A few examples of appraisal values for
TEXAS TOM

• Tom Jones (American/Texas, b. 1949)
  Tom Jones (American/Texas, b. 1949) "Labor of Love", watercolor, 18-1/2" x 13-1/2", signed lower right, retains gallery label en verso "Meredith Long & Company, Houston, TX". Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann.
• TOM KILTY (AMERICAN/TEXAS 20TH/21ST
  TOM KILTY (AMERICAN/TEXAS 20TH/21ST CENTURY) TWO PHOTOG...TOM KILTY (American/Texas 20th/21st Century) TWO PHOTOGRAPHS, FROM TEXAS SERIES, GOLIAD, sepia toned prints, each signed in margin L/R in ink, "Tom Kilty;" 24 1/2" x 24 3/4", framed 33" x 33". Condition: No visible damage or sign of repair. 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.”
• (7) TEXAS ARTIST TOM LEA
  (7) TEXAS ARTIST TOM LEA (1907-2001) ARCHIVE(lot of 7) Tom Lea (Texas, 1907-2001) archive, including: (1) hand-written letter by Lea, dated 1994, the letterhead being Lea's El Paso home address (other letters from the correspondent are part of the University of Texas, El Paso Library, collection); (1) printed order of funeral service for Lea, February 2, 2001; (3) copies of a print entitled "The Western Frontier: 1860-1890, Second Phase," competition design for the Post Office Building, Washington, D.C., 1935; (1)1998 card notice of exhibition of Lea drawings, April, 1998, the card features a print of the Spanish conquistador Juan de Orate by Lea; (1) El Paso Art Museum fold-out brochure, 1994, for a retrospective exhibit of Tom Lea, the brochure features a copy of the Texas centennial issue of the El Paso Times illustration by Lea
• Tom McKinney, American mixed media,
  Tom McKinney, American mixed media, African American man playing cards, 19" x 13" Estimate $200-300
• Tom Tischler (Texas/Australia, late
  Tom Tischler (Texas/Australia, late 20th/early 21st century) "Sable", 1986, edition 6/25, signed on base "Tom Tischler © 1986…" and titled, patinated bronze, 36 x 30 x 22 in. with wood base and octagonal wood pedestal 36 x 18-3/4 in.,
• TOM TALBOT (ILLINOIS/NEBRASKA,
  TOM TALBOT (ILLINOIS/NEBRASKA, 1936-2009) OIL ON CTOM TALBOT (Illinois/Nebraska, 1936-2009) oil on canvas, "Shadows at Sam Miguel," street scene. Signed lower left. Label attached verso from El Presidio Gallery, Tuscon, AZ. Image measures 12" x 16". In a gilt wood frame; 19.75" x 23.75" overall.
• TOM LEA (AMERICAN/TEXAS
  TOM LEA (AMERICAN/TEXAS 1907-2001) TWO SETS OF BOOKS, "...TOM LEA (American/Texas 1907-2001) TWO SETS OF BOOKS, "The King Ranch," 1957, comprising two boxed sets of The King Ranch, Tom Lea, published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston and Toronto, 1957, first edition, each two volume set 838 pages, designed and printed by Carl Hertzog, one set with the inscription, "Inscribed for Robert Suhler/ with all the best/ Tom Lea/ El Paso," and with accompanying letter from the author, a press clipping, and three unidentified photos of a boy; each set 9 1/2'' x 7 1/2'' x 3''. (4) Condition: The two box covers each show wear, rubbing and small losses at the edges and corners. The books are very gently used with no damage to the bindings or pages. 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.”
• CHARLES FAZZINO (American b. 1955).
  CHARLES FAZZINO (American b. 1955). A TASTE OF TEXAS signed and numbered 74/200DX and titled in pencil lower margin. Color lithograph in 3D construction - Framed image: 22 in. x 23 in.
