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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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0363: WILLIAM (BILL) CONDON (American/Texas 1923-1998) A PAINTING, "Vienna," 1965,Est. US$600-US$800
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0364: LUIGI LOIR (French 1845-1916) A PAINTING, "Town's Edge," 19TH/20TH CENTURY,Est. US$600-US$800
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0365: FLORENCE KNOLL (American 1917-2019) SIX DRAWER TEAK DOUBLE CHEST CREDENZA,Est. US$600-US$800
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0367: TOM LEA (American/Texas 1907-2001) TWO BOOKS, "The King Ranch," 1967,Est. US$600-US$800
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0368: A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE COURT HAT FINIAL DECORATION, ATTRIBUTED TO THE YUAN/MING DYNASTIESEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed
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0369: SIMEON LAGODICH (American b. 1954) A PAINTING, "Desert Room," 1981,Est. US$500-US$800
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0371: JOSEPH SHERLY SHEPPARD (American b. 1930) AN EROTIC SCULPTURE, "Nude Woman Escaping Sweater,"Est. US$500-US$800
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0372: PETER HURD (American 1904-1984) A PAINTING, "The Dance," 1950,Est. US$500-US$800
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0373: A FRENCH PROVINCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED CHERRY BUFFET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY,Est. US$500-US$700
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0374: AN HERMÉS CARRÉ SCARF BY KERMIT OLIVER (American b. 1943) "Les Danses de Indiens," ISSUEDEst. US$400-US$600
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0375: HENRY MILLER (American 1891-1980) AND BEZALEL SCHATZ (Palestinian 1912-1978) A GROUP OF SIX BLACK,Est. US$400-US$600
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0376: A CHINESE EXPORT CARVED COROMANDEL LACQUER SIX PANEL SCREEN, PROBABLY TIBET, MID 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$400-US$600
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0377: A GROUP OF FIFTY-THREE ANTIQUE HISTORY BOOK TITLES, NAPOLEONIC, SCIENCE AND ENGLISH INTEREST,Est. US$400-US$600
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0378: A CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD "BAT AND PEACHES" THRONE CHAIR, POSSIBLY REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949),Est. US$400-US$600
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0379: PHILIP KREMER (American/Texas 20th/21st Century) TWO SURREALIST PAINTINGS, CIRCA 2012,Est. US$400-US$600Lot Passed
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0380: attributed to JOHN WILLIS GOOD (English 1845-1879) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Jockey on Horse with Groom,"Est. US$400-US$600
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0381: WILLIAM ALEXANDER DRAKE (Canadian 1891-1979) A PAINTING, "Shaded Rocks,"Est. US$400-US$600Lot Passed
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0382: PAUL JACOULET (French/Japanese 1902-1960) A PRINT, "Le Phare de Mikimoto, Shimoda Izu,"Est. US$400-US$600
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0383: CHINESE CONTEMPORARY SCHOOL, A PAINTING, "Still Life of Cat and Garden Entryway," 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$400-US$600
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0384: A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED PORCELAIN "ARTIST UNDER PINE" BRUSH POT, BITONG, 20TH CENTURY,Est. US$400-US$600
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0385: MICHAEL KENNA (British b. 1953) A PHOTOGRAPH, "Oak Tree, California," 1978,Est. US$400-US$600
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0386: A QING DYNASTY DOUCAI ENAMELED PORCELAIN BOWL, FLOWER BOUQUET, DAOGUANG MARK, 1821-1850,Est. US$400-US$600
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