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Lot 504: LEE N. SMITH (American b. 1950) A PAINTING, "Migration 1956," 1982,

Est: $7,000 USD - $9,000 USDSold:
Simpson Galleries, LLCHouston, TX, USFebruary 16, 2020

Item Overview

Description

LEE N. SMITH (American b. 1950) A PAINTING, "Migration 1956," 1982, oil on canvas, signed "Lee N. Smith III" verso. 48" x 63" Note: Migration 1956 captures the artist's family move from New Orleans to Dallas when the artist was 6 years old. Smith and his brother ride wearily in the back seat as the apparition of their never born sister looks down on them from the rear window ledge. Typical of Smith's work, the eerily nostalgic portrayal of his own (and a shared American) childhood experience is atmospherically expressed in this important painting from a seminal period of the artist's work. With no formal academic training, Smith began to paint in 1974 and quickly found his own expressive artistic perspective that led to his first solo exhibition in 1979 and an invitation to represent the United States at the 1984 Venice Biennale. His work has been featured in exhibitions presented by major museums, and can be found housed in important institutions and private collections. Provenance: Private Collection, Houston, Texas;DW Gallery, Dallas, Texas, 1983;Exhibited at Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Some expected surface wear, soil, 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."

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Auction Details

Fine Art & Antiques Session II

by
Simpson Galleries, LLC
February 16, 2020, 01:00 PM CST

6116 Skyline Drive Suite 1, Houston, TX, 77057, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$1,999$100
$2,000$4,999$250
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$1,000
$20,000$49,999$2,500
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000$199,999$10,000
$200,000+$25,000

Conditions of Sale

*SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC. DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR SHIPPING QUOTES. WE CAN REFER SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS TO A NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SHIPPER*

**PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS OF THE SALE. PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN CASH (In House Only) OR BY PERSONAL CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK, CREDIT CARD (Credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000) OR BANK WIRE TRANSFER. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL OR AMERICAN EXPRESS**

***ALL SALES ARE "AS IS" "WHERE IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. PLEASE SEE SECTIONS 2, 7, AND 8 BELOW IN WHICH ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY AGAINST REDHIBITORY DEFECTS) ARE WAIVED.***

1. Terms: cash, personal check, cashier's check, Master Card™, Visa™, or Discover (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000).

2. SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as Simpson Galleries), has endeavored to catalogue and describe the property correctly; however, all property is sold "as is" "where is" and neither Simpson Galleries nor its consignors will be responsible for the description, genuineness, provenance, or condition of the property. All weights and dimensions are to be considered approximate. No statement contained in the catalogue, or made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.

3. In regard to the works of art contained in the catalogue, Simpson Galleries has endeavored to correctly describe and attribute authorship to the best of their knowledge and ability and through the use of outside experts; however, since authentication and/or attribution is a matter of scholarship and therefore subject to change, Simpson Galleries does not make any express or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations and strongly suggests that prior to bidding the buyer avail himself of his own expert, appraiser, or authenticator and rely solely on his advice or judgment.

4. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion either to determine the successful bidder, in which event his determination shall be final, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Simpson Galleries' sale record shall be conclusive as to who was the purchaser, the amount of the highest bid, and in all other respects.

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6. No properties purchased during auction may be removed prior to end of session.

7. Defects are not necessarily noted in the catalogue.

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9. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful bidder. Purchased property must be collected within 14 days following the auction. Property not collected within 14 days of the close of the auction will be subject to a storage fee equal to 1.5% of the hammer price per day. Property not collected within 60 days of the close of the auction will be considered abandoned and any monies paid to Simpson Galleries by the purchaser will be considered liquidated damages.

10. A premium of 24.5% of the purchaser's bid will be added and is payable as part of the total price.

11. Placing a bid will indicate full understanding of and compliance with these conditions of sale.

Auctioneer - Ray Simpson, Lic. 6899.

Payment

Payment must be made within 5 days of the auction. All bids are a contract and we will prosecute those who abuse the privilege of the online bid process. Please contact Simpson Galleries to secure payment of your items as soon as is convenient. Terms: cash, personal check, cashier's check, Master Card™, Visa™, or Discover (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000). Simpson Galleries does not accept Paypal or American Express.

Shipping

**SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC. DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR SHIPPING QUOTES.**
Shipping may be secured through -
The UPS Store: auctions@epicpartnershipco.com 281-764-9551,
The UPS Store: store3229@theupsstore.com 713-334-8869,
PACK-N-SEND: sales@pack-n-send.com 713-266-1450,
ACTS Crating and Transportation Services: crating@actsintl.com 713-869-2269,
NAVIS Pack & Ship: 17013tx@gonavis.com 713-352-3038,
Wintersteen Trucking: wintersteentrucking@yahoo.com 800-253-0617,
or the shipper of your choice.

Buyer's Premium

A premium of 24.5% of the purchaser's bid will be added and is payable as part of the total price. This premium is inclusive of the 5% premium charged by the online auction facilitator (i.e. Invaluable/Ebay).