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The Spectacular Estate of Topsy Simonson

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Location

Wayzata, MN 55391

Dates

Sale Starts

Thu

May 9

12am

2024

Sale Ends

Fri

May 31

7pm

2024

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The Spectacular Estate of Topsy Simonson

The Estate Sales Minnesota Auction Team is honored to present this auction for the

Anne Simson Estate. She lived her live filled with enthusiasm and generosity. It is our honor to share some of her wonderful treasures

This auction to include but not limited to:

Late 19th / early 20th Century Large Clock Face

Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924 to 2019) Door, Acrylic on Wood

Antique Wood Carved Buddha Sculpture

Antique Sculpture by Frederick William MacMonnies / Antique Boy and MacMonnies Duck Sculpture

Antique Asian Design Hand Painted Secretary Cabinet

Set of Antique Prohibition Era Storage Lockers from the Woodhill Country Club

Vintage Metal Planters

RARE- Pair of 14k Gold Olga Tritt Blow Fish Earrings

Nefertiti Table by Mario Villa

Antique Figural Torchères Pair

John Battenberg Captain Chase Metal Sculpture

Antique Gilded Cherub Figurine Chandelier

Antique English George II Serving Table

14k Yellow Gold Roman Goddess / God Pendant, Beautiful 18K and Gemstone Gold Brooch

Antique Walnut Louis XV Provincial French Style Commode / Chest of Drawers

Vintage B. Kieselstein 18k Alligator Brooch , Vintage B. Kieselstein 18k Alligator Brooch

Vintage Milo Baughman-Style Etagère

Karl Boomer "Indian Utensils and Arms" Framed Print

Artisan Hand Crafted 14k Gold Necklace by Erica Bouza

Antique Balanced Action Alto Saxophone

Vintage 14k, Ruby and Pearl Intertwined Gorgeous Necklace

Beautiful Dress by Alexander McQueen and Other Clothing Items

Glazed Terra Cotta Vintage Stove / Kachelofen

Original Antique 19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting

So Much More!

Antique Large Round Clock Face.

Late 19th / early 20th century; circular face –two (2) halves riveted on center line, painted cinnabar-red and black, cast metal Roman numerals bolted to face. Lacks revolving pointers or “hands,” likely old repaint to center disc, abraded black outer ring, flaking numerals paint, minor areas of rust – primarily near numerals “VI” to “VII.”

Antique Wood Carved Buddha Sculpture

Figural, relief carved wood, red lacquer and applied gilt; inset eyes, colored glass bejeweled drapery and striped forehead band. Southeast Asian, likely Burmese, probably 18th century, likely based on the temple of Ananda Temple Konagamana Buddha- standing figurine on self-base lotus sole, arms splayed displaying robe.

Some gilt wear and loss most prominently on upper half and nearly all of reverse. Vertical shrinkage open-crack through the torso front.

Measures about 50.25 inches high and 26 inches wide.

Antique English Bookcase

Beautiful Antique Secretary bookcase featuring veneers, painted floral, painted gold “compo” anthemion, and carved wood bellflowers.

English, Adam style, Edwardian period, ca. 1900

Two (2) parts: Upper with pair of glazed doors, lower with drawer and cabinet door; nicks and scrapes to outer edges, distressed and cracked veneer and losses, some 'compo’ molding losses and flaking gold paint

Measures; 75 ¼ inches high by 27 inches wide by 14½ inches deep.

Vintage Metal Planter

Item in vintage condition with wear which enhances the appearance!

Measures 28" x 14" x 13.5"

RARE- Pair of 14k Gold Olga Tritt Blow Fish Earrings

Marked, "France" in the interior. No other marks found, tested positive for gold.

Circa 1950's

Nefertiti Table by Mario Villa

Custom made table by Mario Villa. Patinated wrought steel and brass table with hard stone top, caryatid legs, X stretcher and dragon finial. The brass wrapped legs are accompanied by a steel crossbar and steel frame. The middle center is accented with a brass knot and dragonfly figurine. Some sun fade and water spots on the surface.

