CLEARANCE | Ancient & Ethnographic Art

Rare Etruscan Bronze Boss Lion w/ Ring in Mouth

11th C. Byzantine Iron / Bronze Processional Cross

Nazca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Fisherman

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Louisville, CO, United States

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CLEARANCE | Ancient & Ethnographic Art

Artemis Gallery

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Kick off fall with our clearance sale featuring discounted pricing and many new items! Asian art, Classical antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East...plus Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Russian Icons & Enamelware, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, Fossils, more! Starting prices have been reduced up to 65% from original auction prices and many items first time at auction - perfect for dealers and collectors. Convenient & professional in-house shipping.

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19th C. American Oxen Powder Horn w/ Scrimshaw: **Originally Listed At $600** North America, United States, ca. 19th century. A fascinating carved oxen powder horn of a mottled creamy yellow, tan, and deep brown hues, tapered and capped with a

0258: 19th C. American Oxen Powder Horn w/ ScrimshawEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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19th C. New Mexico Percussion Rifle, Wright's Trading: **Originally Listed At $800** North America, United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine percussion rifle composed of steel and wood with a simple design.

0259: 19th C. New Mexico Percussion Rifle, Wright's TradingEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Antique American Iron, Brass & Rope Horse Bridle: **Originally Listed At $400** North America, Southwestern United States or Mexico, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A great example of an antique horse bridle made from iron and rope. The two

0260: Antique American Iron, Brass & Rope Horse BridleEst. $450-$675Lot Passed

19th C. American Folk Art Wood Walking Stick with Faces: **Originally Listed At $600** United States, Southern states, 19th century. An American folk art wooden walking stick, signed "JMS" at the upper end, that was hand-carved from a single gnarled

0261: 19th C. American Folk Art Wood Walking Stick with FacesEst. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

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20th C. American Leather Pouch & Sheath w/ Iron Knife: **Originally Listed At $550** North America, Southwestern United States, ca. early 20th century CE. An iron knife with a leather sheath, buffalo horn handle, and leather carrying pouch. The knife

0262: 20th C. American Leather Pouch & Sheath w/ Iron KnifeEst. $550-$825

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19th C. American Cow Skull - From Chisholm Trail: **Originally Listed At $1500** North America, United States, Texas, ca. mid-19th century CE. A well-preserved skull from a steer. The skull has collected a nice layer of orange and gray lichen

0263: 19th C. American Cow Skull - From Chisholm TrailEst. $1,000-$1,500

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1799 American Powder Horn w/ Wood & Steel Cap: **Originally Listed At $400** North America, United States, ca. 1799 CE. A hand carved powder horn made from cow horn, with a wooden plug and a steel pin tip. The body is flat and narrow, tapering

0264: 1799 American Powder Horn w/ Wood & Steel CapEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

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Early 20th C. American Tin Buttons of Actors (10): **Originally Listed At $350** North America, United States, New York, Brooklyn, ca. 1905 & 1906 CE. A collection of 10 celluloid and tin buttons displaying photos and headshots of actors and

0265: Early 20th C. American Tin Buttons of Actors (10)Est. $550-$825

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20th C. USA Pine Needle & Raffia Folk Art Baskets (4): **Originally Listed At $600** North America, United States, Arkansas, ca. 20th century CE. A collection of 4 hand woven baskets of raffia and pine needles that replicate traditional forms of

0266: 20th C. USA Pine Needle & Raffia Folk Art Baskets (4)Est. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

1878 English Percussion Enfield Rifle Converted: **Originally Listed At $1000** Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 1878 CE. A fine wood and steel percussion Enfield rifle with a conversion to a centerfire system. The long barrel is outfitted with a

0267: 1878 English Percussion Enfield Rifle ConvertedEst. $1,500-$2,550Lot Passed

19th C. USA Long Barrel Wood & Iron Percussion Rifle: **Originally Listed At $1200** North America, United States, ca. 19th century CE. A handsome percussion rifle with a lengthy iron barrel, wood stock, and brass fittings. The barrel is octagonal with

