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Artemis Fine Arts Auction Features Rare Kentrosaurus Spike and Prehistoric Fossils

market-auction · 2026-08-02

On August 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. GMT-6, Artemis Fine Arts will host an auction in Louisville, Colorado, named 'Fine Fossils, Native American, Asian, Ethno.' Among the items for sale are a unique 24-inch shoulder spike from a Kentrosaurus, a large pelvis from a Tyrannosaurus rex, and skulls from two ancient saber-toothed predators. The Kentrosaurus fossil, which dates back approximately 152 million years, was discovered in Tanzania during the Late Jurassic era. Additionally, the auction will showcase Native American artifacts, Asian artworks, antiquities, and items from cultures such as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Pre-Columbian, and Tribal, as well as fine and visual art.

Key facts

  • Auction titled 'Fine Fossils, Native American, Asian, Ethno' by Artemis Fine Arts.
  • Auction date: August 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. GMT-6.
  • Location: Louisville, Colorado.
  • Highlights include a 24-inch Kentrosaurus shoulder spike, a Tyrannosaurus rex pelvis, and two saber-toothed predator skulls.
  • Kentrosaurus fossil is approximately 152 million years old, from the Late Jurassic period.
  • Fossil originated from what is now Tanzania.
  • Auction includes Native American artifacts, Asian art, antiquities, and objects from various ancient cultures.
  • Fine and visual art are also included in the sale.

Entities

Institutions

  • Artemis Fine Arts

Locations

  • Louisville
  • Colorado
  • Tanzania

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