A few examples of appraisal values for
PARSIFAL

• Betrachtungen über das ganze Leiden
  Betrachtungen über das ganze Leiden Christi "Im Oelgarten vor dem geistlichen Gericht der Jüden vor dem weltlichen Gericht Pilati und Herodis und auf dem Berge Golgatha; Nach der Harmonischen Beschreibung der vier Evangelisten abgehandelt. (Nebst) Betrachtungen der sieben letzten Worte des Gekreuzigten Jesu. Translated; Views of all the sufferings of Christ "In Oelgarten before the spiritual court of the Jews before the secular court of Pilate and Herod and on Mount Calvary; treated by the harmonic description of the four evangelists Views of the seven last words of crucified Jesus" Jena: Johann Wilhelm Hartung 1746. 8 vo. Hardbound in full leather with red leather tile insert. text in German two color ink with copper engravings and woodblock devices. The main headings of the Evangelical Lutheran theologians of the Passion of Christ individually in the decade from 1722 his work at the Universities of Jena and Halle 1720-1730 was first published the preface as a collection of Fresenius .- Rambach (1693-1735) representatives of the pietistic theology in Spener's successor was one of the most distinguished preachers of the early Enlightenment in Germany reorganized the educational system in Hesse-Darmstadt and encouraged - to the doctrinal orthodoxy turned the development of the Pietism of Halle character in Hesse .- Fresenius (1705-1761) had in Gießen one's closest friends and Rambach was estimated since 1743 in Frankfurt am Main as a preacher much. As a strict opponent of the Moravian Church he referred in the preface to Rambach writings (dated December 1744) detailed comments against Zinzendorf Free Church Brethren
• BOOK: ALFONSO PARIGI, STIGMATA,
  BOOK: ALFONSO PARIGI, STIGMATA, 10 PLATES, 1629D.O.M. Teatro Serafico Delle Stimmate di Christo Impresse nel santo, immaculate, e virginal Corpo del glorioso Padre San Francisco by Salvatore Vitale, Firenze (Florence) 1629. Portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi and 9 full page plates depicting theStigmata Wounds of St. Francis, attributed to Alfonso Parigi the Younger. Original full vellum cover. Wear and discoloration to vellum covers. Damp staining to parts of the text block. Some pages with large chips affecting the text at times. This item can be shipped in-house.
• 1 vol. Patrick, Symon. The Parable
  1 vol. Patrick, Symon. The Parable of The Pilgrims: Written to a Friend. London: Robert Wise for Francis Tyton, 1673. The Fourth Edition. 4to, old full dark brown calf, re-backed, red morocco spine label. Trimmed - no loss of text. Scattered minor spotting. Sheet of 20th-Century ink notes mtd. to front paste-down. 18th-Century owner's signature on verso of license leaf. Wing P-
• A Pennsylvania German psalter
  A Pennsylvania German psalter titled Der Psalter, des Konigs und Propheten Davids, verduetschet von D. Martin Luther, mit kurzen Summarien oder Inhalt jedes Psalmen, Besonders fur Schulen eingerichtet (Philadelphia, 1791). Together with an early 19th century leather bound book in German titled Garden of Paradise by Johann Arndt (Nuremberg, 1805).
• OLD BOOK: 1629 ALFONSO PARIGI,
  OLD BOOK: 1629 ALFONSO PARIGI, STIGMATABy Salvatore Vitale of Florence, 1629. Portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi and nine full-page plates depicting the Stigmata Wounds of St. Francis, attributed to Alfonso Parigi the Younger. Original vellum cover. 424 pp. A couple of torn pages, onepartial page loss. Water stained on first three dozen pages. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629)
  Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) "Paliurus", plate 353, from Hortus Eystettensis, copper engraving with hand coloring, first edition, 1613, Nuremberg, sight 19-1/4" x 15-1/2". Glazed, matted and handsomely framed.
