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  • Near-Miniature Inca Polychrome Pottery Urpu
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 195

    Near-Miniature Inca Polychrome Pottery Urpu

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Inca Stone Llama Canopa w/ Cinnabar, ex Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 196

    Inca Stone Llama Canopa w/ Cinnabar, ex Sotheby's

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Four Moche Copper Lime / Coca Spoons
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 197

    Four Moche Copper Lime / Coca Spoons

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • Cute Moche Pottery Owl Jar
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 198

    Cute Moche Pottery Owl Jar

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Moche Polychrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Swirled Motif
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 199

    Moche Polychrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Swirled Motif

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Moche Bichrome Owl Stirrup Vessel w/ TL, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 200

    Moche Bichrome Owl Stirrup Vessel w/ TL, ex-Museum

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Moche Bi-Chrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Waves
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 201

    Moche Bi-Chrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Waves

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Moche Polychrome Jaguar Stirrup Vessel w/ TL, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 202

    Moche Polychrome Jaguar Stirrup Vessel w/ TL, ex-Museum...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Moche Bichrome Stirrup Vessel Seated Lord
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 203

    Moche Bichrome Stirrup Vessel Seated Lord

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Moche Bichrome Rattle Florero, w/ TL, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 204

    Moche Bichrome Rattle Florero, w/ TL, ex-Museum

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Nazca Polychrome Bowl w/ Trophy Heads
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 205

    Nazca Polychrome Bowl w/ Trophy Heads

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Nazca Pottery Figural Vessel w/ Fox Headdress
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 206

    Nazca Pottery Figural Vessel w/ Fox Headdress

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Nazca Polychrome Pottery Jar w/ Birds & Crustacean
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 207

    Nazca Polychrome Pottery Jar w/ Birds & Crustacean

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nazca Polychrome Pottery Jar w/ Trophy Heads
    Estimate
    $1,700 - $2,550
    Lot 208

    Nazca Polychrome Pottery Jar w/ Trophy Heads

    Est.
    $1,700 - $2,550
  • Nazca Polychrome Bowl w/ Animated Faces
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 209

    Nazca Polychrome Bowl w/ Animated Faces

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • Chavin Pottery Staff God Stirrup Vessel w/ TL
    Estimate
    $3,400 - $5,100
    Lot 210

    Chavin Pottery Staff God Stirrup Vessel w/ TL

    Est.
    $3,400 - $5,100
  • 6 Rare Paracas Woven Wool Trophy Head Appliques
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 211

    6 Rare Paracas Woven Wool Trophy Head Appliques

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Salinar Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Zoomorphs, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 212

    Salinar Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Zoomorphs, TL Tested

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Sican-Lambayeque Bi-chrome Stirrup Vessel - Naylamp
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 213

    Sican-Lambayeque Bi-chrome Stirrup Vessel - Naylamp

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Fine Sican Electrum Dish w/ Great Patina
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 214

    Fine Sican Electrum Dish w/ Great Patina

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Sican Redware Whistle Vessel w/ Figures & TL, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 215

    Sican Redware Whistle Vessel w/ Figures & TL, ex-Museum...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Large Wari Wood Staff Finial w/ Ancestor Face & Reptile
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 216

    Large Wari Wood Staff Finial w/ Ancestor Face & Reptile...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Superb Huari Textile Mummy Bundle
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 217

    Superb Huari Textile Mummy Bundle

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Huari Polychrome Figural Vessel w/ Checkered Motif
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 218

    Huari Polychrome Figural Vessel w/ Checkered Motif

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • 3 Huari, Chancay, & Chimu Polychrome Textile Fragments
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 219

    3 Huari, Chancay, & Chimu Polychrome Textile Fragments

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Calima Ilama Pottery Stirrup Offering Jar w/ Dove
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 220

    Calima Ilama Pottery Stirrup Offering Jar w/ Dove

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Jamacoaque Pottery Female Effigy Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 221

    Jamacoaque Pottery Female Effigy Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Rare Manteno Stone Standing Male, ex-Arte
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 222

    Rare Manteno Stone Standing Male, ex-Arte

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • Fine Tairona Greenstone Batwing Pectoral
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 223

    Fine Tairona Greenstone Batwing Pectoral

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Tairona Gold Nose Ornament, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 224

    Tairona Gold Nose Ornament, ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Valdivian Spondylus Shell Coatimundi Amulet
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 225

    Valdivian Spondylus Shell Coatimundi Amulet

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Manabi Pottery Spindle Whorl Bead Necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 226

    Manabi Pottery Spindle Whorl Bead Necklace

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Rare Ecudoran La Tolita Bone Figural Carving
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 227

    Rare Ecudoran La Tolita Bone Figural Carving

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora w/ Negative Resist Motifs
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,750
    Lot 228

    Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora w/ Negative Resist Motifs...

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,750
  • 2 Cocle Macaracas Polychrome Pedestal Dishes w/ Saurian
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 229

    2 Cocle Macaracas Polychrome Pedestal Dishes w/ Saurian...

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Massive Costa Rica Nicoya Stone Mace Head - Frog Form
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 230

    Massive Costa Rica Nicoya Stone Mace Head - Frog Form

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • 6 Colima Obsidian Pectorals & Many White Shell Beads
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 231

    6 Colima Obsidian Pectorals & Many White Shell Beads

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • 4 Colima Obsidian Stone Cores
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 232

    4 Colima Obsidian Stone Cores

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Four Colima Obsidian Cores
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 233

    Four Colima Obsidian Cores

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Colima Pottery Gadrooned Tripod Parrot Jar
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 234

    Colima Pottery Gadrooned Tripod Parrot Jar

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Colima & Guerrero Carved Greenstone & Shell Figures (3)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 235

    Colima & Guerrero Carved Greenstone & Shell Figures (3)...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Large Colima Green Obsidian Chopper
    Estimate
    $2,200 - $3,300
    Lot 236

    Large Colima Green Obsidian Chopper

    Est.
    $2,200 - $3,300
  • Choice & Fine Nayarit Polychrome Seated Figure
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 237

    Choice & Fine Nayarit Polychrome Seated Figure

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Huge Nayarit Pottery Seated Warrior Figure w/ Club
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 238

    Huge Nayarit Pottery Seated Warrior Figure w/ Club

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio Polychrome Seated Male
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,400
    Lot 239

    Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio Polychrome Seated Male

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,400
  • 6 Aztec Copper Hoe Currency Money Blades
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 240

    6 Aztec Copper Hoe Currency Money Blades

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • Fine Teotihuacan Serpentine Stone Figure
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 241

    Fine Teotihuacan Serpentine Stone Figure

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Teotihuacan Volcanic Stone Brazier of Huehueteotl Face
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 242

    Teotihuacan Volcanic Stone Brazier of Huehueteotl Face

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600

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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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.