Exceptional Ancient, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

Attic Red-Figure Bell Krater by The Christie Painter ALR

17th C. Sino-Tibetan Gilt Copper Figure of Palden Lhamo

Beverly McIver Painting "Arizona Sun on My Face" (1998)

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Louisville, CO, United States

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Exceptional Ancient, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

Artemis Fine Arts

Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. All items offered for sale have been legally acquired, and are legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping!

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Roman Bronze Adjustable Tripod Stand – Ingenious Folding Design: Roman Empire, ca 3rd to 4th century CE. An incredibly rare and complete bronze folding tripod. Three vertical supports connected with crossed "X" supports that are each connected in the center with

0001: Roman Bronze Adjustable Tripod Stand – Ingenious Folding DesignEst. $22,000-$30,000

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Majestic Roman Bronze Appliqué Bust Alexander the Great: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd century CE. A breathtaking bronze applique bust of the famed conqueror Alexander the Great, bare-chested and characteristically leonine with hair dramatically upswept

0001A: Majestic Roman Bronze Appliqué Bust Alexander the GreatEst. $14,000-$21,000

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Important Roman Bronze Candelabrum - Winged Eros: Roman Empire, probably Rome, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE. Wonderful bronze candelabrum - oil lamp or candle stand - sitting on three curved legs each ending in the paws of a feline. Three

0002: Important Roman Bronze Candelabrum - Winged ErosEst. $12,000-$18,000

Opulent Roman Bronze Oil Lamp w/ Deity Atop Lion-Paw Stand: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. An exceptional bronze oil lamp with an elaborate handle of acanthus leaves surrounding a deity, perhaps Bacchus, Mercury, or Apollo, all atop a

0003: Opulent Roman Bronze Oil Lamp w/ Deity Atop Lion-Paw StandEst. $15,000-$25,000Lot Passed

Elegant Roman Free-Blown Glass Vial (for Precious Liquids): Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An impressively long and thin free blown glass vial of the early Imperial Period. The silhouette it creates is striking in that from the

0003A: Elegant Roman Free-Blown Glass Vial (for Precious Liquids)Est. $2,000-$3,500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Appliqués of Hercules – Majestic Heroic Ornaments: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A fine pair of bronze appliques of the legendary hero Hercules (Greek Herakles), each depicting him from the chest up and likely intended for a wagon or

0004: Roman Bronze Appliqués of Hercules – Majestic Heroic OrnamentsEst. $18,000-$27,000Lot Passed

Rare Roman Silver / Gilt Fibula Hippocamp Form: Roman Empire, ca. 2nd century CE. A magnificent and highly desirable silver fibula, dating to the Roman Empire, ca. 2nd century CE, exquisitely cast in the form of a hippocamp, the legendary

0004A: Rare Roman Silver / Gilt Fibula Hippocamp FormEst. $6,500-$8,500Lot Passed

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Roman Gold Repoussé Appliqué of a Deity in Aedicula: Roman, Republic to early Imperial period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A stunning, nearly 24-karat gold repousse applique an aedicula or petite shrine featuring a central nude male youth,

0004B: Roman Gold Repoussé Appliqué of a Deity in AediculaEst. $1,900-$2,700

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Roman Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio of Centaur: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning carnelian intaglio of a centaur - a mythological creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse - set into a

0005: Roman Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio of CentaurEst. $4,000-$6,000

Roman Gold Ring Black Stone Intaglio of Nike in a Biga: Roman Empire, 1st century CE. A magnificent Imperial Roman gold ring, exquisitely set with a finely incised black stone intaglio depicting Nike, the winged goddess of victory, gracefully driving a

0005A: Roman Gold Ring Black Stone Intaglio of Nike in a BigaEst. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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Roman Gold Hair Pin w/ Turquoise Bust of an Emperor: Romano-Egyptian, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A rare find! A skillfully carved turquoise head of an emperor - possibly Tiberius - set on top of a conical hair or fibula pin comprised of almost 23 karat