• A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS HANDWRITTEN
  A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT, THOMAS MASO...A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT, THOMAS MASON DENNIS (1807-1877) SIGNED AND DATED MATAGORDA, JULY 23, 1834, served as a soldier and legislator, settled in Bastrop and joined Captain Robert M. Coleman's company of volunteers that marched from Bastrop to the relief of Gonzales. On December 20, 1835, signed the Goliad Declaration of Independence, enlisted in the Texas Army on February 28, 1836 and at San Jacinto served in Captain Jesse Billingsley's Company also known as the "Mina Volunteers" of Col. Edward Burleson's First Regiment, Texas Volunteers. According to his obituary he was promoted to lieutenant, but no documentary evidence of this promotion has been located. 7 3/4" x 5 3/4" Condition: Some ink smudges, toning, trimmed and torn edges, ink bleed, all wear expected, overall in 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."
• (2) TOM LANDRY SIGNED BOOK &
  (2) TOM LANDRY SIGNED BOOK & TEXAS YEARBOOK PICS(lot of 2) Books: (1) "An Autobiography Tom Landry," Tom Landry, Harper Collins, New York, 1990, autographed on first inside page in blue ink, 302 pages, photo illustrations, dust cover; (1) University of Texas Cactus yearbook, 1949, Landry pictured at page 415, 431 as co-captains of the UT football team, also at 195, 255, 414, largest book: approx 12.25"h, 9.25"w, 2"d; 9lbs total
• TOM TISCHLER (TX, B.1950) BRANGUS
  TOM TISCHLER (TX, B.1950) BRANGUS BULL SCULPTUREPatinated bronze sculpture, Brangus Bull, signed in cast Tom Tischler (Texas, b.1950), dated 1980, numbered /25, mounted on wood stand, approx 8.5"h, 16"w, 8"d, 16.5lbs
• MCKINNEY, Tom, (American, 20th
  MCKINNEY, Tom, (American, 20th Century): Two Realistic Portraits: 1) Laughing Elderly African-American with Red Wool Hat, Egg Tempura or Gouache, sight size 14'' x 18'', signed lower right, framed, 27.25'' x 23.5''; 2) African-American Woman Wearing an Apron and Holding a Broomstick, from a Photograph by Dorothea Lang from 1937 titled ''Black Dignity: Ex-Slave'', Gouache or Egg Tempura, sight size 27'' x 17'', signed lower right, framed, 37'' x 27.75''.
• TOM MOSS (AMERICAN/TEXAS B.1935)
  TOM MOSS (AMERICAN/TEXAS B.1935) A BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST...TOM MOSS (American/Texas b.1935) A BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST, "Sacajawea," 1981, with a light brown patination and inscribed signature "Tom Moss," above a longhorn steer skull mark and "© '81 2/25," raised on a rectangular oak base with engraved brass plaque "Sacajawea / Tom Moss." Height: 9 1/2" Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 4" Condition: Good condition with normal surface buildup in crevices, otherwise 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.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• (17) BOOKS: TEXANA HISTORY
  (17) BOOKS: TEXANA HISTORY SUBJECTS, 7 SIGNED(lot of 17) Books: Texana and Texas history subjects, including: (1) "Inside Texas," by Cactus Pryor, foreword by Walter Cronkite, Shoal Creek Publishers, 1982, author signed with sentiment at title page, 194 pages; (1) "Will's War: A Novel," by Janice Woods Windle, Longstreet Press, 2001, author signed with sentiment at front end paper, 361 pages; (1) "Texas: Armadillos, Lawmakers, Wild Turkeys, Writers, and Other Texas Miscellanea," by Richard Morehead, Eakin Press, 1982, author signed with sentiment at title page, 189 pages; (1) "Caddo Texas: The Biography of a Community," by Rupert Norval Richardson, Abilene Printing and Stationary Company, 1966, author signed with sentiment at title page, 166 pages; (1) "My Dobie Collection," by Jeff Dykes, Texas