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Romano-Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask Women's Face

Conjoined Tairona Figural Vessel Conjoined Couple

Mel Fillerup Painting - "Mother and Daughter"

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Life | The Figure in Art | Ancient to Modern

Artemis Gallery

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In the spirit of celebrating life in art, Artemis Gallery presents an ensemble of works that depict humans and animals in all their glory - from idealized bodies of the Classical World created via Polyclitus? canon of proportions to figures envisioned by artists of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, as well as mesmerizing creatures of the animal kingdom that made their debut in prehistoric cave paintings and have continued to captivate artists of all eras and traditions. Please join us in this celebration of the figure in art - whether nude or clothed, posed or candid, covered in skin, feathers, scales, or fur!

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Anatolian Bronze Standing Idol: Ancient Near East, Anatolia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A fascinating bronze idol of a stylized yet minimalist form characteristic of ancient Anatolia, depicted standing upon slightly bent legs with

0052: Anatolian Bronze Standing IdolEst. US$550-US$825

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Ancient Amlash Pottery Effigy Vessel Zoomorph: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Amlash culture, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A pottery zoomorphic vessel, with a large ovate body that rests on 3 tripodal feet. The elongated

0053: Ancient Amlash Pottery Effigy Vessel ZoomorphEst. US$1,600-US$2,400Lot Passed

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Rare Ancient Amlash Bronze Primordial Bull Idol: Near East / Central Asia, Northwestern Iran, Parthia / Amlash, late Bronze Age, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A remarkable bull effigy cast from bronze with a symmetrically proportioned body! Although hollow,

0054: Rare Ancient Amlash Bronze Primordial Bull IdolEst. US$7,000-US$10,500

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Hittite Bronze Ram Finial + Luristan Copper Animal Pin: Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE; northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A wonderful pair of ancient artifacts: ram-headed

0055: Hittite Bronze Ram Finial + Luristan Copper Animal PinEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

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Luristan Bronze Amulets - Zoomorphic / Abstract (4): **Originally Listed At $700** Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A lovely gathering of 4 cast-bronze amulets of minimalist and slightly abstract

0056: Luristan Bronze Amulets - Zoomorphic / Abstract (4)Est. US$400-US$600

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Syro-Hittite Pottery Standing Idol Female Deity Astarte: Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-built pottery idol of characteristically abstract form depicting a female deity - likely Astarte, the goddess of

0057: Syro-Hittite Pottery Standing Idol Female Deity AstarteEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Syro-Hittite Stone Abstract Ram Head Idol: Ancient Anatolia / Near East, Turkey or Mesopotamia, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 3700 to 1500 BCE. A stone idol or votive figure of an abstract ram with a solid bell-shaped body and simple head with

0058: Syro-Hittite Stone Abstract Ram Head IdolEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Syro-Hittite Pottery Figure of a Seated Deity: Ancient Near East, Northern Syria, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2200 to 1900 BCE. An enticing, hand-built pottery figure of a deity exhibiting a rare, seated pose and a characteristic avianesque form.

0059: Syro-Hittite Pottery Figure of a Seated DeityEst. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed

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Canaanite Copper Figure Nude Female w/ Zoomorphic Face: Ancient Near East, the Levant, Canaanite people, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A tall and slender lost wax cast copper figure of a nude woman with a zoomorphic, horse-like face. The figure stands on narrow

0060: Canaanite Copper Figure Nude Female w/ Zoomorphic FaceEst. US$5,000-US$7,500

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Ancient Near East South Arabian Limestone Seated Figure: Ancient Near East, South Arabian, ca. early mid-first millennium BCE. A fabulous limestone sculpture of a seated figure atop a throne presenting minimalist features. The sizable head faces forward

0061: Ancient Near East South Arabian Limestone Seated FigureEst. US$1,500-US$2,250Lot Passed

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Palmyrene Roman Imperial Pottery Head, TL Tested: Near East, Palmyra, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A graceful pottery head with huge eyes - a symbol of divinity or wisdom that is characteristic of Palmyrene figures. Crowned by a

0062: Palmyrene Roman Imperial Pottery Head, TL TestedEst. US$600-US$900

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Very Fine Sasanian Stamp Seal Bead Griffin: Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 224 to 651 CE. A fine carved agate stamp seal of a light grey hue in the form of a half-sphere with an O-type impression.