0005B: Roman Gold Hair Pin w/ Turquoise Bust of an EmperorEst. $4,000-$8,000

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Elegant Roman Bone Carving of Venus in Pudica Pose: Rome, Imperial period, ca. 2nd century CE. The goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is depicted in the classic "pudica" pose, modestly covering her bosom and sex—a gesture that paradoxically

0005D: Elegant Roman Bone Carving of Venus in Pudica PoseEst. $1,000-$1,500

Romano-Egyptian Ivory Sculpture Melancholic Male Figure: Romano-Egyptian, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fabulous ivory sculpture of a youthful male figure seated in a pensive or melancholic pose, all enveloped in light blue-green glaze typically associated

0005E: Romano-Egyptian Ivory Sculpture Melancholic Male FigureEst. $2,000-$3,500Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Ganymede Grasped by Zeus as an Eagle: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An evocative leaded bronze sculpture depicting Jupiter (Greek Zeus) in the form of an eagle swooping down to lift up the youthful, crouching

0006: Roman Bronze Ganymede Grasped by Zeus as an EagleEst. $24,000-$36,000

Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight of a Goddess / Empress: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An incredibly fine bronze steelyard weight in the form of the bust of a goddess or empress, with shoulders draped and wavy coiffure pulled back in a

0006A: Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight of a Goddess / EmpressEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight Depicting a Cloaked Youth: Roman Empire, Imperial, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Very fine bronze and lead weight, of the type attached to bronze cross-beams of a style known as a steelyard. Attractively molded in the shape of a

0006B: Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight Depicting a Cloaked YouthEst. $7,500-$9,500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Vessel Handle Dionysus in High Relief, ex-Sotheby's: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. This is a type often found in Pompeii, but we cannot make that claim based on provenance we have. Quite large and quite exceptional bronze handle that once

0007: Roman Bronze Vessel Handle Dionysus in High Relief, ex-Sotheby'sEst. $14,000-$21,000Lot Passed

Elegant Roman Bronze Situla Palmette-Adorned Handle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A Roman bronze situla, a deep-handled pail featuring wheel-cut grooves below the rim and an embossed design. The separately cast arched handle,

0007A: Elegant Roman Bronze Situla Palmette-Adorned HandleEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed

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Roman Marble Statue Togated Male Holding a Circular Object: ** This heavy/oversized item requires third-party shipping, which may affect delivery time. Please inquire about shipping costs and delivery before bidding ** Roman, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A

0007B: Roman Marble Statue Togated Male Holding a Circular ObjectEst. $6,000-$8,000

Greco-Roman Marble Head of Tyche with Mural Crown: Roman Greece, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A remarkable marble head of the Greek goddess Tyche crowned by a faceted brick tower with an arched doorway and slit windows. For the Greeks,

0007C: Greco-Roman Marble Head of Tyche with Mural CrownEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Hercules Capturing Ceryneian Hind: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A remarkable and exceptionally rare bronze sculpture depicting Hercules (Greek Herakles) in the midst of one of his Twelve Labors - capturing the

0008: Roman Bronze Hercules Capturing Ceryneian HindEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Pottery Wine Amphora + Marine-Encrustions: Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. A well-preserved Roman pottery amphora featuring twin vertical grooved handles, a cylindrical neck with a collared rim, and a tapered body

0008A: Ancient Roman Pottery Wine Amphora + Marine-EncrustionsEst. $5,000-$7,500

Roman Copper Alloy Lid Millefiori Enamel Medallion: Roman, Imperial period, Gaul, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A remarkable and rare Roman copper alloy lid, dating to the Imperial period in Gaul, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. This exquisitely crafted

0008B: Roman Copper Alloy Lid Millefiori Enamel MedallionEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Exquisite Roman Bronze Protome of a Goddess or Nymph: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful bronze protome or applique in the form of a goddess featuring huge eyes that were once inlaid, a leaf-covered breastplate, and a wavy

0008C: Exquisite Roman Bronze Protome of a Goddess or NymphEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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