The Simon Michael Estate Auction

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Join us Saturday August 2nd for the public auction of the estate of the late Simon Michael, noted Texas artist. Considered the Grandfather of the Rockport Art Community, and was influential throughout South Texas as an artist, teacher, and philosopher. Settling in Rockport in 1948, he started the Simon Michael School of Fine Art. Teaching and mentoring young artists all over the Coastal Bend, including Dalhart Windberg. Notable colleagues such as Lincoln Borglum, who had completed the Mt. Rushmore work begun by his father, became dear friends of Michael because of his unique approach to teaching. "Don't paint pictures," Michael is quoted as saying, "paint experiences." The Coastal Bend College's permanent art gallery is named after Michael, (The Simon Michael Art Gallery at Coastal Bend College), and Rockport Center for the Arts exhibited a retrospective of his work in 2006. This auction will consist of the contents of the Simon Michael Art Gallery in Rockport, featuring a life-long collection of works spanning his entire career, plus works from other listed artists. The collection includes hundreds of Michael's original paintings as well as original works by other noted artists such as Gustav & Lincoln Borglum (carvers of Mt. Rushmore fame), old Frederic Remington bronzes, early French bronzes & more from a noted Texas artist & teacher's lifelong collection.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.
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Simon Michael's World War II Legion of Merit Medal1 - Simon Michael's World War II Legion of Merit Medal
Burley Auction Group
With 3 Military photos (12" x 15").
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Colt Army 1911 .452 - Colt Army 1911 .45
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Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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H & R Reising Model 65 .22 WW2 Training Rifle3 - H & R Reising Model 65 .22 WW2 Training Rifle
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* Manuf. 1942.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Winchester 1890 Octagon Rifle .22 WCF4 - Winchester 1890 Octagon Rifle .22 WCF
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* Manuf. 1913
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Winchester 1906 Gallery Rifle .225 - Winchester 1906 Gallery Rifle .22
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* Nickel plated. Manuf. 1926.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Winchester Model 63 Semi-Auto .22 Rifle6 - Winchester Model 63 Semi-Auto .22 Rifle
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* Manuf. 1946
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Colt Lightning "Baby" Carbine Open Top .44-407 - Colt Lightning "Baby" Carbine Open Top .44-40
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Manuf. 1885
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,850.00) = 1,850.00
 
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Winchester 1894 Short Rifle .30-308 - Winchester 1894 Short Rifle .30-30
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* Light barrel. Shotgun butt. Manuf. 1903.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Winchester 1894 Octagon Rifle .30-309 - Winchester 1894 Octagon Rifle .30-30
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* Manuf. 1903
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Winchester 1885 Octagon Rifle .44-4010 - Winchester 1885 Octagon Rifle .44-40
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Manuf. 1891.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Colt 1873 SA  Army .4511 - Colt 1873 SA Army .45
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With Factory letter. Manuf. 1881
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Marlin 1897 Octagon Barrel Lever Action12 - Marlin 1897 Octagon Barrel Lever Action
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* Excellent original condition and case colors.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Sharps13 - Sharps
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Antique. Sharps
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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Colt Frontier Six Shooter .44/4014 - Colt Frontier Six Shooter .44/40
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Matching serial numbers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Cased Marlin Over/Under Model 90 16 Ga Shotgun15 - Cased Marlin Over/Under Model 90 16 Ga Shotgun
Burley Auction Group
* Excellent condition with Inscription.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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L.C. Smith Double Barrel 12 Ga Coach Gun16 - L.C. Smith Double Barrel 12 Ga Coach Gun
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Antique. Manuf. 1890s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Simon Michael "Greece Fishermen" Oil On Canvas17 - Simon Michael "Greece Fishermen" Oil On Canvas
Burley Auction Group
Unsigned. 30" x 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Simon Michael "Launching" Oil On Canvas18 - Simon Michael "Launching" Oil On Canvas
Burley Auction Group
24" x 30".
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Simon Michael "In The Pasture" Acrylic Painting19 - Simon Michael "In The Pasture" Acrylic Painting
Burley Auction Group
16x20
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Simon Michael "Hereford" Painting20 - Simon Michael "Hereford" Painting
Burley Auction Group
24" x 30"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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