Measures 60" x 30" x 29". This one of a kind designed table is signed by the artist

Antique Figural Torchères Pair

Torchères –figural, pair (right and left), carved wood, polychromed and ebonized, gilded and silvered.

Venetian, likely late 19th century

Each two-piece: “Blackamoor, gondolier modeled holding aloft a single candle-sconce, dressed in elaborately patterned costume, standing atop

gondola stern, supported by draped columnar base; "VENEZIA” painted on gondola interior

Items in vintage condition with some wear including; each lacking oar implement, scattered nicks, chips and flaking, areas of wear, shrinkage

Measurements; 72 ¾ inches high by 17 ½ inches wide.

Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924 to 2019) Door, acrylic on wood

Delightful design decorated with two small windows and a little girl with a key opening the doorknob (painted on both sides),

Signed with artist's initials

Measures; 79 inches high by 29 ½ inches wide by 1 ¾ inches deep

Purchased in 1965 through Tiffany and Co.

Antique Sculpture by Frederick William MacMonnies / Antique Boy and MacMonnies Duck Sculpture.

Vintage Metal Planter

Item in vintage condition with wear which enhances the appearance!

Measures 28" x 14" x 13.5"

Antique Asian Design Hand Painted Secretary Cabinet

Secretary, painted wood, late 19th to early 20th century. Continental, assembled from old parts, chinoiserie decoration, garden scenes, pagodas and bridges

Measures 90 inches high by 43 inches wide by 20 inches deep

Set of Antique Prohibition Era Storage Lockers from the Woodhill Country Club.

A unique and rare find! So much history in these lockers, if only they could speak and tell us some stories! The lockers still contain the names of prominent individuals on the locker doors!

This block of Antique Storage Lockers measures 75 x 81 x 16 inches.

Vintage Metal Planter

Item in vintage condition with wear including rust which enhances the appearance!

Measures 28" x 14" x 13.5"

This "Hours" Artisan Made Accent Table features a granite top with distressed glass and a rock underneath for added beauty! Such an interesting work of art!

Measures 35 inches tall and the top measures 30 x 22 x 21 inches. It features a granite top with a distressed glass and a rock underneath for added beauty! Such an interesting work of art!

John Battenberg Captain Chase Metal Sculpture

First in a series of three featuring WWI Flying Aces

Signed on the top front, measures about 40” h x 24” w

Number 3/3

Trouvailles French Empire Metal Drum Tray Table is accented with beautiful brass details and decorative bird mounts. Features a lift off top and dual cabinet doors.

Measures 23 inches tall and 25 inches in diameter.

Antique English George II Serving Table

Lovely serving table (dresser), solid-stock oak, pierced “batwing” brass pulls and escutcheons

English, George II, mid-18th century. Features rectangular top, three (3) drawers, and cabriole legs

Item in antique condition with some wear including; warped-split top, numerous nicks and indentations – mostly to outer edges and legs and case sagging

Measures; 35 inches high by 70 inches wide by 18 inches deep.

This Petite "AuRendez-Vous" Original Oil Painting by Gabriel Spat

Gabriel Spat (1890-1967). An Impressionist, Spat worked in oils and watercolor, and painted leisure scenes, landscapes and still life's. He mainly worked on a small scale.

Petite original painting measures 6 x 7 inches. Amazing artwork!

14k Yellow Gold Roman Goddess / God Pendant

A fabulous piece of jewelry! Measures about 3 inches.

Weighs an impressive 96.10 grams

Vintage Carved Hard Stone Dragon Sculpture

Semi-transparent with russet inclusions; dragon head with ring neck and vessel body; internal cracks and brown stained highlights

Measures 5 ½ inches high including affixed wood stand.