0267A: 19th C. USA Long Barrel Wood & Iron Percussion RifleEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

18th C. European Pewter / Zinc Copper Plates (6): **Originally Listed At $400** Northern and Central Europe, Austria, ca. 1773 CE; Germany, ca. 1807 CE; likely Great Britain or France, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful collection of 6 pewter and

0268: 18th C. European Pewter / Zinc Copper Plates (6)Est. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

18th C. American Brass & Iron Andirons w/ Screen: **Originally Listed At $1200** North America, colonial/early United States, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A decorative brass screen and pair of handsome symmetrical matching andirons, each cast

0268A: 18th C. American Brass & Iron Andirons w/ ScreenEst. $1,300-$1,950Lot Passed

19th C. Victorian Leather / Fabric Baby Shoes (4 prs): **Originally Listed At $300** Northwestern Europe or North America, Great Britain, or United States, Victorian to Edwardian era, ca. 19th to early 20th century. A charming collection of four pairs

0269: 19th C. Victorian Leather / Fabric Baby Shoes (4 prs)Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

19th C. German Altenburger Skat Playing Cards (38): **Originally Listed At $500** Western Europe, Germany, Altenburg, ca. 19th to early 20th century. A deck of antique playing cards by the German company Spielkartenfabrik Altenburg, and trademarked

0270: 19th C. German Altenburger Skat Playing Cards (38)Est. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

19th C. English Porcelain Staffordshire Spaniel Lamp: **Originally Listed At $300** Western Europe, England, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE; North America, United States, ca. second half of the 20th century CE. A sweet lamp of a functioning form

0271: 19th C. English Porcelain Staffordshire Spaniel LampEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

World War I German Diplomat's Hat: **Originally Listed At $300** Europe, Germany, ca. 1914 to 1918 CE. A fine black hat of a German diplomat from World War I boasting a black animal fur crown with a large brim on both sides each

0272: World War I German Diplomat's HatEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

20th C. British 18th Hussars Sable Busby w/ Case: **Originally Listed At $2000** Western Europe, Great Britain, England, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful helmet known as a "busby" given to officers of the British 18th Hussars (also known as

0272A: 20th C. British 18th Hussars Sable Busby w/ CaseEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

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18th C. French Luneville Porcelain Dishes (8 pcs): **Originally Listed At $350** Western Europe, France, Luneville, ca. mid-18th to early 19th century CE. A fabulous ensemble of 8 porcelain dishes by Luneville pottery, 7 of circular form and 1

0273: 18th C. French Luneville Porcelain Dishes (8 pcs)Est. $600-$900

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19th C. French Iron Saber w/ Leather Scabbard: **Originally Listed At $1400** Western Europe, France, Paris, ca. early 19th century CE. A handsome steel, brass, and wood saber with the original leather scabbard parade tassels. This was an

0274: 19th C. French Iron Saber w/ Leather ScabbardEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

19th C. Spanish Toledo Double Edge Carbon-Steel Rapier: **Originally Listed At $2500** Western Europe, Spain, Toledo, ca. 19th century CE. An elegant, double-edged carbon-steel rapier with a long blade and an ornate hilt. Upon the fuller (sometimes

0275: 19th C. Spanish Toledo Double Edge Carbon-Steel RapierEst. $3,800-$5,700Lot Passed

1904 Spanish Toledo Steel Artillery Sword: **Originally Listed At $750** Western Europe, Spain, Toledo, ca. 1904 CE. A fantastic carbon-steel and brass artillery sword with a long blade and ornate hilt. Upon the fuller is the makers' mark:

0276: 1904 Spanish Toledo Steel Artillery SwordEst. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

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0277: 19th C. European Carnelian Intaglio - Bearded ManEst. $800-$1,200

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18th C. Neoclassical Glass Intaglio - Man & Centaur: **Originally Listed At $250** Northern Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A translucent russet glass intaglio depicting a muscular man, nude aside from his helmet, about

0278: 18th C. Neoclassical Glass Intaglio - Man & CentaurEst. $450-$700

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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. 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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. 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