Horses & Gauchos - Past to Present

1st C. Romano-Celtic Leaded Bronze Prick Spur

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Horses & Gauchos - Past to Present

Artemis Gallery

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Artemis Gallery is paying tribute to one of the most important contributions of the Spaniards to the Americas, the introduction of the horse and the rise of the gaucho. This week's auction will feature the impressive collection of David Irving, lifelong collector from Denver, CO which includes a plethora of items used by gauchos in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and beyond - bridles, riding crops, spurs, rastra belts, facon knives, stirrups, rebenques whips, branding irons, riding boots, even a saddle and saddle blanket. Complementing this collection are works of fine art and material culture that capture the romance of the cowboy and the rancher's way of life, prompting us to envision gauchos moving cattle toward the corrals as the animals kick up dust from the earth and the sun glows early in the morning. Travel back to a time when gauchos were revered for their skills, bravery, and deep respect for the horse, an animal that was essential for their livelihood and survival.

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1st C. Romano-Celtic Leaded Bronze Prick Spur: Romano-Celtic, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century. A cast leaded-bronze prick-spur with a conical point and two curved lateral arms terminating in discoidal tips, and a third arm extending from

0001: 1st C. Romano-Celtic Leaded Bronze Prick SpurEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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0002: 1st C. Roman Bronze Prick Spurs, 1 w/ Glass InlaysEst. $600-$900

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2 Romano-British Iron / Bronze Prick Spurs: Roman, Great Britain, Romano-British, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A set of 2 prick spurs from ancient Roman-controlled Britain, one of iron and the other of bronze. The petite bronze example has thick

0003: 2 Romano-British Iron / Bronze Prick SpursEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Rare Romano-British Enameled Bronze Prick Spurs (2): Roman, Great Britain, Romano-British, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A rare set of 2 bronze prick spurs that were once worn behind the heels of boots. The cruciform spur features a petite frontal spike,

0004: Rare Romano-British Enameled Bronze Prick Spurs (2)Est. $900-$1,350

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2nd C. Roman Bronze Prick Spurs (2): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A pair of bronze prick spurs in 2 distinct forms. The first spur has lateral 'wings' extending from an abstract avian head, and the larger had thick

0005: 2nd C. Roman Bronze Prick Spurs (2)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

3rd C. Eastern Roman Bronze Prick Spur: Roman, Eastern Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A cast-bronze prick spur with a petite discoid fastener on each side bar. The front of the spur features a lengthy conical spike -

0006: 3rd C. Eastern Roman Bronze Prick SpurEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

9th C. Iron Boot Spurs, 2 Viking + 1 Medieval European: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 8th to 10th century CE; Western Europe, Medieval Period, ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A trio of forged iron boot spurs with pointed spikes.

0007: 9th C. Iron Boot Spurs, 2 Viking + 1 Medieval EuropeanEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

19th C. Belgian Nickel-Silver Riding Stirrups G. Laport: Western Europe, Belgium, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. An extravagant pair of nickel-silver riding stirrups made by the Belgium manufacturer G. Laport & Cie for export to South America. The front

0008: 19th C. Belgian Nickel-Silver Riding Stirrups G. LaportEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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19th C. English Nickel-Silver Horse Harness Segments: **Originally Listed At $200** Northwestern Europe, Probably England, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely collection of 13 nickel-silver segments to decorate a horse harness, each comprised

0008A: 19th C. English Nickel-Silver Horse Harness SegmentsEst. $300-$400

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19th C. Moroccan Islamic Brass Riding Stirrups: North Africa, Morocco, Islamic culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine pair of brass riding stirrups, each boasting an elegant silhouette with an arched, rectangular foot plate, wide,

0009: 19th C. Moroccan Islamic Brass Riding StirrupsEst. $800-$1,200

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Large 19th C. African Islamic Etched Bronze Stirrup: West / North Africa, Hausa People, Islamic culture, ca. 19th century CE. A large riding stirrup with two elongated flaps that point downward, the central foot plate is pierced with petaloid openwork

