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  • Large Amethyst Geode Section w/ Quartz Center Column
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 151

    Large Amethyst Geode Section w/ Quartz Center Column

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Large Limestone Ammonite Fossil
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 151a

    Large Limestone Ammonite Fossil

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Large & Fine Fossilized Megalodon Tooth
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 151b

    Large & Fine Fossilized Megalodon Tooth

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Beautiful Brazilian Large-Crystal Amethyst Geode
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 151c

    Beautiful Brazilian Large-Crystal Amethyst Geode

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lot of 2 North African Stone Tools - Scrapers
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 152

    Lot of 2 North African Stone Tools - Scrapers

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Large / Gorgeous Atlantic Megalodon Tooth
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 153

    Large / Gorgeous Atlantic Megalodon Tooth

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lot of 2 Ancient Turtle Coprolites
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 153a

    Lot of 2 Ancient Turtle Coprolites

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • French Mousterian Neanderthal Biface Chert Hand Axe
    Estimate
    $950 - $1,450
    Lot 153b

    French Mousterian Neanderthal Biface Chert Hand Axe

    Est.
    $950 - $1,450
  • Europe Mousterian Chert Levallois Point
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 153c

    Europe Mousterian Chert Levallois Point

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large French Paleolithic Chert Handaxe
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 153d

    Large French Paleolithic Chert Handaxe

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Alaskan Late Pleistocene Juvenile Mammoth Tusk
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 154

    Alaskan Late Pleistocene Juvenile Mammoth Tusk

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • Miniature Olmec Jadeite Hunchback Amulet
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 155

    Miniature Olmec Jadeite Hunchback Amulet

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • Near Miniature Olmec Green Stone Figure
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 155a

    Near Miniature Olmec Green Stone Figure

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Olmec Pottery Standing Female Figure, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 156

    Olmec Pottery Standing Female Figure, TL Tested

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Olmec Jade Blade Pendant w/ Incised Design
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 157

    Olmec Jade Blade Pendant w/ Incised Design

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Massive Olmec Olivine-Serpentine Celt
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 158

    Massive Olmec Olivine-Serpentine Celt

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Guerrero Chontal Greenstone Maskette
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 159

    Guerrero Chontal Greenstone Maskette

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Guerrero Chontal Greenstone Effigy w/ Olmecoid Features
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 159a

    Guerrero Chontal Greenstone Effigy w/ Olmecoid Features...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Maya Polychrome Vessel w/ Enema Ritual Scene
    Estimate
    $1,900 - $2,850
    Lot 160

    Maya Polychrome Vessel w/ Enema Ritual Scene

    Est.
    $1,900 - $2,850
  • Maya Pottery Ulua Valley Tripod Cylinder
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 160a

    Maya Pottery Ulua Valley Tripod Cylinder

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rare Maya Carved Pottery Dish
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 161

    Rare Maya Carved Pottery Dish

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Maya Pottery Lidded Cacao Cache Vessel, ex Museum
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 161a

    Maya Pottery Lidded Cacao Cache Vessel, ex Museum

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Maya Pottery Vessel with Old God of Fire
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 162

    Maya Pottery Vessel with Old God of Fire

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • 2 Pottery Bowls - Olmec Blackware + Maya Copador
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 163

    2 Pottery Bowls - Olmec Blackware + Maya Copador

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Mayan Jaina Pottery Seated Figure on Pedestal
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 164

    Mayan Jaina Pottery Seated Figure on Pedestal

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • Mayan Carved Pottery Vessel with Jaguar Face
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 165

    Mayan Carved Pottery Vessel with Jaguar Face

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Very Fine Exhibited Chancay Pottery Cylinder Vessel
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 166

    Very Fine Exhibited Chancay Pottery Cylinder Vessel

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Adorable Chancay Pottery Effigy Jug - Penguin
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 167

    Adorable Chancay Pottery Effigy Jug - Penguin

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Chancay Textile Weaver Basket w/ Tools
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 168

    Chancay Textile Weaver Basket w/ Tools

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Chancay Wooden Litter Post w/ Standing Lord
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 169

    Chancay Wooden Litter Post w/ Standing Lord

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Large Chancay Textile Weaver Basket w/ Tools
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 170

    Large Chancay Textile Weaver Basket w/ Tools

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600
  • Large Framed Chancay Dyed Textile w/ Figures & Animals
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 171

    Large Framed Chancay Dyed Textile w/ Figures & Animals

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Framed Chancay Textile Panel w/ Zoomorphic Figures
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 172

    Framed Chancay Textile Panel w/ Zoomorphic Figures

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Framed Chancay Lace Textile - Zoomorphic Motifs
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 173

    Framed Chancay Lace Textile - Zoomorphic Motifs

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Framed Chancay Painted Textile - Jaguars & Faces
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 174

    Framed Chancay Painted Textile - Jaguars & Faces

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Chavin Pottery Vessel, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 175

    Chavin Pottery Vessel, ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chavin Blackware Stirrup Vessel with Face, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 176

    Chavin Blackware Stirrup Vessel with Face, ex-Sotheby's...

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • Delightful Chimu Copper Tumi Surmounted by Birds
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 177

    Delightful Chimu Copper Tumi Surmounted by Birds

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Lot of 37 Framed Chimu Copper, Shell, & Bone Artifacts
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $15,000
    Lot 178

    Lot of 37 Framed Chimu Copper, Shell, & Bone Artifacts

    Est.
    $1,000 - $15,000
  • Framed Chimu Textile Fragment w/ Birds and Fringe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 179

    Framed Chimu Textile Fragment w/ Birds and Fringe

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Inca Wood Kero with Incised Geometric Designs
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 180

    Large Inca Wood Kero with Incised Geometric Designs

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Moche Bichrome Stirrup of Muscovy Duck  - TL Tested
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 181

    Moche Bichrome Stirrup of Muscovy Duck - TL Tested

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Moche Gold & Silver Spoon, Gilded Copper Poporo, 49.4 g
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 181a

    Moche Gold & Silver Spoon, Gilded Copper Poporo, 49.4 g...

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Lot of 3 Moche Silver-Copper Alloy Figures - 69.5 g
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 181b

    Lot of 3 Moche Silver-Copper Alloy Figures - 69.5 g

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Impressive Moche 18K Gold Nose Ring, 10.1 g
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 182

    Impressive Moche 18K Gold Nose Ring, 10.1 g

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Moche Redware Portrait Vessel - Male Warrior
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 183

    Moche Redware Portrait Vessel - Male Warrior

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Fine Moche / Sican Blackware Figural Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 184

    Fine Moche / Sican Blackware Figural Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Proto-Nazca Textile Cushion with Deity
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 185

    Proto-Nazca Textile Cushion with Deity

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350

Auction Description

VARIETY SALE | Antiquities & Ethnographic Art by Artemis Gallery
Around the world & back in time - be amazed at the treasures you will find. Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian Icons, Fine Art, much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 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.