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• RARE COLIMA POTTERY FIGURAL WHISTLE
  RARE COLIMA POTTERY FIGURAL WHISTLE - BOUND PRISONERPre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A rare and interesting pottery figure that depicts a captive prisoner seated with bent legs and arms behind his back, all decorated with areas of red pigment. The figure's limbs are bound with thick ropes that wrap around his wrists, neck, knees, and ankles as he is forced to lean forward with his neck craned uncomfortably. His strained countenance features coffee bean-shaped eyes, a conical nose, parted lips, and a conical horn emanating from his brow that suggests he is a shaman, perhaps from a rival tribe. A petite whistle mouthpiece just behind his head creates a high-pitched sound when air is blown in through the top. Size: 2.375" W x 3.375" H (6 cm x 8.6 cm) Provenance: ex-private Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA collection; ex-private Southern California, USA collection, since the 1960s 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. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168972 Condition: Minor abrasions and small nicks to head, limbs, base, and bindings, with fading to pigment in some areas, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to figural form and pigment in most areas. Whistle still makes a pleasing, high-pitched sound when blown.
• RAFAEL CANOGAR: "LIBERTAD
  RAFAEL CANOGAR: "LIBERTAD ENCARCELADA II"circa 1973 painted polyester and fiberglass on wood panel with hinged articulating hand Condition: with loss to fiberglass throughout 28 x 42 inches Condition:
• FRAMED LITHOGRAPH PRINT, UNE
  FRAMED LITHOGRAPH PRINT, UNE PERORAISON A LA DEMOSTHENE...Original penicl signed lithograph. Les Gens de Justice. Matte framed. Print (10.5"H x 11.75"L), Frame (21"H x 23.25"L). Wired hanging hardware. Artist: Honore Daumier Issued: 20th century
• FOSTER. THE LETTER OF PARDON, OIL
  FOSTER. THE LETTER OF PARDON, OIL Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1871 ll, 20 x 27 in., framed.
• Italian School late 18th c. "Set
  Italian School late 18th c. "Set Design for a Prison Interior" ink wash on paper unsigned 8 in. x 12 in. matted.
• 18C. ANTONIO G BASOLI ARCHITECTURAL
  18C. ANTONIO G BASOLI ARCHITECTURAL PRISON ETCHING Italy,1774-1848Titled "Ingresso Di Carceri" depicting the entryway of a prison with the gate open and shackles attached to the wall in the foreground.
• * Lawes - Paris, two, both signed
  * Lawes - Paris, two, both signed and dated '02, pastel, 45 x 67cm and circa (2)
• LETTER FROM PRISON BY FRENCH WRITER
  LETTER FROM PRISON BY FRENCH WRITER JEAN PIERRE CLARIS DE FLORIAN (1755-1794) Autograph Letter Signed Florian, to Citizen Mercier, n.d., early 1790s, one page (3-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.), thanking a friend for much-needed supplies and then mentioning work on a poem about William Tell. Florian died of tuberculosis in his prison cell, an unfortunate casualty of the French Revolution. The letter, penned on a fragment of stationery, is presented in a modern silvery gilt wooden frame.
• 2 FOLK ART CARVINGS ATTRIBUTED TO
  2 FOLK ART CARVINGS ATTRIBUTED TO THE "JAIL HOUSEca. 1900-1945; attributed to group of unidentified carvers that were prisoners in Eastern State Penitentiary or Graterford Prison, each chip carved and polychrome painted: older figure of a scowling man in gray fedora hat, green shirt, black jacket and brown pants, depicted with hands in pocket, 7 1/4", Condition: possibly missing cigarette from left side of mouth; possible later era carving of cowboy in hat, white boots and black outfit, smoking cigarette, 6"h, Condition: good, no damage
• 2 FOLK ART CARVINGS BY "THE
  2 FOLK ART CARVINGS BY "THE JAILHOUSE CARVERS"ca. 1900-1945; attributed to group of carvers that were detained in Eastern State Penitentiary and Graterford Prisons, PA; each comical carving of softwood with watercolor/polychrome paint: hobo or drunk carved figure with hands in pockets and legs crossed, rough shaved and smoking cigarette, placed beside carved lamp post on wooden plank base, 3 1/4"x 1 3/4"x 8 1/4", Condition: cigarette possibly damaged; comical rendition of Adolph Hitler with hat perched to side, wearing uniform and boots, 4 1/4"h, Condition: good, minor paint wear
• A RECONSTRUCTION ERA FEDERAL