Beautiful 18K and Gemstone Gold Brooch accented with gemstone. Missing one gemstone in the center of a flower

Measures about 1.8 inches

Antique Walnut Louis XV Provincial French Style Commode / Chest of Drawers

Commode / chest of drawers, solid-stock walnut. Features bronze Rococo pulls and escutcheons, serpentine three-drawer front and skirt;

drawer faces and case sides recessed-carved with floral; front and rear cabriole legs

Louis XV provincial, French style, mid-18th century

Item in antique condition with some wear including; warping to top, replaced lower section of skirt, numerous shrinkage cracks, nicks, indentations and worm holes; hardware replaced.

Measures 41 inches high by 51 inches wide by 24 inches deep.

Vintage B. Kieselstein 18k Alligator Brooch

Measuring about 1.75 inches

Weight: 11.83 grams

Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Tunic or Jacket

Tunic or jacket, silk and metal thread, framed and matted with gold fillet, Chinese, probably late Qing dynasty; Manchu style (qizhuang)

Features proper left over right fold, embroidered flora on fiber-patterned orange silk, solid sky-blue trim

Item has some wear including; slightly uneven color fade, several spots of deteriorated applied threads

Textile (sight): 26 ½ inches high by 40 inches wide; Frame: 35 inches high by 47 ¾ inches wide.

Antique Cast Stone Garden Bust Sculpture

Head and shoulders bust depicting a young woman with flowers in her hair.

Circa; 19th to early 20 h century,

Measures 30 inches high by 14 inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep

John Hardy Sterling Ring

Size 6

Pair of Beautiful 18K and Lapis Earrings

Karl Boomer "Indian Utensils and Arms" Framed Print

Vintage Long Pine Dining Table features a shaped apron on cabriole legs. Nice farmhouse/ banquet style provides ample room to seat and entertain all your family and guests!

Measures 102 x 31.5 x 29.5 inches.

Vintage Milo Baughman-Style Etagère

Beautiful! This Magnificent Mid Century Shelf features a wicker wrapped frame paired with glass shelves.Great looking place to display your treasures!

Measures 42 x 16 x 79 inches

Beautiful Vintage 18k Bracelet with a lovely detailed design

Weight: 26.52 grams

Artisan Hand Crafted 14k Gold Necklace by Erica Bouza

Stylish design! Measures 15"

Weight: 24.52 grams

Vintage 14k Gold Turtle Brooch accented with a ruby eye

Measures about one inch in length

Amazing Carousal Rocking Horse. Lovely painted wooden horse with wooden pole. Probably by S & S Woodcarvers, CA.

Your childhood dream of having your very own carousal horse can come true! You can own this Amazing Carousal Horse!

Measures 66 inches tall and 60 inches in length. The details are delightful!

In overall good condition with light wear.

Antique Balanced Action Alto Saxophone

Circa: Mid 1930's

Rachel Zoe Cape in a lovely design

Size small

Antique Large Metal Figural Chandelier

Truly a statement piece! An elegant, grand large chandelier!

Vintage 18k Gold and Black Onyx Ring

In good condition with light wear

Size 6.5

Rugs – saddle, two-piece set, hand knotted wool pile on cotton foundation

Likely Tibetan, second-quarter 20th century

Features a rectangular and butterfly shapes, floral on red-orange field, rainbow lishui stripes capped with ruyi heads border; butterfly canvas lining deteriorated on edges and faintly ink stamped INDIA AUST 1952

Measures: 23 inches by 27 ½ inches and 30 inches by 57 inches.

Vintage 14k, Ruby and Pearl Intertwined Gorgeous Necklace

Such a beautiful design, measures 15.5 inches long

Weight: 84.5 grams.

Single 14k Gold Serpent Figurine Earring

Measures about 1.3 inches

Alexander McQueen

14k Gold Rotating Globe Pendant, measuring just under 1.5 inches.

Weight about 23.92 grams.

Vintage 14k Poodle Brooch, simply delightful! The eyes and collar look to be made from rubies

Measures about 1.5 inches.

Original Antique 19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting depicting an adorable little girl seated on a lovely arm chair

Measures 33 x 43 inches.

