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Thangka soars to $191,000 at Simpson Galleries sale Nov. 8

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
This Tibetan thangka of Amitabha Buddha, late 18th/early 19th century, sold for more than $191,000. Simpson Galleries image
This Tibetan thangka sold for more than $191,000. Simpson Galleries image

 

HOUSTON – A Tibetan thangka of Amitabha Buddha, late 18th/early 19th century sold for more than $191,000 at Simpson Galleries Fine Art and Antiques auction held Nov. 7 and 8.

Interest in the piece was so great that “we had to bring in additional manpower to handle the phones,” said Ray Simpson Jr., co-owner and manager of the gallery.

Featuring a private collection of fine Georgian furniture and timepieces, the two-day sale prompted more than 6,000 online bidders to register online through LiveAuctioneers.com.

One of the finest timepieces offered was a Queen Anne ebonized wood and oyster veneered bracket clock (below), by Langley Bradley, London, early 18th century, fetching nearly $7,500.

 

Early 18th century Queen Anne bracket clock, by Langley Bradley, London. Price realized: $7,500.
Early 18th century Queen Anne bracket clock by Langley Bradley, London. Price realized: $7,500. Simpson Galleries image

 

A French polished and gilt brass carriage clock by Rollin (below), Paris, numbered 111, fourth quarter 19th century, sold to an Internet bidder utilizing LiveAuctioneers for $3,037, more than double the estimate.

 

French carriage clock by Rollin, Paris, late 19th century. Price realized: $3,037. Simpson Galleries image
French carriage clock by Rollin, Paris, late 19th century. Price realized: $3,037. Simpson Galleries image

 

Highly sought after was this pair of George III mahogany Hepplewhite period wheel-back open armchairs, circa 1785. After a spirited exchange, and much to the disappointment of the floor, the lot ultimately sold for $6,575 to a telephone bidder.

 

George III mahogany Hepplewhite period wheel-back armchairs, circa 1785. Price realized: $6,575. Simpson Galleries image
George III mahogany Hepplewhite period wheel-back armchairs, circa 1785. Price realized: $6,575. Simpson Galleries image

 

English games tables also fared exceptionally well. An exceptional George III mahogany games table, mid 18th century (below), and a George III mahogany concertina action games table, circa 1760, realized $4,175 and $3,875 respectively, selling to a dealer on the East Coast.

 

George III mahogany games table, mid 18th century. Price realized: $4,175. Simpson Galleries image
George III mahogany games table, mid 18th century. Price realized: $4,175. Simpson Galleries image

 

Also in the spotlight were Asian antiques. Exceeding all expectation a Japanese gilt bronze elephant-form censer, Meiji Period (1868-1912) sold for $3,735, and a vintage Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plaque mounted hardwood table screen (below), possibly Republic Period (1912-1949), skyrocketed to an amazing $26,730 selling to yet another Internet bidder through LiveAuctioneers.com.

 

This Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plaque mounted hardwood table screen achieved $26,730. Simpson Galleries image
This Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plaque mounted hardwood table screen achieved $26,730, selling to an Internet bidder through LiveAuctioneers.com. Simpson Galleries image

 

All prices inclusive of buyer’s premium.

For additional information please contact Simpson Galleries at 713-524-6751 or email info@simpsongalleries.com.

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