Scheduled to begin on April 24, 2026,
Artemis Fine Arts
presents an
expertly curated auction
that bridges the vast timeline from the prehistoric natural world to the sophisticated artistry of indigenous cultures. This diverse sale features an array of authentic fossils alongside a significant selection of Native American and Ethnographic art, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire items ranging from ancient geological specimens to 19th and 20th-century cultural artifacts.
Exceptional Luristan Bronze Socketed Axe Head
. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100.
Patrick Amiot & Brigitte Laurent "Pop Rivet Mask I"
Patrick Amiot (Canadian, b. 1959) and Brigitte Laurent (Canadian, active XX-XI century). "Pop Rivet Mask I" latex resin with mixed media, n.d. Label with artists' names and title on verso. A bold and eccentric face emerges from a patchwork of salvaged materials in "Pop Rivet Mask I", a sculptural work that transforms industrial debris into a vivid and slightly mischievous character. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100.
Set of Three English Birmingham Silver Muffineers
. Northern Europe, England, Birmingham, ca. 1894 to 1941 CE. A handsome group of three English Birmingham silver sugar casters spanning the late Victorian era through the World War II period, illustrating the evolution of British silver tableware across nearly half a century. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100.
Native American Archaic-Woodlands Bone Tool Collection
. Native American, Midwestern to Southeastern United States, Archaic to Woodlands era, ca. 8000 BCE to 1800s CE. A collection of bone and antler tools representing assorted find sites, presented in a rectangular wood and glass display case lined with green felt. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100.
Chinese & Mongolian Silver Charms of Figures + Animals
. East Asia, Northern China / Mongolia, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of 13 silver and nickel brass charms depicting auspicious human figures and animals rendered in a lively folk style. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100.
Three Chinese Ming Glazed Pottery Tomb Attendants
. East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A finely coordinated group of three Chinese pottery tomb attendant figures, each modeled standing atop an integral base and dressed in flowing robes accented with turquoise-green glaze. Estimate: $1,300 - $1,950.
Prehistoric Mecochirus Lobster Fossil in Stone Matrix
. Western Europe, Germany, Eichstatt, Solnhofen (Altmuhltal) Formation, Jurassic Period, ca. 154 to 144 million years ago. A fossil of Mecochirus, a prehistoric lobster-like crustacean, presented in a fine-grained limestone matrix. Estimate: $250 - $350.
French Baccarat Crystal Nautilus Shell Sculpture
. Western Europe, France, ca. late 20th century CE. A clear crystal glass nautilus shell sculpture formed with fine radiating ribs that spiral inward toward a frosted central core, creating striking optical effects as light passes through the glass. Estimate: $1,100 - $1,650.
Native American Fossilized Coral Animal Carving
. Native American, Midwestern United States, Missouri, ca. 19th century or earlier CE. A small coral carving depicting an abstract quadruped form, possibly intended as a bison or a bear. Estimate: $1,100 - $1,650.
Costa Rica Greenstone and Maya Obsidian Pendants
. Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 300 to 700 CE; Mesoamerica, Maya culture, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A pair of carved stone pendants representing two distinct traditions of Pre-Columbian lapidary craftsmanship. Estimate: $1,100 - $1,650.
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