  A RECONSTRUCTION ERA FEDERAL "AMNESTY OATH" WITH REFERE...A RECONSTRUCTION ERA FEDERAL "AMNESTY OATH" WITH REFERENCE TO THE EMANCIPATION OF SLAVERY, WITNESSED BY H. BEARD, CAPT. & ASST. PROVOST MARSHAL, SIGNED, PARDON FOR J.N. SCHMIDT, GALVESTON, JULY 6, 1865, engraving and hand inscribed ink on paper, no. 220, the contracts signed by former confederate soldiers to gain full amnesty and pardon for participation "during the existing rebellion," and witnessed by federal Provost Marshals. 8 1/2" x 10" Provenance: Estate of Dr. Paul E. Schutts, Houston, Texas. Condition: Some creases as issued, spots, edge wear, tears and minor losses, stains, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• PAROLES PEINTES, SIGNED ERNST, LAM,
  PAROLES PEINTES, SIGNED ERNST, LAM, MATTA, TANNING Alain Bosquet. Paroles Peintes. Les editions "Galerie Diderot", 1959, #41/56 with 10 aquatint etchings signed by Max Ernst, Jacques Herold, Wilfredo Lam, Rbt. Matta and Dorothea Tanning, loose signatures in stiff printed folder, in hardcover chemise with ribbon ties, 13.5"h x 11.25"w
• A parian figure of a seated woman
  A parian figure of a seated woman with a millstone at her side, on an oval base, 32cm high
• MOTTAHEDEH PORCELAIN DISH. Together
  MOTTAHEDEH PORCELAIN DISH. Together with a Portuguese ceramic cache pot an Italian ceramic parrot and a table lamp Parrot: 12'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• [HANS BELLMER] MON ARRESTATION,
  [HANS BELLMER] MON ARRESTATION, SIGNED ENGRAVING Marquis de Sade. Mon Arrestation du 26 Aout. Jean Hughes, 1959, #24/52 with 2-page engraving signed in pencil by Bellmer, total edition of 84, volume III of "Le Cri de la Fee" series, softcover, 6"h x 4"w
• JOAN MIRO ILLUSTRATION FROM -
  JOAN MIRO ILLUSTRATION FROM - PARLER SEUL POEMS color lithograph: 14 x 10 1/2 in. Framed; lower right signed: Miro
• DEBORAH LUSTER (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA,
  DEBORAH LUSTER (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, B. 1951)Deborah Luster (American/Louisiana, b. 1951) , "62 - East Carroll Parish Prison Farm, Transylvania, LA, Kenny Smith, Sentence 18 Months, DOC #111222, DOB 7-20-59", silver gelatin print on aluminum, typed label with artist, title and edition number "2/25" on backing paper, 5 in. x 4 in., framed . Provenance: Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA; Collection of Noted Preservationist and Aesthete Dorian M. Bennett, New Orleans.
• (3) VOLS: PARDOE, LOUIS THE
  (3) VOLS: PARDOE, LOUIS THE FOURTEENTH, 1847 Miss Julia Pardoe, Louis the Fourteenth and the Court of France, in three volumes, Richard Bentley, London, 1847, second edition, fine leather binding, marbled endpapers and page edges, engraved plates and illustrations, 8.5"h x 5.25"w
• PARDO. "CHAPLAIN," TWO MIXED
  PARDO. "CHAPLAIN," TWO MIXED MEDIA Two mixed media on board, one signed and dated lr, the other signed and dated on verso, 12 x 9 1/2 in. and 15 3/4 x 12 in., both framed.
• PETRONE LE SATIRICON, EMILIE
  PETRONE LE SATIRICON, EMILIE OTHON-FRIESZPETRONE LE SATIRICON, , EMILIE OTHON-FRIESZ Petronius Arbiter Le Satiricon. Paris: Aux depens d'un amateur, 1949. Folio, unsewn in original wraps, slipcase. One of X (218?) copies with X original colored lithographs (40?) Contemporary ink inscription on contents page (? - incribed by Daniel Fielding?) Provenance: Robert McNamara Estate and Diana Byfield McNamara Book Collection
• 2 FOLK ART HOBO CARVING
  2 FOLK ART HOBO CARVING ATTRIBUTED TO THE "JAIL HOca. 1900-1945; each figure chip carved softwood with painted accents, hand in pockets and smoking cigarette, attributed to a group of unidentified carvers that were prisoners in Eastern State Penitentiary: man with flat cap, head turned to side, green shirt and brown coat, 5 1/2"h, Condition: good; man in fedora hat, striped shirt, black coat and scowling face, 6 1/4"h, Condition: added varnished finish
• PARIDE CASTELLAN (ITALIAN,
  PARIDE CASTELLAN (ITALIAN, 1911-1988) 15 ½" x 19 ½" "Portorosega (Monfalcone)", 1965. Oil on wood panel, signed lower right, title, artist name, and a personal note to "Mr. Grolf" inscribed verso of board and dated 1965, framed in wooden Bonfoey Co. frame with linen liner, overall 23 ¼" x 27".
• French School (20th Century)
  French School (20th Century) "Parrots", suite of six chromolithographs, after Francois Levaillant, numbered "66/200", sight 22" x 16". Glazed, handsomely matted and framed en suite.
• 8 PC. LAW ENFORCEMENT & PRISON
  8 PC. LAW ENFORCEMENT & PRISON GUARD BADGES: Comprising; 2- Special Police badges, 2- Wyoming & Montana Prison Guard badges, 1- Texas Special Ranger badgs, 1- Arizona Ranger, badge, 1- New Mexico Deputy badge, & 1- Texas Marshal badge. Largest Approx. 3'' CONDITION: Gently used.
