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Exceptional Finds Ancient, Ethno, Fine Art

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Classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe.
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  • Ancient Chinese Shang Engraved Bi Disc w/ Insect
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 60a

    Ancient Chinese Shang Engraved Bi Disc w/ Insect

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Talisman Bear (Human Stance)
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 61

    Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Talisman Bear (Human Stance)

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $5,000
  • Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Bi Disc
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 61a

    Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Bi Disc

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Court Dancer
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 62

    Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Court Dancer

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $4,000
  • Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Court Lady
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 62a

    Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Court Lady

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Superb Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade Horse
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 63

    Superb Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade Horse

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,000
  • Huge Chinese Ming Marble Head of Guanyin
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 63a

    Huge Chinese Ming Marble Head of Guanyin

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Impressively Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Horses (pr)
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,500
    Lot 64

    Impressively Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Horses (pr)

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Chinese Tang Marble Statue of a Bodhisattva
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 64a

    Chinese Tang Marble Statue of a Bodhisattva

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Elaborate Chinese Tang Dynasty Gilded Crown
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $40,000
    Lot 65

    Elaborate Chinese Tang Dynasty Gilded Crown

    Est.
    $30,000 - $40,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $17,500
  • Sensuous Chinese Tang Dynasty Sandstone Bodhisattva
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 65a

    Sensuous Chinese Tang Dynasty Sandstone Bodhisattva

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Chinese Nephrite Jade Carving of Mythical Beast
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 65b

    Chinese Nephrite Jade Carving of Mythical Beast

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Chinese Tang Polychrome Pottery Seated Female Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,500
    Lot 65c

    Chinese Tang Polychrome Pottery Seated Female Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Chinese Nephrite Jade Boar / Bear Figurine
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 66

    Chinese Nephrite Jade Boar / Bear Figurine

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • 19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Gongshi Scholar's Stone
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 66a

    19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Gongshi Scholar's Stone

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • 19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Keyaki Elm Wood Table
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 66b

    19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Keyaki Elm Wood Table

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Chinese Qing Jade Coiled Dragon Amulet
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 66c

    Chinese Qing Jade Coiled Dragon Amulet

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • 16th C. Japanese Katana Sword & Saya, Kunimitsu Signed
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $8,000
    Lot 67

    16th C. Japanese Katana Sword & Saya, Kunimitsu Signed

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Japanese Kano School Folding Screen ca. 1850
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,500
    Lot 67a

    Japanese Kano School Folding Screen ca. 1850

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Japanese Edo Wakizashi in Shirasaya, Minamoto Yoshifusa
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 67b

    Japanese Edo Wakizashi in Shirasaya, Minamoto Yoshifusa...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $900
  • Incredible Japanese Maki-e Lacquer & Nacre Box w/ Frogs
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 68

    Incredible Japanese Maki-e Lacquer & Nacre Box w/ Frogs...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • 16th C. Japanese Dotanuki Katana & Saya Sheath
    Lot 68a

    16th C. Japanese Dotanuki Katana & Saya Sheath

    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,750
  • 19th C. Japanese Screen - Weeping Cherry & Stream
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,500
    Lot 68b

    19th C. Japanese Screen - Weeping Cherry & Stream

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Rare 10th C. Philippines Gold Sheet Funerary Face Mask
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 68C

    Rare 10th C. Philippines Gold Sheet Funerary Face Mask

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • 12th C. Khmer Angkor Bronze Four-Armed Vishnu
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 69

    12th C. Khmer Angkor Bronze Four-Armed Vishnu

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • 19th C. Burmese Mandalay Gilt Lacquer Standing Buddha
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 69a

    19th C. Burmese Mandalay Gilt Lacquer Standing Buddha

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Lage 5th C. Thai Stone Statue Torso Buddha Fragment
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 69b

    Lage 5th C. Thai Stone Statue Torso Buddha Fragment

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Life-sized 14th C. Thai Ayutthaya Stone Head of Buddha
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 69c

    Life-sized 14th C. Thai Ayutthaya Stone Head of Buddha

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Huge 18th/19th C. Bhutan Bronze Seated Buddha
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 69d

    Huge 18th/19th C. Bhutan Bronze Seated Buddha

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Large Thai Sukhothai Bronze Buddha Statue
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Lot 69E

    Large Thai Sukhothai Bronze Buddha Statue

    Est.
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $10,000
  • Fully-Articulated Pleistocene Cave Bear Skeleton (Male)
    Estimate
    $60,000 - $80,000
    Lot 70

    Fully-Articulated Pleistocene Cave Bear Skeleton (Male)...

    Est.
    $60,000 - $80,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $35,000
  • Massive Jurassic Ammonite Fossil, 23" Diameter!
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 71

    Massive Jurassic Ammonite Fossil, 23" Diameter!

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Huge Fossilized Tridacna Clam Shell
    Lot 72

    Huge Fossilized Tridacna Clam Shell

    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Moche Copper Pendant Figure of Ai Apaec
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 78

    Moche Copper Pendant Figure of Ai Apaec

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Museum Exhibited Veracruz Stone Serpent Head w/ Tenon
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,500
    Lot 79

    Museum Exhibited Veracruz Stone Serpent Head w/ Tenon

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Superb Veracruz Stone Game Yoke, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $23,000
    Lot 80

    Superb Veracruz Stone Game Yoke, ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $15,000 - $23,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $9,000
  • Calima Gold Crown Headdress Ornament, ex-Arte Primitivo
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 81

    Calima Gold Crown Headdress Ornament, ex-Arte Primitivo...

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Exceptional Costa Rican Diquis Gold Pendant 389 grams!
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 81a

    Exceptional Costa Rican Diquis Gold Pendant 389 grams!

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50,000
  • Massive Sinu Gold Jaguar Claw Necklace, 296.9 grams!
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 81b

    Massive Sinu Gold Jaguar Claw Necklace, 296.9 grams!

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50,000
  • Inca Polychrome Wood Kero
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 82

    Inca Polychrome Wood Kero

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Huge Sican Gold Earspools, 55.7 grams
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 82a

    Huge Sican Gold Earspools, 55.7 grams

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $7,500
  • Large Quimbaya / Cauca Pottery Seated Male Slab Figure
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 83

    Large Quimbaya / Cauca Pottery Seated Male Slab Figure

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • Moche Vessel Depicting Ai Apec w/ Head, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 84

    Moche Vessel Depicting Ai Apec w/ Head, ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Important Veracruz Stone Avian Hacha
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $16,000
    Lot 85

    Important Veracruz Stone Avian Hacha

    Est.
    $10,000 - $16,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $6,000
  • Costa Rican Jade Pendant - Abstract Avian w/ Lizard
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $9,000
    Lot 86

    Costa Rican Jade Pendant - Abstract Avian w/ Lizard

    Est.
    $5,500 - $9,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,750
  • Costa Rican Basalt Trophy Head
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,500
    Lot 86a

    Costa Rican Basalt Trophy Head

    Est.
    $900 - $1,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Superb Costa Rican Jade Axe God Pendant Simian
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 87

    Superb Costa Rican Jade Axe God Pendant Simian

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Cocle Macaracas Pottery Jar w/ Abstract Creatures
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 88

    Cocle Macaracas Pottery Jar w/ Abstract Creatures

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Artemis Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750

Auction Description

Exceptional Finds Ancient, Ethno, Fine Art by Artemis Gallery

Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. All items offered for sale have been legally acquired, and are legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping!

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Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 26.50

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$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

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.

**Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, arrange your own shipping, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.* **For shipments outside of the USA, custom / 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. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding**

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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.