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  • Costa Rican Greenstone Double Snake Pectoral
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 119

    Costa Rican Greenstone Double Snake Pectoral

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Moche Figural Bi-chrome Vessel w/ Ai Apec & Peppers
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 119a

    Moche Figural Bi-chrome Vessel w/ Ai Apec & Peppers

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nazca Pottery Seated Female Figure
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 119b

    Nazca Pottery Seated Female Figure

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Adorable Veracruz Pottery Seated Sonriente
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 120

    Adorable Veracruz Pottery Seated Sonriente

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Large Bura Asinda Sikka Stone Funerary Idol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 120a

    Large Bura Asinda Sikka Stone Funerary Idol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • African Bura  Asinda Sikka Terracotta Memorial Head
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 120b

    African Bura Asinda Sikka Terracotta Memorial Head

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Early 19th C. Russian Icon - Mother of God Theotokos
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 120c

    Early 19th C. Russian Icon - Mother of God Theotokos

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Moche Copper Tumi - Bird-Bodied Lord
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 121

    Moche Copper Tumi - Bird-Bodied Lord

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Necklace w/ Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Glass Beads
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 121b

    Necklace w/ Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Glass Beads

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Rare & Desirable Moche Pottery Jar - Bat
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,700
    Lot 122

    Rare & Desirable Moche Pottery Jar - Bat

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,700
  • 20th C. African Baule Wood Slingshot Handle w/ Antelope
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 122a

    20th C. African Baule Wood Slingshot Handle w/ Antelope...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Signed 17th C. Japanese Tadayoshi Wakizashi & Scabbard
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 122b

    Signed 17th C. Japanese Tadayoshi Wakizashi & Scabbard

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • 2 Framed 19th C. Japanese Woodblocks - Kabuki Actors
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 122c

    2 Framed 19th C. Japanese Woodblocks - Kabuki Actors

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Moche Pottery Seated Jaguar Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 123

    Moche Pottery Seated Jaguar Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Impressive Nazca Pottery Trophy Head Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 124

    Impressive Nazca Pottery Trophy Head Vessel

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Nazca Pottery Double-Trophy Head Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 125

    Nazca Pottery Double-Trophy Head Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Huge Teotihuacan Volcanic Stone Figural Mortar
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 125a

    Huge Teotihuacan Volcanic Stone Figural Mortar

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Rare Nazca Stirrup Vessel - Dual Jaguars / Snakes
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 125b

    Rare Nazca Stirrup Vessel - Dual Jaguars / Snakes

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Rare / Large Nicoya Pottery Tripod - Maya Influence
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 125c

    Rare / Large Nicoya Pottery Tripod - Maya Influence

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Costa Rican Jadeite Parrot Amulet
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 125d

    Costa Rican Jadeite Parrot Amulet

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • Nazca Polychrome Bowl with Birds
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 126

    Nazca Polychrome Bowl with Birds

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Prehistoric African Ammonite & Nautilus Fossils
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 126a

    Prehistoric African Ammonite & Nautilus Fossils

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Nazca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel - Hummingbirds
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 126b

    Nazca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel - Hummingbirds

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Moche Copper Seated Warrior w/ Shield and Club
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 126d

    Rare Moche Copper Seated Warrior w/ Shield and Club

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Nazca Polychrome Seated Female Figure
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 127

    Rare Nazca Polychrome Seated Female Figure

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Nepalese Wood Ghurra w/ Bird-Handle
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 127a

    19th C. Nepalese Wood Ghurra w/ Bird-Handle

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Lot of 7 Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Churn Handles
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 127b

    Lot of 7 Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Churn Handles

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • Recuay Pottery Whistle Vessel - Trussed Dog
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 127c

    Recuay Pottery Whistle Vessel - Trussed Dog

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Zapotec Pottery Prone Female
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 127d

    Rare Zapotec Pottery Prone Female

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Moche Pottery Whistling Stirrup Vessel - Parrot
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 127e

    Moche Pottery Whistling Stirrup Vessel - Parrot

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Large Costa Rican Jade Axe God Pendant
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 127f

    Large Costa Rican Jade Axe God Pendant

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bolivian Pottery Bowl with Face and Llama
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 128

    Bolivian Pottery Bowl with Face and Llama

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Tlatilco Pottery Seated Female Holding Vessel
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 128a

    Tlatilco Pottery Seated Female Holding Vessel

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Rare Tlatilco Pottery Seated Double-Faced Female Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,500
    Lot 128b

    Rare Tlatilco Pottery Seated Double-Faced Female Figure...

    Est.
    $900 - $1,500
  • Important Olmec Jadeite Hunchback Figure
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 128c

    Important Olmec Jadeite Hunchback Figure

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Superb Olmec Jade Standing Were Jaguar Figure
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 128d

    Superb Olmec Jade Standing Were Jaguar Figure

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Veracruz Terracotta Anthropomorphic Bird Whistle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 128e

    Veracruz Terracotta Anthropomorphic Bird Whistle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Veracruz Terracotta Jaguar Vessel for Storing Copal
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 128f

    Veracruz Terracotta Jaguar Vessel for Storing Copal

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Lot of Three 18th C. Indian Mughal Paintings
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 129

    Lot of Three 18th C. Indian Mughal Paintings

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Late 19th C. Sumatran Walrus Ivory Kris Handle
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 129a

    Late 19th C. Sumatran Walrus Ivory Kris Handle

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Late 19th C. Filipino Wooden Santo - La Inmaculada
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 129b

    Late 19th C. Filipino Wooden Santo - La Inmaculada

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Large Costa Rican Stone Pendant - Bat & Crocodiles
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 129c

    Large Costa Rican Stone Pendant - Bat & Crocodiles

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Costa Rican Greenstone Caiman Amulet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 129d

    Costa Rican Greenstone Caiman Amulet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Late 19th C. Indian Altar Cloth - Ganesha & Lakshmi
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 130

    Late 19th C. Indian Altar Cloth - Ganesha & Lakshmi

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Moche Wooden Weaver's Peg w/ Crawling Human Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 130a

    Moche Wooden Weaver's Peg w/ Crawling Human Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Nazca Polychrome Trophy Head Vessel
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 130b

    Nazca Polychrome Trophy Head Vessel

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Veracruz Stone Palma - Turkey Form
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 130c

    Veracruz Stone Palma - Turkey Form

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Veracruz Pottery Jaguar Wheel Toy - Whistle
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,100
    Lot 130d

    Veracruz Pottery Jaguar Wheel Toy - Whistle

    Est.
    $700 - $1,100

Auction Description

DAY 2 : Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic & Fine Art by Artemis Gallery
Day 2 of an important 2-dy auction featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Ethnographic, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, much more. The majority of the lots offered comes from a lifetime collection out of Carslbad, CA, and have never been offered for sale before. Avid travelers and connoisseurs, M&T began buying ancient art in the 1970s and soon amassed an extensive array of fine Classical, Pre-Columbian, and tribal art. Using some of the finest and most reputable sources throughout the country, much of their collection was purchased through Sotheby's, Stendahl, Ken Bower, Robert and Maryann Huber, Mildred Kaplan (Arte Primitivo), Ron Messick, Jimmy Economos and several others. While M&T have loved their collection, and collecting in general, they feel it is time to share these wonderful items with others. As such they have expressed their desire to price their collection below typical auction reserves and at prices that will entice both new and experienced collectors alike. Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding for estimated shipping costs for individual items. Read more

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.