A&M University press, 1971, author signed at front end paper, numbered 32/300; (1) "New Homes and New Land: German Immigration to Texas 1847-1861," by Ethel Hander Geue, Texian Press, 1970, author signed with sentiment at front end paper, 165 pages; (1) "Spindletop: The Untold Story," by Christine Moor Sanders, 2000, author signed front end paper, 332 pages; (1) "Sam Houston's Texas," by Sue Flanagan, University of Texas Press, 1964, author signed with sentiment at title page, 213 pages; (1) "The Murchisons: The Rise and Fall of a Texas Dynasty," by Jane Wolfe, Saint Martin's Press, 1989, 505 pages; (1) "The Making of a Liberated Mind: John Henry Faulk, A Biography," by Michael C. Burton, Eakin Press, 1993, 220 pages; (1) "The Indians of Texas: From Prehistoric to Modern Times," by W. W. Newcomb Jr., University of Texas Press, 1978, 404 pages; (1) "Texans, Guns, and History," by Col. Charles Askins, Winchester Press, 1970, 246 pages; (1) "Vinegarroon: The Saga of Judge Roy Bean," by Ruel McDaniel, Southern Publishers, 1936, 143 pages; (1) "I'll Die Before I Run: The Story of The Great Feuds of Texas," by C. L. Sonnichsen, Devin-Adair Company, 1962, 371 pages; (1) "J. Frank Dobie: A Portrait of Pancho," by Winston Bode, Steck-Vaughn Company, 1968, 156 pages; (1) "Sam Chance," by Benjamin Capps, Southern Methodist University Press, 1987, 269 pages; (1) "Tom Lea: An Oral History," edited by Rebecca Craver and Adair Margo, Texas Western Press, 1995, 185 pages; largest: 11.25"h, 9"w, 23.7lbs total
• TEXAS 2005 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
  TEXAS 2005 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS PHOTO, COACH SIGNEDFramed panoramic photographic color copy of the 2005 BCS National Championship Rose Bowl football game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Southern California Trojans, the Longhorns with head coach Mack Brown and quarterback Vince Young winning the game 41 to 37, the photo copy signed by Mack Brown the Texas head coach, photo from the Rob Arra collection, approx. 41.5"h, 15.75"w, 5.25lbs
• TOM LEA (AMERICAN/TEXAS
  TOM LEA (AMERICAN/TEXAS 1907-2001) TWO SETS OF BOOKS, "...TOM LEA (American/Texas 1907-2001) TWO SETS OF BOOKS, "The King Ranch," 1957, comprising two boxed sets of The King Ranch, Tom Lea, published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston and Toronto, 1957, first edition, each two volume set 838 pages, designed and printed by Carl Hertzog; each set 9 1/2'' x 7 1/2'' x 3''. (4) Condition: The two box covers show wear, rubbing and small losses at the edges and corners. The books are very gently used with no damage to the bindings or pages. 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.”
• WONDERFUL WESTERN BRONZE, JIM
  WONDERFUL WESTERN BRONZE, JIM THOMAS, TX, 30"HLarge bronze sculpture, "The Past & The Future," signed in the cast, numbered 1 of 30, Jim Thomas (Thomas Studio & Foundry, Jonestown, Texas), large sculpture depicting, on one side, an Indian wearing a war bonnet and holding a bison skull, opposite him is a cowboy in hat, chaps and spurs holding a longhorn skull, both are standing on a large bison skull, bronze only: approx 30.25"h, 25"w, 22"d, mounted a 2.5" board
• THOM WHEELER (B.1946) 'CITY OF
  THOM WHEELER (B.1946) 'CITY OF TOMORROW' SCULPTUREMixed metal sculpture, "City of Tomorrow," Thom "Tex" Wheeler (Texas, New Mexico, b.1946), includes brass, steel, approx 37"h, 96"l, 7"w **Provenance: A commission by Commonwealth Bank**
• Tom Dorr ''Arizona Cowboy'' oil
  Tom Dorr ''Arizona Cowboy'' oil on canvas laid onmasonite. Masonite: 17''H x 27''W; Frame: 27.75''H x 37.5''W. Signed lower right ''Tom Dorr''. Tom Dorr (American b. 1950) paints contemporary working cowboys. Circa - 1998.