• 2 vols. Hesse, Hermann. Das
  2 vols. Hesse, Hermann. Das Glasperlenspiel. Zurich: Fretz und Wasmuth, 1943. First edition. Small 8vo, orig. blue cloth, gilt; minor edge wear, d/j's (occasional light wear to edges). Presentation copy, inscribed, signed & dated by Hesse on front free endpaper recto, [translated from the German] "To the Master of the baton and the Mistress of the flute, in memory of San Gian and Silvaplana. 1.VIII.56, H. Hesse." Attractive, Near Fine copy. Mileck 76 ,000-
• 2 Lamb Dresden HP scenic opera
  2 Lamb Dresden HP scenic opera porcelain plates, raised swan & lyre gilt border, titled "Parsifals" & "Rienzi", 10 1/4" d, excellent condition Estimate $500-700
• Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629)
  Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) "Sabdariffa, Kali Minus, Campanula", hand-colored copper engraving, sight 19" x 16", Germany, 1613. Glazed, matted and handsomely framed.
• OLD BOOK: 1629 ALFONSO PARIGI,
  OLD BOOK: 1629 ALFONSO PARIGI, STIGMATABy Salvatore Vitale of Florence, 1629. Portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi and nine full-page plates depicting the Stigmata Wounds of St. Francis, attributed to Alfonso Parigi the Younger. Original vellum cover. 424 pp. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Two Maxfield Frederick Parrish
  Two Maxfield Frederick Parrish (American 1870-1966) prints including: ''The Prince'' depicting brooding turbaned potentate in cave filled with amphora platters and other treasures initialed ''M.P.'' and '' W'' appear LL matted and framed under glass ss: 11'' h. x 8 1/2'' w.; along with ''Sinbad and Seven Brothers'' depicting turbaned sailors at bow of vessel '' P.F. Collier & Son'' appears LL framed under glass ss: 11'' h. x 8 5/8'' w. neither examined out of frame.
• 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".
• PARKINSON, JOHN Paradisi in sole
  PARKINSON, JOHN Paradisi in sole paradisus terrestris... Estimate:$150-$250
• [Mardi Gras] Prophets of Persia
  [Mardi Gras] Prophets of Persia King's ball tableau costume 1938 with the theme of "Old Heidelberg 1860" complete costume comprised of the helmet velvet full length cape jacket trousers belt pair of knee high black boots and braided metal accoutrements designed by Van Horn & Son Theatrical Company Philadelphia labels inscribed "Made for Dr. C.S. Holbrook" together with a newspaper clipping showing the costume a tableau programme and a 1939 dance card.
• Plinius, published in Frankfurt
  Plinius, published in Frankfurt by Johann Saurn, 1600, "Des Weitberümbten Hochgelehrten alten Philosophi und Naturkündigers, Bücher und Schrifften, von Natur, Art und Eygenschafft aller Creaturen oder Geschöpfe Gottes.........Jetzundt widerumb mit sonderm Fleiß durchsehen, mit vielen fürtrefflichen Historien gebessert und gemehrt.Allen Apothekern, Haußvättern und Haußmüttern.sehr nothwendig, nützlich und dienstlich." (Übersetzt von Johannes Heyden). Estimate $1,000-1,500
• ELFI SCHUSELKA "PARNASSUS" ABSTRACT
  ELFI SCHUSELKA "PARNASSUS" ABSTRACT OIL ON CANVAS Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940) "Parnassus" contemporary abstract oil painting on canvas in the manner of Cy Twombly (American, 1928-2011), signed to verso, unframed. 21.75" H x 23.75" D. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist. Note: Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940) studied photography, art history, and theater at Vienna University. She moved to New York in 1964. Her work has been exhibited internationally including Brooklyn Museum, New York, United States, Italy, France, Cracovia Biennial, Yugoslavia, Ibiza Biennial,Spain, Japan, Sao Paulo Biennial. Her work is part of the permanent collection of MoMA, New York, NY, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Forth Worth, TX and International Centre of Graphic Arts, Slovenia. Long a regular exhibitor at the famed 55 Mercer Gallery, Schuselka is well-known in New York art circles together with her husband, the artist Domenick Capobianco (American, b. 1938).
