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  • Rare Syro-Hittite Pottery Figure - TL Tested
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 95

    Rare Syro-Hittite Pottery Figure - TL Tested

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Amlash Limestone Female Idol - Goddess of Fertility
    Estimate
    $16,000 - $24,000
    Lot 95a

    Amlash Limestone Female Idol - Goddess of Fertility

    Est.
    $16,000 - $24,000
  • Anatolian Bronze Bull w/ Gold Leaf Face Mask
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 95b

    Anatolian Bronze Bull w/ Gold Leaf Face Mask

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Rare Bactrian Carved Lapis Lazuli Handled Cup
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 96

    Rare Bactrian Carved Lapis Lazuli Handled Cup

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Neo Babylonian Clay Brick of Nebuchadnezzar II - TL'd
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 96a

    Neo Babylonian Clay Brick of Nebuchadnezzar II - TL'd

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Middle Bronze Age Terracotta Zoomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $12,000
    Lot 96b

    Middle Bronze Age Terracotta Zoomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $7,000 - $12,000
  • Middle Bronze Age Terracotta Idol
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $10,000
    Lot 96c

    Middle Bronze Age Terracotta Idol

    Est.
    $5,000 - $10,000
  • Rare / Tall South Arabian Sandstone Statue of a Man
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 97

    Rare / Tall South Arabian Sandstone Statue of a Man

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Published Parthian Blackware Rhyton with Horse
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $22,000
    Lot 97a

    Published Parthian Blackware Rhyton with Horse

    Est.
    $18,000 - $22,000
  • Early Byzantine 23K+ Gold Double Bezel Ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 97b

    Early Byzantine 23K+ Gold Double Bezel Ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Byzantine 20K Gold Earrings w/ Gemstones, ex Christie's
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $12,000
    Lot 97c

    Byzantine 20K Gold Earrings w/ Gemstones, ex Christie's...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $12,000
  • Byzantine 20K+ Gold & Agate Bracelet 65.7 g
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 97d

    Byzantine 20K+ Gold & Agate Bracelet 65.7 g

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • 22K+ Gold Necklace Sumarian Quartz Lion Pendant, Beads
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000
    Lot 98

    22K+ Gold Necklace Sumarian Quartz Lion Pendant, Beads

    Est.
    $10,000 - $20,000
  • Rare Scythian Gold Repousse Lid w/ Animals - 98.7 g
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 98a

    Rare Scythian Gold Repousse Lid w/ Animals - 98.7 g

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Impressive Sasanian Faceted Glass Cup
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 98b

    Impressive Sasanian Faceted Glass Cup

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Rare Amlash Bronze Female Effigy Pendant
    Estimate
    $3,600 - $5,400
    Lot 99

    Rare Amlash Bronze Female Effigy Pendant

    Est.
    $3,600 - $5,400
  • Sabean Bronze Sculpture of Standing Male Priest
    Estimate
    $100,000 - $200,000
    Lot 99a

    Sabean Bronze Sculpture of Standing Male Priest

    Est.
    $100,000 - $200,000
  • Wonderful Byzantine Bronze Belt - Cross & Moon Motifs
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 99b

    Wonderful Byzantine Bronze Belt - Cross & Moon Motifs

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 8th C. Islamic Mold Blown Glass Bottle - Cobalt Blue
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 100

    8th C. Islamic Mold Blown Glass Bottle - Cobalt Blue

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Rare Islamic Glass Molar Flask - Cobalt Blue
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 100a

    Rare Islamic Glass Molar Flask - Cobalt Blue

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Holyland Byzantine Iron / Bronze Spatha Sword
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 101

    Holyland Byzantine Iron / Bronze Spatha Sword

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Byzantine Stone Mosaic w/ Pheasant
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 101a

    Byzantine Stone Mosaic w/ Pheasant

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Rare Holyland / Byzantine Iron Paramerion Sword
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 103

    Rare Holyland / Byzantine Iron Paramerion Sword

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Beautiful Ancient Achaemenid 18K+ Gold Bead Necklace
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 105

    Beautiful Ancient Achaemenid 18K+ Gold Bead Necklace

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Byzantine 20K+ Gold & Emerald Necklace - ex Christie's
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $80,000
    Lot 105a

