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  • A LOUIS PHILIPPE BURLED MAHOGANY BOOKCASE CABINET, CIRCA 1840s,
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 639

    A LOUIS PHILIPPE BURLED MAHOGANY BOOKCASE CABINET, CIRC...

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    $500 - $700
  • A JACOBEAN STYLE BARLEY TWIST CARVED WALNUT LIBRARY TABLE, 17TH/18TH CENTURY,
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 640

    A JACOBEAN STYLE BARLEY TWIST CARVED WALNUT LIBRARY TAB...

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    $500 - $700
  • A SET OF FOURTEEN BACCARAT "MASSENA" CRYSTAL BORDEAUX WINE GLASSES, FRENCH, MODERN,
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 641

    A SET OF FOURTEEN BACCARAT "MASSENA" CRYSTAL BORDEAUX W...

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    $500 - $900
  • A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY,
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 642

    A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST, LATE 18TH/EARLY...

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    $400 - $600

Auction Description

Fine Art & Antiques Sessions I and II by Simpson Galleries
Session I June 7, 2020 at 9 am (cst) Session II June 7, 2020 at 1 pm (cst) Major Estate and Important collections auction. Simpson Galleries will be hosting a wonderful collection of fine art and antiques auction. Among some of the featured items in this auction include a rare map collection boasting some of the finest maps in the world. Pre-Republic period Texas maps as well as important Civil War-era maps of the United States of America. Simpson Galleries and its experts are also offering one of the rarest and most sought after maps on the planet. A rare and good example of the “Ptolemy Map of the World" by Johannes Schnitzer from the late 15th century. Simpson Galleries is also offering a lifetime collection of rare and complicated clocks and timepieces, featuring a very important tall case clock by E. Howard and Company circa 1870. Another highlight of this collection is a man's wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin from a private collection in San Antonio. Our “Fine Art” selection offers a very wide range of quality works by artists such as Roberto Matta, Porfirio Salinas, Kermit Oliver, Frederic Remington, Edouard Cortes, Francis Coates Jones, Dorothy Hood, and Wolf Kahn just to name a few. With over a million dollars in estimated value, we are sure that there is something for everyone. Our specialists have curated the finest selection of French, English, and American furniture spanning centuries. Some of the items include a French Art Deco credenza by Leleu and Poillerat, a 19th century Bureau Plat and Cartonnier in the manner of Francois Linke and a pair of Mid Century design “Blue Rope Chairs” designed by Humberto and Fernando Campana. Please join us for preview “by appointment” the week of June 1st - 6th between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM or visit us on the web for a virtual preview at www.SimpsonGalleries.com Read more
Simpson Galleries
Houston, TX 77057
United States

online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com

Phone:+17135246751

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*SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC. DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR SHIPPING QUOTES. WE CAN REFER SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS TO A NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SHIPPER* **PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS OF THE SALE. PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN CASH (in-house only) OR BY PERSONAL CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK, BANK WIRE TRANSFER, OR CREDIT CARD (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000). Credit card payments in excess of $5,000 must be arranged directly with the auction house and will incur a 3% transaction fee on the total purchase price including but not limited to; hammer price, buyer's premium, and any applicable sales tax. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL OR AMERICAN EXPRESS** ***ALL SALES ARE "AS IS" "WHERE IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. PLEASE SEE SECTIONS 2, 7, AND 8 BELOW IN WHICH ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY AGAINST REDHIBITORY DEFECTS) ARE WAIVED.*** 1. Terms: cash, personal check, cashier's check, bank wire transfer, Master Card, Visa, or Discover (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000). Credit card payments in excess of $5,000 must be arranged directly with the auction house and will incur a 3% transaction fee on the total purchase price including but not limited to; hammer price, buyer's premium, and any applicable sales tax. 2. SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as Simpson Galleries), has endeavored to catalogue and describe the property correctly; however, all property is sold "as is" "where is" and neither Simpson Galleries nor its consignors will be responsible for the description, genuineness, provenance, or condition of the property. All weights and dimensions are to be considered approximate. No statement contained in the catalogue, or made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. 3. In regard to the works of art contained in the catalogue, Simpson Galleries has endeavored to correctly describe and attribute authorship to the best of their knowledge and ability and through the use of outside experts; however, since authentication and/or attribution is a matter of scholarship and therefore subject to change, Simpson Galleries does not make any express or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations and strongly suggests that prior to bidding the buyer avail himself of his own expert, appraiser, or authenticator and rely solely on his advice or judgment. 4. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion either to determine the successful bidder, in which event his determination shall be final or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Simpson Galleries' sale record shall be conclusive as to who was the purchaser, the amount of the highest bid, and in all other respects. 5. Floor bids take precedence over any other bids regardless of date or time placed. The live auction console does not differentiate between left bids and live bids; therefore, the date and/or time a particular bid is placed has no bearing on which bid is accepted by the auctioneer. Any bidding service offered by Simpson Galleries, (whether it be absentee, phone, or live bidding), is done so as a courtesy. Simpson Galleries is not responsible for errors or for the failure to execute any bid for any reason. 6. No properties purchased during auction may be removed prior to end of session. 7. Defects are not necessarily noted in the catalogue. 8. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION. Any description of the items contained in this auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer. 9. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful bidder. Purchased property must be collected within 14 days following the auction. Property not collected within 14 days of the close of the auction will be subject to a storage fee equal to 1.5% of the hammer price per day. Property not collected within 60 days of the close of the auction will be considered abandoned and any monies paid to Simpson Galleries by the purchaser will be considered liquidated damages. 10. A premium of 25% of the purchaser's bid will be added and is payable as part of the total price. 11. Placing a bid will indicate full understanding of and compliance with these conditions of sale. Auctioneer - Ray Simpson, Lic. 6899.