD BARGE, the shaped sides with scrolled rim, and raised on foliate feet. Length: 11 1/4". |
75 - 125 |
8 Bids
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| 49 |
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A STAFFORDSHIRE PEWTER-MOUNTED salt glaze teapot, the spherical gadrooned sides beneath a stippled border molded wit... |
150 - 200 |
1 Bid
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| 50 |
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A CONTINENTAL GREEN GLAZED STONEWARE vessel, possibly Spanish, the ovoid sides flanked by two handles. Height: 13"... |
75 - 125 |
3 Bids
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