• Tom Suomalainen (North Carolina,
  Tom Suomalainen (North Carolina, born 1939) Figure, signed "T.S.", glazed ceramic, 42-1/2 in.,
• Tom McKinney, acrylic on paper,
  Tom McKinney, acrylic on paper, portrait of three African American man in hat, 16" x 10 1/2" Estimate $200-300
• SAM HOUSTON (TEXAS) C1860
  SAM HOUSTON (TEXAS) C1860 CARTE-DE-VISITECDV of Sam Houston, the general who led Texans to victory in the decisive Battle of San Jacinto, and later served as president of the Republic of Texas (twice), as Texas governor and as the first U.S. senator from Texas. (He also served earlier asthe governor of Tennessee, the only person in the history of the country to serve as governor of two different states.) Uncredited, but other examples of this image have the backstamp for C.D. Fredericks. Measures 4" x 2-1/2". See images. Fine condition. Small toning spot along right border, not affecting photo. Pencil identification on verso. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• TOM TISCHLER (AMERICAN/AUSTRALIAN
  TOM TISCHLER (AMERICAN/AUSTRALIAN 20TH/21ST CENTURY) TW...TOM TISCHLER (American/Australian 20th/21st Century) TWO BRONZES, "Markhor," AND "Tur," EACH FIRST IN EDITION, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 1984, patinated cast bronze, signed in bronze, "Tom Tischler © '84," with special edition numbers in bronze on each, 1/50, "Kasson's Casting, Austin, Tx," foundry mark, tallest height: 19 1/2", diameter: 8". Condition: Mild dust, overall in 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."
• TOM MOSS (B.1936) BRONZE
  TOM MOSS (B.1936) BRONZE SCULPTURE CATCH THE WINDPatinated bronze sculpture, "Catch The Wind," signed Tom Moss (Texas, b.1936), dated 1982, numbered 11/ 40, presented on wood base, approx 11.5"h, 7"w, 8"d, 8.2lbs
• PORFIRIO SALINAS 1910-73 TEXAS
  PORFIRIO SALINAS 1910-73 TEXAS BLUEBONNETS O/CPorfirio Salinas American-Texan, 1910-1973 Texas Hills with Bluebonnets, oil on canvas, signed lower left. estate and market fresh. Dimensions: 20x30, framed 26x36 Property from a Washington Connecticut Estate (PERR6247)(TC) Condition: faint vertical craquelure visible in the sky, drying crackle in the impasto of leaves on the some of the trees, would probably benefit from a cleaning
• SCULPTURE, TOM BUTTER Tom Butter
  SCULPTURE, TOM BUTTER Tom Butter (American, b. 1952), "F.T.S.," circa 1982, fiberglass and resin sculpture, unsigned, overall: 72"h x 32"w x 32"d. Provenance: Purchased from Grace Borgenicht Gallery (New York, NY) in 1983.
• Tom Dorr ''Just Talkin'' oil on
  Tom Dorr ''Just Talkin'' oil on canvas laid onboard. Board: 19''H x 25''W; Frame: 27.25''H x 33.5''W. Signed lower right ''Tom Dorr''. Tom Dorr (American b. 1950) paints contemporary working cowboys. Circa - 1999.
• William A. Slaughter Texas painting
  William A. Slaughter Texas painting (Texas, born 1923), barn and bluebonnets, signed lower left "W.A. Slaughter", oil on canvas, 14 x 10-7/8 in.; original distressed wood frame. Original stretcher and tacking edge, good condition; frame with abrasions. Southwest Gallery (original receipt verso); Jim Harmon, Dallas, Texas.
