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  • Remarkable Olmec Pottery Wailing Baby Figure
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 139a

    Remarkable Olmec Pottery Wailing Baby Figure

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Tall Olmec Serpentine Standing Male Figure
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 140a

    Tall Olmec Serpentine Standing Male Figure

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Olmec Incised  Serpentine Stone Drug Spoon
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 140b

    Olmec Incised Serpentine Stone Drug Spoon

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Large Guerrero - Chontal Stone Figure w/ Olmec Features
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 140c

    Large Guerrero - Chontal Stone Figure w/ Olmec Features...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Rare / Gorgeous Olmec Blue Jade Celt
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 141

    Rare / Gorgeous Olmec Blue Jade Celt

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Rare Naturalistic Olmec Carved Greenstone Ear Effigies
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 142

    Rare Naturalistic Olmec Carved Greenstone Ear Effigies

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Large / Impressive Mezcala Stone Temple Model
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $8,000
    Lot 143

    Large / Impressive Mezcala Stone Temple Model

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
  • Rare / Huge Guerrero Chontal Type M20 Stone Figure
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 143a

    Rare / Huge Guerrero Chontal Type M20 Stone Figure

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Chavin Stone Carving Seated Lord Highly Stylized
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 144

    Chavin Stone Carving Seated Lord Highly Stylized

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Pre-Columbian Chimu Gold Ritual Kero (Drinking Vessel)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 145

    Pre-Columbian Chimu Gold Ritual Kero (Drinking Vessel)

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Choice Chimu Silver Bowl Pelican Bird in Repousse
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 145a

    Choice Chimu Silver Bowl Pelican Bird in Repousse

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Chimu Inca Blackware Stirrup - Temple, Figures, Monkey
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 146

    Chimu Inca Blackware Stirrup - Temple, Figures, Monkey

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Chavin Maranon Vessel Depicting a Cargador, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 147

    Chavin Maranon Vessel Depicting a Cargador, TL Tested

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Rare Chavin Anthracite Box - Inlaid Discs, Orig. Cord
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 148

    Rare Chavin Anthracite Box - Inlaid Discs, Orig. Cord

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Exceedingly Rare Chavin Carved Anthracite Openwork Kero
    Estimate
    $8,500 - $12,500
    Lot 148a

    Exceedingly Rare Chavin Carved Anthracite Openwork Kero...

    Est.
    $8,500 - $12,500
  • Ritualistic Chavin Anthracite Divination Mirror
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 148b

    Ritualistic Chavin Anthracite Divination Mirror

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Chavin Stirrup Incised Supernatural Bird / Feline, TL'd
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 149

    Chavin Stirrup Incised Supernatural Bird / Feline, TL'd...

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Tall Nazca Wood Female Fertility Votive, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Lot 150

    Tall Nazca Wood Female Fertility Votive, ex-Museum

    Est.
    $18,000 - $25,000
  • Important Nazca Wood Bench / Tiana
    Estimate
    $3,600 - $5,400
    Lot 150a

    Important Nazca Wood Bench / Tiana

    Est.
    $3,600 - $5,400
  • Nazca Polychrome Vessel Mythical Beings & Trophy Heads
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 151

    Nazca Polychrome Vessel Mythical Beings & Trophy Heads

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Nazca Polychrome Effigy Stirrup Vessel w/ Pretty Lady
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 151a

    Nazca Polychrome Effigy Stirrup Vessel w/ Pretty Lady

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Nazca Polychrome Textile Mantle Lengthy Fringe
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 152

    Nazca Polychrome Textile Mantle Lengthy Fringe

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Vivid Nazca Proliferous Textile w/ Supernatural Beings
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 152a

    Vivid Nazca Proliferous Textile w/ Supernatural Beings

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Outstanding Huari / Tiwanaku Mummy Bundle Head
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 152b

    Outstanding Huari / Tiwanaku Mummy Bundle Head

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Large Tiahuanaco Polychrome Woven Fiber Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 152c

    Large Tiahuanaco Polychrome Woven Fiber Vessel

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Moche Gilt Copper Silver Jaguar Head Lapis Inlays
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 153

    Moche Gilt Copper Silver Jaguar Head Lapis Inlays

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Moche Loma Negra Copper Mask Powerful Lord
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 154

