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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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0242: AN ITALIAN FRACCARI 18K WHITE GOLD AND SAPPHIRE NECKLACE AND BRACELET, VICENZA,Est. US$8,000-US$10,000Lot Passed
0243: A PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND NATURAL BURMESE RUBY CONVERTIBLE BALLERINA RING OR PENDANT, 1960s,Est. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
0244: JENNIE HADDAD (American/Texas 1906-1996) A PAINTING, "Abstract (Untitled)," CIRCA 1980s,Est. US$15,000-US$25,000Lot Passed
0245: AN 18K YELLOW GOLD, EMERALD, AND DIAMOND BALLERINA COCKTAIL RING, 1960s,Est. US$14,000-US$16,000Lot Passed
0246: JOHN VALADEZ (American b. 1951) A PAINTING, "Beatificado," 1974,Est. US$12,000-US$16,000Lot Passed
0247: A 14K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND BROOCH, LEAFY CLUSTER SWIRL, 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$10,000-US$12,000Lot Passed
Sold
0248: DOROTHY HOOD (American/Texas 1918-2000) A PAINTING, "Cosmic Plants,"Est. US$25,000-US$35,000
See Sold Price
Sold
0249: HARRY BERTOIA (American 1915-1978) A SCULPTURE, "Squares," 1967,Est. US$15,000-US$20,000
See Sold Price
0250: AN 18K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND, AND GEMSTONE DEMI PARURE, NECKLACE, PENDANT AND EARRINGS,Est. US$40,000-US$60,000Lot Passed
0251: GEORGE INNESS (American 1825-1894) A PAINTING, "Landscape Montclair," 1894,Est. US$60,000-US$80,000Lot Passed
0252: A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND 'RIVIERE' NECKLACE OR BRACELETS, MODERN,Est. US$65,000-US$85,000Lot Passed
Sold
0253: ÉDOUARD CORTÈS (French 1882-1969) A PAINTING, "Place d'Opera," 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$25,000-US$30,000
See Sold Price
Sold
0254: ÉDOUARD CORTÈS (French 1882-1969) A PAINTING, "Arc de Triomphe," 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$20,000-US$30,000
See Sold Price
0255: A LADY'S PLATINUM AND DIAMOND "BALLERINA" CLUSTER COCKTAIL RING, 1960s,Est. US$12,000-US$18,000Lot Passed
Sold
0256: ANNA MARY ROBERTSON 'GRANDMA MOSES' (American 1860-1961) A PAINTING, "So Restful," AUGUST 16, 1946,Est. US$8,000-US$12,000
See Sold Price
0257: A VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K YELLOW GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI CURB CHAIN BRACELET, BIRD'S NEST AND EGGS,Est. US$14,000-US$18,000Lot Passed
0258: ÉDOUARD CORTÈS (French 1882-1969) A PAINTING, "Champs Ellysees," 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$15,000-US$25,000Lot Passed
0259: A 14K WHITE GOLD, AQUAMARINE, DIAMOND, AND BLUE SAPPHIRE COCKTAIL RING, MODERN,Est. US$8,000-US$12,000Lot Passed
0260: A LADY'S MODERNIST PLATINUM, EMERALD, AND DIAMOND 'BOWTIE' RING, MODERN,Est. US$8,000-US$12,000Lot Passed
0261: RICHARD STOUT (American/Texas 1934-2020) A PAINTING, "Seiche," 1957,Est. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed
0262: A LADY'S PATEK PHILIPPE 18K YELLOW GOLD 'ELLIPSE' WATCH, 1970s,Est. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed
Sold
0263: LINDSAY DAEN (Australian/American 1923-2001) A SCULPTURE, "Bird Stealing Fish," 1966,Est. US$6,000-US$8,000
See Sold Price
0264: AN ITALIAN 14K YELLOW GOLD AND TOURMALINE BRACELET, 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed
Sold
0265: HENRIETTE WYETH (American 1907-1997) A PAINTING, "Still Life of a Ringmaster Riding Zebra HoldingEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
See Sold Price
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