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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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0411: JOEL MALMED (American 20th/21st Century) A PAINTING, "Lady of Quality," PAPERBACK ROMANCE COVER ART,Est. $300-$500Lot Passed
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0412: A PAIR OF MING DYNASTY STYLE TURQUOISE BLUE ENAMELED AND EXOTIC LEAF MOLDED PORCELAIN WINE CUPS,Est. $300-$500
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0414: ITALIAN SCHOOL, A SCULPTURE BUST ON COLUMN, "La Coquette," 19TH/20TH CENTURY,Est. $300-$500
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0415: MAXIM WAKULTSCHIK (Belarusian/German b. 1973) A PAINTING, "Yevgenia V," 2004,Est. $300-$500
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0416: LEON DANCHIN (French 1887-1938) TWO HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS, SIGNED, BERGUES,Est. $300-$500
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0417: FIVE PAIRS OF BOOKENDS AND TWO SINGLE BOOKENDS WITH EGYPTIAN AND CLASSICAL THEMES, AMERICAN, 20THEst. $300-$400
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0418: PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) A PAINTING, "Snow Grasses," 1959,Est. $300-$500
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0419: A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL STYLE GREEN PAINTED CAST IRON BIRD BATHS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY,Est. $300-$500
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0421: STEPHEN THOMAS RASCOE (American/Texas 1924-2008) A PAINTING, "City of Lights," 1960,Est. $300-$500
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0422: SAM HOUSTON, SIGNED, $10 GOVERNMENT OF TEXAS TREASURY PROMISSORY NOTE, HOUSTON, NOVEMBER 1, 1838,Est. $300-$500
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0423: MICHAEL WHEELER (American b. 1952) A PAINTING, "Spring Reflection," 1998,Est. $300-$500
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0424: IRVING GLASS (American/Texas 1913-1995) A SCULPTURE, "Red World," 1979,Est. $300-$500
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0425: WARREN PLATNER (American 1919-2006) A GLASS AND STEEL PLATNER SIDE TABLE, FOR KNOLL FURNITURE,Est. $300-$500
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0426: A PAIR OF DIA GLASS AND CHROME DISPLAY CABINETS, LABELED, NUMBERED, MODERN,Est. $300-$500
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0427: A POST MODERN GLASS TOPPED TESSELLATED MACTAN STONE SIDE TABLE, 1980s,Est. $300-$500
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0428: JUDITH BROWN (American 1931-1992) A SCULPTURE, "Faucet Knights," 1961,Est. $300-$500
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0430: JAMES SURLS (American/Texas b. 1943) A PRINT, "Looking Across the Diamond," 2000,Est. $300-$500
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0431: A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE CANED AND PAINTED WOOD FAUTEUILS, MODERN,Est. $250-$450
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0433: A GEORGE III OCTAGONAL MAHOGANY CELLARETTE ON STAND, CIRCA 1800,Est. $200-$400
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0434: A MILLER LAMP CO STAINED GLASS AND GILT METAL LAMP, MARKED, EARLY 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$400
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0435: THREE FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE YELLOW GLAZED TERRACOTTA CONFIT JARS, 20TH CENTURY,Est. $200-$300Lot Passed
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