0063: Very Fine Sasanian Stamp Seal Bead GriffinEst. US$500-US$700

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Sasanian Hematite Stamp Seal Bead, Dolphins: Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 224 to 651 CE. A fine carved hematite stamp seal of a deep brown hue in the form of a half-sphere with an O-type

0064: Sasanian Hematite Stamp Seal Bead, DolphinsEst. US$500-US$700

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11th C. Seljuk Bronze Zoomorphic Figurine: Near East, Seljuk Dynasty, ca. 11th century CE. A cast bronze lion presenting an alert pose with an upright head, perky ears, a pronounced snout, and an open mouth as if roaring. The wild feline

0065: 11th C. Seljuk Bronze Zoomorphic FigurineEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

13th C. Islamic Bronze Dish w/ Felines, Kufic Script: Near East, Medieval Islamic Period, Mamluk, ca. mid-13th to early 16th century CE. A substantial fragment from a gorgeous bronze dish, extensively engraved with ornate scrolling motifs of foliage,

0066: 13th C. Islamic Bronze Dish w/ Felines, Kufic ScriptEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

3rd C. Gandharan Indian Stucco Buddha Head: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 300 to 400 CE. A nearly life-sized stucco head of the Buddha, modeled in the Greco-Buddhist manner with heavy-lidded and downcast eyes, a

0067: 3rd C. Gandharan Indian Stucco Buddha HeadEst. US$3,600-US$5,400Lot Passed

Superb Persian Achaemenid 23K+ Gold Lion Appliques: Near East, Iran, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE. A pair of 99% gold (equivalent to 23K+ to 24K) applique ornaments repousse formed into roaring lion heads with open work manes! The

0068: Superb Persian Achaemenid 23K+ Gold Lion AppliquesEst. US$9,000-US$13,500Lot Passed

19th C. Persian Paper Folio Page w/ Woman: **Originally Listed At $250** Near East and Central Asia, Persia, present-day Iran and Turkey, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful paper page from a codex displaying 2 columns of 16 lines of Urdu on

0068B: 19th C. Persian Paper Folio Page w/ WomanEst. US$300-US$600Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Bronze + Egyptian Revival Brass Figures: North Africa, Egypt; South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely pair of statuettes: a brass Egyptian revival bust of a sarcophagus and a bronze Indian figure seated in lotus position with hands

0069: 19th C. Indian Bronze + Egyptian Revival Brass FiguresEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Wood Corbel Peacock & Foliate Motif: Southeast Asia, India, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden architectural bracket or corbel element for a temple or other important building featuring a peacock and

0070: 19th C. Indian Wood Corbel Peacock & Foliate MotifEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Chinese Tang Dynasty Black Granite Foo Lions (pr): East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A wonderful pair of Buddhist foo lions or foo dogs (also "fu" lion or "fu" dog) carved from granite, each one sitting upon an integral plinth, these

0072: Chinese Tang Dynasty Black Granite Foo Lions (pr)Est. US$7,000-US$10,500Lot Passed

Chinese Tang Terracotta Sheep Votive Tomb Offering: **Originally Listed At $150** East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. An endearing mold-made terracotta votive sheep created for a tomb offering. The sheep is lying down with its legs

0072A: Chinese Tang Terracotta Sheep Votive Tomb OfferingEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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Chinese Ming Dynasty Pottery Bowl w/ Lion Motif: **First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A remarkable pottery bowl presenting a rounded bottom and slender walls that span outwards to a broad rim, all upon a

0073: Chinese Ming Dynasty Pottery Bowl w/ Lion MotifEst. US$500-US$750

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18th C. Chinese Qing Quartz Crystal Deer Pendant Charm: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A charming hand carved quartz crystal deer pendant charm with a suspension hole bored through the center to wear as a pendant. The simple

0074: 18th C. Chinese Qing Quartz Crystal Deer Pendant CharmEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

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