Fine Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic Art

Chiriqui Pottery Incensario with Janus Headed Crocodile

19th C. Indian Painting of Krishna and Bakasura

Enormous & Colorful Nazca Textile Mantle

Done

Louisville, CO, United States

Auction Details

Fine Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic Art

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping!

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Sold

Roman Holy Land Glass Bracelet - Dark Glass: Roman, Holy Land, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A fine free-blown glass bracelet of a thick composition with a simple banded form. The color of the bracelet, though seemingly black on

0022E: Roman Holy Land Glass Bracelet - Dark GlassEst. $400-$600

See Sold Price

Roman Bronze Handle with Boar Terminals: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant cast bronze handle from a tall, narrow vessel like an olpe or oinochoe, with a wide volute at its lower terminal, a delicate arched curve

0022F: Roman Bronze Handle with Boar TerminalsEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Roman Pottery Terra Sigillata Fragment w/ Men: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A bright red, polished terra sigillata-ware fragment from a vessel featuring two male figures - one crouched, with only the back and side of his body

0023: Roman Pottery Terra Sigillata Fragment w/ MenEst. $300-$450Lot Passed

Lot of 2 Roman Bronze Handles - Matching Pair: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd centuries CE. A pair of identical handles, perhaps taken from the same chest, cast from heavy bronze and with beautiful decorative details. Each handle is

0023A: Lot of 2 Roman Bronze Handles - Matching PairEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Sold

Lot of 2 Roman Stone Dice: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Made from colorful stones, one dark purple, one creamy white, these are two charming six-sided gaming dice. Each face is inscribed with concentric

0024: Lot of 2 Roman Stone DiceEst. $250-$350

See Sold Price

Pair of Roman Bronze Chariot Adornments w/ Medusa Faces: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pair of wonderfully-preserved cast bronze roundels, made to be applied decoratively to a chariot, each featuring a striking face of Medusa with

0025: Pair of Roman Bronze Chariot Adornments w/ Medusa FacesEst. $1,600-$2,200Lot Passed

Beautifully Preserved Roman Glass Carinated Cup: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A free-blown translucent glass drinking cup with faint bands of lavender visible in the glass, its form comprised of a rounded base with a smooth pontil

0026: Beautifully Preserved Roman Glass Carinated CupEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Sold

Near-Miniature Roman Glass Bottle - Cobalt Blue: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A gorgeous glass bottle of an attractive, near-miniature form, free-blown from semi-translucent glass of a cobalt-blue hue. The vessel has a piriform

0027: Near-Miniature Roman Glass Bottle - Cobalt BlueEst. $700-$1,000

See Sold Price

Sold

Roman Pottery Erotic Oil Lamp - Three Lovers: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. An intriguing mold-formed oil lamp with a planar base, a circular body, a rounded shoulder with an impressed ovolo motif, and a pair of loose

0027A: Roman Pottery Erotic Oil Lamp - Three LoversEst. $450-$650

See Sold Price

Sold

Roman Marbled Glass Bottle - ex Royal Athena: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A gorgeous Roman vessel of translucent golden amber glass with canes of opaque white glass swirled throughout the drop-shaped body and tubular neck.

0028: Roman Marbled Glass Bottle - ex Royal AthenaEst. $900-$1,200

See Sold Price

Gorgeous Roman Glass Jar w/ Rigaree: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful jar of a petite form shaped from translucent glass of a soft aubergine hue. The vessel is defined by a concave base and rough pontil

0028A: Gorgeous Roman Glass Jar w/ RigareeEst. $900-$1,400Lot Passed

Sold

Lovely Roman 14K+ Gold Coiled Hair Rings: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful group of two spiraling hair rings shaped from lengthy gold wires. One ring is made from 61% gold wire (equivalent to 14K+ gold)

0029: Lovely Roman 14K+ Gold Coiled Hair RingsEst. $1,200-$1,500

See Sold Price

Neoclassical Agate Intaglio w/ Silver & Diamonds Brooch: European, Neoclassical/Victorian, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A large oval agate intaglio, masterfully carved with a complex mythical scene and set in a gorgeous brooch - the floral decorative frame

0029A: Neoclassical Agate Intaglio w/ Silver & Diamonds BroochEst. $17,000-$25,500Lot Passed

Tall / Choice Roman Glass Jar: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning, free-blown translucent green glass vessel of pale verdant hues and marvelous rainbow iridescence. The jug presents a beautiful form

0029B: Tall / Choice Roman Glass JarEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Superb Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Theater Mask on Handle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. An exquisite cast bronze oil lamp with a pear-shaped body leading to a curvaceous spout as well as an impressive theater mask handle terminal with

0029C: Superb Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Theater Mask on HandleEst. $7,500-$11,250Lot Passed

Sold

Miniature Sidonian Molded Glass Date Bottle: Roman Empire, Lebanon, Sidonian, ca. mid 1st to early 2nd century CE. A fine mold-blown flask resembling a date fruit in gorgeous translucent amber glass with hints of aubergine - its generally

0030: Miniature Sidonian Molded Glass Date BottleEst. $1,200-$1,800

See Sold Price

Roman Bronze Wine Strainer w/ Swan Head Terminal: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An intricate bronze wine strainer with a deep cavity presenting dozens of perforations in the center of a wide, shallow bowl. The slender handle has

0030A: Roman Bronze Wine Strainer w/ Swan Head TerminalEst. $900-$1,400Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Applique of Goddess - Minerva: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A finely cast bronze applique depicting Minerva, the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom and the arts, who is regularly identified with the Greek

0030B: Roman Bronze Applique of Goddess - MinervaEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Roman Pottery Oil Lamp w/ Emperor & Planta Pedis: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful mold-formed pottery oil lamp of a circular form with a tab-shaped handle on the verso. The impressed base features a planta pedis

0031: Roman Pottery Oil Lamp w/ Emperor & Planta PedisEst. $450-$650Lot Passed

Roman Pottery Oil Lamp w/ Dolphins: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A petite mold-formed terracotta oil lamp with a raised circular ring on the base, a discoid body, a fill hole within a recessed tondo, and a wick

0031A: Roman Pottery Oil Lamp w/ DolphinsEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Roman Marble Sarcophagus Section - Erote & Grapes: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. Finely carved in extremely high relief - virtually in the round - a section of a marble sarcophagus depicting the god Eros (Roman Cupid) or one of the

0031B: Roman Marble Sarcophagus Section - Erote & GrapesEst. $15,000-$22,500Lot Passed

Sold

Roman North African Redware Flagon: Roman, North Africa, Carthage, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A lovely wheel-thrown redware terracotta flagon with a circular base, an apple-shaped body, a tapered cylindrical neck with

0031C: Roman North African Redware FlagonEst. $550-$800

See Sold Price

Roman Pottery Oil Lamp - Attractive Decoration: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 200 to 400 CE. A handsome mold made earthenware oil lamp with a sunken discus punctuated by a fill hole, a short, projecting spout, and a delicate loop handle on the back.

0032: Roman Pottery Oil Lamp - Attractive DecorationEst. $300-$450Lot Passed

Lovely Roman Glass Vase w/ Twin Trailed Handles: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A beautiful vase of a voluminous form, free-blown from semi-translucent glass of a vibrant yellow hue. The vessel presents with a concave base with

0032A: Lovely Roman Glass Vase w/ Twin Trailed HandlesEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

View:

Auction Details

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,302 Reviews

7,915 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

$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

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

Terms & Conditions

Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. 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. 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. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden / confidential reserves. 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. 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** 9. 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. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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.