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  • Beautiful Chavin Shell Trumpet / Musical Instrument
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 76a

    Beautiful Chavin Shell Trumpet / Musical Instrument

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Chavin Bone Amulet - Jaguar God Head w/ Inlays
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 76b

    Chavin Bone Amulet - Jaguar God Head w/ Inlays

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Chavin Pottery Bottle w/ Incised Motifs
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 76c

    Chavin Pottery Bottle w/ Incised Motifs

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Rare Chavin Textile Fragment - Staff God
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 76d

    Rare Chavin Textile Fragment - Staff God

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Tall Chimu Wooden Royal Litter Post
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 77

    Tall Chimu Wooden Royal Litter Post

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Chimu Wood Royal Litter Post - Jaguar Finial
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 77a

    Chimu Wood Royal Litter Post - Jaguar Finial

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Inca Animal Face Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 78

    Inca Animal Face Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Chucu Polychrome Pottery Plaque w/ TL
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 78a

    Chucu Polychrome Pottery Plaque w/ TL

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Fine Inca Stone Canopa
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 78b

    Fine Inca Stone Canopa

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Moche Polychrome Fineline Vessel w/ Crab
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 79

    Moche Polychrome Fineline Vessel w/ Crab

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Moche Copper Bell with Ai Apaec
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 79a

    Moche Copper Bell with Ai Apaec

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Large Moche Copper Ceremonial Chisel / Tumi
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 80

    Large Moche Copper Ceremonial Chisel / Tumi

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Moche Bi-chrome Stirrup Vessel with Eagle
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 80a

    Moche Bi-chrome Stirrup Vessel with Eagle

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel - Scene of Justice
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 80b

    Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel - Scene of Justice

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Matched Moche Gilt Copper Earspools w/ Silver Snails
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $22,500
    Lot 81

    Matched Moche Gilt Copper Earspools w/ Silver Snails

    Est.
    $15,000 - $22,500
  • Moche Pottery Muscovy Duck Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 81a

    Moche Pottery Muscovy Duck Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel - Warrior & Crab Monster
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,750
    Lot 81b

    Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel - Warrior & Crab Monster

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,750
  • Moche Bichrome Stirrup Vessel - Intoxicated Lord
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,600
    Lot 82

    Moche Bichrome Stirrup Vessel - Intoxicated Lord

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,600
  • Moche Textile Panel w/ Abstract Deer Motif
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 83

    Moche Textile Panel w/ Abstract Deer Motif

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Lot of 2 Moche Polychrome Textile Belt Fragments
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 84

    Lot of 2 Moche Polychrome Textile Belt Fragments

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Proto-Nazca Wool Trophy Head Border
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 85

    Proto-Nazca Wool Trophy Head Border

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Proto Nazca Textile Turbante w/ Stylized Swastikas
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 85a

    Proto Nazca Textile Turbante w/ Stylized Swastikas

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • 3rd C. Paracas Gold / Silver Avian Crown Finial
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $13,500
    Lot 86

    3rd C. Paracas Gold / Silver Avian Crown Finial

    Est.
    $9,000 - $13,500
  • Nazca Wood Snuff Tube - Abstract Lizard
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 87

    Nazca Wood Snuff Tube - Abstract Lizard

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Nazca Spondylus Shell Necklace - Lovely & Wearable
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 87a

    Nazca Spondylus Shell Necklace - Lovely & Wearable

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nazca Polychrome Kero w/ Trophy Heads
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 87b

    Nazca Polychrome Kero w/ Trophy Heads

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large / Vibrant  Nazca Textile Tunic
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,750
    Lot 88

    Large / Vibrant Nazca Textile Tunic

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,750
  • Paracas Pottery Pretty Lady Vessel
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 88a

    Paracas Pottery Pretty Lady Vessel

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Paracas Gourd Bowl w/ Silver Inlays
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 88b

    Paracas Gourd Bowl w/ Silver Inlays

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Salinar Kaolin Vessel w/ Fine Line Motifs
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 88c

    Salinar Kaolin Vessel w/ Fine Line Motifs

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Vicus Polychrome Whistling Vessel - Lovemaking Couple
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 88d

    Vicus Polychrome Whistling Vessel - Lovemaking Couple

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Sican Gold Ear Spools, Lord Figures, Matched Pr.
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $20,000
    Lot 89

    Sican Gold Ear Spools, Lord Figures, Matched Pr.

