A few examples of appraisal values for
BLESSED VIRGIN

• SPANISH COLONIAL - NATIVE
  SPANISH COLONIAL - NATIVE AMERICAN GILT SILVER RELIGIOUS PENDANTPossibly Bolivian, Peruvian or a Native American Hudsons Bay trade item. 19th Century. Depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary above the Angels. Silver with a gold wash front and back. Rep
• LIDIA BECERRIL (20TH CENTURY),
  LIDIA BECERRIL (20TH CENTURY), "BLESSED VIRGIN OF SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS," 1949, OIL ON CANVAS, 10.5"Lidia Becerril(20th century)"Blessed Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos," 1949Oil on canvasSigned, titled, dated, and inscribed in the lower right portion of the work: Lidia M de Becerril10.5&q
• GROUP OF LALIQUE GLASS
  GROUP OF LALIQUE GLASS WARESSigned in etch. Comprising: A vase molded with roses A vase molded with leaves A twin fish sculpture A figure of the blessed virgin Together with two Steuben Glass bowls The vase with roses 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. diam., (6 pcs). Condition Minor wear and in good condition. The Steuben glass bowls with abrasions and small losses to the base. Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• MEXICAN EX-VOTOAn Ex-Voto
  MEXICAN EX-VOTOAn Ex-Voto (religious offering), polychrome paint on tin, referencing a car crash with and ambulance and prayers to the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe. Good overall condition, with holes in the top two corners. Mexico, dated 1945. Measuring, 7" x 8.75".
• Polychromed Russian Wooden Ikon,
  Polychromed Russian Wooden Ikon, depicting \"Scenes from the Life of The Blessed Virgin\", second quarter 19th century, the images fitted with an elaborate brass argente riza set with faux-lapis-lazuli cabochons and small paste brilliants, backed in black silk velvet. h. 12\" w. 10-1/2\".
• A SPANISH COLONIAL PAINTING,
  A SPANISH COLONIAL PAINTING, "VIRGEN DE LA CONSOLACIóN ...A SPANISH COLONIAL PAINTING, "Virgen de la Consolación de Jerez," 18TH/19TH CENTURY, oil on canvas, with partial dedication, "V.R.to de la Milagrosa Imagn. de N.S. de Consolación. Aparecida en el Golfo de Rosas año de 1489 la q. se Venera en el Imperial Convento de Religiosa Dominicos de la Ciudad...," bearing the insignia of the Dominican Order, 41" x 31", framed, 45" x 35". Note: The Spanish legend recalls that the Virgin of Consolation of the City of Jerez has its origins in the Mediterranean Sea, when the Genoese navigator Domingo Adorno sailed with five other ships in the Gulf of Roses. Surprised by a great storm and certain to wreck, there suddenly appeared two small lights approaching. The crew witnessed a miracle, finding a precious image of the Virgin Mary. Domingo Adorno dreamt of seeing the Blessed Virgin tell him, "Take me to Jerez, to the convent of my children the Dominican friars. I am going to console the people of Jerez." Without knowing exactly how or where to leave the image, the oxen pulled the cart with the holy image until they reached Jerez's doorway of the convent church of Santo Domingo. Centuries of veneration of the image have brought consolation and blessing to many. Copies of the image are found in both Spain and the Americas. One example held at the Denver Art Museum was executed by Vicente Luciano Talavera (Mexican active 1730). Condition: Laid to secondary canvas, has some damages and losses near edges, overall in good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• 17TH C. GILLIS NENS ALABASTER
  17TH C. GILLIS NENS ALABASTER RELIEFS BIBLICAL FEASTSGillis Nens (Dutch, d. 1667). "Wedding Feast at Cana" and "Last Supper." Mechelen alabaster relief plaques. Both signed "G N N" with a ligature of SI or SL on bottom edge. An impressive pair of Old Master reliefs from the Dutch Golden Age! Two Mechelen gilt alabaster reliefs by Gillis Nens depicting Biblical feast scenes: the Wedding Feast at Cana and the Last Supper. The first plaquette portrays the first miracle attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John when Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the 12 disciples are invited to a wedding during which the wine has run out. At his mother's request, Jesus turns the water to wine, delivering the first sign of his divinity. Here, we can see Christ sitting to the right side and lifting his hand to