    Moche Loma Negra Copper Mask Powerful Lord

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Impressive Moche Bichrome Pottery Vessel Owl Form, TL'd
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 155a

    Impressive Moche Bichrome Pottery Vessel Owl Form, TL'd...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Impressive Moche Pottery Figural Jar - Rotund Man
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 156

    Impressive Moche Pottery Figural Jar - Rotund Man

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Moche IV Polychrome Stirrup - Erotic Couple, Ex-Arte
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 157

    Moche IV Polychrome Stirrup - Erotic Couple, Ex-Arte

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Rare Huari Polychrome Erotic Vessel Nude Couple, TL'd
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $8,000
    Lot 157a

    Rare Huari Polychrome Erotic Vessel Nude Couple, TL'd

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
  • Spectacular Sican Lambayeque Gilt Copper Mask
    Estimate
    $24,000 - $36,000
    Lot 158

    Spectacular Sican Lambayeque Gilt Copper Mask

    Est.
    $24,000 - $36,000
  • Sican Lambayeque Gold Crown - Birds, Danglers
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 159

    Sican Lambayeque Gold Crown - Birds, Danglers

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Tiahuanaco Silver Tupus, Ornaments, Crown, ex-Messick
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Lot 161

    Tiahuanaco Silver Tupus, Ornaments, Crown, ex-Messick

    Est.
    $18,000 - $25,000
  • Ritualistic Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tube Sylized Feline
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 162

    Ritualistic Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tube Sylized Feline

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Huari 14K+ Gold Crown / Headdress Repousse Stippled
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $18,000
    Lot 163

    Huari 14K+ Gold Crown / Headdress Repousse Stippled

    Est.
    $9,000 - $18,000
  • Rare / Vibrant Paracas Polychrome Textile Panel
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 166

    Rare / Vibrant Paracas Polychrome Textile Panel

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Paracas Polychrome Spouted Vessel Fisherman, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 167

    Paracas Polychrome Spouted Vessel Fisherman, TL Tested

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Paracas Incised Polychrome Bowl Pampas Cats, TL'd
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 168

    Paracas Incised Polychrome Bowl Pampas Cats, TL'd

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • 2000 Year Old Calima Raw Emerald Amulet - 55 carats!
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 168a

    2000 Year Old Calima Raw Emerald Amulet - 55 carats!

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Rare Calima / Malagan Pottery Mask Sun Face
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 169

    Rare Calima / Malagan Pottery Mask Sun Face

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure w/ Bird Headdress
    Estimate
    $3,600 - $5,400
    Lot 169a

    Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure w/ Bird Headdress

    Est.
    $3,600 - $5,400
  • Narino Polychrome Tripod Vessel, Flower Form, TLd
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 170

    Narino Polychrome Tripod Vessel, Flower Form, TLd

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Panamanian Chiriqui Tumbaga Frigatebird Pendants (pr)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 171

    Panamanian Chiriqui Tumbaga Frigatebird Pendants (pr)

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Colima Redware Seated Male Dwarf
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 172

    Colima Redware Seated Male Dwarf

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Colima Coahuayana Valley Redware Seated Male Figure
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 172a

    Colima Coahuayana Valley Redware Seated Male Figure

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Lifelike Colima Redware Dog Effigy, Scratching Ear
    Estimate
    $3,600 - $5,400
    Lot 173

    Lifelike Colima Redware Dog Effigy, Scratching Ear

    Est.
    $3,600 - $5,400
  • Colima Redware Pottery Dog Effigy Dynamic Pose
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 173a

    Colima Redware Pottery Dog Effigy Dynamic Pose

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000

Auction Description

Exceptional Antiquities Ethnographic Fine Art by Artemis Gallery
Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Nautical, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! All ancient items legally acquired, legal to sell. Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

Buyer’s Premium

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$1,000 $100
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$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000

Shipping Info

Artemis Gallery will no longer be able to offer in-house shipping for most international orders, as well as all oversized orders, including most paintings. These items are clearly marked in the listing as “3rd Party Shipping Required” in the listing. We have a list of recommended third party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from, and would be happy to assist you in working with them. We require a written authorization from the client to release property to any third party. You may fax a Shipping Release Form to 303-828-3235 or email your authorization to kristen@artemisgallery.com. Please note the all property must be removed from our premises within seven (7) business days following the last day of the auction. 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 26.5% 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.