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Exceptional Day 2: Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art

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  • Rare Olmec Terracotta Mask w/ TL Report
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 1

    Rare Olmec Terracotta Mask w/ TL Report

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Olmec Pottery Seated Baby
    Estimate
    $16,000 - $24,000
    Lot 1a

    Olmec Pottery Seated Baby

    Est.
    $16,000 - $24,000
  • Miniature Olmec Jadeite Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 2

    Miniature Olmec Jadeite Standing Figure

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Important Maya Stone Mask, ex-Miguel Covarrubias
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 3

    Important Maya Stone Mask, ex-Miguel Covarrubias

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Olmec Jade Celt - Beautiful Blue Green Hues
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 3a

    Olmec Jade Celt - Beautiful Blue Green Hues

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Olmec Jade Bird of Prey Pendant
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 3b

    Olmec Jade Bird of Prey Pendant

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Guerrero Xalitla Pottery Seated Female Venus Figure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 4

    Guerrero Xalitla Pottery Seated Female Venus Figure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Teotihuacan Stone & Magnetite Butterfly Mirror
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $13,000
    Lot 4a

    Teotihuacan Stone & Magnetite Butterfly Mirror

    Est.
    $9,000 - $13,000
  • Intricate Veracruz Pottery Seated Shaman
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 4b

    Intricate Veracruz Pottery Seated Shaman

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Veracruz Pottery Head of Older Man
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 4c

    Veracruz Pottery Head of Older Man

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Veracruz Pottery Whistle with Female Figure - ex Arte
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 4d

    Veracruz Pottery Whistle with Female Figure - ex Arte

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Wonderful Teotihuacan Stone Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 4e

    Wonderful Teotihuacan Stone Standing Figure

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Guerrero Xalitla Pottery Standing Male Figure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 5

    Guerrero Xalitla Pottery Standing Male Figure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Veracruz Pottery Frog Container w/ Glyph Panel
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 5a

    Veracruz Pottery Frog Container w/ Glyph Panel

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Maya Stone Jaguar - Carved in the Round
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 5b

    Maya Stone Jaguar - Carved in the Round

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Veracruz Stone Hacha Depicting Tlaloc w/ Red Cinnabar
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 5c

    Veracruz Stone Hacha Depicting Tlaloc w/ Red Cinnabar

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Massive Veracruz Stone Yoke from Ballgame
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 5d

    Massive Veracruz Stone Yoke from Ballgame

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Rare Teotihuacan Polychrome Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 5e

    Rare Teotihuacan Polychrome Standing Figure

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Fabulous Maya Jade Earspools (matched pr)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 5f

    Fabulous Maya Jade Earspools (matched pr)

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Maya Jade / Gold Necklace - Figurative Pendant
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 6

    Maya Jade / Gold Necklace - Figurative Pendant

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Stunning Maya Jade / Greenstone Necklacew/ Gold Beads
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 6a

    Stunning Maya Jade / Greenstone Necklacew/ Gold Beads

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Stunning Maya Jadeite Pendant w/ Royal Personage
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 6b

    Stunning Maya Jadeite Pendant w/ Royal Personage

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Large Maya Jade Earspool in Rare Shape
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 6c

    Large Maya Jade Earspool in Rare Shape

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Maya Turquoise Pendant Carved w/ Portrait Head of Lord
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7

    Maya Turquoise Pendant Carved w/ Portrait Head of Lord

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Jalisco Ameca Etzatlan Polychrome Warrior w/ Club
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7a

    Jalisco Ameca Etzatlan Polychrome Warrior w/ Club

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Fine Guerrero Chontal Greenstone Squatting Figure
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 7b

    Fine Guerrero Chontal Greenstone Squatting Figure

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Gorgeous Maya Plumbate Ware Pottery Portrait Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 7c

    Gorgeous Maya Plumbate Ware Pottery Portrait Vessel

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Exceptional Maya Limestone Ball Court Marker
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $75,000
    Lot 7d

    Exceptional Maya Limestone Ball Court Marker

    Est.
    $50,000 - $75,000
  • Huge Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Type M-14 Figure
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 7e

    Huge Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Type M-14 Figure

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Incredible Maya Cylinder - God 'A' and Eyeball
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $28,000
    Lot 8

    Incredible Maya Cylinder - God 'A' and Eyeball

    Est.
    $20,000 - $28,000
  • Tall Maya Eccentric Flint w/ God K
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 8a

    Tall Maya Eccentric Flint w/ God K

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Superb / Intact Maya Eccentric Flint - Lizard Form
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 9

    Superb / Intact Maya Eccentric Flint - Lizard Form

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Maya Polychrome Jar w/ Seated Dignitaries
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 9a

    Maya Polychrome Jar w/ Seated Dignitaries

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Maya Ulua Valley Polychrome Gourd-Shaped Olla
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 10

    Maya Ulua Valley Polychrome Gourd-Shaped Olla

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Maya Jaina Terracotta Warrior Figures (matched pr)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 11

    Maya Jaina Terracotta Warrior Figures (matched pr)

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Nayarit Pottery Seated Male Warrior w/ Barrel Armor
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 11a

    Nayarit Pottery Seated Male Warrior w/ Barrel Armor

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Maya Jadeite Relief w/ Lord Holding Cacao Staff
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 11b

    Maya Jadeite Relief w/ Lord Holding Cacao Staff

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Zacatecas Seated Figures - Rare Matched Pair
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 11c

    Zacatecas Seated Figures - Rare Matched Pair

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Superb Maya Carved Stone Mirror - Image of a Deity
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 12

    Superb Maya Carved Stone Mirror - Image of a Deity

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Maya Stone Bead Necklace with Owl Pendant
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 12a

    Maya Stone Bead Necklace with Owl Pendant

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Maya Jaina Pottery Standing Lord
    Estimate
    $7,500 - $9,500
    Lot 13

    Maya Jaina Pottery Standing Lord

    Est.
    $7,500 - $9,500
  • Zapotec Pottery Figural Censer w/ TL
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 13a

    Zapotec Pottery Figural Censer w/ TL

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Narino Pottery Seated Coquero / Coca Chewer Figure
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 13b

    Narino Pottery Seated Coquero / Coca Chewer Figure

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Rare Teotihuacan Pottery Spouted Dog Vessel, TL'd
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 14

    Rare Teotihuacan Pottery Spouted Dog Vessel, TL'd

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Extremely Rare Mixtec Jade Bead - Serpent Head
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 14a

    Extremely Rare Mixtec Jade Bead - Serpent Head

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Aztec Polychrome Stone w/ Codex Style Glyph
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 14b

    Aztec Polychrome Stone w/ Codex Style Glyph

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Aztec Wood & Turquoise Pendant Representing Xiutecuhtli
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 14c

    Aztec Wood & Turquoise Pendant Representing Xiutecuhtli...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Guerrero Mezcala Stone Architectural Model of a Temple
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 14d

    Guerrero Mezcala Stone Architectural Model of a Temple

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000

Auction Description

Exceptional Day 2: Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art by Artemis Gallery
Day 2 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional, museum-worthy examples of Pre-Columbian from the ancient Americas, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial and fossils. 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
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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.