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Size Matters: Minute to Mighty Artifacts

Artemis Gallery

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We're going to extremes with this sale! Think art that's big enough to fill that blank space on your wall or that empty corner in your den. Plus many smaller objects perfect for those last little spots left in your display case. Also featuring larger examples of commonly smaller objects. Many cultures from ancient to modern day with great price ranges suitable for new buyers, and seasoned collectors. This is one you won't want to miss!

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5th C. Byzantine Gold Ring w/ Bird & Olive Branch: Near East, Byzantine Period, ca. 5th century CE. A stunning gold ring comprised of a slender band and a sizeable, hexagonal bezel, skillfully incised with a detailed insignia. Projecting outward as

0001: 5th C. Byzantine Gold Ring w/ Bird & Olive BranchEst. $5,000-$7,500

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Roman Sardonyx Cameo Head Hercules, Gold Ring: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An opulent gold ring boasting a ribbon-form band and set with an ovoid, sardonyx cameo. The creamy white sardonyx is meticulously hand-carved to

0002: Roman Sardonyx Cameo Head Hercules, Gold RingEst. $2,800-$4,200Lot Passed

Necklace w/ Olmec Jade Duck Head Pendant: Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. A stunning necklace comprised of nearly 100 ancient beads carved from omphacite jade, turquoise, and greenstone with

0003: Necklace w/ Olmec Jade Duck Head PendantEst. $11,000-$16,500Lot Passed

Egyptian Glazed Faience Bead 5-Strand Necklace: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. An attractive and wearable necklace constructed with 5 individual strands of faience seed-form

0004: Egyptian Glazed Faience Bead 5-Strand NecklaceEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

Egyptian Late Dynastic Gold Pendant Pataikos: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A fabulous pendant made from 97% gold (equivalent to 22K+) with hammer-molded details that illustrate Pataikos (also Patek,

0005: Egyptian Late Dynastic Gold Pendant PataikosEst. $1,800-$2,700Lot Passed

Egyptian Faience Ring Aegis / Sekhmet, ex-Royal Athena: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1069 to 664 BCE. A stunning faience ring of delicate form comprised of a mold-made aegis attached to a hand-formed annular shank.

0006: Egyptian Faience Ring Aegis / Sekhmet, ex-Royal AthenaEst. $5,500-$8,250Lot Passed

Necklace w/ Persian Carnelian / Gilded Silver Beads: Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. mid-6th to late 4th century BCE. A gorgeous necklace of wearable form comprised of 27 hand-carved carnelian beads of warm vermilion hues as well as

0007: Necklace w/ Persian Carnelian / Gilded Silver BeadsEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A splendid necklace comprised of hundreds of vibrant faience beads from Ancient Egypt, all strung

0008: Egyptian Faience Bead NecklaceEst. $500-$750

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8th C. Byzantine Painted Glass Bracelet: Near East/Holy Land, Byzanine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A striking blue glass bracelet, most impressive for its meticulously hand-painted decoration comprised of repeated fine line spirals,

0009: 8th C. Byzantine Painted Glass BraceletEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

2nd C. Persian Silver-Copper Bracelets Serpentine Bodies (pr): Ancient Near East, Persia, Parthian Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A stunning pair of silver and copper alloy bracelets comprised of thick, twisted wires that create serpentine bodies. Both

0010: 2nd C. Persian Silver-Copper Bracelets Serpentine Bodies (pr)Est. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver Armband Carnelian Inlays: Central Asia, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, Turkoman (Turkman) Tekke peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful gilt silver bracelet consisting of 3 horizontal registers adorned with 9 carnelian oval

0011: 19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver Armband Carnelian InlaysEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver Bracelet Carnelian Stones: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Turkoman, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine antique gilt silver bracelet comprised of a single horizontal register of 3 ovoid carnelian stones set in silver

