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  • Teotihuacan Pottery Standing Figure - Flat Form
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 109

    Teotihuacan Pottery Standing Figure - Flat Form

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Michoacan Pottery Standing Pretty Lady Figures
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 110

    Two Michoacan Pottery Standing Pretty Lady Figures

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Marajoara Terracotta Anthropomorphic Figure Vessel
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 111

    Marajoara Terracotta Anthropomorphic Figure Vessel

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Late Olmec Pottery Figure Riding Zoomorph
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 112

    Late Olmec Pottery Figure Riding Zoomorph

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Early Teotihuacan Greenstone Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 113

    Early Teotihuacan Greenstone Standing Figure

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Guerrero Olmec Orthoclase Jade Figure + Marble Bowl
    Estimate
    $8,500 - $12,750
    Lot 114

    Guerrero Olmec Orthoclase Jade Figure + Marble Bowl

    Est.
    $8,500 - $12,750
  • Colima Pottery Portrait Vessel w/ Helmet
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 115

    Colima Pottery Portrait Vessel w/ Helmet

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Chimu / Inca Blackware Figural Vessel w/ Monkeys
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 116

    Chimu / Inca Blackware Figural Vessel w/ Monkeys

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Maya Pottery Cuboid Vessel with Glyphs
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 117

    Maya Pottery Cuboid Vessel with Glyphs

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • Translated Maya Chochola / Maxcanu Brownware Vase
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 118

    Translated Maya Chochola / Maxcanu Brownware Vase

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Nazca Polychrome Kero Bowl w/ Mythological Beings
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 118a

    Nazca Polychrome Kero Bowl w/ Mythological Beings

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Nazca Wood / Gourd Bowls - Incised Designs
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 119

    Nazca Wood / Gourd Bowls - Incised Designs

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Vibrant Huari Polychrome Textile Four Corner Hat
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $9,750
    Lot 120

    Vibrant Huari Polychrome Textile Four Corner Hat

    Est.
    $6,500 - $9,750
  • Miniature Huari Stone Figural Amulets (2)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 120a

    Miniature Huari Stone Figural Amulets (2)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Moche Wood, Shell, & Nacre Ear Spool w/ Birds
    Estimate
    $2,600 - $3,900
    Lot 121

    Moche Wood, Shell, & Nacre Ear Spool w/ Birds

    Est.
    $2,600 - $3,900
  • Pair of Moche Wood, Nacre Shell, & Turquoise Earspools
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 122

    Pair of Moche Wood, Nacre Shell, & Turquoise Earspools

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Argentinian Aguada Sandstone Vessel with Lizard
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 123

    Argentinian Aguada Sandstone Vessel with Lizard

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • Rare Taino Stone Zemi Stamp w/ Linear Glyphs
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 123a

    Rare Taino Stone Zemi Stamp w/ Linear Glyphs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Fine Taino / Arawak Stone Zemi Figure
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 124

    Fine Taino / Arawak Stone Zemi Figure

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Fine Taino Stone Trigonolith Zemi
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 125

    Fine Taino Stone Trigonolith Zemi

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Taino Stone Zemi w/ Transformation Figure
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 126

    Taino Stone Zemi w/ Transformation Figure

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Fine Tairona Tumbaga Labret Plug w/ Openwork Filigree
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 127

    Fine Tairona Tumbaga Labret Plug w/ Openwork Filigree

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Fine Tairona Tumbaga Pendant Macaw Bird
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 128

    Fine Tairona Tumbaga Pendant Macaw Bird

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Tiahuanaco Gilded Copper Appliques Anthropomorphics
    Estimate
    $3,800 - $5,700
    Lot 129

    Tiahuanaco Gilded Copper Appliques Anthropomorphics

    Est.
    $3,800 - $5,700
  • Early Moche Copper Tumi w/ 2 Seated Figures
    Estimate
    $3,800 - $5,700
    Lot 130

    Early Moche Copper Tumi w/ 2 Seated Figures

    Est.
    $3,800 - $5,700
  • Fine Mapuche Stone Pipe w/ Handle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 131

    Fine Mapuche Stone Pipe w/ Handle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Fine Pair of Mapuche Stone Pipes
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 132

    Fine Pair of Mapuche Stone Pipes

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Tairona Pottery Figural Ocarinas w/ Deity & Cacique
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 133

    Tairona Pottery Figural Ocarinas w/ Deity & Cacique

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Fine Maya Carved Nacre Pectoral - Eagle Warrior
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 134

    Fine Maya Carved Nacre Pectoral - Eagle Warrior

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Maya Shell Annular Discs Mytholical Iconography
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $27,000
    Lot 135

    Maya Shell Annular Discs Mytholical Iconography

    Est.
    $18,000 - $27,000
  • 19th C. European Enamel Roundel Elisabeth of Austria
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 136

    19th C. European Enamel Roundel Elisabeth of Austria

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 17th C. Dutch Delft Polychrome Tile w/ Drummer
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 137a

    17th C. Dutch Delft Polychrome Tile w/ Drummer

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • 19th C. Russian Gilt Silver Traveling Icon
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 138

    19th C. Russian Gilt Silver Traveling Icon

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • 15th C. Illuminated Vellum Franciscan Missal Page
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 139

    15th C. Illuminated Vellum Franciscan Missal Page

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Photograph & Lithograph Illustration
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $8,250
    Lot 140

    19th C. Hawaiian Photograph & Lithograph Illustration

    Est.
    $5,500 - $8,250
  • Four 18th C. Indo-Persian Illustrated Manuscript Pages
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 141

    Four 18th C. Indo-Persian Illustrated Manuscript Pages

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Framed 19th C. European Landscape Painting
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 143

    Framed 19th C. European Landscape Painting

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Beautiful Natural Malachite Botryoidal Mass
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 144a

    Beautiful Natural Malachite Botryoidal Mass

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Wearable Fossilized Shark Tooth Earrings (pr)
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 145

    Wearable Fossilized Shark Tooth Earrings (pr)

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Silver Pendant w/ Fossilized Shark Tooth
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 146

    Silver Pendant w/ Fossilized Shark Tooth

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Silver Pendant w/ Fossilized Dinosaur Bone
    Estimate
    $250 - $375
    Lot 147

    Silver Pendant w/ Fossilized Dinosaur Bone

    Est.
    $250 - $375
  • Silver Pendant w/ Fossilized Carved Ammonite
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 148

    Silver Pendant w/ Fossilized Carved Ammonite

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 2 Silver Rings w/ Fossilized Ammonites
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 149

    2 Silver Rings w/ Fossilized Ammonites

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • 3 La Brea Tar Fossils: Insects, Bone, & Mammoth Fur
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 149a

    3 La Brea Tar Fossils: Insects, Bone, & Mammoth Fur

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Fossilized Morocanites Trilobite w/ Matrix
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 150

    Fossilized Morocanites Trilobite w/ Matrix

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Polished Fossilized Orthoceras Shells in Matrix
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 151

    Polished Fossilized Orthoceras Shells in Matrix

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • 3 Fossilized Lituites Cephalopod Shells in Stone Matrix
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 152

    3 Fossilized Lituites Cephalopod Shells in Stone Matrix...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • 3 Polished Tiger's Eye Stone Slabs
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 153

    3 Polished Tiger's Eye Stone Slabs

    Est.
    $300 - $450

Auction Description

It's a Small World | Diminutive Artifacts by Artemis Gallery
Join us for a very special auction featuring art & artifacts from East to West, North to South, and everywhere in between - with one small thing in common - size! Everything in this auction is approximately 6 inches or less - perfect for that last bit of shelf space in your curio cabinet! 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 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.