0009A: Large 19th C. African Islamic Etched Bronze StirrupEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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19th C. Ottoman Empire Nickel Silver Stirrups (pr): Near East, Ottoman Empire / Turkey, Islamic Culture, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. A fine pair of nickel silver stirrups presenting slightly convex, quadrilateral foot platforms that gently flare

0010: 19th C. Ottoman Empire Nickel Silver Stirrups (pr)Est. $600-$800

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19th C. Indian Iron Spiked Snaffle Bit: South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. An iron snaffle bit comprised of several joints including a pair of bowed shanks, a tubular mouthpiece fit with 6 serrated wheels, and an arched port. A trio

0011: 19th C. Indian Iron Spiked Snaffle BitEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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19th C. Chinese Woven Bamboo Riding Stirrups (pr): East Asia, China, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. A pair of well-preserved woven cane or rattan riding stirrups. Both constructed from strips of pliable reed or bamboo that are tightly

0012: 19th C. Chinese Woven Bamboo Riding Stirrups (pr)Est. $600-$900

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Pair of 19th C. Argentinian Gaucho Rawhide Stirrups: South America, Argentina & Uruguay, Pampas region, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of rawhide stirrups with a rounded shape and integral suspension strap with iron buckles. The untanned hide is a white

0013: Pair of 19th C. Argentinian Gaucho Rawhide StirrupsEst. $600-$900

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19th C. Chilean Nickel-Silver / Iron Huaso Spurs: Latin America, South America, Chile, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A handsome pair of spurs or espuelas from a Chilean cowboy known as a huaso. Each spur displays a

0014: 19th C. Chilean Nickel-Silver / Iron Huaso SpursEst. $1,000-$1,500

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19th C. Argentine Nickel Silver Knives, Bone Handles: Latin America, South America, Argentina or Uruguay, ca. 19th century CE. A fantastic pair of knives known as facons: one with an elaborate nickel silver handle and the other displaying a handle

0015: 19th C. Argentine Nickel Silver Knives, Bone HandlesEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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19th C. Peruvian Nickel Silver & Leather Spurs (pr): Latin America, South America, Peru, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful pair of nickel silver spurs attached to tooled leather taloneras or heel pads with lovely floral designs. Each

0016: 19th C. Peruvian Nickel Silver & Leather Spurs (pr)Est. $600-$900

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20th C. Argentine Knife w/ Nickel-Silver & Gold Sheath: South America, Argentina, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fabulous nickel-silver and steel gaucho facon knife with 50% gold (equivalent to 12K) decorations and a matching sheath with equally fine

0017: 20th C. Argentine Knife w/ Nickel-Silver & Gold SheathEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

20th C. Argentinian Rebenque / Riding Whip: South America, Argentina, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A riding whip known as a rebenque with a pliable leather beater end, a silvered copper handle, and a braided rope strand just beneath the

0018: 20th C. Argentinian Rebenque / Riding WhipEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

19th C. Argentinian Brass Stirrups (2 pairs): South America, Argentina or Uruguay, Pampas region, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of 4 stirrups, one pair is matched, and the other is very similar in overall form- the two larger

0019: 19th C. Argentinian Brass Stirrups (2 pairs)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

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19th C. Argentinian Silver Riding Spurs (pr): South America, Argentina or Uruguay, Pampas region, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine pair of high quality 83% silver riding spurs with a pair of U-shaped bands and incised linear adornment.

0020: 19th C. Argentinian Silver Riding Spurs (pr)Est. $1,000-$1,500

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19th C. Chilean Nickel Silver Huaso Spurs (pr): Latin America, South America, Chile, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful pair of nickel silver spurs or espuelas belonging to a Chilean cowboy known as a huaso.

0021: 19th C. Chilean Nickel Silver Huaso Spurs (pr)Est. $900-$1,350

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19th C. Argentine Rebenques - Leather, Wood & Silver (2): South America, Latin America, Argentina or Uruguay, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating pair of horse whips known as rebenques used by gaucho cowboys, one with a silver handle and the other with wood,

0022: 19th C. Argentine Rebenques - Leather, Wood & Silver (2)Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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