All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic

16th C. Germanic Glass Roemer w/ Applied Grapes

Neoclassical Gold and Moonstone Cameo Ring

Done

Louisville, CO, United States

Auction Details

All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Think glass, silver, gold, bronze, brass, wearable, decorative, worth owning! Unique finds from Egypt, Greece, Italy, the Near East. Asian art from east to west. Pre-Columbian. Spanish Colonial. Russian Icons. Ancient / Ethnographic jewelry, and more! We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss!

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Bactrian Carnelian, Agate, Quartz Crystal Bead Necklace: Ancient Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. An attractive necklace comprised of hand-carved, hand-drilled, and hand-polished carnelian, banded agate, and quartz crystal beads - skillfully

0073: Bactrian Carnelian, Agate, Quartz Crystal Bead NecklaceEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Sold

2nd C. Sasanian Bronze Bowl - Fish, Birds, Hippocamp: Ancient Near East/Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian/Sassanid) Empire, ca. 2nd to 7th century CE, probably earlier in the period. A beautiful example of a large bronze bowl with the exterior and

0074: 2nd C. Sasanian Bronze Bowl - Fish, Birds, HippocampEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

See Sold Price

19th C. Central Asian Leaded Bronze Mold Star of David: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, or nearby, ca. 19th century CE. A heavy, leaded bronze jewelry mold, hexagonal, with a deeply stamped Star of David motif at its center. The symbol is surrounded

0075: 19th C. Central Asian Leaded Bronze Mold Star of DavidEst. US$300-US$600Lot Passed

2nd C. Parthian Glazed Pottery Jug Gorgeous Iridescence: Ancient Near East, Iran, Parthian, ca. 2nd century CE. A rare and intact example of a wheel-thrown pottery jug with a flat base, a broad piriform body with a tapered shoulder, a corseted neck, and a

0076: 2nd C. Parthian Glazed Pottery Jug Gorgeous IridescenceEst. US$6,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

20th C. Indonesian Kris Gilded Sheath, Diamonds: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a personal ceremonial sword known as kris (keris). The hand-carved wooden handle exhibits a pair of abstract

0077: 20th C. Indonesian Kris Gilded Sheath, DiamondsEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

Thai Rattankosin Gilded Brass Buddha: Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A fine gilded bronze Buddha, wearing a beautiful costume with elaborate details, and seated upon a similarly

0078: Thai Rattankosin Gilded Brass BuddhaEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

Large 18th C. Thai Rattankosin Gilt Brass Buddha: Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An exquisite Bangkok Style (Ratanakosin) gilt brass Buddha seated in half lotus position with hands in the samadhi /dhyana / meditation mudra,

0079: Large 18th C. Thai Rattankosin Gilt Brass BuddhaEst. US$2,400-US$3,600Lot Passed

20th C. Tibetan Brass Gau Prayer Box w/ Cloth Case: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A mold-formed brass gau prayer box used as a personal shrine for traveling practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. The gau has a flat base, a

0080: 20th C. Tibetan Brass Gau Prayer Box w/ Cloth CaseEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

19th C. Tibetan Silver Chuckmuck / Fire-Starting Pouch: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-built fire-starting pouch known as a chuckmuck with a frontal leather flap lined with intricately engraved iron panels. The center of the flap is

0081: 19th C. Tibetan Silver Chuckmuck / Fire-Starting PouchEst. US$350-US$450Lot Passed

Thai Ban Chiang Bronze Belt Adornment: Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 300 BCE. A large disc-shaped bronze belt adornment with a wide body, rolled periphery rim, slightly concave reverse side, and two parallel suspension loops

0082: Thai Ban Chiang Bronze Belt AdornmentEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

16th C. Tibetan Gilded Iron Finial Buddhist Monk Staff: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful finial from a Buddhist monk's staff, made of iron with incredibly delicate gold inlays forming a series of swirling motifs around its

0083: 16th C. Tibetan Gilded Iron Finial Buddhist Monk StaffEst. US$7,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

19th C. Indonesian Silver Bridal Bangles (pr): Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elaborate set of bridal bracelets (known as gelang gadang podang) intended for wear by women during their bridal

