Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art 2025-05-01 Auction - 231 Price Results - Artemis Fine Arts in CO
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10th C. India Pala Stone Stele, Avalokiteshvara in LalitasanaRoman Bronze Oil Lamp w/ Deity on Lion-Footed StandFine Panama Veraguas Gold Shaman Pendant
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Louisville, CO, United States
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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

Artemis Fine Arts

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Showcasing an extraordinary array of artifacts and art, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial treasures, fossils, fine and visual arts, and more! All ancient items are ethically sourced and legally available for sale. Enjoy the ease of in-house shipping for a seamless experience!
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Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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Consecrated Ming Dynasty Pigmented Wood Buddha: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. Carved from substantial wood and layered with plaster or stucco, this large Buddha statue features a head adorned with tightly coiled blue curls
0001: Consecrated Ming Dynasty Pigmented Wood BuddhaEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
Qi Baishi Handscroll Depicting Shrimp, Crabs, Frogs, and Aquatic Plants: Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1864-1957). Ink and colors on paper, handscroll format, n.d. (although likely dates to Qi Baishi’s mature period, ca. 1920–1945). Signed with two seals (see extended
0001A: Qi Baishi Handscroll Depicting Shrimp, Crabs, Frogs, and Aquatic PlantsEst. $15,000-$22,500Lot Passed
Magnificent Qing Dynasty Sculpture Nanhai Guanyin, Dated 1801: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1801 CE. Within the sculpted embrace of her island grotto on Mount Putuo, this painted wooden sculpture unveils Nanhai Guanyin, the compassionate Bodhisattva of
0001B: Magnificent Qing Dynasty Sculpture Nanhai Guanyin, Dated 1801Est. $17,000-$25,500Lot Passed
Rare Ming Dynasty Wood Lohan Figures (Enlightened Disciples): East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. From the mists of the Ming Dynasty arose these two wooden Lohan figures, silent witnesses to centuries past. Fashioned, it seems, by a singular
0002: Rare Ming Dynasty Wood Lohan Figures (Enlightened Disciples)Est. $14,000-$21,000Lot Passed
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Ming / Qing Roof Tile Depicting Vaisravana, Guardian King of the North: East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. Behold Vaisravana, the majestic Heavenly King of the North, a 17th-century Chinese pottery roof tile guardian. This
0002A: Ming / Qing Roof Tile Depicting Vaisravana, Guardian King of the NorthEst. $5,000-$8,000
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Ancient Chinese Bronze Age Qijia Pottery Pitcher, TL'd: East Asia, China, Upper Yellow River Region of Gansu and Eastern Qinghai, Neolithic Period, Qijia Culture, ca. 2200 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built pottery pitcher vessel with a slightly constricted neck
0003: Ancient Chinese Bronze Age Qijia Pottery Pitcher, TL'dEst. $1,100-$1,650
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Rare / Serene Chinese Liangzhu Neolithic Jade Bi Disc: East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture, 3400 to 2250 BCE. Gazing upon this ancient treasure, a nephrite jade bi disc unearthed from the mists of Neolithic China's Liangzhu period, one
0003A: Rare / Serene Chinese Liangzhu Neolithic Jade Bi DiscEst. $4,000-$8,000
Exquisite Qing Dynasty Wood Figure Mahasthamaprapta (Daishizhi): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. This exquisitely carved and exceptionally rare depiction represents Mahasthamaprapta, meaning ?He who has obtained Great Power? in
0004: Exquisite Qing Dynasty Wood Figure Mahasthamaprapta (Daishizhi)Est. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed
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18th C. Qing Dynasty Sculpture of Niangniang, Goddess of Fertility: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th century CE. A striking, gilt and painted woodcarving portraying Niangniang, the revered Taoist Deity of fertility, known as "The Maiden Who Brings Children"
0004A: 18th C. Qing Dynasty Sculpture of Niangniang, Goddess of FertilityEst. $13,000-$19,500
Chinese Han Pottery Warrior Figure w/ Spear & Shield: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A dramatic pottery figure of a warrior donning a metal spear in one hand and a shield in the other as he prepares to attack, leaning back on his
0005: Chinese Han Pottery Warrior Figure w/ Spear & ShieldEst. $4,500-$6,750Lot Passed
