Artemis Gallery will hold its
Upside Down Sale | Fine Art, Artifacts, More
! on Jun 15, 2022 9:00 AM GMT-5. Join them for a fun auction from the Upside Down - they're flipping their catalog and featuring Fine Art first, plus their usual fare of ancient artifacts from around the globe, ethnographica, decorative arts, and more! Convenient and professional in-house shipping. All items guaranteed to be as described! Translated Roman Round Mosaic - Household Dedication. Estimate $18,000 - $27,000.
Maya Carved Shell Discs Mythological Iconography (pr)
. Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Lowlands, Campeche, Maya, Early Classic Period, ca. 250 to 550 CE. A dazzling pair of carved-shell discs of annular form intricately incised with mythological iconography in the regal style of the Maya Early Classic period. Estimate $11,000 - $16,500.
9th C. Islamic Abbasid Vellum Qur'an Page w/ Kufic
. Near East, Islamic, Abbasid Period, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. An incredibly rare vellum manuscript page from an Islamic religious text, likely the Qur'an (Koran), featuring seventeen lines of Kufic script handwritten on each side. Estimate $7,500 - $11,250.
18th C. French Gold Fob Seal w/ Armorial Crest
. Western Europe, France, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. This is an elegant and high quality 83.4% to 84.5% (equivalent to 20K+) gold armorial seal with a pierced ring for suspension from a watch fob. Estimate $5,000 - $7,500.
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. Estimate $4,500 - $6,750.
5 Rare Marajoara Pottery Drug Implements
. Pre-Columbian, Brazil, Amazon River Estuary, Marajo Island, Marajoara (also Marajo) culture, ca. 800 to 1400 CE. A rare and intriguing set of 5 hand-built pottery drug implements of petite yet sturdy sizes featuring bulbous bodies, rounded bases, protruding spouts, and incised motifs. Estimate $3,400 - $5,100.
John Scott Bronze "Racing the Wind" (2001)
. John J. Scott (American, 1919-2016). "Racing the Wind" (Appaloosa) silicon bronze, 2001. Inscribed with the artist's signature and ram symbol as well as the title of the piece and the edition number 1/20 on the lower edge of the piece. Estimate $2,800 - $4,200.
Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Naqada II Pottery Vessel
. Ancient Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, Naqada II, ca. 3400 to 3300 BCE. Estimate $2,200 - $3,300.
19th C. Micronesian Wood Coconut Grater (Child Size)
. Oceania, Polynesia, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Estimate $2,000 - $3,000.
Early 20th C. Native American Zia Pueblo Polychrome Jar
. Native American, New Mexico, Zia Pueblo (Tsia), ca. 1930 to 1940 CE. Inscribed "Zia Pueblo" on base. Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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