Fine Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic Art

Published Greek Gold Earrings w/ Garnet & Turquoise

Rare Mesopotamian Painted Fresco Chariot / Horse

Rare Chancay Polychrome Figures Male, Female TL'd

Done

Louisville, CO, United States

Auction Details

Fine Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic Art

Artemis Fine Arts

TOP RATED

Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. 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!

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Moche Gold & Silver Spoon + Gilded Copper Poporo: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, Loma Negra, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A fine gathering of two intriguing pieces from ancient Peru. First is a slender spoon, comprised of 64% gold (equivalent to

0080: Moche Gold & Silver Spoon + Gilded Copper PoporoEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

Sold

Impressive Moche Copper Tumi w/ Warrior Finial: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. An impressive Moche tumi, a ceremonial knife that features a copper-silver alloy lord king warrior finial holding a mace in one hand, with an

0081: Impressive Moche Copper Tumi w/ Warrior FinialEst. $2,400-$3,500

See Sold Price

Lot of 2 Nazca Gold Tupus - A Stunning Pair!: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 100 to 300 CE. A dazzling pair of golden tupus - ancient Andean versions of brooches or shawl pins - of minimalistic forms. Both stunning implements boast

0082: Lot of 2 Nazca Gold Tupus - A Stunning Pair!Est. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed

Nazca Polychrome Wood / Hide Double-Sided Drum: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca culture, ca. 100 BCE to 1000 CE. A rare and impressive double-sided drum, known as a tinya, boasting a cylindrical form and constructed from two branches bent

0083: Nazca Polychrome Wood / Hide Double-Sided DrumEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Proto Nazca Textile Panel - Abstract Trophy Heads: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Proto Nazca, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. An interesting textile panel of a roughly rectangular form comprised of tightly-woven camelid (alpaca or llama wool) fibers in earthy

0083A: Proto Nazca Textile Panel - Abstract Trophy HeadsEst. $5,900-$8,850Lot Passed

Paracas Textile Embroidery in Form of a Shaman: Pre-Columbian, south coast of Peru, Paracas culture, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. Far less known but certainly no less talented than their Nazca neighbors, the Paracas artisans were superb weavers and

0083B: Paracas Textile Embroidery in Form of a ShamanEst. $2,800-$4,200Lot Passed

Sold

Life-Size Moche Copper Funerary Mask, ex-Sotheby's: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Pampa Grande, ca. 550 to 700 CE. An impressively preserved, enigmatic, hammered-copper funerary mask representing the stylized head of an elite woman or man, with

0084: Life-Size Moche Copper Funerary Mask, ex-Sotheby'sEst. $8,000-$12,000

See Sold Price

Incredible Moche Wood Scepter Finial w/ Inlays: Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 100 to 400 CE. Wow! An incredibly preserved, extremely rare wooden scepter finial. It depicts a structure with a lord inside of it, perhaps meant

0084A: Incredible Moche Wood Scepter Finial w/ InlaysEst. $4,500-$6,750Lot Passed

Huge Moche Copper Trumpet Ceremonial Use: Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A magnificent, rare example of a long trumpet, made from three sheets of copper rolled together to form a massive musical

0084B: Huge Moche Copper Trumpet Ceremonial UseEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Moche Copper Tumi of a Lord w/ Turquoise Inlays: Pre-Columbian, from Northern Peru, Moche I or II, ca. 100 to 300 CE. A remarkable copper ceremonial knife (tumi) depicting a lord warrior seated on a throne of war clubs and inlaid with 20 vibrant

0084C: Moche Copper Tumi of a Lord w/ Turquoise InlaysEst. $3,500-$5,000Lot Passed

Sold

Nazca Polychrome Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Hummingbirds: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 200 CE. A beautiful polychrome terracotta vessel of a round-bottomed globular form with a double spouted stirrup handle, the body finely decorated with

0085: Nazca Polychrome Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ HummingbirdsEst. $2,800-$4,000

See Sold Price

Important Nazca Wood Bench / Tiana: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 200 to 600 CE. A rare and remarkable wooden bench, known as a tiana, displaying a circular, concave seat supported by two thick legs with a pair of

0086: Important Nazca Wood Bench / TianaEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed