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Rare Shang Dynasty Nephrite Jade Zan / Ritual Implement: East Asia, China, Shang Dynasty, ca. 1558 to 1046 BCE. A fabulous nephrite jade carving, possibly serving as a zan, an ancestor tablet, a pendant, or a finial, displaying a lengthy body that
0005A: Rare Shang Dynasty Nephrite Jade Zan / Ritual ImplementEst. $2,200-$3,300
Chinese Ming Bronze Statue of Deified General Guan Yu: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A cast bronze statue of Guandi, seated on an animal skin draped over a pedestal, wearing armor adorned with the characteristic mountain
0006: Chinese Ming Bronze Statue of Deified General Guan YuEst. $1,800-$2,700Lot Passed
Ming Dynasty Seated Buddha, Blue Snail-Shell Curls: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A large wooden Buddha statue, sculpted with plaster or stucco, featuring tightly coiled curls. The figure is seated on a lotus pedestal in the
0007: Ming Dynasty Seated Buddha, Blue Snail-Shell CurlsEst. $4,500-$6,750Lot Passed
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Ming Dynasty Swatow Charger w/ Turtles and Pagoda Motif: China, late Ming Dynasty, Zhangzhou, ca. 1450 to 1600 CE. A lovely and quite superb example of Swatow ware, also called Zhangzhou ware, polychrome pottery! Known for its overglazing technique,
0008: Ming Dynasty Swatow Charger w/ Turtles and Pagoda MotifEst. $1,800-$2,700
Large Ming / Qing Wooden Guanyin with Crown and Necklace: East Asia, China, Ming to Qing Dynasty, ca. 15th to 18th century CE. A large wooden statue of the goddess Guanyin seated on a pedestal, her colorful robes draped elegantly around her. Her hands are
0009: Large Ming / Qing Wooden Guanyin with Crown and NecklaceEst. $7,500-$11,250Lot Passed
Chinese Gilt Silver / Cloisonné Pixiu, Gemstone Inlay: East Asia, China, ca. late 20th century CE. This striking figure represents a mythical Pixiu, a powerful creature from Chinese folklore believed to attract wealth and ward off evil. Crafted from gilt
0010A: Chinese Gilt Silver / Cloisonné Pixiu, Gemstone InlayEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
Early Qing Dynasty Shishi Architectural Figures (pr): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A striking pair of wooden Fu Lions, each vibrantly painted and highlighted with lustrous gilt detailing on the heads. The lions
0010B: Early Qing Dynasty Shishi Architectural Figures (pr)Est. $7,000-$10,500Lot Passed
Qing Gilt Brass Shakyamuni Buddha, Blue Lacquer Hair: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A magnificent gilt-brass statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, seated in the dhyanasana (full lotus) position atop a lotus pedestal, with hands in
0011: Qing Gilt Brass Shakyamuni Buddha, Blue Lacquer HairEst. $5,600-$8,400Lot Passed
19th C. Chinese Red Lacquer Temple Pillars, Floral Crowns (pr): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th century. A matching pair of wood architectural pillars, likely intended for a temple or the domestic shrine of a wealthy household. Each pillar is
0011A: 19th C. Chinese Red Lacquer Temple Pillars, Floral Crowns (pr)Est. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed
Qing Dynasty Stoneware Jardinieres, Crane and Floral Motifs (pr): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A delightful pair of stoneware jardinieres offering a glimpse into the era's refined aesthetics. Each rectangular vessel showcases a
0011B: Qing Dynasty Stoneware Jardinieres, Crane and Floral Motifs (pr)Est. $3,600-$5,400Lot Passed
18th C. Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Bowl w/ Butterflies: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th century CE. A large and exquisite porcelain bowl or wash basin, adorned with vibrant enamel decorations of butterflies atop scrolling vines, with gourds and
0012: 18th C. Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Bowl w/ ButterfliesEst. $1,000-$1,800Lot Passed
Chinese Qing Gilt Wood Guanyin in Lalitsana (Royal Ease): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. This beautiful and sensitively carved wood Guanyin is the Buddhist Bodhisattva of Compassion in only one of her 33 manifestations. Also
0012A: Chinese Qing Gilt Wood Guanyin in Lalitsana (Royal Ease)Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Large Chinese Peking Wool Dragon Rug, ex-James Coburn: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large and exquisite hand-knotted Peking wool rug adorned with traditional Chinese dragon imagery and auspicious motifs. Four
0012B: Large Chinese Peking Wool Dragon Rug, ex-James CoburnEst. $1,900-$2,850
Four 17th C. Chinese Qing Seated Wood Daoist Deities: East Asia, China, early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A rare and commanding assembly of four large, lacquered wood Taoist figures, once the focal point of a revered religious sanctuary
0013: Four 17th C. Chinese Qing Seated Wood Daoist DeitiesEst. $20,000-$30,000Lot Passed