    Est.
    $14,000 - $20,000
  • Sican Ceramic Face - Elite and Lively Personage
    Estimate
    $3,600 - $5,000
    Lot 89a

    Sican Ceramic Face - Elite and Lively Personage

    Est.
    $3,600 - $5,000
  • Unusual Sican Wooden Standing Figure - Nylamp
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 90

    Unusual Sican Wooden Standing Figure - Nylamp

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Huari Polychrome Bridge Spout Vessel - Falcon God
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 90a

    Huari Polychrome Bridge Spout Vessel - Falcon God

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Rare Huari Anthropomorphic Wood Poporo - Monkey
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 90b

    Rare Huari Anthropomorphic Wood Poporo - Monkey

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • Huari Wood Textile Implement w/ Zoomorphic Finial
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 90c

    Huari Wood Textile Implement w/ Zoomorphic Finial

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Chile San Pedro de Atacama Wood Mixing Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 91

    Chile San Pedro de Atacama Wood Mixing Bowl

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Fabulous Recuay Polychrome Vessel
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 91a

    Fabulous Recuay Polychrome Vessel

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Fine Sihuas Cactus Fiber Textile Coca Bag
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 92

    Fine Sihuas Cactus Fiber Textile Coca Bag

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Pachacamac Polychrome Textile Coca Bag w/ Zoomorphs
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 93

    Pachacamac Polychrome Textile Coca Bag w/ Zoomorphs

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Lot of 2 Tlatilco Pottery Flat Figurines
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 93a

    Lot of 2 Tlatilco Pottery Flat Figurines

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Veracruz Stone Hacha Depicting Tlaloc w/ Red Cinnabar
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 93b

    Veracruz Stone Hacha Depicting Tlaloc w/ Red Cinnabar

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Tairona Gold Bell w/ Face - 3.8 g
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 93d

    Tairona Gold Bell w/ Face - 3.8 g

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Sinu Gilt Tumbaga Bird Staff Finial - 32.4 g
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 93e

    Sinu Gilt Tumbaga Bird Staff Finial - 32.4 g

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Panamanian Cocle Pottery Polychrome Pedestal Bowl
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 93f

    Panamanian Cocle Pottery Polychrome Pedestal Bowl

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Costa Rican Greenstone Armadillo Pendant
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 93g

    Costa Rican Greenstone Armadillo Pendant

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Published Cocle Tonosi Bi-chrome Olla
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 93h

    Published Cocle Tonosi Bi-chrome Olla

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000

Auction Description

Ancient & Ethnographic Art Through The Ages  by Artemis Gallery
Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping! Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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Terms & Conditions

Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders, collectors and dealers alike. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 15 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 15 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense and a refund or credit of the item price and buyer's premium (if applicable) will be provided after the item is returned. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 90 days from the date of delivery. 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE via the LiveAuctioneers timed system. Bidders may place their bids LIVE or leave ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. Phone bidding is not available. 9. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9a. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. ESTIMATES for each lot are given only as a guide to help gauge bidding. Lots may sell for a price greater than or less than these estimates. 11. ALL BIDDERS must register to bid. 12. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 13. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. If the matter is referred to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other collection cost incurred by Artemis Gallery to collect past due invoices and that the services of process by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient to confer "in personam" jurisdiction over bidder. 14. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado. 15. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us at info@artemisgallery.com with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 720-890-7700. Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction.