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  • World War I German Cloth, Fur, & Feather Diplomat's Hat
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 33

    World War I German Cloth, Fur, & Feather Diplomat's Hat...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Rare 19th C. Samoan Woven Fan
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,500
    Lot 33a

    Rare 19th C. Samoan Woven Fan

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,500
  • 19th C. Solomon Islands Turtle Shell Ear Ornaments (pr)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 33b

    19th C. Solomon Islands Turtle Shell Ear Ornaments (pr)...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. British Black Silk Top Hat - Vickery & Co.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 34

    19th C. British Black Silk Top Hat - Vickery & Co.

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C. Victorian Leather / Fabric Baby Shoes (4 prs)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 35

    19th C. Victorian Leather / Fabric Baby Shoes (4 prs)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. English Lifebuoy Ring + Photo Anemone Ketch
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 36

    20th C. English Lifebuoy Ring + Photo Anemone Ketch

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • 13th C. Persian Seljuk Glazed Pottery Vessel Harpy Form
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Lot 37

    13th C. Persian Seljuk Glazed Pottery Vessel Harpy Form...

    Est.
    $18,000 - $25,000
  • Published 17th C. European Fruitwood Statue of Venus
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 37a

    Published 17th C. European Fruitwood Statue of Venus

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • 19th C. Chinese Qing Embroidered Silk Rank Badge
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 38

    19th C. Chinese Qing Embroidered Silk Rank Badge

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Russian Cloisonne / Gilt Silver Chalices (pr)
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 39

    19th C. Russian Cloisonne / Gilt Silver Chalices (pr)

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 19th C. Russian Cloisonne Silver Lidded Jar w/ Feet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 40

    19th C. Russian Cloisonne Silver Lidded Jar w/ Feet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of 19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Spoons
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 40a

    Pair of 19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Spoons

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Cigar Case
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 40b

    19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Cigar Case

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 17th C. European Gilded Copper Reliquary
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 41

    17th C. European Gilded Copper Reliquary

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • 20th C. European Brass Candlesticks w/ Knights (pr)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 41a

    20th C. European Brass Candlesticks w/ Knights (pr)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 19th C French Brass Enamel Etienne Maxant Brevete Clock
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,000
    Lot 42

    19th C French Brass Enamel Etienne Maxant Brevete Clock...

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,000
  • Rare Moche Gold and Silver Labrets
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 42a

    Rare Moche Gold and Silver Labrets

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • 1960s Italian Brass Espresso Maker - Bialetti
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 43

    1960s Italian Brass Espresso Maker - Bialetti

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 19th C. British Leather Cordite Bucket
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 44

    19th C. British Leather Cordite Bucket

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Early 20th C. European Leather & Metal Prosthetic Arm
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 45

    Early 20th C. European Leather & Metal Prosthetic Arm

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • WWI British Glass & Steel Lifeguard Periscope w/ Case
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 46

    WWI British Glass & Steel Lifeguard Periscope w/ Case

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • 19th C. British Wood, Brass Binnacle Compass Lantern
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 47

    19th C. British Wood, Brass Binnacle Compass Lantern

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • 19th C. European Brass, Wood & Glass Nautical Sextant
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 48

    19th C. European Brass, Wood & Glass Nautical Sextant

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C. Photo Portraits of Native Americans (3)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 49

    19th C. Photo Portraits of Native Americans (3)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Rare 4th C. Chavin-Karwar Painted Cotton Textile
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 49a

    Rare 4th C. Chavin-Karwar Painted Cotton Textile

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • 19th C. German Wood / Papier Mache Anatomy Throat Model
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 50

    19th C. German Wood / Papier Mache Anatomy Throat Model...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Egyptian Early Dynastic Stone (Gneiss) Bowl
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 50a

    Egyptian Early Dynastic Stone (Gneiss) Bowl

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Rare Pair 2nd C. Sasanian Silver Bowls
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 50b

    Rare Pair 2nd C. Sasanian Silver Bowls

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Egyptian Leaded Copper Mummy Eyes + Brows
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 51

    Egyptian Leaded Copper Mummy Eyes + Brows

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Egyptian Gesso'd Wood Mummy Mask
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 52

    Egyptian Gesso'd Wood Mummy Mask

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Pre-Columbian Pucara Janus-Faced Stone Head
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 53

    Pre-Columbian Pucara Janus-Faced Stone Head

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 20th C. Papua New Guinean Wood Mask with Feathers
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 54

    20th C. Papua New Guinean Wood Mask with Feathers

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • 19th C. African Ijo Wood Water Spirit Mask, Art Loss
    Estimate
    $2,700 - $4,000
    Lot 55

    19th C. African Ijo Wood Water Spirit Mask, Art Loss

    Est.
    $2,700 - $4,000
  • Bactrian Stone Bat-Shaped Idol
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 55a

    Bactrian Stone Bat-Shaped Idol

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • 20th C. African Maasai Wood & Beaded Rungu Club
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 56

    20th C. African Maasai Wood & Beaded Rungu Club

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Huge Raw  Aquamarine Crystal - 5953.4 Carats
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 56a

    Huge Raw Aquamarine Crystal - 5953.4 Carats

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Jumbo 19th C. African / Dutch Glass Trade Bead Necklace
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 57

    Jumbo 19th C. African / Dutch Glass Trade Bead Necklace...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 20th C. African Yoruba Snake Vertebra Diviner Necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 58

    20th C. African Yoruba Snake Vertebra Diviner Necklace

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Rare 19th C. Marshall Islands Fiber Currency - Ihrik
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 58a

    Rare 19th C. Marshall Islands Fiber Currency - Ihrik

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 19th C. English Silver Repousse of King Charles IX
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 58b

    19th C. English Silver Repousse of King Charles IX

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • 17th C. European Painting on Copper Pieta / Lamentation
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 59

    17th C. European Painting on Copper Pieta / Lamentation...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Byzantine Glass Double-Sided Cameo w/ Religious Icons
    Estimate
    $2,200 - $3,300
    Lot 59a

    Byzantine Glass Double-Sided Cameo w/ Religious Icons

    Est.
    $2,200 - $3,300
  • Vintage Russian Lacquer Box w/ Troika Scene
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 60

    Vintage Russian Lacquer Box w/ Troika Scene

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Russian Enameled Metal Coronation Cup, 1896
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 61

    Russian Enameled Metal Coronation Cup, 1896

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • 2nd C. Parthian Glazed Pottery Jug Gorgeous Iridescence
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 61a

    2nd C. Parthian Glazed Pottery Jug Gorgeous Iridescence...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Antique American Model Ship in Glass Case
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 62

    Antique American Model Ship in Glass Case

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Antique Wood & Paper Model Ship Diorama w/ Light
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $2,000
    Lot 63

    Antique Wood & Paper Model Ship Diorama w/ Light

    Est.
    $1,300 - $2,000
  • 20th C. United States Embroidered Military Patches (48)
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 64

    20th C. United States Embroidered Military Patches (48)...

    Est.
    $500 - $750

Auction Description

Odd Unusual Finds | Antiquity to Present Day by Artemis Gallery
Ancient, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic, American, and everything in-between Wild, weird, strange, interesting - who knows what you'll find. All pieces guaranteed to be as described. Convenient 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. 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