Antique Porcelain Chinese Tea Box with phoenix-dragon decoration, 4-character artist red mark (陳Chen 萬Wan),

Item in vintage condition with a small chip in the inner rim and exhibits some slight paint wear

Measures about 4.5 inches tall.

Vintage Bucherer 14k Watch Pin featuring an adorable house figurine.

Item not tested.

Antique Chinese Jar Lighter

(impressed stamped JAPAN on lighter), 4-character red mark on porcelain, “BONWIT TELLER” label, 5 inches high.

Appears to be late Qing dynasty

Measures 6 inches tall.

Vintage Mahogany Serving Cabinet

Serving cabinet, possibly lauan mahogany, likely Asian manufacture. Features a rectangular top – torii gate style overhang, recessed paneled sliding door and sides housing interior drawers

Measures 30 inches high by 85 inches wide by 24 inches deep.

Pair of Fratelli Coppini Italian Baroque Angel Figurine Silver Salt Cellars

800 Silver, lovely triangle shaped cellars each measuring about 3.5” x 3.5” x 1.5”

Total Weight: 6.8 ozt

Marked 800

Glazed Terra Cotta Vintage Stove / Kachelofen

Stove/ Kachelofen, glazed terra cotta with yellow and black paint. Neoclassical style, late 19th to early 20th century

Features a trophy finale over acanthus leaf and garland decoration

Measures 84 inches high by 22 inches wide by 21 inches deep

Pair of Dunay 18k Gold Earrings

Weight 3.76 grams.

Henry Dunay Gorgeous 18k Gold Bracelet crafted in a beautiful woven design.

Lovely women's bracelet

Vintage Hérmes Criss Cross Bracelet

Pair of H. Fred Skaggs Clip Earrings

Stunning 18k and Amethyst Cluster Ring

Size 6.5

Vintage Egyptian Revival Gold Tone Necklace

A beautiful detailed design! Measures about 5" x 4"

Measures about 22" long and features a magnetic closure.

Vintage Rhinestone Floral Brooch

Sparkly and gorgeous! Measures about 3.5" x 3"

Beautiful 14k Gold and Gemstone Bracelet in a truly elegant design

Measures about seven inches long. Hallmarked MAZ.

Weight about 31.47 grams

Five Miniature Carved Jade Horse Figurines with Stands

Each Measures about 2.25" x 1.5" (without the stand)

The stands are included. Two of the figurines are chipped.

Beatiful Vintage CINER Gold Tone Multi Colored Cabochon Bracelet

Measuring about seven inches long. Missing some cabochons.

Vintage Large Sterling Silver Floral Shaped Brooch / Pin /Pendant

Measures 2.5 inches

Vintage Ornate Gold Tone Owl Figurine Necklace complete with an ornately designed chain.

Made in France, measures about 28 inches long.

Vintage Jade and Coral Beaded Necklace accented with a lovely carved pendant

Measures about 28 inches long.

Jay Strongwater Turtle Pendant with original box

Measures about 1.25 inches.

Vintage FAO Schwartz Steiff Animal Tree House.

Pair of Architectural Corinthian Column Accent Tables

The bases are architectural elements/Corinthian columns, 19th century

Items in antique condition with paint loss, cracks, finish loss which enhances the appearance!

Feature later square walnut tops, Measuring 25 ½ inches high by 22 ½ inches wide by 24 ½ inches deep with one top being slightly larger than the other.

Beautiful Lace Agate Beaded Necklace

Measuring about 17 inches long.

Vintage Footed Chinese Decorative Plate

Measures 10.5"x 9" x 2.5"

Morita Gil Lapis Pendant / Morta Gil Chile MCM Modernist Lapis Lazuli Pendant

Measures about 2.3 inches.

18k Green Enamel Diamond Clip Earrings

In good condition with some wear to the enamel.

Measuring about 1.25 inches.

Vintage Brass Pendant with what appears to be an embossed image of a fairy tale character.

Item in good condition with some light wear. Measures about two inches.

Vintage Rhinestone Gold Tone Tiger Brooch / Pin

Measures about 2.75 inches.

