Antiquities, Pre-Columbian, Ethno, Fine Art

Indus Valley Polychrome Pottery Jar w/ Fish Motif

Yoruba Gelede Wood Belly Mask - ex Arte Primitivo

Tom Russell - "Spotted Horse Custer's Last Stand"

Done

Louisville, CO, United States

Auction Details

Antiquities, Pre-Columbian, Ethno, Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Featuring 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, Fossils, Fine Art, Jewelry, more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Buy Now Only

20th C. African Tanzanian Wood Figural Mwana-Hiti Chair: **Originally Listed At $600** Eastern Africa, Tanzania, Zaramo or Kwere people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A lovely ceremonial tripodal chair carved from a single piece of wood, the backrest in the

0175: 20th C. African Tanzanian Wood Figural Mwana-Hiti ChairEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

African DRC Wood Lega Mask: **First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask of characteristically stylized form with

0176: African DRC Wood Lega MaskEst. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed

20th C. African Verre People Brass Snuff Bottle: **Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria or Cameroon, Verre people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A charming cast-brass bottle, with an integral suspension loop on the neck and a petite conical

0177: 20th C. African Verre People Brass Snuff BottleEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

African Lega Bone Bwami Fetish Figure: **First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A bovine or ungulate bone fetish figure on a wood stand, hand carved for

0178: African Lega Bone Bwami Fetish FigureEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Early 20th C. PNG Woven Fiber / Shell Headdress: **Originally Listed At $1000** Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, early-mid 20th century CE. A gorgeous headdress made from woven brown and reddish-brown fibers and hundreds of cowrie shells. A

0178A: Early 20th C. PNG Woven Fiber / Shell HeaddressEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

19th C. PNG Admiralty Islands Adze w/ Inlay: **First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden adze handle of an angled form suited for performing myriad

0178B: 19th C. PNG Admiralty Islands Adze w/ InlayEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Sold

19th C. Papua New Guinea Stone Adze Blade, ex-Sotheby's: **Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant adze blade of rectangular form, hand-whetted from dark grey basalt. The fascinating

0178D: 19th C. Papua New Guinea Stone Adze Blade, ex-Sotheby'sEst. $400-$600

See Sold Price

Polynesian Mother of Pearl Neck Gorget / Pectoral: **Originally Listed At $400** Oceania, Polynesia / Melanesia, likely Solomon Islands, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful pectoral or neck gorget carved from a single piece of nacre (mother of pearl)

0180: Polynesian Mother of Pearl Neck Gorget / PectoralEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

19th C. Cook Islands Wood Ruatangaeo / Adze Handle: **First Time At Auction** Oceania, Polynesia, Southern Cook Islands, Mangaia Island, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A beautiful openwork adze handle of distinctly ceremonial form known as a

0180A: 19th C. Cook Islands Wood Ruatangaeo / Adze HandleEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

20th C. Trobriand Islands Dance Club, ex-Sotheby's: Oceania, Trobriand Islands, Massim peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. An exquisite and sizable dance club, hand-carved from hard wood and painted in black and white pigments. This gorgeous example

0180B: 20th C. Trobriand Islands Dance Club, ex-Sotheby'sEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

19th C. Fijian Wood Kiakavo Club: **Originally Listed At $800** Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A distinctive wooden kiakavo club with a hooked head, polished surface, and a scored area on the

0181: 19th C. Fijian Wood Kiakavo ClubEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

Sold

Fine Maori Wood Wheku Face Nacre Shell Eyes: **Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An expertly carved wooden abstract anthropomorphic wheku face with nacre shell disc eyes. The abstract

0181A: Fine Maori Wood Wheku Face Nacre Shell EyesEst. $800-$1,500

See Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Maori Carved Whale Tooth w/ Tiki Figure: Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. 20th century CE. A fascinating carving: a whale tooth sculpted with the relief image of a squatting tiki figure with hands on thighs. The anthropomorphic figure

0181B: 20th C. Maori Carved Whale Tooth w/ Tiki FigureEst. $500-$750

See Sold Price

Early 20th C. Hawaiian Lauhala Fiber Fish Basket: **First Time At Auction** North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. A large basket hand-woven with thin fronds from the hala tree with a matching lid - the fibers are tightly