his mother who sits to the center. A youth piles vessels at his feet of the savior , who raises his hand in anticipation of the miraculous transformation. Size of relief (both the same): 4.75" W x 3.6" H (12.1 cm x 9.1 cm); Size: 8.8" W x 7.9" H (22.4 cm x 20.1 cm) Alternatively, the second relief depicts the moment during the Last Supper when Jesus announces that one of the apostles will betray him. In this depiction, John lunges onto Christ's lap, as though fainting from sorrow, as the Son of Man reaches across the table and places a hand on Judas, as though directly addressing him. A bag of coins can clearly be seen in Judas's right hand. The remaining apostles appear taken aback in shock and begin to whisper among themselves. Note the liberal remains of intricate gilt designs adorning the background of each piece! Gillis Nens was a sculptor who was active in Mechelen in the early to mid-17th century. He was registered in the Mechelen Guild of Saint Luke in 1609 as a pupil of Cornelis Verhaegen and became a master in 1618. An alabaster relief by Gillis Nens of the same size and similar condition was sold by Sotheby's Paris for $1816 as lot 3 on June 15th, 2017 Sale Number: PF1709. Additionally, a lot of 4 Netherlandish alabaster reliefs, 1 of which was monogrammed GN or Gilles Nens, was sold by Sotheby's London on December 10th, 2015 as lot 357, Sale Number: L15233. Though the hammer price was not disclosed, the lot was estimated at 6000 to 8000 British pounds sterling (equivalent to about $6801 to $9069). Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174335 Condition: Both signed "G N N" with a ligature of SI or SL on bottom edge. Last Supper: Professionally repaired with break lines visible and area of loss to upper left center (John's face, background, and part of other apostle's head). Minor chipping to bottom left. Wedding Feast at Cana: Stable hairline fissure extending diagonally up from bottom periphery. Otherwise, both are in good condition commensurate with age and present nice remaining details. Each set in a custom gilt wood frame with suspension loops on top peripheries.
• OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING NATIVITY
  OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING NATIVITY OF THE VIRGINFramed oil on canvas painting, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, relined, sight: approx 22.75"h, 16.5"w, overall: 33.5"h, 25.5"w, 6.75lbs **Provenance: a private Alabama collection**
• THREE ANTIQUE TEXTILES 19th and
  THREE ANTIQUE TEXTILES 19th and early 20th century including a needlepoint panel featuring Christ (29.5 x 22 in.); a "Sodality of the Blessed Virgin" hanging panel with hand painted silk and woven metallic threads (50 x 27.5 in.); and a silver thread embroidered crimson velvet panel (15 x 53 in.).
• SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED FIGURE OF
  SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED FIGURE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN Circa 1800, carved wood and ivory head, gesso with polychrome and gilt decoration, depicting the Madonna standing atop an ovoid globe with three winged putti carved in relief, unsigned.
• THREE RUSSIAN LACQUER PLAQUES,
  THREE RUSSIAN LACQUER PLAQUES, ONE AN ICON OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN BY KURILOV V., DEPICTING THE VIRGIN MOTHER AND CHILD IN WARM TONES...Three Russian lacquer plaques, one an Icon of the Blessed Virgin by Kurilov V., depicting the virgin mother and child in warm tones with gilt accents, 8 1/4" h. x 6 3/4" w.; "Ash Berry" of two women standing in a gilt field of berries, one holding basket, 16" h. x 9 1/4" w.; along with plaque depicting an Aladdin-type scene with couple on flying carpet above a city and waters with a boat, 16 1/2" h. x 8 1/2"; wear on all consistent with age.
• FIVE BELLEEK PARIAN PORCELAIN
  FIVE BELLEEK PARIAN PORCELAIN SCULPTURES, INCLUDESFIVE BELLEEK PARIAN PORCELAIN SCULPTURES, includes 2 First Black Mark (1863-1890) pieces: "Boy Basket Bearer," #D17 and "Night Light Holder," Base Only, #D346; 2 Second Black Mark (1891-1926): "Blessed Virgin Mary," #D1105 and "Figure of Meditation," #D20; plus 1 Fifth Green Mark (1955-1965): "Girl Basket Bearer," #D19, Reference: "Belleek, The Complete Collector's Guide," by Richard K. Degenhardt. Heights from 7.75 to 14.25 inches.
• FRENCH CLOTH OF GOLD CHASUBLE,
  FRENCH CLOTH OF GOLD CHASUBLE, CA. 1900 French gold- and silver-embroidered "cloth of gold" Roman Catholic chasuble, likely circa 1900 or later, of typical form, the front centering an image of the Blessed Virgin in oil on linen canvas appliqued to the center, the image surrounded in scrolling floral motifs in gold and silver wire trapunto embroidery, the interior lined in golden yellow watered silk. 76" L (overall length approx) x 25" W (widest front).
• An 18th Century needlework
  An 18th Century needlework picture The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with two accompanying saints within clouds 30.5cm x 24cm (12" x 9.5")
• Francois Alexandre Pernot
  Francois Alexandre Pernot (French, 1793-1865) Landscape with Grotto of The Blessed Virgin and Spring (possibly Lourdes, France), signed lower right "FA Pernot", oil on canvas, 14-1/8 x 19-1/2 in.; painted wood frame,
• Spanish Colonial carved and
  Spanish Colonial carved and polychrome wood santos figure of the Blessed Virgin and Queen of Heaven 19th century; figure modeled as Madonna with gilt-metal crown standing on celestial globe with attached seraphim 10 1/2 in. Estimate $ 200-300 Chips losses heavy paint loss inpaint.
• Russian Polychromed Wooden Ikon
  Russian Polychromed Wooden Ikon of "St. Nikolas the Miracle Worker", second quarter 19th century, with the half figures of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary flanking his head, the reverse with incised inscriptions in Cyrillic, the cradling bar lacking, h. 12", w. 10".
• (5) Vintage Folk Art
  (5) Vintage Folk Art PiecesIncluding a small finely carved wood toothpick holder of a man wearing a vest with a handlebar moustache initialed on the bottom H.M. Also another carved wood toothpick holder of a man with a hat and a vest on a small stand. A small wicker basket toothpick holder. A wooden push mechanism of two men boxing with original white and black paint. A small birchwood box with the blessed virgin and christ child carved on the top and floral design on the sides. Tallest 6.5 '' circa late 19th to early 20th century. Private collection Dearborn Mi.
• Early relief carved panel 18th/19th
  Early relief carved panel 18th/19th c. with an angel and the Blessed Virgin Mary and remains of old paint decoration. 21"h.x15"w.
• Spanish Colonial Icon 19th
  Spanish Colonial Icon 19th centuryoil on panel depicting the Virgen del Pueblito with Saint Francis supporting the Blessed Virgin presented in a later composition frame.Panel 8 x 5.75 in.; DOA 12 1/8 x 10.25 in.Extensive flaking to lower portion of painting.
• Old Master-style Oil Painting on
  Old Master-style Oil Painting on Board - MadonnaItalian oil on board depicting Blessed Virgin Mary with eyes raised to heaven in prayer in circular gilt frame circa late 19th-early 20th century sight 11.5'' Diameter frame 15'' Diameter very minor stable craquelature and minor loss to frame. Private collection Roseville MI.
• Sicilian Coral & Gilt Holy Water
  Sicilian Coral & Gilt Holy Water Stoup18th century possibly Trapani central coral inset shell form niche with carved coral figure of ''The Blessed Virgin'' floating on enameled cloud panels of inset carved coral pieces surround the niche with cobalt enameled spandrels the crest with carved coral of God the Father and angels; the whole surrounded with repousse angels and further inset coral the verso with engraved scrolling decoration and additional angels the back of the niche engraved with vase of flowers retaining paper label from ''Deanu of Palermo.''Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales Ltd. and Iron Horse Auction Company are selling this lot by order of the United States Bankruptcy Court - Court Ordered Auction - Case # 09-50140 in the matter of Renegade Holdings Inc. et al.15% Buyer's Premium for this lot only. Payment made by wire transfer or certified bank funds.14.75 x 8.5 in.Area of loss to gilt back at top; repaired break to brass back at lower drop; some loss to coral and some minor wear to gilding; some loss to one area of cobalt enameling.Collection of Jeff & Betsy Penn Chinqua Penn Plantation Reidsville NC
• Italian carved figure of the
  Italian carved figure of the Blessed Virgin Mary 17th/18thc. with glass eyes and original paint decoration. 21"h.x14"w.
• Russian Polychromed and Gilt-Ground
  Russian Polychromed and Gilt-Ground Wooden Ikon of "St. Nikolas the Miracle Worker", fourth quarter 18th century, his head flanked by figures of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, the reverse with old wood-borer damage, the cradling bars lacking, h. 12-1/4", w. 10-1/8".