Lot 168
**This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.**
**First Time At Auction**
North America, Southwestern United States, ca. 20th to 21st century CE. A cow skull with massive horns, the bone surface is covered with lightly polished Kingman turquoise nuggets. The exterior and inside the orifices are painted black to contrast with the stones and a nickel-brass medallion stamped "Longhorn." Longhorn cattle are iconic to Texas due to their historical significance in the state's cattle ranching industry and their distinctive long, curved horns which are unique to the breed - the longest cattle horn spreads recorded have all belonged to longhorns. Size of skull & width between horn tips: 20" L x 41" W (50.8 cm x 104.1 cm); just skull: 20" L x 10" W (50.8 cm x 25.4 cm)
Please note that this item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping prior to bidding.
Provenance: private Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184157
- Condition: Missing a few turquoise stones. Natural chips / aging to the horns. Horns are tightly secure. Abrasions and indentations to nickel-brass medallion. Wires threaded through the skull verso and attached to a bolt for suspension. These may need to be replaced for a sturdier attachment wire.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Wire Transfer
Shipping
8. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING: All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. We are currently experiencing shipping delays due to staff shortages, please allow up to 15 days for shipping after payment is received. If you prefer to work with a third-party shipper, we can assist with recommendations.
**Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Australia, Germany and Switzerland due to customs clearance issues. If you are in one of these countries, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.*
**For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding**
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 27.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $20,000 |