Sican Lambayeque Ceremonial Copper Disk: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican / Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1370 CE. A wonderful 99.5% copper ceremonial disk adorned with an openwork oracle spider or scorpion featuring eight slender

0087: Sican Lambayeque Ceremonial Copper DiskEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

Sican Lambayeque Gold Stirrup Vessel w/ Naylamp: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican/Lambayeque, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A remarkable example of the luxury arts created by the Sican/Lambayeque culture, this stirrup vessel is comprised of 58%

0087A: Sican Lambayeque Gold Stirrup Vessel w/ NaylampEst. $40,000-$50,000Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Paracas Camelid Bone Scepter - Shaman: Pre-Columbian, Peru (South Coast), Paracas culture, ca. 800 to 100 BCE. Camelid bone carved into the shape of a scepter or finial, capped by a dramatic human figure. The figure holds out a stick of

0087B: Pre-Columbian Paracas Camelid Bone Scepter - ShamanEst. $2,800-$4,200Lot Passed

Sold

Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tray (Rapero): Pre-Columbian, Chile, San Pedro, Atacama Desert, Tiahuanaco / Tiwanaku, ca. 400 to 700 CE. A fabulous hand-carved wooden snuff tray, known as a rapero, of a rectangular form with a recessed

0088: Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tray (Rapero)Est. $2,400-$3,600

See Sold Price

Tiahuanaco Wood & Shell Snuff Tray (Rapero) with Jaguar: Pre-Columbian, Chile, San Pedro, Atacama Desert, Tiahuanaco / Tiwanaku, ca. 400 to 700 CE. A fabulous hand-carved wooden snuff tray known as a rapero, presenting a rectangular form with a jaguar

0089: Tiahuanaco Wood & Shell Snuff Tray (Rapero) with JaguarEst. $2,400-$3,500Lot Passed

Tiahuanaco Gilded Copper Appliques Anthropomorphics: Pre-Columbian, Bolivia, Lake Titicaca region, Tiahuanaco / Tiwanaku, ca. 400 to 700 CE. A beautiful set of hammered copper appliques covered in gilding in a variety of abstract anthropomorphic forms.

0089A: Tiahuanaco Gilded Copper Appliques AnthropomorphicsEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed

Sold

Huari Wood Mummy Mask - A Mesmerizing Countenance: Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Huari (Wari), ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A skillfully carved wooden "false mummy head" mask with an expressive visage that is embellished with a thick layer of cinnabar

0090: Huari Wood Mummy Mask - A Mesmerizing CountenanceEst. $2,400-$3,600

See Sold Price

Sold

Huari Copper Ring w/ Running Jaguars, Inlaid Turquoise: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Huari/Wari, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A masterful copper ring, its form adorned by four jaguars with inlaid turquoise eyes running around the perimeter. The wild felines' energetic

0090A: Huari Copper Ring w/ Running Jaguars, Inlaid TurquoiseEst. $8,000-$12,000

See Sold Price

Huari Polychrome Bridge Spout Portrait Vessel: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Huari/Wari, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. An extremely rare and realistic double-spouted portrait stirrup vessel - unusual as most ancient Peruvian portrait vessels were created by the

0091: Huari Polychrome Bridge Spout Portrait VesselEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Rare Chancay Polychrome Figures Male, Female TL'd: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. An impressive and rare pair of terracotta cuchimilco figures - a male and a female - wrapped in woven textiles of orange, tan, peach, and

0092: Rare Chancay Polychrome Figures Male, Female TL'dEst. $15,000-$22,500Lot Passed

Huari / Wari Wood Carving of a Woman: Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Huari/Wari, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A dramatic wood carving of an abstract female figure, standing with both hands to her chest, her mouth open wide as if she is

0093: Huari / Wari Wood Carving of a WomanEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed

Sold

Manteno Stone Relief Panel with Three Figures: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manteno, ca. 1000 CE. A fabulous hand-carved stone relief of rectangular form exhibiting three seated figures, all presenting thick bodies with raised shins, large arms, flat

0094: Manteno Stone Relief Panel with Three FiguresEst. $2,400-$3,600

See Sold Price

View:

Auction Details

Artemis Fine Arts

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,457 Reviews

8,748 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. 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. Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. **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.