Join us Saturday August 2nd for the public auction of the estate of the late Simon Michael, considered the Grandfather of the Rockport Texas Art Community, and was legendary throughout South Texas as an artist, teacher, and philosopher. The auction will feature his life long collection of works spanning his entire career. The collection includes hundreds of Simon Michael original paintings, as well as original works by other noted artists such as Gustav & Lincoln Borglum (carvers of Mt. Rushmore fame), Dalhart Windberg & other artists who studied under him, early large Frederic Remington bronzes, early French bronzes, & more. 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 noted Texas artist, Dalhart Windberg. The Coastal Bend College’s permanent art gallery is named after him, (The Simon Michael Art Gallery at Coastal Bend College). Join us for the auction of this historic estate collection of an influential 20th century Texas artist. In addition to paintings, there will be antiques, guns, estate jewelry, Tiffany & Co. gold brooch, gold coins & much more! 15%BP TX#15184. Complete online catalog  available at burleyauction.com 830-629-9280.

Preview Friday Noon-6:00PM & Saturday 8AM-10AM Auction start