• A hand coloured print in support of
  A hand coloured print in support of John Wilkes imprisoned for libelling Parliament dated 1768 together with 19th c. prints titled ''Un Tournoi'' and '' Un Melee''.
• Watercolor on paper by Laima
  Watercolor on paper by Laima Sprangauskaite (Lithuania) depicting yellow parrot in cage with drapery background, matted and frames, signed lower center "Laima"; in frame H 25" x W 21"Provenance: Private Collection, Palos Verdes Estates, California
• LAWRENCE LEBDUSKA, (AMERICAN,
  LAWRENCE LEBDUSKA, (AMERICAN, 1894-1966), PAINTING, PRISONER OF LOVE, 1930, OIL ON CANVAS, WITH TITLE PLATE, SIGNED ON THE TABLE FRIEZE, L.C., DATED ON A CALENDAR, MAY 1930, 15.75 BY 14 IN., IN THE ORIGINAL PAINTED WO...LAWRENCE LEBDUSKA, (American, 1894-1966), Painting Prisoner of Love, 1930, oil on canvas, with title plate, signed on the table frieze, l.c., dated on a calendar, May 1930, 15.75 by 14 in., in the original painted wood artists frame, 20.75 by 19 in.
• 2 vols. Penology - 19th-Century
  2 vols. Penology - 19th-Century English Imprints: Burt, John T. Results of The System of Separate Confinement,... Pentonville Prison. London: Longman, Brown, et al., 1852. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine; corners & spine ends rather worn. Head of title repaired. Some internal smudging. * Harris, Captain Vernon. Dartmoor Prison: Past and Present. Plymouth: W. Brendon and Son, n.d. [ca. 1880]. 1st ed. Sm. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered & decorated pebbled blue cloth; scuffed, edges & joints rubbed. With 6 orig. mounted albumen photos. Some internal smudging.
• CONFEDERATE IMPRINT,
  CONFEDERATE IMPRINT, BROADSIDE[Confederate Imprint, Broadside] ], "A Proclamation/ to all soldiers in this department absent from their commands without leave/ Headquarters, Demopolis, April 16, 1864", a long and detailed statement of amnesty for deserters relating the option to return, by May, 20th, to their commanding officers or the Post at Meridian, MS, by command of Lieut. Gen. Polk, 10 1/4 in. x 8 3/4 in
• GROUP OF DECORATIVE ITEMSGROUP OF
  GROUP OF DECORATIVE ITEMSGROUP OF DECORATIVE ITEMS, square green glazed dish on rope brass stand, with parrot and cockatoo atop branches of flowers, marked to reverse 'zenlife store', 6 in. square; a paper box with black tones amidst a cornucopia of green, red and grey flowers, with silver lining, stamped on underside 'Jan McGregor Studios/Washi Box', h: 4 x w: 6.75 in.; and faceted plastic vase with silvertone rim, unmarked (4) Provenance: Estate of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Benefit Washington National Opera
• E. LINDA KARP PORAS, NEW JUDGE,
  E. LINDA KARP PORAS, NEW JUDGE, LITHOGRAPH, FRAMED, 17-1/4 X 13-1/4 INCHESE. Linda Karp Poras, New Judge, Lithograph, Framed, 17-1/4 x 13-1/4 inches
• LAWRENCE "LARRY" VOLK
  LAWRENCE "LARRY" VOLK (AMERICAN/CALIFORNIA, 1951)Lawrence "Larry" Volk (American/California, 1951-2010), "The Embrace Will Touch Life Itself" and "A Prisoner of Something", 2 mixed medias on paper, both signed lower right and signed and titled on backing paper, 25 7/8 in. x 22 1/4 in., framed alike. (2 pcs.)
• PRISONER-OF-WAR CARVED BONE
  PRISONER-OF-WAR CARVED BONE SPINNING JENNYPRISONER-OF-WAR CARVED BONE SPINNING JENNY , circa 1810, two ladies standing together by a large birdcage with three birds on a perch. With a gentle turn of the crank the 3-wheel mechanism turns the birds in the cage and the ladies raise their left hand and turn their heads. Height 5 in. Width 3 ¼ in. Depth 1 ¾ in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• A pair of ceramic white parrots
  A pair of ceramic white parrots each on a tree stump unascribed marks ht.25cm.
• WALASSE TING (NEW
  WALASSE TING (NEW YORK/CHINA/FRANCE, 1929-2010) LIWALASSE TING (New York/China/France, 1929-2010) lithograph, "Perroquets Dans Leurs Cages" (Parrots in Cages), 1985. Image measures 46.5" x 62.5". In a metal frame.
• Expresionist drawing "Holocaust
  Expresionist drawing "Holocaust Prison" depicting a group of Jewish prisoners with number tattoos guarded by Nazi officers, a powerful document of the Holocaust experience, ink and wash on brown paper, 23-1/2" x 17-1/2" sight, framed 30-3/4" x 24-1/4", good condition