• TOM LEA (AMERICAN/TEXAS
  TOM LEA (AMERICAN/TEXAS 1907-2001) SKETCH MATERIALS FOR...TOM LEA (American/Texas 1907-2001) SKETCH MATERIALS FOR "The Wonderful Country," CIRCA 1950, comprising a framed mixed media letter collage, 11" x 9"; "Sterner's Office," a watercolor on paper, 9 1/4" x 12 1/4"; "Sketch Map of Martin Brady's Country, 1880," ink on paper, in margin, "Made during in writing of THE WONDERFUL COUNTRY - 1950," 22 1/2" x 21"; and "Plat of the Town of Puerto, 1880," ink on paper, in margin, "Made for reference during the writing of THE WONDERFUL COUNTRY," 22 1/2" x 26 3/14". Note: This lot includes illustrations, hand-drawn maps and ephemera created by Tom Lea during the writing of his 1952 novel "The Wonderful Country," which is the story of a man's exploits in 1880s Mexico and Texas. The book was adapted into a film in 1959 starring Robert Mitchum. Condition: Some surface wear, mostly edge wear, some tack holes, but overall in 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."
• TOM LOVELL (NEW YORK/NEW MEXICO,
  TOM LOVELL (NEW YORK/NEW MEXICO, 1909-1997) TWO OFTOM LOVELL (New York/New Mexico, 1909-1997) two offset lithographs, Civil War themes: "Youth's Hour of Glory" and "Surrender at Appomattox." Both signed, numbered 811/1500 and 92/1000. Includes certificates of authenticity. Images measure 20" x 19.5" and 16" x 27.5". In wood frames; 27.5" x 27" and 26" x 27.5" overall.
• KATHIE ODOM, "TEXAS BAD BOY" OIL ON
  KATHIE ODOM, "TEXAS BAD BOY" OIL ON BOARD Kathie Odom (American b. 1959), "Texas Bad Boy," late 20th/early 21st century, oil on board depicting a train engine or locomotive, signed to lower right, with label en verso, framed. Approx canvas h. 14", w. 11"; overall h. 21.75", w. 18.75", d. 2".
• THOMAS HART BENTON PEN AND INK
  THOMAS HART BENTON PEN AND INK SKETCH, AUTOGRAPHSA Blue Springs, Missouri attorney named Tom Watson was active as counsel and informal administrator of activities for a juried organization of artists known as Cowboy Artists of America from the 1960s until his passing in 2012. It was Tom's pleasure to present artists with a blank cowhide card and collect their autograph, which often came with some original artwork. This lot of three such cowhide cards includes an original sketch by Thomas Hart Benton (1889 - 1975) as well as the artist's autographs.Each measures 3 x 3.75 inches.Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or wear.Provenance: The estate of Tom Watson, Honorary Member of the Cowboy Artists of America.
• Tom Grady (American 20th/21st
  Tom Grady (American 20th/21st century) Triad Shield mixed media 39 x 35 inches.
• TOM PALMORE, PECOS BILLTom Palmore,
  TOM PALMORE, PECOS BILLTom Palmore, (b. 1945) Pecos Bill, lithograph, edition 53/60 editioned and signed lower middle: 53/60 Palmore lithograph, edition 53/60 Dimensions: 29 1/4 x 24 7/8 in. (74.3 x 63.2 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
• TONY BASS (AMERICAN/TEXAS, B.
  TONY BASS (AMERICAN/TEXAS, B. 1943)Tony Bass (American/Texas, b. 1943), "Figurative Abstraction on Black Ground", 2010, acrylic and mixed media on canvas, signed and dated en verso, 60 in. x 48 in., unframed . Provenance: Acquired from the artist
• Tom (Thomas Han, American)/Oh.Ver
  Tom (Thomas Han, American)/Oh.Ver D.Oughed B.Unny/limited edition 24/50/print, 27.5cm x 35cm