Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo to co-host Pre-Columbian, antiquities & fine art auction

Two-day online auction series features rare artifacts, fossils, and fine art

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo, two leading auction houses in the antiquities realm, are collaborating to host a two-day online auction series on February 26-27, 2026. The first day will feature Pre-Columbian, Native American, African, Tribal and Ethnographic Art, while the second day will showcase Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern antiquities, Asian art, and fossils. The auction includes rare and valuable items such as a large Veraguas-Diquis gold pendant, a carved jade cup from the Warring States period, and a fossilized saber-toothed cat skull.

Why it matters

This landmark collaboration between Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo unites decades of combined expertise in the field of ancient and ethnographic art. The auction series offers collectors a unique opportunity to acquire rare and museum-quality artifacts, fossils, and fine art from various cultures and time periods.

The details

The two-day auction features over 900 lots of exceptional quality. Day 1 includes 540 lots of Pre-Columbian, Native American, African, Tribal and Ethnographic Art, while Day 2 contains 380 lots of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern antiquities, Asian art, and fossils. Highlights include a large Veraguas-Diquis gold pendant, a carved jade cup from the Warring States period, and a fossilized saber-toothed cat skull.

  • The two-day online auction will take place on February 26-27, 2026.
  • Day 1 will start at 7am MT/ 9am ET on February 26.
  • Day 2 will start at 7am MT/ 9am ET on February 27.

The players

Artemis Fine Arts

A Colorado auction house known internationally as a premier authority in the field of Ancient and Ethnographic art.

Arte Primitivo

A New York City auctioneer that specializes in Pre-Columbian, African, Tribal, Ethnographic and ancient art.

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What they’re saying

“This landmark collaboration unites decades of combined expertise from the highest echelon of the antiquities realm.”

— Teresa Dodge (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

Following the main event, bidders may participate in Arte Primitivo's Post-Auction Sale of Unsold Lots via the Arte Primitivo website – an additional opportunity to secure coveted pieces.

The takeaway

This auction series showcases the exceptional quality and rarity of artifacts, fossils, and fine art that can be found in the antiquities market, highlighting the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage represented by these remarkable objects.