0012: 19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver Bracelet Carnelian StonesEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Neoclassical Gold Pendant Jasperware Cameo Artemis: Western Europe, England, Neoclassical, ca. 19th century CE. This is a fine piece of jasperware (after Wedgewood) stoneware double sided cameo, depicting the goddess Artemis and a stag, set in a 56.7%

0013: Neoclassical Gold Pendant Jasperware Cameo ArtemisEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Neoclassical Gold Brooch w/ Agate Cameo of Minerva: Western Europe, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous brooch pin of exquisite form with an annular setting shaped from 79.4% gold. The recessed edge of the setting is decorated with

0014: Neoclassical Gold Brooch w/ Agate Cameo of MinervaEst. $1,700-$2,550Lot Passed

Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio Othryades: Western Europe, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. A spectacular carnelian intaglio of rectangular form skillfully hand-carved with a reclining male soldier, likely Othryades, writing on his

0015: Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio OthryadesEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

Neoclassical Platinum Ring w/ Glass Intaglio of Athenian: Western Europe, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. A remarkable glass intaglio of Solon (630 to 560 BCE), an Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and poet, set in a gold bezel on a platinum and gold

0016: Neoclassical Platinum Ring w/ Glass Intaglio of AthenianEst. $1,500-$2,250Lot Passed

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Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Glass Intaglio of Mercury: Western Europe, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous glass cameo of ovoid form, skillfully hand-carved to depict the bust of the Roman god Mercury - Greek Hermes - and set into a gold

0017: Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Glass Intaglio of MercuryEst. $1,100-$1,650

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Fine Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Jasper Intaglio: Western Europe, probably England or France, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous and wearable ring constructed from a 57.14% gold body and a hand-carved red jasper intaglio featuring

0018: Fine Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Jasper IntaglioEst. $1,300-$1,950Lot Passed

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18th C. Neoclassical Glass Intaglio - Fierce Bull: Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A charming oval intaglio comprised of translucent yellow glass, featuring a fierce bull that is ready to charge, with its head down,

0019: 18th C. Neoclassical Glass Intaglio - Fierce BullEst. $700-$1,050

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Neoclassical European Gold Tie Pin w/ Carnelian Cameo: Western Europe, probably England or France, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful tie pin with a slender, pointed body that emanates from the verso of an ovoid bezel. Within the bezel

0020: Neoclassical European Gold Tie Pin w/ Carnelian CameoEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Silver Bracelet w/ Medieval Swedish Billon Coins, Glass Cabochons: Northern Europe, Sweden, Post Medieval to Swedish Empire period, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A modern sterling silver bracelet with 17th century billon coins and post-medieval ore glass. The 4 coins

0021: Silver Bracelet w/ Medieval Swedish Billon Coins, Glass CabochonsEst. $600-$900

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20th C. Navajo / Zuni Jewelry, Silver / Turquoise (5 pcs): Southwestern United States, likely Navajo and Zuni, ca. early to late 20th century CE; North America, Canada, Montreal, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine collection of 5 high quality sliver turquoise

0022: 20th C. Navajo / Zuni Jewelry, Silver / Turquoise (5 pcs)Est. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

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20th C. William Spratling Silver Necklace + Bracelet: William Spratling (American, 1900-1967), Mexico, Taxco, ca. mid-20th century CE. A dazzling pair of lustrous silver and copper adornments: a necklace and a bracelet. First, the bracelet is comprised

0023: 20th C. William Spratling Silver Necklace + BraceletEst. $700-$1,050

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20th C. Ethiopian Coptic Silver Pendants (4 pcs): East Africa, Ethiopia, ca. mid-20th century CE. This is a lovely collection of 4 nickel-silver and silver alloy pendants in the traditional and distinctive Coptic Ethiopian style! The largest is a

0024: 20th C. Ethiopian Coptic Silver Pendants (4 pcs)Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

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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, you (the bidder) personally guarantee payment. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden/confidential reserves. 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. 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. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 26.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased 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 3 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 5 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. 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 30 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. Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. **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. 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