Artemis Gallery will hold its
Antiquities | Ethnographica | Fine Art sale
on Jan 12, 2023 9:00 AM CST. The sale features classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, more! Rare Etruscan Bronze Montefortino Helmet. Estimate $18,000 - $27,000.
Massive 14th C. Thai Ayutthaya Stone Buddha Head
. Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, ca. 14th to 16th century CE. A red sandstone buddha head that is slightly over life-sized, and must have come from a massive statue! The stone is hand-carved stone displaying a serene visage with down-turned eyes below thin, arched brows, a broad nose, and slender lips bearing a gentle smile. Estimate $12,000 - $18,000.
Necklace w/ 10th C. Viking Silver Fishtail Pendants
. Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden, Gotland, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A breathtaking set of 38 fishtail pendants of hollow, conical forms shaped from nearly-pure (98.98%) silver, each with tapered bodies, flat bases, and forked - or 'fishtail' - upper tips. Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
Huge 18th C. Colonial Indonesian Brass Lela Ship Cannon
. Western Europe, Portugal & Netherlands / Southeast Asia, Malaysia & Indonesia, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A finely preserved example of a brass swivel cannon known as a "lela" of a massive size with a 2 inch (5.1 cm) bore meant to be mounted on ships or forts. Estimate $9,000 - $15,000.
Massive Triassic Arizona Petrified Wood Slab
. North America, Southwestern United States, Arizona, Late Triassic, ca. 225 million years ago. A massive and gorgeous slab of fossilized, petrified tree trunk, sliced crossways and polished to a mirror finish on one of the planar faces to showcase the broad interior rings of the tree as well as the incredible coloration. Estimate $5,000 - $7,500.
Ancient Near East Ardabil Tripod Vessel, TL Tested
. Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2200 BCE. A fabulous tripod vessel comprised of a hemispherical bowl supported by impressively slender legs, all enveloped in an ash gray slip. Estimate $3,000 - $4,000.
10th C. Chinese Liao Gilt Copper Belt / Horse Harness
. East Asia, North China to Mongolia, Liao Dynasty, ca. 916 to 1125 CE. A stunning cast copper belt or horse harness plaque with large remains of the shimmering 32% gold gilt! Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Japanese Meiji Hibachi Brazier w/ Nacre Inlay
. East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, 19th to early 20th century CE. A turned wood hibachi brazier (possibly paulownia / kiri wood), finely carved into a cylindrical form with a smooth rounded rim and base, beautifully adorned with birds and foliage delineated with inlays of mother of pearl and copper. Estimate $1,800 - $2,500.
John Scott Goose Bronze "Flaps Down, Landing Gear Down"
. John J. Scott (American, 1919-2016). "Flaps Down, Landing Gear Down" bronze, n.d. Inscribed with the artist's signature and ram's symbol as well as the title of the piece and the edition number 2 of 32 on the lower edge of the bronze. Estimate $1,500 - $2,000.
Zuni Silver Cuff Bracelet - Turquoise Stones, Snakes
. Effie Calavaza (Native American, Zuni, 1928 - present) ca. late 20th century CE. A sterling silver bracelet with turquoise stones and intertwining snakes made with high quality silver, their bodies curling around each bezel. Estimate $1,400 - $2,100
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