Fine Art & Antiques

May 21, 2022 9:00 AM CDT
Live Auction

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Simpson Galleries, LLC

Location: Houston, TX, US

Phone: 713 524-6751

Payment

Accepted Forms of Payment: Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

**SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC. DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR SHIPPING QUOTES.**
Shipping may be secured through -
The UPS Store: [email protected] 713-781-5651,
PACK-N-SEND: [email protected] 713-266-1450,
ACTS Crating and Transportation Services: [email protected] 713-869-2269,
NAVIS Pack & Ship: [email protected] 713-352-3038,
BGX Couriers: [email protected] 803-563-7669,
or the shipper of your choice.

We are open for shipper pick-up Tuesday - Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm or by appointment.

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.
Buyer's Premium
$0+: 27.0%
Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000

Conditions of Sale

Payment: Payment must be made within 5 days of the auction. All bids are a contract and we will prosecute those who abuse the privilege of the online bid process. Please contact Simpson Galleries to secure payment of your items as soon as is convenient. Terms: cash, check, wire, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover (credit card payment accepted up to $5,000 maximum per invoice). All gold and jewelry purchases must be paid by wire transfer or cash. No other forms of payment will be accepted. Credit card payments in excess of $5,000 must be arranged directly with the auction house and will incur a 3% transaction fee on any amounts in excess of $5,000 including but not limited to; hammer price, buyer's premium, and any applicable sales tax. Simpson Galleries does not accept Paypal or American Express.

Shipping: **SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC. DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR SHIPPING QUOTES.**
Shipping may be secured through -
The UPS Store: [email protected] 713-781-5651,
PACK-N-SEND: [email protected] 713-266-1450,
ACTS Crating and Transportation Services: [email protected] 713-869-2269,
NAVIS Pack & Ship: [email protected] 713-352-3038,
BGX Couriers: [email protected] 803-563-7669,
or the shipper of your choice.

We are open for shipper pick-up Tuesday - Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm or by appointment.

Buyer's Premium: A premium of 27% of the purchaser's bid will be added and is payable as part of the total price. This premium is inclusive of the 5% premium charged by the online auction facilitator (i.e. Invaluable).