DAY 2: African, Tribal, Fossils, Antiquities

online only auction | 1 day sale | 14 days away
Location
Louisville, CO 80027
Dates

Sale Starts

Thu
May 21
9am

Sale Ends

Thu
May 21

Terms & Conditions

Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance.

1. PAYMENT POLICY: To provide a seamless bidder checkout, all winning lots will be invoiced through LiveAuctioneers' LivePayments invoicing system, unless bidder chooses to pay Artemis Fine Arts directly via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. If bidder chooses to pay Artemis Fine Arts directly, bidder must contact Artemis Fine Arts to arrange payment. Payments not made within 5 business days of auction's end will forfeit bidder's right to purchase said item(s), with item(s) relisted to next appropriate auction. In addition, non-paying bidders will receive posted negative feedback on LiveAuctioneers and not be allowed bidding privileges on any future auctions.

2. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 30.00% Buyer's Premium will be added to the hammer price of each lot purchased.

3. RETURN POLICY: No sale is final if you're not happy; however, it is important that you keep in mind deadlines for reporting issues based on the following situations:

a. In the event of an authenticity dispute, written email notification must be provided to Artemis Fine Arts within 2 business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Fine Arts 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 for consideration (NO EXCEPTIONS). If Artemis Fine Arts concludes that the expert's assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including hammer price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Fine Arts will either provide a prepaid return shipping label or reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Fine Arts will only remit refund after the item has been returned in the same condition as received.

b. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within 2 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, if so requested. Artemis Fine Arts will either provide a prepaid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Fine Arts will only remit refund after the item has been returned in the same condition as received.

c. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 2 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Fine Arts 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 Fine Arts. The item must be returned to Artemis Fine Arts 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 Fine Arts in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 20 days from the date of delivery.

4. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING: All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges if you choose to ship with us (vs LiveAuctioneers). Items will be shipped upon receipt of payment and will be insured for their full value. If you prefer to work with a third-party shipper, we can assist with recommendations.

**Please note, Artemis Fine Arts is unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, arrange your own shipping, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.*

**For shipments outside of the USA, custom / duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Fine Arts will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding**

5. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado.

6. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us with questions prior to bidding or call us at 720-890-7700.
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Description & Details

Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo are delighted to present their second joint auction - a carefully curated 2-day sale celebrating the world's most captivating artistic traditions. Day 1 features Pre-Columbian and Native American Art, while Day 2 brings together African, Tribal, Ethnographic Art, Fossils and Antiquities. United by a shared passion for quality and connoisseurship, the principals of both galleries have spent decades building relationships with collectors who trust them for their expertise and personal touch. That same commitment guides every lot in this sale. We warmly invite collectors, colleagues, and friends to join us for the May 20-21, 2026 auctions - and look forward to sharing these remarkable objects with you. Convenient in-house shipping available upon request.
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5.5 InchesTwo Prehistoric Fossilized Megalodon Shark TeethCretaceous Hadrosaur Dinosaur Footprint CastBaby Mammoth Tooth on Wood StandPaleocene Leaf Fossil DisplayLarge Metacanthina Trilobite Fossil in Stone MatrixFossil Miocene Hyena Skull Fragment (Ictitherium viverrinum)11 Iron Age Canaanite / Israelite Pottery Juglets, Holy Land, Varied FormsMegarian Ware BowlCypro-Archaic II Pottery Figures (2)Cypro-Archaic Votive FigureCypro-Geometric Bichrome AmphoraCypriot Decorated BowlCypriot Limestone HeadDaunian KyathosGreek Bronze Attachment of Alexander the GreatDaunian Polychrome Kyathos, Geometric DesignTanagra Molded Female FigureHellenistic Greek Miniature Bronze Votive BullGreco-Hellenistic Molded Miniature FigureImpasto Ware Ring-Body OinochoeGreco-Roman Molded Plaque & Pottery PendantEtruscan Bucchero Decorated Lids (2)Roman Blue Glass JarRoman Bronze Lion Head Door Knocker w/ Iron PinsRoman Ribbed Glass BottleRoman Spindle Form Glass UnguentariumRoman Vertical Buckled Glass VesselRoman Egypt Figures & Fragments (11)Late Roman/Byzantine Blue-Green Vessels (2)Ancient Lot of Glass Gemstones (25)Roman Bronze Priapus and Anglo Saxon ChatelaineHoly Land Roman Fluted Pottery Jar6 Roman / Holy Land Pottery Oil LampsTwo Holy Land Pottery CanteensEgyptian Early Dynastic Alabaster Cylindrical JarEgyptian Mummiform Ushabti BustEgyptian Faience UshabtisEgyptian Faience Bead Necklace w/ Lapis Lazuli PendantEgyptian Faience Bead Necklace w/ Button Scarab AmuletAncient Egyptian Faience Bead Fringe NecklaceThousands of Egyptian Faience Beads for Jewelry, 1 lb.!Egyptian Painted Wood Sarcophagus Fragment, TIPCoptic Textile Clavus - 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