Antique Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chenets, Pair and Fender

Hermès Black and Gold Zodiac Scarf. There is a small spot that is not overly noticeable.

Measures 34” x 34.5”.

Hermès Eperon d’Or Scarf by Henri d’Origny. There are some lights stains that can be seen in the photos.

Measures 34” x 35”.

Loewe Gabinete Caligrafico Silk Scarf.

Appears to be in very good condition.

Measures 34” x 34”.

Antique Regence Game Table with Four Antique Neoclassical Accent Chairs. Crafted in solid-stock wood, later leather top, Regence design, Continental – probably French provincial style/design (chairs are stamped Made in Italy)

Beautiful early 18th century; square top with two drawers, relief-carved shell and foliage apron and cabriole legs and hoof feet.

In vintage condition with a dry finish, joint separations, numerous wormholes, nick, scrapes and indentations.

Measures: 28 inches high by 29 ½ inches wide by 29 ½ inches deep

Antique Mahogany and Leather George III Design Round Bookshelf
Bookcase, mahogany and leather, George III design. Probably English and 19th century
Features five graduated circular tiers on raised base, each shelf with leather-bound- book dividers
Item in vintage condition, normal condition of age. Shows nicks and indentations to mahogany and dry, distressed and flaking leather
Measures; 39 ¾ inches high by 22 ½ inches

Petite Vintage 14K Circular Brooch

Lovely, delicate design, measures about .8 inches.

Vintage Ethnic Textile depicting a sheep herder in a colorful countryside background.

Measures 34 x 43 inches. Awesome colors!

Vintage Chinese Hexagonal Teapot

Featuring five (5) oxen with calligraphy and red seals in the style of Han Huang

Five SouthEast Asian (likely Nepalese) Costume Designed Metal Musician Figurines

Each measures about 7 inches tall and very detailed!

Vintage Asian Style / Plant Stand in a lovely design with carved details. Looks to be crafted in mahogany.

Measures 12 x 12 x 32 inches.

Vintage Baroque Style Wall Mirror, measures 24 x 43 inches.

Judith Lieber Seashell Evening Bag. Evening bag – minaudière, natural shell, gold-tone metal, linked shoulder strap, Judith Leiber (Hungarian-American)

Single 14k Gold Leopard Earring

Measures about .5 inches.

Vintage Art Glass Mannequin Head

Measuring about 11 inches tall

Prada Two Piece Suit Ensemble.Pretty Prada Jacket and Skirt Set.

Both are a size 38. Lovely floral accents! This set is sure to turn some heads!

There is a very very small mark on the front of the jacket.

Catherine Bacon for Bergdorf Goodman Skirt and Tank Top Set.

The top is a size 1 and the skirt is a size 2. The subtle sparkles are stunning!

Light wear.

Vintage Geometric Ethnic Area Rug / Textile measures 66 x 94 inches

Antique Chinese Ink and Color on Paper Mountainous Landscape with Figurine, Red Seals and Calligraphy Artwork, 19th Century

Framed; burled veneer, linen matting, gold leaf fillet

Some deterioration and fading

Measuring 12 ¼ inches high by 23 ¾ inches wide, and includes:

Signed Tomie DePaola Poster Print for the Dayton's Bachman's Annual Flower Show, 1989

TOMIE dePAOLA (American, 1934-2020) Poster, mixed media on paper, colored pencil and watercolor.

In homage to The Children’s Theater and Dayton’s Bachman’s Annual Flower Show March 11-25, 1989 depicting some children harvesting flowers and honey

Signed in pencil lower left and dated 89, matted under glass.

Measuring 27 x 33 inches.

Awesome Vintage Hardwood Reversible Octagonal Form Game Table is perfect for when you are hosting game night!

Measures 30 inches tall and 52 inches in diameter.

Original Unframed Oil on Canvas Still Life Painting by Angel M. Mayet

Measures 24 x 31.5 inches.

ML Aubusson Renard French Tapestry

Measures 73 x 76 inches.

