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  • Rare Nazca Reed Basket w/ Textile Wrapping
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 136

    Rare Nazca Reed Basket w/ Textile Wrapping

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Nazca Gold Bird Plume Headdress Pin
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 136a

    Nazca Gold Bird Plume Headdress Pin

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Exhibited Mini Pair of Nazca Shell & Textile Maskettes
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 136b

    Exhibited Mini Pair of Nazca Shell & Textile Maskettes

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Paracas Gauze Textile with Hummingbirds
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 137

    Paracas Gauze Textile with Hummingbirds

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Pachacamac Textile Panel w/ Anthropomorphs & Birds
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 138

    Pachacamac Textile Panel w/ Anthropomorphs & Birds

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Early Tiahuanaco Sandstone Anthropomorphic Idol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 138a

    Early Tiahuanaco Sandstone Anthropomorphic Idol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Rare Chilean Neolithic Sandstone Guardian Idol
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 139

    Rare Chilean Neolithic Sandstone Guardian Idol

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Enormous Veracruz Pottery Seated Vessel Flute w/ TL
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 140

    Enormous Veracruz Pottery Seated Vessel Flute w/ TL

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • Lot of 2 Veracruz Pottery Sonrientes - Male & Female
    Estimate
    $8,500 - $12,000
    Lot 140a

    Lot of 2 Veracruz Pottery Sonrientes - Male & Female

    Est.
    $8,500 - $12,000
  • Monte Alban Pottery Figural Incensario of a Deity
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 140b

    Monte Alban Pottery Figural Incensario of a Deity

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Sinu Pottery Marriage Vessel
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 141

    Sinu Pottery Marriage Vessel

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Large & Fabulous Sinu Gold Shaman Finial - 113 g
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 141a

    Large & Fabulous Sinu Gold Shaman Finial - 113 g

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Huastec Openwork Shell Pectoral w/ Deity, ex Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,500
    Lot 142

    Huastec Openwork Shell Pectoral w/ Deity, ex Sotheby's

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,500
  • Large Veracruz Terracotta Standing Female Sonriente
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 143

    Large Veracruz Terracotta Standing Female Sonriente

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Rare Mixtec Banded Alabaster Effigy Vessel - Turkey
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 143a

    Rare Mixtec Banded Alabaster Effigy Vessel - Turkey

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Rare Morelos Whistling Ceramic Figural Vessel w/ TL
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 144

    Rare Morelos Whistling Ceramic Figural Vessel w/ TL

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Early Veracruz Remojadas Female Figure
    Estimate
    $24,000 - $36,000
    Lot 144a

    Early Veracruz Remojadas Female Figure

    Est.
    $24,000 - $36,000
  • Huge Teotihuacan Ceramic Incensario - Top and Bottom
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $27,000
    Lot 144b

    Huge Teotihuacan Ceramic Incensario - Top and Bottom

    Est.
    $18,000 - $27,000
  • Large Superb Aztec Stone Feline - Von Winning Papered
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $45,000
    Lot 144c

    Large Superb Aztec Stone Feline - Von Winning Papered

    Est.
    $30,000 - $45,000
  • Important Aztec Volcanic Stone Solar Disc, ex-Arte
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $70,000
    Lot 144d

    Important Aztec Volcanic Stone Solar Disc, ex-Arte

    Est.
    $50,000 - $70,000
  • Prehistoric Atacama Stone Idol
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 144e

    Prehistoric Atacama Stone Idol

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Exceptional Costa Rican Jade Maskette - ex-Woram
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 145

    Exceptional Costa Rican Jade Maskette - ex-Woram

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Costa Rican Gold & Jadeite Bead Necklace w/ Emeralds
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 145a

    Costa Rican Gold & Jadeite Bead Necklace w/ Emeralds

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Exhibited Costa Rican Pottery Zoomorphic Incensario
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 145b

    Exhibited Costa Rican Pottery Zoomorphic Incensario

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Important Costa Rican Jade Pendant - ex Woram
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 145c

    Important Costa Rican Jade Pendant - ex Woram

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Tall Cocle Polychrome Head Effigy Spouted Vessel
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 145d

    Tall Cocle Polychrome Head Effigy Spouted Vessel

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Very Rare Cocle Polychrome Turtle Effigy Vessel
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 145e

    Very Rare Cocle Polychrome Turtle Effigy Vessel

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Cocle Polychrome Jar w/ Saurian Effigies
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 145f

    Cocle Polychrome Jar w/ Saurian Effigies

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Exhibited Costa Rican Stone Flying Panel Metate
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 145g

    Exhibited Costa Rican Stone Flying Panel Metate

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Cocle Gold Rattle Bracelet, 12.8 g
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 145h

    Cocle Gold Rattle Bracelet, 12.8 g

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Fine Matched Pair Zacatecas Polychrome Figures w/ TL
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 145i

    Fine Matched Pair Zacatecas Polychrome Figures w/ TL

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Zacatecas Pottery Seated Male Drummer Figure
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 146

    Zacatecas Pottery Seated Male Drummer Figure

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Colima Mahogany Obsidian Spear Blade
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 146a

    Colima Mahogany Obsidian Spear Blade

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Large Colima Mahogany Obsidian Spear Blade
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,700
    Lot 146b

    Large Colima Mahogany Obsidian Spear Blade

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,700
  • Large Colima Redware Puppy w/ Pierced Ears
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 146c

    Large Colima Redware Puppy w/ Pierced Ears

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Costa Rican Jade Pendant of an Insect, ex-Woram
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 146d

    Costa Rican Jade Pendant of an Insect, ex-Woram

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Monumental Colima Pottery Flat Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $8,500 - $11,000
    Lot 146f

    Monumental Colima Pottery Flat Standing Figure

    Est.
    $8,500 - $11,000
  • Huge Calima Gold Disc Pectoral - 70.3 g
    Estimate
    $8,500 - $10,500
    Lot 146g

    Huge Calima Gold Disc Pectoral - 70.3 g

    Est.
    $8,500 - $10,500
  • Amazing Moche Wood Scepter Finial
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 146h

    Amazing Moche Wood Scepter Finial

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Superb Costa Rican Jade Raptor Pendant - ex Woram
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 147

    Superb Costa Rican Jade Raptor Pendant - ex Woram

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Beautiful Panamanian Gold Frog w/ Jade & Jewel Necklace
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 147b

    Beautiful Panamanian Gold Frog w/ Jade & Jewel Necklace...

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Veraguas Gold Pendant - Multi-Headed Turtle - 35.5 g
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Lot 147c

    Veraguas Gold Pendant - Multi-Headed Turtle - 35.5 g

    Est.
    $18,000 - $25,000
  • Panamanian Gold Bell w/ Emerald & Sapphire Necklace
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 148

    Panamanian Gold Bell w/ Emerald & Sapphire Necklace

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Pre-Columbian International Group Gold Flute Player
    Estimate
    $8,500 - $12,000
    Lot 148a

    Pre-Columbian International Group Gold Flute Player

    Est.
    $8,500 - $12,000
  • Paleo-Indian Chert Clovis Point
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 149

    Paleo-Indian Chert Clovis Point

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Large Anasazi Tularosa Black on White Pottery Pitcher
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 149a

    Large Anasazi Tularosa Black on White Pottery Pitcher

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Anasazi Chaco Canyon Black on White Pottery Pitcher
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,600
    Lot 149b

    Anasazi Chaco Canyon Black on White Pottery Pitcher

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,600
  • Early 20th C. Pacific Northwest Cedar Totem Pole Model
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 149c

    Early 20th C. Pacific Northwest Cedar Totem Pole Model

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600

Auction Description

Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic by Artemis Gallery
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! All items offered for sale have been legally acquired, are legal to sell and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. 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.