Fall Antiquities & Ethnographic Art Auction

Greek Canosan Polychrome Volute Krater Medusa Handles

5th C. Burmese Pagan Pottery Panel of Buddha w/ TL Test

Anasazi Chaco Pottery Canteen w/ Dog Handles & TL

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Fall Antiquities & Ethnographic Art Auction

Artemis Gallery

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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping!

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19th C. Mexican Gilt Tin Retablo - Refuge of Sinners: Latin America, Mexico, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A tender rendition of N.S. Refugio de Pecadores - Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners - painted in vibrant hues on heavy gauge tin. In 1719, a Jesuit

0147A: 19th C. Mexican Gilt Tin Retablo - Refuge of SinnersEst. US$1,400-US$2,100Lot Passed

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Spanish Colonial Painting - St. Joseph & Christ Child: Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 18th c. A glorious oil on canvas painting depicting St. Joseph (San Jose) cradling the Baby Jesus in his right arm. St. Joseph wears a ruby red cloak over his emerald

0147B: Spanish Colonial Painting - St. Joseph & Christ ChildEst. US$2,600-US$3,900

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Rare 1840s American Gibbs Underhammer Percussion Pistol: North America, Eastern United States, Massachusetts, Sturbridge, Gibbs Tiffany & Co., ca. 1840s CE. A rare example of a pocket percussion pistol of a unique, petite form with a hammer that pivots

0147C: Rare 1840s American Gibbs Underhammer Percussion PistolEst. US$1,900-US$2,850Lot Passed

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1930s W. Spratling Silver / Ebony Bracelet + Earrings: William Spratling (American, 1900-1967), Taxco, Mexico, ca. 1931 to 1946 CE. A beautiful sterling silver and ebony bracelet with matching earrings! The bracelet has a "pyramid style" with 14

0148: 1930s W. Spratling Silver / Ebony Bracelet + EarringsEst. US$2,400-US$3,600

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Neoclassical Gold, Diamond & Banded Agate Cameo Ring: Western Europe, probably England or France, Neoclassical Period, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A beautiful ring with a bezel body shaped from 66.47% gold (equivalent to 15K+) and a shank made

0148A: Neoclassical Gold, Diamond & Banded Agate Cameo RingEst. US$2,200-US$3,300

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Matched Pair Mid 20th C. American Folk Art Tables: North America, United States, mid 20th century. A matching pair of American folk art side tables, each one hand-carved and hand-painted, with an endearing figure holding up a round tray. The figures

0149: Matched Pair Mid 20th C. American Folk Art TablesEst. US$700-US$900

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Large 20th C. Felipe Archuleta Wooden Cobra Sculpture: Felipe Benito Archuleta (Hispanic American 1910-1991), ca. 1970 to 1980s CE, "Cobra." This is a magnificent hand carved and painted wooden snake sculpture by the folk artist Felipe Archuleta. The

0149A: Large 20th C. Felipe Archuleta Wooden Cobra SculptureEst. US$3,600-US$5,400Lot Passed

20th C. Felipe Archuleta Wooden Woodpecker Sculpture: Felipe Benito Archuleta (Hispanic American 1910-1991), ca. 1970 to 1980s CE, "Woodpeckers." This is a fabulous hand carved and painted wooden sculpture by the folk artist Felipe Archuleta. The piece

0149B: 20th C. Felipe Archuleta Wooden Woodpecker SculptureEst. US$3,600-US$5,400Lot Passed

19th C. Russian Silver Roundel w/ Flowers: Eastern Europe, Russia/Latvia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful hand-crafted silver rondel with repousse motifs of flowering roses. Surrounding the two blooms are foliage and assay marks. The two

0150: 19th C. Russian Silver Roundel w/ FlowersEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Large 16th C. European Brass Alms Plate: Western Europe, Belgium, France, or Germany, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A large and beautiful brass alms plate from a Christian church. The raised central area is like a flower with petals

0150A: Large 16th C. European Brass Alms PlateEst. US$1,300-US$1,950Lot Passed

16th C. German Stoneware Bellarmine Jug w/ City Crest: Western Europe, Germany / Netherlands, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A charming brown glazed vessel known as a Bellarmine jug, or Bartmann jug, from the German word "Bartmann" for "bearded man." The

0150B: 16th C. German Stoneware Bellarmine Jug w/ City CrestEst. US$1,900-US$2,850Lot Passed

