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  • Fine Aztec Stone Head of Young Man, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 127a

    Fine Aztec Stone Head of Young Man, ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Vera Cruz Pottery Avian / Zoomorph Whistle w/ Bitumen
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 127b

    Vera Cruz Pottery Avian / Zoomorph Whistle w/ Bitumen

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Expressive Veracruz Pottery Zoomorphic Warrior Helmet
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 127c

    Expressive Veracruz Pottery Zoomorphic Warrior Helmet

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Matched Veracruz Pottery Sonrientes - Male & Female
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 127d

    Matched Veracruz Pottery Sonrientes - Male & Female

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Vera Cruz Pottery Zoomorphic Toy Cart w/ Jaguar
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 127e

    Vera Cruz Pottery Zoomorphic Toy Cart w/ Jaguar

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • La Aguada Blackware Bowl with Fine Incised Motifs
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 128

    La Aguada Blackware Bowl with Fine Incised Motifs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lovely Inca Wood Kero w/ Incised Decorations
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 129

    Lovely Inca Wood Kero w/ Incised Decorations

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Early 20th C. Apache Wicker & Pitch Water Basket
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 130

    Early 20th C. Apache Wicker & Pitch Water Basket

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Mid 20th C. Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Hide & Wood Drum
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 130a

    Mid 20th C. Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Hide & Wood Drum

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Lot of 3 Anasazi Pottery Ladles - Mesa Verde Museum
    Estimate
    $550 - $800
    Lot 131

    Lot of 3 Anasazi Pottery Ladles - Mesa Verde Museum

    Est.
    $550 - $800
  • Lovely Anasazi Tusayan Redware Handled Cup
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 131a

    Lovely Anasazi Tusayan Redware Handled Cup

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Anasazi Pottery Mug - Mesa Verde Museum
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 131b

    Anasazi Pottery Mug - Mesa Verde Museum

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Native American / Mexican Silver & Stone Rings (5)
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 131c

    Native American / Mexican Silver & Stone Rings (5)

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • 20th C. African Ashanti Wood Fertility Figure
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 132

    20th C. African Ashanti Wood Fertility Figure

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • Neolithic African Flint Knife / Skinner
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 132a

    Neolithic African Flint Knife / Skinner

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C. African Benin Edo Brass Female Attendant
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 132b

    19th C. African Benin Edo Brass Female Attendant

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. Dogon Wooden Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 132c

    Early 20th C. Dogon Wooden Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Yoruban Raw Silk (Sayan) Aso oke - ca. 1920
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 132d

    Yoruban Raw Silk (Sayan) Aso oke - ca. 1920

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • African Ashanti Kente Cloth - ca. 1950
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 132e

    African Ashanti Kente Cloth - ca. 1950

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • 19th C. African Mali Dogon Wood Heirloom Bowl
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 133

    19th C. African Mali Dogon Wood Heirloom Bowl

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Early 20th C. African Baule Wood Gbekre, ex Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 133a

    Early 20th C. African Baule Wood Gbekre, ex Sotheby's

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Early 20th C. Lobi Wooden Figure - Bateba Phuwe
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 133b

    Early 20th C. Lobi Wooden Figure - Bateba Phuwe

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 20th C. Bamana Wood Female Puppet - ex Rockefeller
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 133c

    20th C. Bamana Wood Female Puppet - ex Rockefeller

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Early 20th C. Yoruba Ogboni Society Brass Edan Finial
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 133d

    Early 20th C. Yoruba Ogboni Society Brass Edan Finial

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. African Lega Wood Mask - Human Face
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 133e

    Early 20th C. African Lega Wood Mask - Human Face

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Early 20th C. Kuba or Kete Hat w/ Cowrie Shells & Beads
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 133f

    Early 20th C. Kuba or Kete Hat w/ Cowrie Shells & Beads...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Australian Wooden Hooked Fighting Boomerang, ca. 1930s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 134

    Australian Wooden Hooked Fighting Boomerang, ca. 1930s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. Papua New Guinea Uramot Baining Barkcloth Mask
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 134a

    20th C. Papua New Guinea Uramot Baining Barkcloth Mask

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. Micronesian Wood Tuluma - Fish Tackle Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 134b

    Early 20th C. Micronesian Wood Tuluma - Fish Tackle Box...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gorgeous 19th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Calabash / Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 134c

    Gorgeous 19th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Calabash / Bowl

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. Maori Jade / Stone Hei Tikis (3)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 134d

    Early 20th C. Maori Jade / Stone Hei Tikis (3)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Maring Wood Shield
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 134e

    Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Maring Wood Shield

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Early 20th C. Mexican Wood Festival Mask w/ Glass Eyes
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 135

    Early 20th C. Mexican Wood Festival Mask w/ Glass Eyes

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Phallic Slingshot
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 136

    20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Phallic Slingshot

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • Early 20th C. Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving of a Dandy
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 137

    Early 20th C. Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving of a Dandy

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18th C. Spanish Colonial Glass Bead Necklace
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 138

    18th C. Spanish Colonial Glass Bead Necklace

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • 18th C. Mexican Wood Cristo, Original Cross w/ Silver
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 138a

    18th C. Mexican Wood Cristo, Original Cross w/ Silver

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 19th C. Mexican Wood Santo - Praying Woman
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 138b

    19th C. Mexican Wood Santo - Praying Woman

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Framed 19th C. Mexican Retablo w/ Nicho - San Expedito
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 139

    Framed 19th C. Mexican Retablo w/ Nicho - San Expedito

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Mexican Retablo of Christ's Crucifixion
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 140

    19th C. Mexican Retablo of Christ's Crucifixion

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • 19th C. Spanish Colonial Retablo - Veronica's Veil
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 141

    19th C. Spanish Colonial Retablo - Veronica's Veil

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Vintage European 18K Gold & Diamond Pendant
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 142

    Vintage European 18K Gold & Diamond Pendant

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. Mexican Child's Wooden Horse Toy
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 142a

    Early 20th C. Mexican Child's Wooden Horse Toy

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 16th C. Western European Wood & Iron Strongbox
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 142c

    16th C. Western European Wood & Iron Strongbox

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Three 18th & 19th C. British Pewter Steins & Tankard
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 142d

    Three 18th & 19th C. British Pewter Steins & Tankard

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 16th C. German Bronze Nested Measuring Cups
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 142e

    16th C. German Bronze Nested Measuring Cups

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Early 20th C. French 18K Gold Ring w/ Diamond
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 143

    Early 20th C. French 18K Gold Ring w/ Diamond

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Victorian 19K Gold Earrings w/ Glass Intaglios
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 144

    Victorian 19K Gold Earrings w/ Glass Intaglios

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500

Auction Description

Holiday Sale - Antiquities / Ethnographic Art by Artemis Gallery
What to give this holiday season? You'll find plenty of options in our Dec. 12 auction that will cater to all tastes and budgets. Classical antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, the Near East. Asian art from India, China, Japan, Thailand, more! Pre-Columbian. Native American. African / Tribal / Oceanic. Spanish Colonial. Russian Icons. Prints / Fine Art. Fossils. Ancient / Ethnographic Jewelry. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. We offer xpedited shipping options for last-minute Christmas gift-giving - please inquire. Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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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 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.