• 1630 MANUSCRIPT1630 Manuscript:
  1630 MANUSCRIPT1630 Manuscript: Persio: Tradotto in Verso sciolto e dichiarato, by Francesco Stelluti, with illustrations by Matheus Greuter (The Satires of Persius) A 1630 manuscript, printed in Rome on woven paper, with illustrations by Matheus Greuter that are among the first anatomical illustrations every printed. The manuscript has had its cover replaced with a page from a latin manuscript written on vellum. The book is dedicated to Cardinal Barberino. Dimensions: 8 7/8 by 7 3/4 by 7/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Original cover replaced. Minor tears, missing corners, and thumb marks, with very minor corners, and thumb marks, with very minor water damage and a few insect holes. The book is complete and stable. Illustrations are excellent. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s. Please be advised we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
• German engraved and handcolored
  German engraved and handcolored broadside titled Das Paradies with Adam & Eve in the garden 12" x 12". ?
• * (RELIGION) BAADER SEBASTIAN Der
  * (RELIGION) BAADER SEBASTIAN Der Spanische prediger auf teutscher Cantzel das ist. Augsburg: Veith 1746-1748. 3 vols. in one. Folio blind-stamped vellum with original clasps title in red and black. Soiling and wear to boards; intermittent foxing; ex-library copy with stamp to front pastedown.
• AFTER PARMIGIANINO (ITALIAN, 1503 -
  AFTER PARMIGIANINO (ITALIAN, 1503 - 1540), 19TH C. OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF GIAN GALEAZZO SANVITALE, AN ITALIAN CONDOTTIERO, DEPICT...After Parmigianino (Italian, 1503 - 1540), 19th C. oil on canvas portrait of Gian Galeazzo Sanvitale, an Italian condottiero, depicts the gentleman in red plumed hat, holding gold medal with raised numbers "72", battle armor neatly stacked in UL background, unsigned, framed, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age and use including heavy lacquer and craquelure, scattered loss especially at lower edge, possible areas of light impact and stretcher impressions, canvas size: 19 1/2" h. x 15" w. [PROVENANCE: From a private estate in Mystic, Connecticut]
• Two Haala watercolors: men, three
  Two Haala watercolors: men, three in costumes from the Pyrenees and one friar or monk, inscribed under one, Der guizotte and Sancho Panza Cherihants l'apre er la gloire au er la ors Pyrenees (?), watercolor over pencil on paper, both approximately 7 x 8 in.; unframed. Foxing, toning, both affixed to card at one edge. Descended in the House of Schwarzenberg
• ALFONSO ISACHI, PARADE FLOATAlfonso
  ALFONSO ISACHI, PARADE FLOATAlfonso Isachi(Italy, 1561-1643)Parade Float with the Virgin and Child riding a Dragon ca. 1619etching on laid paperetching on split page laid paper; plate #8 from Alfonso Isacchi's Relatione di Alfon
• PERTUS Ferdinand (French
  PERTUS Ferdinand (French 1883-1948): ''Le Poverello'' depicting a village scene with saint begging for money Gouache sight size 9'' x 10 1/2'' signed lower left dated 42 titled in lower margin gilded frame with wear 14 3/4'' x 15''.
• JOSEF FLOCH, "PALASTINA" LITHOGRAPH
  JOSEF FLOCH, "PALASTINA" LITHOGRAPH PORTFOLIO Josef Floch (Austrian/American, 1894-1977), "Palastina", Benjamin Harz Verlag, Berlin, number 89 of 150 copies, with 9 of the 10 plates, title page, text page, and list of plates, approx. 28"h x 20"w
• Harold Altman 1924–2003.
  Harold Altman 1924–2003. Parsante; Trio (two works). c.1960, 1988, lithograph in colors, etching. 19½ h × 19¼ w in. estimate: $300–500. Signed, titled and numbered to lower edge of each work ‘Trial Proof Parsante Altman' and '130/285 Trio Altman’. Dated to lower edge of one work '1988'. These works are a trial proof apart from the edition of unknown size and number 130 from the edition of 285.