16th C. German Salt-Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine Jug: Western Europe, Germany, near Cologne, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A charming brown glazed vessel known as a German Bellarmine jug, or Bartmann jug, from the German "Bartmann" for "bearded man." The

0150C: 16th C. German Salt-Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine JugEst. US$1,400-US$2,100Lot Passed

Late 18th C. English Mahogany & Glass Stick Barometer: Western Europe, England, London, George III period, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE, inscribed "Nairne & Blunt London." A beautiful stick barometer of a tall, slender size with a body hand-carved

0150D: Late 18th C. English Mahogany & Glass Stick BarometerEst. US$1,300-US$1,950Lot Passed

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18th C. European Glass Trade Bead Assortment: Europe, possibly Venice, ca. 18th to 20th century CE. A gorgeous ensemble of dozens of glass trade beads, some of which have been strung onto 5 rattan fiber strands to be wearable. The beautiful

0151: 18th C. European Glass Trade Bead AssortmentEst. US$700-US$1,050

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17th C. Italian Devotional Glass Flask w/ St. Nicholas: Western Europe, northeastern Italy, Venice, ca. 17th century CE. A stunning glass devotional flask for holy water cold-painted with the image of St. Nicholas of Bari in bishop's garments in hues of

0151A: 17th C. Italian Devotional Glass Flask w/ St. NicholasEst. US$2,600-US$3,900Lot Passed

17th C. British Pewter Chargers, Platters, & Plates (8): Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A fine collection of pewter dishes; 2 chargers, 2 platters, and 4 plates - a total of 8 items! Included is a plain rim plate with a Stynt

0151B: 17th C. British Pewter Chargers, Platters, & Plates (8)Est. US$1,900-US$2,850Lot Passed

18th C. English Silver Cutlery Assortment (18): Northwestern Europe, England, ca. late 18th to early 20th century CE. A fine collection of 18 sterling silver utensils! All are for dining except for a letter opener blade. Included is a sifting

0151C: 18th C. English Silver Cutlery Assortment (18)Est. US$2,200-US$3,300Lot Passed

18th to 19th C. English Ivory & Silver Cutlery (13): Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine collection of sterling silver, elephant ivory, and wood cutlery and dining utensils. The 4 largest table knives have a curved steel

0151D: 18th to 19th C. English Ivory & Silver Cutlery (13)Est. US$1,500-US$2,250Lot Passed

19th C. English Iron & Wood Trade Tomahawk: Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 19th century CE. A handsome ceremonial tomahawk made from forged iron with a wooden handle and brass tacks. The iron head features a flat blade with an openwork

0152: 19th C. English Iron & Wood Trade TomahawkEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

1764 English Georgian Silver Skewer w/ Scallop Shell: Northwestern Europe, England, London, ca. 1764 CE. A fine sterling silver meat skewer with a decorative scallop shell just below the ring handle. The thick blade tapers to a pointed tip, perfect for

0153: 1764 English Georgian Silver Skewer w/ Scallop ShellEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

1870s USA Pearl Pocket Revolver - Whitneyville Armory: North America, United States, Connecticut, ca. 1870s CE. A gorgeous .22 caliber pocket revolver that is factory engraved by Whitneyville Armory. This seven shot .22 caliber revolver is one of the few

0153A: 1870s USA Pearl Pocket Revolver - Whitneyville ArmoryEst. US$2,600-US$3,900Lot Passed

19th C. American Iron & Painted Folk Art Wood Horse: North America, United States, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A charming piece of folk art commemorating a steadfast workhorse made from wood, complete with leather and metal tack. The horse is of

0153B: 19th C. American Iron & Painted Folk Art Wood HorseEst. US$3,200-US$4,800Lot Passed

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18th C. English Wood & Iron Percussion Blunderbuss: Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 18th century CE. A handsome percussion blunderbuss or musketoon with a wooden stock, iron barrel, and brass fittings. The lockplate is manufactured by Tower and

0154: 18th C. English Wood & Iron Percussion BlunderbussEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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20th C. London Academy Costume of Roman Soldier: Northwestern Europe, England, London, ca. late 20th century CE. An interesting movie or theater clothing prop made by Academy Costumes, comprising thick cotton, leather, and felt as a Roman soldier's

0155: 20th C. London Academy Costume of Roman SoldierEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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