Antique Oak and Mahogany Veneer English Dresser in two parts with scrolled cornice, plate shelves flanked by two cabinet doors.

The base has two cabinet doors flanked by three drawers. Original pierced stamped brasses.

English, Circa 1800

Measures about 87 inches high by 77 inches wide by 19 inches deep

Pair of Vintage Art Glass Mannequin Heads

Each measuring about 11” tall

Antique French Stool with Button Tufted Top and elegantly designed wooden base.

Measures 21 x 17 x 15 inches.

Pair of Beautiful Vintage Oval Wall Mirrors. Lovely painted wood adorned with roses and bows. All of the little details make these large mirrors even more gorgeous!

Each measures 47 inches tall.

"Haitian Woman" Original Painting by Roy Bailey measuring 28 x 42 inches.

Roy Bailey (American, 1933-2002)

Antique Northern Elmwood Hebei Province, China Rectangular Slab Seat

Bench, northern elmwood (yumu), Hebei province, northern China, 19th century or earlier; rectangular slab seat

Features four splayed legs – each recessed having bridle-joints and carved apron-head spandrels, side stretchers in pairs; Chinese calligraphy painted on underside, attached paper label ink inscribed: #196-14A / 18th C Chinese / Elm bench

Measures 19 ½ inches high by 40 inches long.

Hammersley Rowland Ward of Nairobi Kenya Demitasse Cups with Saucers. The saucers measure 4.5 inches.

Antique Burmese Ceremonial Offering Footed Vessel

Antique German Enamel Singing Bird Box in a truly lovely vintage design

Vintage Original Christopher Ross 24k Plated Couture Panther Belt Buckle

"White Porcelain" Limited Edition Framed Print by David Hockney

Original Oil on Canvas Painting by Akihiko Kobayashi

Measuring 19 x 22 inches.

Basilius Besler Hand Colored Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis

Basilius Besler (1561–1629) Print, hand colored engraving on laid paper from Hortus Eystettensis, (Eichstat Nuremberg, 1613), Colocasia, text visible to verso.

Framed: 27½ inches high by 22 ½ inches wide, frame with chipping, losses, print with some spots and toning.

Basilius Besler (1561–1629) Print, hand colored engraving on laid paper from Hortus Eystettensis, (Eichstat Nuremberg, 1613), Daylily (I.Hemerocallis Calcedonica polyanthos)

Framed: 27 ½ inches high by 22 ½ inches wide

Antique Louis XV Style Two Drawer Chest of Drawers

Made from fruit or nutwood, probably 19th century, French, Louis XV style, two drawers, carved drawer fronts, shaped apron on cabriole legs

Measures 31 inches high by 36 ½ inches wide by 17 ¾ inches deep

Antique Neoclassical Decorative Over-Mantle, Carved Gilt-Wood Mirror -Measures 38 inches high by 47 ½ inches wide.

Frédérique Constant Geneve Wrist Watch
Needs a new battery, not tested.

Antique German Enamel Singing Bird Box

AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851) American Redstart, Plate 40. Variant 1.

Aquatint engraving with original hand color.

London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838 plate mark

Measures 19 ½ inches high by 12 ¼ inches wide

Frame: 39 inches high by 28 inches wide

Antique Louis XV Style Backgammon Table

Measures 35 x 22.5 x 27 inches.

14k Gold Rope Necklace

Measures 18" long

Weight: 8.63 grams

Original Artwork by Steven Rydberg measuring 11 x 15 inches

Antique Lingerie Chest of Drawers

Lingerie chest /semanier, painted fruit/nutwood in a lovely distressed look, featuring beautiful brass hardware

Late 1800s to early 1900s, French Provincial.

Antique Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Table features dental molding, faux bronze mounts, square tapering legs and replacement marble top.

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Stool with Woven Rattan Top & Carved Apron

Vintage Knit Courreges Sweater

Olympia LeTan The Art Of Social Climbing Embroidered Canvas Clutch In Black

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