    Byzantine 20K+ Gold & Emerald Necklace - ex Christie's

    Est.
    $50,000 - $80,000
  • Achaemenid Silver Torqs, Gold Ram Head Finials (pr)
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $7,000
    Lot 106

    Achaemenid Silver Torqs, Gold Ram Head Finials (pr)

    Est.
    $3,500 - $7,000
  • Important Sasanian Silver Bowl w/ Griffin - XRF tested
    Estimate
    $16,000 - $24,000
    Lot 107

    Important Sasanian Silver Bowl w/ Griffin - XRF tested

    Est.
    $16,000 - $24,000
  • Byzantine Gilt Silver Paten w/ Fish & Breadbasket
    Estimate
    $24,000 - $36,000
    Lot 108

    Byzantine Gilt Silver Paten w/ Fish & Breadbasket

    Est.
    $24,000 - $36,000
  • Byzantine Iron w/ Brass Military Processional Cross
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $8,000
    Lot 109

    Byzantine Iron w/ Brass Military Processional Cross

    Est.
    $5,500 - $8,000
  • Sasanian Gilt Silver Bowl w/ Dancing Woman, ex-Sothebys
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 111

    Sasanian Gilt Silver Bowl w/ Dancing Woman, ex-Sothebys...

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • 7th C. Mesopotamian Incantation Bowl, ex-Christie's
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 113

    7th C. Mesopotamian Incantation Bowl, ex-Christie's

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Rare 12th C. Afghanistan Ceramic Vessel, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 114

    Rare 12th C. Afghanistan Ceramic Vessel, TL Tested

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Islamic Nishapur Polychrome Bow wl / Bird, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 115

    Islamic Nishapur Polychrome Bow wl / Bird, TL Tested

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • 10th C. Islamic  Glazed Bowl w/ Sgraffito, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 116

    10th C. Islamic Glazed Bowl w/ Sgraffito, TL Tested

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 12th C. Afghanistan Ceramic Jar w/ Woman, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 116a

    12th C. Afghanistan Ceramic Jar w/ Woman, TL Tested

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Rare 10th C. Islamic Molded Glass Bottle
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 117

    Rare 10th C. Islamic Molded Glass Bottle

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Superb / Rare Islamic Glass Flask
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 117a

    Superb / Rare Islamic Glass Flask

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Exceptional Nishapur Turquoise Glazed Pitcher w/ TL
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 118

    Exceptional Nishapur Turquoise Glazed Pitcher w/ TL

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Superb Nishapur Glazed Pottery Bowl, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 118a

    Superb Nishapur Glazed Pottery Bowl, TL Tested

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Inscribed Nishapur Glazed Pottery Pitcher, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 119

    Inscribed Nishapur Glazed Pottery Pitcher, TL Tested

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, Stand, & Base w/ Lions
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 120

    Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, Stand, & Base w/ Lions

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • 15th C.  Samarkand Timurid Dynasty Bowl, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 120a

    15th C. Samarkand Timurid Dynasty Bowl, TL Tested

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • 13th C. Seljuk Gilded Silver Bracelet w/ Niello
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $10,000
    Lot 121

    13th C. Seljuk Gilded Silver Bracelet w/ Niello

    Est.
    $5,000 - $10,000
  • Rare Bactrian Stone Idol - Abstract Spheroid
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 122

    Rare Bactrian Stone Idol - Abstract Spheroid

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Large & Intact Indus Valley Pottery Jar with Bulls
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 122a

    Large & Intact Indus Valley Pottery Jar with Bulls

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Lot of 2 Superb Indus Valley Polychrome Jars
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 122b

    Lot of 2 Superb Indus Valley Polychrome Jars

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Elegant Bactrian Banded Alabaster Stemmed Chalice
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 123

    Elegant Bactrian Banded Alabaster Stemmed Chalice

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Large Ancient Bactrian Stone Aniconic Weight
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 124

    Large Ancient Bactrian Stone Aniconic Weight

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

Exceptional Day 1: Antiquities & Asian Art by Artemis Gallery
Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional, museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Viking, Russian, Near Eastern, as well as Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma and India. Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

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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. 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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.