• Two reprints: Parkinson, Fuchs:
  Two reprints: Parkinson, Fuchs: John Parkinson, Paradisi In Sole Paradisis Terrestris , 1904 reprint of 1690 work, Methuen & Company, London, 1904, one of 30 Japanese vellum copies, "of which 20 are for sale", beige cloth, 15 x 9-1/4 in., spine cupped and loose, boards with exterior foxing, rear joint broken, end papers with foxing, interior clean and bright ; Leonhart Fuchs, New Kreuterbuch , 1938 reprint of 1543 work (Basel), R.F. Roehlers Antiquarium-Leipzig, descriptions and illustrations of 346 plants, paper over cloth boards, text in German, 15-1/4 x 10-3/4 in., cover slightly soiled and sprung, binding with small tear, interior bright and clean.
• PERCY PARLO (GERMAN 1890-1967) A
  PERCY PARLO (GERMAN 1890-1967) A PAINTING, "FRENCH RIVI...PERCY PARLO (German 1890-1967) A PAINTING, "French Riviera," CIRCA 1913, oil on canvas mounted on card, signed and indistinctly dated L/R "Parlo 13;" 12 1/4'' x 16 1/4'', framed 17 1/4'' x 21''. Note: Percy Parlo is the pseudonym of the largely self-taught German artist Karl Klamann. He was briefly a student of Lucien Simon in Paris before WWI from around the time that this work was painted. Condition: The surface is very slightly bowed and there is scattered craquelure, the varnish is also very yellowed. 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."
• Palace size Persian oriental carpet
  Palace size Persian oriental carpet with a blue field and floral patterns.
• AFTER BASILIUS BESLER: FLORE
  AFTER BASILIUS BESLER: FLORE PURPUNEO AND FLORE ARGENTEO Two hand-colored engravings. 19 x 15 1/4 in. (image sight) 33 1/2 x 29 in. (frame).
• CASEIN ON PARCHMENT - 15th c.
  CASEIN ON PARCHMENT - 15th c. Crusader Illumination of Christ on Horseback Crushing the Muslims garbed in flowing crimson robes and wielding a flashing sword over his bloodied foes his white stallion rearing up above heaps of bodies entire image border
• Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola
  Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola Parmigiano (manner of) (Italian 1503-1540) THE HOLY VIRGIN AND CHILD ink pencil watercolor unframed matted monogrammed: lower right AB sight size: H7 3/8'' W5 1/8'' Provenance: Tucker Georgia private collection.
• Pennsylvania German Taufschein
  Pennsylvania German Taufschein dated 1792 with printed heart and hand-drawn and colored parrots and flowers. 12.5"x16"
• Attributed to Palma Giovane The
  Attributed to Palma Giovane The Penitent Magdalene Estimate:$800-$1,200
• SIMBARI, Nicola, (Italian,
  SIMBARI, Nicola, (Italian, 1927-2012): ''Palisades'', Serigraph, sight size 27'' x 33.5'', pencil signed lower right, numbered 180/300 lower left, framed, 39'' x 43''. CONDITION: Overall even toning.
• AFTER BASILIUS BESLER (GERMAN, 1561
  AFTER BASILIUS BESLER (GERMAN, 1561 - 1629), "MALUS PUN...After Basilius Besler (German, 1561 - 1629), "Malus Punica Flore Simplici", engraving on paper with hand coloring, sight size 18 1/2" x 15 1/2". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Erasmus, Desiderius. Paraphrasis in
  Erasmus, Desiderius. Paraphrasis in Evangelium Matthei, Paris, Conrad Reseh, 1523., Printed in red and black. Small 8vo., possibly cont. calf lower cover with gilt decoration, later upper cover and spine, endpapers renewed, gilt gauffered edges (title soiled and loosening, some worming to text)