0181D: Early 20th C. Hawaiian Lauhala Fiber Fish BasketEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Australian Aboriginal Bark Painting - 2 Mimis Spirits: **First Time At Auction** Lionel Wurrkioj (Aboriginal Australian) ca. 1999 CE. "2 Mimis with Hunting Spears." A beautiful, hand-painted eucalyptus bark painting using traditional Aboriginal

0182: Australian Aboriginal Bark Painting - 2 Mimis SpiritsEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

19th C. Argentinian Gaucho Leather Rebenque + Bolas: **Originally Listed At $400** South America, Argentina, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of useful tools for Argentinian gauchos - a horse crop or whip called a rebenque as well as an

0183: 19th C. Argentinian Gaucho Leather Rebenque + BolasEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

19th C. Argentinian Horse Whips / Rebenques (pr): 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,

0183A: 19th C. Argentinian Horse Whips / Rebenques (pr)Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Early 20th C. Panamanian Kuna Wood Figure, Nuchu: **First Time At Auction** Latin American, Panama, Kuna People, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure known as a nuchu (uchu) by the indigenous Kuna (or Guna) people of Panama and

0184: Early 20th C. Panamanian Kuna Wood Figure, NuchuEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

18th C. South American Silver Tupus + Incense Burner: **Originally Listed At $650** South America, Peru, Chile, & Bolivia, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A collection of 4 high quality silver tupus and an incense burner. The incense holder is cast from 3

0184A: 18th C. South American Silver Tupus + Incense BurnerEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Sold

19th C. Guatemalan Wood Monkey Dance Mask: **First Time At Auction** Central America, Mexico or Guatemala, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved and beautifully painted wooden monkey mask with naturalistic simian features. In

0185: 19th C. Guatemalan Wood Monkey Dance MaskEst. $1,700-$2,550

See Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Spanish Colonial Nicho w/ Retablo St. Joseph: **First Time At Auction** Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely tin-coated iron retablo of Saint Joseph holding the Christ child, finely painted in vibrant

0185A: 19th C. Spanish Colonial Nicho w/ Retablo St. JosephEst. $800-$1,200

See Sold Price

City Hospital of Boston David Cheever (1877 & 1882): **First Time At Auction** North America, United States, Boston, ca. 1877 and 1882 CE. "Medical and Surgical Reports of the Boston City Hospital." Second Series. Edited by David W. Cheever, M.D. and

0185F: City Hospital of Boston David Cheever (1877 & 1882)Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Six 18th & 19th C. Medical Related Memoirs, 1st Eds.: **First Time At Auction** 6 First Edition Books: "Letters from a Father to His Son, On Various Topics, Relative to Literature and the Conduct of Life. Written in the years 1792-1793" by J. Aiken

0186: Six 18th & 19th C. Medical Related Memoirs, 1st Eds.Est. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

1922 Jack London Dutch Courage + Dust Jacket 1st Ed.: **Originally Listed At $1200** North America, United States, New York, ca. 1922 CE. BAL 11977; Sisson & Martens, p. 97. A highly sought-after first edition, first printing of "Dutch Courage and

0186A: 1922 Jack London Dutch Courage + Dust Jacket 1st Ed.Est. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

View:

Auction Details

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,318 Reviews

7,946 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

$0$25

$300$50

$1,000$100

$2,500$250

$5,000$500

$10,000$1,000

$50,000$5,000

$100,000$10,000

$500,000$50,000

$1,000,000$100,000

Buyer's Premium

26.5%

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, you (the bidder) personally guarantee payment. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden/confidential reserves. 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. 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. Payments not made within 10 days of auction's end will terminate bidder's right to purchase said lot(s). In addition, non-paying bidders will receive posted negative feedback and not be allowed bidding privileges on any future auctions, no exceptions. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 26.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased 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 2 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 3 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 5 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. 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 30 days from the date of delivery. 8. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING: 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. You can expect to receive to shipment within 10 days of payment (domestic). **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. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us 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.

Autopay

If you have not contacted Artemis Gallery to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

SALES TAX

Online purchases from Artemis Gallery may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.