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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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0217: ALEXANDER CALDER (American 1898-1976) A PRINT, "The Blues," 1976,Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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0218: A 123 PIECE GORHAM STERLING SILVER "CHANTILLY" FLATWARE SERVICE, MARKED, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$2,000-US$2,500
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0219: A PAIR OF BARCELONA CHAIRS IN BLACK LEATHER AND POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL, DESIGNER MIES VAN DEREst. US$2,000-US$4,000
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0220: JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Musical Fish," 2001,Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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0221: MEL CHIN (American b. 1951) A DRAWING AND A BLUEPRINT, "Merry-Go-Round - Earthwork # No. 2," CIRCAEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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0222: A PAIR OF MID CENTURY BLACK CANISTER FLOOR LAMPS, PHILIP JOHNSON AND RICHARD KELLY, BY KLIEGL BROS,Est. US$2,000-US$4,000
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0223: FORREST MOSES (American 1934-2021) A PAINTING, "Rio Charna at Abiqui N.M. #2," 1976,Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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0224: CHARLES MARION RUSSELL (American 1864-1926) A SCULPTURE, "Texas Steer," 20th CENTURY,Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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0225: after JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) TWO PORTFOLIOS OF PRINTS, "The Birds of America,Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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0226: GEORGE GRAMMER (American/Texas 1928-2019) A PAINTING, "Old Car and Boats," MID 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$2,500-US$3,500
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0227: ÉMILE-LOUIS PICAULT (French 1833-1915) PAIR OF EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE SCULPTURES, "The ScribeEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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0228: ROBERT WILLIAM WOOD (American 1889-1979) A PAINTING, "Texas Bluebonnets by a Thicket in Hill CountryEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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0229: AL BARNES (American/Texas 1934-2015) A PAINTING, "Shrimp Boats in the Gulf," 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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0230: AN AMERICAN C.F. MARTIN BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD AND SPRUCE SIX STRING GUITAR, NAZARETH, PENNSYLVANIA,Est. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed
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0231: A VINTAGE TROPHY TAXIDERMY AFRICAN LION ON LANDSCAPED BASE, BY TOM'S TAXIDERMY, VICTORIA, TEXAS,Est. US$3,500-US$4,500
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0232: SALVADOR DALI (Spanish 1904-1989) A PRINT, "King Saul," FROM OUR HISTORICAL HERITAGE, CIRCA 1975,Est. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed
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0234: SAM HOUSTON, SIGNED, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS LAND SCRIP, COLOMBIA AND NEW ORLEANS, DECEMBER 12, 1836 -Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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0235: SALVADOR DALI (Spanish 1904-1989) A PRINT, "Moses," FROM OUR HISTORICAL HERITAGE, CIRCA 1975,Est. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed
0236: BENITO HUERTA (American/Texas b. 1952), A DRAWING, "Noches de la Frontera," 2001,Est. US$5,000-US$7,000Lot Passed
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0237: attributed to PETER LELY (Dutch/English 1618-1680) A PAINTING, "Portrait of a Lady in Grey withEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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0238: RICHARD STOUT (American/Texas 1934-2020) A PAINTING, "Revelation," 1960,Est. US$6,000-US$8,000
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0239: A THEODORE ALEXANDER MACASSAR EBONY "JUPE EXPANDABLE" DINING/CONFERENCE TABLE, VANNUCI COLLECTION,Est. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed
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0240: JOHN P. COWAN (American/Texas 1920-2008) A PAINTING, "Take the Lead," 1971,Est. US$8,000-US$12,000
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