Fine Antiquities, Ethnographic & Fine Art

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Fine Antiquities, Ethnographic & Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

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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!

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Roman Sardonyx Cameo Bust of Caracalla, ex-Christie's: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 212 to 217 CE. A beautiful, detailed portrait bust of Emperor Caracalla (ruled from 198 to 217 CE), made from creamy white sardonyx. He is shown wearing a cuirass, his

0031A: Roman Sardonyx Cameo Bust of Caracalla, ex-Christie'sEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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Roman Copper Alloy Protome of Griffin - Ex Royal Athena: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A Roman copper alloy attachment, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process in the form of a griffin with a finely modeled head presenting a

0031B: Roman Copper Alloy Protome of Griffin - Ex Royal AthenaEst. US$12,000-US$24,000Lot Passed

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Published & Exhibited Roman Bronze Young Boy Gladiator: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a statue of a youthful male gladiator, clearly a boy though exhibiting the courage of a grown

0032: Published & Exhibited Roman Bronze Young Boy GladiatorEst. US$7,000-US$10,000

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Roman Stone Mosaic - Lion Hunting Prey: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A terrifying scene depicting a ferocious lion digging his claws and taking a bite of his prey with his sharp fangs. The poor victim

0032A: Roman Stone Mosaic - Lion Hunting PreyEst. US$16,000-US$24,000

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Parthian / East Roman 22K+ Gold / Garnet Earrings (3): Ancient Near East, Parthian or possibly Eastern Roman, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful pair of matching earrings, each one presenting a crescent form comprised of 22K+ gold sheet adorned by

0033: Parthian / East Roman 22K+ Gold / Garnet Earrings (3)Est. US$6,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

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Roman Terra Sigillata Arretine Molded Pottery Bowl: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. late 1st century BCE to early 1st CE. Created in a mold, a charming terra sigilata vessel with a characteristically rich red finish and an impressive

0033A: Roman Terra Sigillata Arretine Molded Pottery BowlEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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Lot of 2 Roman Glass Bracelets w/ Great Iridescence: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fabulous pair of mold-formed bracelets shaped from translucent glass of a vibrant cobalt blue color. Each circular bangle has a protruding central

0033B: Lot of 2 Roman Glass Bracelets w/ Great IridescenceEst. US$300-US$400

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Pretty Roman Glass Unguentarium: Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. This pretty pale blue-green translucent bottle has a slightly concave base with a smooth pontil, a rounded piriform body that tapers

0033C: Pretty Roman Glass UnguentariumEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Bottle - Cobalt Color: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A beautiful glass bottle that is free-blown from semi-translucent glass of a wondrous cobalt-blue color. The piriform vessel features a

0033D: Roman Glass Bottle - Cobalt ColorEst. US$600-US$900

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Roman Red Slipware Flagon w/ Screw Neck - ex Ede: Roman, North Africa, Imperial period, ca. 2nd century CE. A wheel-thrown slipware pottery flagon exhibiting vibrant remains of the original red-orange color. The bulbous vessel features a compressed

0034: Roman Red Slipware Flagon w/ Screw Neck - ex EdeEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Roman Terra Sigillata Pottery Molded Bowl: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. late 1st century BCE to early 1st CE. Created in a mold, a charming terra sigilata bowl with a characteristically rich red finish and mythical figures delineated in relief

0034A: Roman Terra Sigillata Pottery Molded BowlEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Roman Amethyst Cabochon Intaglio w/ Pantheistic Deity: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning oval amethyst cabochon intaglio of brilliant violet hues, finely engraved with a pantheistic deity presenting attributes from a number of

0034B: Roman Amethyst Cabochon Intaglio w/ Pantheistic DeityEst. US$900-US$1,200

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Roman Glass Ingot - Barrel Form: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A lovely glass ingot with a barrel-shaped body bearing a slight central carination. The flat faces enable it to stand upright unassisted, and petite

0034C: Roman Glass Ingot - Barrel FormEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Roman Green Glass Iridescent Sprinkler Flask: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A fabulous free-blown glass sprinkler flask with a concave base and rough pontil. The vessel, comprised of delicate pale-green glass, has a piriform

0034D: Roman Green Glass Iridescent Sprinkler FlaskEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Tall Roman Glass Oinochoe w/ Trailing: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant example of a tall pouring vessel known as an oinochoe that is free-blown from nearly transparent glass of a soft yellow-green color. The

0034E: Tall Roman Glass Oinochoe w/ TrailingEst. US$3,200-US$4,800Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Bowl w/ Textured Handles: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A delicate bowl formed from semi-transparent glass of a pale, sage green color with a flared foot and a rough pontil scar, squat walls, and a flared

0034F: Roman Glass Bowl w/ Textured HandlesEst. US$600-US$900

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Roman Leaded Bronze Bust of Minerva / Athena: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. In a word, WOW! An expertly cast leaded bronze bust of Minerva (Greek Athena), goddess of wisdom, art, commerce, and military victory, depicted in

0035: Roman Leaded Bronze Bust of Minerva / AthenaEst. US$13,000-US$19,500Lot Passed

Tall Roman Green Glass Vessel with Ribbon Handle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A sizable, translucent green glass jug with a cylindrical body extending to a tubular neck and collared rim, with a particularly well-made and

0035A: Tall Roman Green Glass Vessel with Ribbon HandleEst. US$1,800-US$2,500Lot Passed

Roman Julia Mamaea Bronze Sestertius VF: Roman, Imperial Period, Julia Mamaea (mother of S. Alexander) AE Bronze Sestertius. Minted in Rome, ca. 228 CE. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, draped bust right wearing stephane / FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas

0035B: Roman Julia Mamaea Bronze Sestertius VFEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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Fine Roman Glass Dish w/ Wheel-Cut Decorations: Roman, late Republic to early Imperial Period, ca. late 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A lovely bowl that is free-blown from translucent glass of a soft turquoise color. The flat-bottomed vessel

0035C: Fine Roman Glass Dish w/ Wheel-Cut DecorationsEst. US$900-US$1,300

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Roman Leaded Bronze Triple Rein Ring w/ Bull Head: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Finely cast, a leaded bronze triple rein ring with a bull's head positioned above the three rings, created for a chariot - the reigns of the animals

0036: Roman Leaded Bronze Triple Rein Ring w/ Bull HeadEst. US$4,500-US$6,750

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Petite Roman Glass Cup w/ Trail Handles: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful cup of a condensed size that is free-blown from semi-transparent glass of a soft blue-green hue. The conical vessel rests atop a discoid

0036A: Petite Roman Glass Cup w/ Trail HandlesEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Roman Spatha w/ Bone Handle & Bronze Eagle Pommel: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A fabulous example of a forged-steel spatha, a sword type typically used by Roman infantrymen for wide slashes and lengthy thrusts that outmatched

0036B: Roman Spatha w/ Bone Handle & Bronze Eagle PommelEst. US$6,000-US$9,000

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Large / Impressive Roman Stone Mosaic of Centaur: Roman, probably the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A lively mosaic depicting a centaur. His head and neck are twisted back over one shoulder, his horse body rearing so that

0036C: Large / Impressive Roman Stone Mosaic of CentaurEst. US$24,000-US$36,000

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Artemis Gallery

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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. 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. **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. 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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.