Asian | Engraved Gems | Ancient | Ethno 2024-09-29 Auction - 245 Price Results - Artemis Fine Arts in CO
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Superb Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade HorseGran Cocle Polychrome Bottle Stylized Human FaceRoman Carnelian Intaglio Victory, Minerva, ex-Sotheby's
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Louisville, CO, United States
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Asian | Engraved Gems | Ancient | Ethno

Artemis Fine Arts

Artemis Fine Arts

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Fabulous ancient Chinese jades, plus more from Dr. Bronfman's curated collection of engraved gems spanning Roman, Greek, and Etruscan examples, as well as pieces from the Renaissance to the 18th century. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Convenient in-house shipping.
Auction Curators:
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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Superb Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade Horse: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A finely carved horse made from a single piece of Hetian (nephrite) jade, with traces of red cinnabar still visible on the surface. The figure
0001: Superb Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade HorseEst. US$40,000-US$60,000Lot Passed
Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Talisman Standing Bear (Human Stance): East Asia, China, Eastern Han Dynasty, ca. 25 BCE to 220 CE. A rare and finely carved nephrite jade figure of a standing bear, posed in a human-like stance with limbs bent inward at the elbows,
0002: Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Talisman Standing Bear (Human Stance)Est. US$20,000-US$30,000Lot Passed
Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Court Dancer: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, 206 BCE to 220 CE. This remarkable figurine, carved from a single piece of nephrite jade, depicts a graceful court dancer in a dynamic pose, her long sleeves flowing in
0003: Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Court DancerEst. US$15,000-US$25,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Impressive Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Pottery Horse (Mingqi): East Asia, China, Western Jin Dynasty, ca. 266 to 316 CE. A rare and sizable pottery mingqi horse with remains of the original white and gray mineral pigments are visible under the earthen
0004: Impressive Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Pottery Horse (Mingqi)Est. US$6,500-US$10,000
Chinese Shang Dynasty Jade Carving Crouching Zoomorph: East Asia, China, Shang to Western Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1600 to 771 BCE. This thin nephrite jade carving depicts a crouching animal in profile, with both sides adorned with simple incised details. The
0005: Chinese Shang Dynasty Jade Carving Crouching ZoomorphEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
Chinese Neolithic Hongshan Jade Amulet Pig Dragon: East Asia, Northeastern China, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture, ca. 4700 to 2900 BCE. A hand-carved nephrite jade amulet shaped in the form of an abstract zoomorphic figure, often referred to as a
0006: Chinese Neolithic Hongshan Jade Amulet Pig DragonEst. US$1,500-US$3,000Lot Passed
Chinese Shang / Zhou Jade Pendant Anthropomorphic Face: East Asia, China, Shang to Western Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1600 to 771 BCE. This fine nephrite jade pendant features a rectangular form with rounded corners. One side displays an abstract, anthropomorphic
0007: Chinese Shang / Zhou Jade Pendant Anthropomorphic FaceEst. US$1,500-US$3,000Lot Passed
Large Chinese Zhou / Warring States Jade Bi Disc Section: East Asia, China, Zhou Dynasty to Warring States Period, ca. 1046 to 221 BCE. A large fragment of a carved nephrite jade disc, known as a bi disc, traditionally used as a ritual funerary item. Both
0008: Large Chinese Zhou / Warring States Jade Bi Disc SectionEst. US$2,500-US$4,500Lot Passed
Chinese Eastern Zhou / Warring States Jade Ornament, Double Ring: East Asia, China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty to Warring States period, ca. 771 to 221 BCE. A nephrite jade ornament, possibly a pendant or belt buckle, carved in the form of a double ring. The surface is
0009: Chinese Eastern Zhou / Warring States Jade Ornament, Double RingEst. US$4,000-US$7,000Lot Passed
Chinese Eastern Zhou Dynasty Jade Disc, Rats / Mice Encircling: East Asia, China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, ca. 771 to 256 BCE. A carved nephrite jade disc perforated through the center with 4 rodents along the outer edge, their open work tails perhaps forming
0010: Chinese Eastern Zhou Dynasty Jade Disc, Rats / Mice EncirclingEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed
Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Talisman, Kneeling Boy Holding Skull: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. This superb hand-carved figurine is crafted from creamy white and pale green serpentine stone, depicting a kneeling boy, identifiable by his
0011: Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Talisman, Kneeling Boy Holding SkullEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed
Chinese Ming Dynasty Roof Tile Warrior on Horseback: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A glazed earthenware ornamental roof tile featuring a Ming warrior on horseback, mounted on a curved tile base, and glazed in sancai green and
0011A: Chinese Ming Dynasty Roof Tile Warrior on HorsebackEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Iron Spear Tips (4): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, ca. 1736 to 1795 CE. A fascinating ensemble of 4 iron spear tips, each presenting a conical socket and a pointed tip. The Qianlong Emperor, fifth of
0012: Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Iron Spear Tips (4)Est. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed
SOLD
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanc de Chine Figure of Puxian: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra, known in Chinese as Puxian, seated atop an elephant in half lotus
0013: Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanc de Chine Figure of PuxianEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lidded Vessel (Guangxu Emperor): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, Guangxu emperor, ca. 1874 to 1876 CE. A delightful porcelain dish featuring a lidded, convex lid and a divided interior. Enveloped in pale blue glaze, the dish is
0014: Chinese Qing Dynasty Lidded Vessel (Guangxu Emperor)Est. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed
Large Chinese Qing Burl Wood Panel Scholar & Boy: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. This large wood architectural panel features a scholar or Taoist Immortal figure, accompanied by a boy attendant, intricately carved from a
0014A: Large Chinese Qing Burl Wood Panel Scholar & BoyEst. US$1,700-US$2,550Lot Passed
SOLD
Chinese Qing Gilt Cloisonne Vase Dragon & Phoenix: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant cloisonne vase intricately adorned with the image of a phoenix and a dragon fighting over a flaming pearl surrounded
0015: Chinese Qing Gilt Cloisonne Vase Dragon & PhoenixEst. US$700-US$1,050
Chinese Qing Carved Shoushan Stone Seals (pr): East Asia, China, late Qing Dynasty, ca. late 20th to early 21st century CE. A wonderful pair of shoushan stone seals, each hand-carved in the form of an elongated octagon with Chinese characters
0016: Chinese Qing Carved Shoushan Stone Seals (pr)Est. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed
SOLD
16th C. Chinese Ming Lacquered Wood Taoism Deity Zhenwu: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. An impressive lacquered wood sculpture of the Taoist deity Hsuan Tien Shang-ti shown seated in a long robe with blue trim and gold-colored
0016A: 16th C. Chinese Ming Lacquered Wood Taoism Deity ZhenwuEst. US$2,200-US$3,300
SOLD
Chinese Incised Jade Pendant Abstract Design (Gold Setting): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic period, ca. 20th century CE. A stunning apple green jadeite pendant featuring an abstract incised design with 5 round-cut diamond insets, all mounted in an
0017: Chinese Incised Jade Pendant Abstract Design (Gold Setting)Est. US$1,500-US$2,500
SOLD
19th C. Chinese Qing Marble Seated Guanyin on Lotus: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A marvelous and quite massive marble sculpture of Guanyin seated in half lotus position atop a double lotus pedestal. Boasting an elaborate top
0017A: 19th C. Chinese Qing Marble Seated Guanyin on LotusEst. US$3,000-US$4,500
5 Chinese Gilded Wood Furniture Panels Courtship Scene: East Asia, China, Republic, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely ensemble of 5 wooden relief panels depicting figural scenes of domestic, agricultural, and courtship themes, each skillfully
0018: 5 Chinese Gilded Wood Furniture Panels Courtship SceneEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed
Early Chinese Rosewood Guanpi Xiang w/ Dragons, Clouds: East Asia, China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This exquisite wooden storage chest is masterfully carved with intricate dragons amid swirling clouds.
0018A: Early Chinese Rosewood Guanpi Xiang w/ Dragons, CloudsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
Fine 1930s Chinese White Jade & Silver Butterfly Brooch: East Asia, China, Republic era, 1930s to 1950s CE. A beautiful and wearable white jade brooch openwork carved in the form of a butterfly and mounted in a silver frame with a pin clasp. The pin has a
0019A: Fine 1930s Chinese White Jade & Silver Butterfly BroochEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed