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Huge Fossil Cave Bear Skull, Ursus SpelaeusA Luristan WhetstoneIndian Sandstone Stele of Shiva. ex: Sotheby's
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Cranston, RI, United States
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Bruneau & Co Auctioneers is proud to announce our Ancient Objects & Curio auction on Wednesday, May 29th at 10am. Featuring Classical antiquities, Hindu & Buddhist works of art, Fossils & Natural History, Ethnographic Art, and Asian Art. The auction will be online only but telephone bidding will be available. Preview will be available by appointment on Friday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 28th. Third party bidding platforms is 28% Buyers Premium with no cash or check discount.
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Collection Of Indian Steel Spearheads: India,Ca. 18th - 19th century Consisting of 5 spearheads and 4 lance 'shoes', centered by a particularly impressive chisel-decorated example. Rare. Custom base. Maximum H. with base: 17".Maximum H .
0217: Collection Of Indian Steel SpearheadsEst. $1,200-$3,600
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Indian Black Stone Figure Of Nandi: Central India,Ca. 17th century The bull in classic reclining pose, draped with ceremonial garb and necklaces of bells. Remains of red ritual paste. L. 8.5".L. 21.5 cm
0218: Indian Black Stone Figure Of NandiEst. $1,000-$3,000
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Fine Thai Gilt Bronze Head of Buddha: Northern Thailand,Ca. 14th - 15th century A lovely Chiang Saen style head, with sensitive and serene expression. Well detailed, with patches of gilding.Custom stand. H. without base: 5.25". H. with
0219: Fine Thai Gilt Bronze Head of BuddhaEst. $800-$2,400
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Fine Gilt Bronze Palanquin Fitting: Thailand,Ca. 12th - 13th century An intricate Bayon period openwork fitting. The 2 sides featuring high relief figures of celestial deities. Surmounted by a complex lotiform bud finial. Custom stand.
0220: Fine Gilt Bronze Palanquin FittingEst. $1,200-$3,600
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A Fine Indian Wood Carving: India,Ca. 18th century Depicting a standing Nandi bull beating a drum. Finely and deeply carved. H. 19.5".H. 49.5 cm
0221: A Fine Indian Wood CarvingEst. $400-$1,200
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A Large Indian Bronze Figure of Ganesha: South India,Ca. 20th century or earlier The impressive Chola style standing figure with 4 arms holding attributes, atop tiered base. H. 24".H. 61 cm
0222: A Large Indian Bronze Figure of GaneshaEst. $1,500-$4,500
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A Large And Early Tibetan Temple Bell: Tibet,Ca. 17th - 18th century A fine example, the body decorated with a frieze of running dragons and flowers, on either side of the handle are small relief plaques of wrathful deities. H. 8.5".H.
0223: A Large And Early Tibetan Temple BellEst. $400-$1,200
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A Large Bronze Nepalese Temple Bell: Nepal,Ca. 19th century Of typical form, the body of the bell encircled by triangle motifs and topped by a ring of lotus leaves. An extensive band of inscription and possible date encircles the top
0224: A Large Bronze Nepalese Temple BellEst. $400-$1,200
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A Javanese Bronze Finial: Java,Ca. 10th century A.D The mythical bird-form finial with extravagant open work tail feathers, standing on a conical base. H. 4".H. 10.16 cm Ex: Bonhams. Ex: Jack Bogart Collection. Bogart was
0225: A Javanese Bronze FinialEst. $500-$1,500
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Pair Of Indian Miniature Portraits: India,Ca. 19th century In matching ebony frames, 2 fine portraits depicting Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Frame H. 5.75".Frame H. 14.5 cm Ex: Grogan and Co. Auction
0226: Pair Of Indian Miniature PortraitsEst. $250-$750
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3 Early Buddhist Figures: Central and Southeast Asia,ca. 3rd century to 19th century. Consisting of a seated Thai bronze Buddha, a small Thai bronze Buddha head and a small stucco Gandhara head of Buddha. All with custom
0227: 3 Early Buddhist FiguresEst. $200-$600
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Huge Fossil Psittacosaurus Skeleton: Eurasia,Cretaceous (126 - 101 mya) Extremely large and fine, uncomposited, un-restored skeleton of a ceratopsian dinosaur. One Rear claw and ribs are cast, otherwise no restoration. Real ribs (in
0228: Huge Fossil Psittacosaurus SkeletonEst. $15,000-$45,000
Fossil Bear Skull: Eurasia,Miocene (11 - 5 mya) An exceptionally rare species (Indarctos) in near perfect condition. With custom stand. Less than 5% restoration. Specimen: L. 13" W. 75".Specimen: L. 33 cm W. 19 cm
0229: Fossil Bear SkullEst. $10,000-$30,000Lot Passed
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Fine And Large Fossil Raptor Egg: Eurasia,Late Cretaceous Period A beautiful, totally unrestored example of a very large Oviraptor egg, showing a predation hole and quartz encrustations. Length: 8.15".Length : 20.5 cm
0230: Fine And Large Fossil Raptor EggEst. $1,500-$4,500
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Huge Fossil Triceratops Brow Horn: Late Cretaceous Period. An extremely large and well preserved brow horn. This wonderful horn displays part of the eye orbital and very prominent blood grooves. Custom stand. 37.5" L x 15.25" H.95 cm
0231: Huge Fossil Triceratops Brow HornEst. $15,000-$45,000
Devonian Armored Fish, Coccosteus Cuspidatis: Caithness, Scotland,Devonian (416 - 358 mya) This is an investment grade fossil of an exceptionally rare ancient placoderm. Secure hanging hardware installed. No restoration. Repair to plate cracks.
0232: Devonian Armored Fish, Coccosteus CuspidatisEst. $8,000-$24,000Lot Passed
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Fossil Dinosaur Leg And Foot, Ornithomimus sp.: Central Asia,Cretaceous (144 - 65 mya) A very large Ornithomimus leg consisting of all metatarsal, foot, and claw bones in finely preserved condition. Less than 10% restoration. Custom stand
0233: Fossil Dinosaur Leg And Foot, Ornithomimus sp.Est. $6,000-$18,000
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A Taxidermy Deep Sea Crayfish: Pacific Ocean,Ca. 21st century Known as a 'blind yeti crayfish', due to its lack of eyes and 'furry' claws. This denizen of the deep has no need for skin pigment or eyes and is rarely seen in
0234: A Taxidermy Deep Sea CrayfishEst. $200-$600
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3 Extremely Rare Preserved Specimens Of Deep Sea T: Deep Sea,Ca. 1991 and 2008 For the taxidermy collection who thinks he or she has everything, these specimens, each preserved in a tube of liquid, were retrieved from deep sea submergence vehicles in
0235: 3 Extremely Rare Preserved Specimens Of Deep Sea TEst. $200-$600
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2 Ca.1910 pen-work calligraphy art books: America,Ca. 1910 The books authored by P.H. Brooks, of Wilkes Barre, PA. Each containing multiple pages of calligraphy and fine fully detailed illustrations throughout. Both books with pages
0236: 2 Ca.1910 pen-work calligraphy art booksEst. $150-$450
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2 Miniature Landscapes: Austrian or Italian,Ca. 19th century 2 finely painted scenic views possibly of Lake Como. Unframed painting: H. 4 5/8" W. 6 5/8" F.Unframed painting: 11.8 cm W. 17 cm Fram
0237: 2 Miniature LandscapesEst. $150-$450
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Drawing, Attributed To Daumier: ,Ca. 19th century Interior scene of a gentleman reading a book, unsigned, attributed to Honore Daumier (1808 - 1879). Site: H. 9 5/8" W. 8" Frame: H. 17" W. 1.Site: H. 24.5 cm W. 20.4 cm Frame: H. 43
0238: Drawing, Attributed To DaumierEst. $300-$900
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Dutch Old Master Painting: Dutch,Ca. 17th century An outdoor tavern scene in a lush setting. Ornate gilded frame. Site: H. 8" W. 10.25" Frame: H. 12.25" W.Site: H. 20 cm W. 26 cm Frame: H. 31 cm
0239: Dutch Old Master PaintingEst. $300-$900
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Old Master Portrait Of Christ: Continental,Ca. 17th century Nicely painted, his beatific face emerging from dark shadows. H. 19" W. 14".H. 48.5 cm W. 35.5 cm
0240: Old Master Portrait Of ChristEst. $250-$750

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