0084: 19th C. Indonesian Silver Bridal Bangles (pr)Est. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

18K White Gold Ring w/ Natural Mogok Burmese Star Ruby: Southeast Asia, Burma (modern day Myanmar), 20th century. A striking ring comprised of a natural Mogok Burmese Star Ruby oval cabochon of beautiful magenta hues with moderate color saturation,

0085: 18K White Gold Ring w/ Natural Mogok Burmese Star RubyEst. US$6,500-US$9,500Lot Passed

Sold

20th C. Malaysian Silvered Copper Billiards Trophy: Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu (formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A large copper billiards trophy shaped like a regal shield that Is covered in a layer

0086: 20th C. Malaysian Silvered Copper Billiards TrophyEst. US$200-US$300

See Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Chinese Qing Brown Quartz Amulet: East Asia, China, late Qing to Republic period, ca. early 20th century CE. A translucent brown quartz amulet, carved and smoothed to incorporate the natural shape of the stone, with a smiling older

0087: 20th C. Chinese Qing Brown Quartz AmuletEst. US$250-US$350

See Sold Price

Sold

Chinese Tang Dynasty Gilt Bronze Mirror w/ Animals: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A cast-bronze mirror of a broad, discoid form with nice remains of the highly polished 'mirrored' verso. The front of the mirror is cast with an

0088: Chinese Tang Dynasty Gilt Bronze Mirror w/ AnimalsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

See Sold Price

Early 20th C. Chinese Nickel Silver Miao Necklace: East Asia / Southeast Asia, southern China to northern Vietnam, Miao peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A stunning necklace composed of five tiered lunate rings shaped from nickel silver. Each

0089: Early 20th C. Chinese Nickel Silver Miao NecklaceEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Sold

19th C. Japanese Edo Fly Whisk (Hossu): East Asia, Japan, late Edo Period, ca. early to mid-19th century CE. A ceremonial fly whisk (known as a hossu) with a slender wooden handle covered in black lacquer (urushi) and capped with two

0090: 19th C. Japanese Edo Fly Whisk (Hossu)Est. US$300-US$400

See Sold Price

0091: Huge Campo de Cielo Meteorite - 61.5 Pounds!Est. US$9,000-US$12,000Lot Passed

Sold

14K Gold Ring - Diamonds + Maya Jade Frog: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A delightful apple green jade bead, pierced laterally for suspension, and in the form of a crouching, wide

0092: 14K Gold Ring - Diamonds + Maya Jade FrogEst. US$2,500-US$3,000

See Sold Price

Sold

0093: Gorgeous Brazilian Large-Crystal Amethyst GeodeEst. US$600-US$800

See Sold Price

3 Geological Specimens Azurite, Fluorite, Smoky Quartz: New World, millions of years old. A trio of fine geological specimens - azurite with copper inclusions, purple fluorite, and a smoky quartz cluster. Size of largest (smoky quartz): 11" W x 4" H (27.9

0094: 3 Geological Specimens Azurite, Fluorite, Smoky QuartzEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed

Costa Rican Necklace w/ Emeralds, Gold & Jadeite: Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste/Nicoya region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. An absolutely gorgeous necklace which presents dozens of modern forest-green emeralds, each with several

0095: Costa Rican Necklace w/ Emeralds, Gold & JadeiteEst. US$7,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

Gorgeous / Fine Panamanian 20K+ Gold Shaman - 56.5 g: Pre-Columbian, Panama, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A breathtaking, finely cast 89% gold (equivalent to 20K+) shaman pendant from the ancients of Panama strung. The shaman stands with slightly bent legs and

0096: Gorgeous / Fine Panamanian 20K+ Gold Shaman - 56.5 gEst. US$24,000-US$35,000Lot Passed

View:

Auction Details

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,302 Reviews

7,915 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

US$0US$25

US$300US$50

US$1,000US$100

US$2,000US$250

US$5,000US$500

US$10,000US$1,000

US$20,000US$2,500

US$50,000US$5,000

US$100,000US$10,000

US$200,000US$20,000

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

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, 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. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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.