Lot 233

Large Gold & Silver Nose Ornament | Jaguars, Frogs

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Large Gold & Silver Nose Ornament | Jaguars, Frogs

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Starting Bid: $5,000

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

North coast., ca. 100 - 300 CE. Elaborate, large gold and silver nose ornament having two large sheet gold rectangular rays with two relief gold jaguars facing each other, with open toothy mouths and long curled tails, at the bottom of the ray. Mounted on the original sheet silver backing are four gold frogs and a multitude of suspended sheet gold danglers. Custom display tiered base. A rare and beautiful example. Size: 4”H x 7.5”W (10.2 x 19.1cm).

Provenance: Private American collection. Collection of Fred Leighton, NYC., ex. Alexander Acevedo, Alexander Gallery, NYC.

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Item # 71753

  • Condition: Some professionally repaired bends and breaks in the gold rays, and minor imperfections.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000