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Indian Sandstone Stele of Shiva. ex: Sotheby's

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Ancient Objects & Curios Auction

Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers

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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5 Chinese Jadeite Amulets: China,Ca. Qing dynasty, Republic period Depicting 2 chilongs, a carp, a bat and a Buddhai. All were tested with Presidium gem tester. Carp L. 2.5".Carp L. 6.3 cm

0289: 5 Chinese Jadeite AmuletsEst. $200-$600

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2 Chinese Jade Carvings: China,Ca. Qing dynasty The first a white openwork of gourd form embellished with bats retaining Giading export seal. The second a spinach jade 4 legged beast, finely carved throughout. Both tested

0290: 2 Chinese Jade CarvingsEst. $100-$300

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Ancient Bronze Bowl: Mediterranean World,Ca. 4th century B.C A fine Greco-Persian bronze bowl of carinated form with flaring rim, with interior engraving of a flower head within concentric circles. Fine deep glossy

0291: Ancient Bronze BowlEst. $200-$600

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7 Luristan Bronze Blades: Ancient Persia,Ca. 1st Millenium B.C. Consisting of a short sword, a dagger (?) blade with ring attachment, 4 spear heads and 1 large arrow head. 3 with custom mounts. Sword length: 14".Sword length:

0292: 7 Luristan Bronze BladesEst. $400-$1,200

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Ancient Amlash Ceramic Figure: Central Asia,Ca. early 1st millennium B.C A vessel in the form of a highly stylized Zebu with exaggerated features. H. 9".H. 22.7 cm Old Massachusetts Collection

0293: Ancient Amlash Ceramic FigureEst. $400-$1,200

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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Mask: Egypt,Late Kingdom, ca. 4th century b.c. Egyptian wood 'Ka' mask, of typical form, with remains of gesso and paint. Custom lucite mount. With cards from Superior Stamp & Coin Co., L.A., Cal., which

0294: Ancient Egyptian Mummy MaskEst. $500-$1,500

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Fine Polish Miniature of Augustus the Strong: Poland,Ca. late 18th Century Portrait of Augustus der Starke (1670-1733). Finely painted portrait of the king in royal attire. The back plate indicates it may be from a royal collection. 3 x 2.5".7.6

0295: Fine Polish Miniature of Augustus the StrongEst. $400-$1,200

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3 Early Bronze Fragments: First: Likely Dutch or English, Second:,Ca. 10th - 18th century Consisting of a chandelier element In the form of a winged and helmeted merman. Next, a Khorassan oil lamp filler, with fine engravings

0296: 3 Early Bronze FragmentsEst. $250-$750

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3 Early European And Russian Bells: Europe and Russia,Ca. 17th - 19th century The largest with engraving "St. Pablo" dated 1673, next a small and finely crafted Russian bell with eastern cross and crowned eagle, lastly a small English

0297: 3 Early European And Russian BellsEst. $300-$900

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Old Master Portrait: Continental,Ca. 17th century Depicting a man reading a book. H. 10.75" W. 8.25".H. 27.3 cm W. 20.8 cm

0298: Old Master PortraitEst. $250-$750

2 Bone Carvings: Spanish Colonial and Turkey,Ca. 19th century The first a colonial Christo Morti, the second an Ottoman Sherbet spoon with horned bowl Spoon L. 9.75"Figure H. 6.5".Spoon L. 24.7 cm Figure H. 16.5 cm

0299: 2 Bone CarvingsEst. $200-$600Lot Passed

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Oceanic Lime Container: New Guinea,Ca. early 20th century The Sepik River bamboo container, carved all over with traditional devices. L. 11".L. 28 cm

0300: Oceanic Lime ContainerEst. $100-$300

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An Aboriginal Churinga: Central Australia,Ca. early 20th century Of roughly rectangular form, the delicate wood spiritual object carved with linear devices on both sides. Custom base. H. without stand: 12 3/8".H. without

0301: An Aboriginal ChuringaEst. $250-$750

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2 Native American Pottery Bowls: American Southwest,Ca. 2nd millennium A.D The first a Casas Grande bowl with typical decoration, next a deep Southwest burnished example decorated with ladders, the rim pierced for now missing

0302: 2 Native American Pottery BowlsEst. $300-$900

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Northern Plains Knife Sheath: Northern Plains,Ca. 19th century The beaded surface with human figure atop, below which are 4 remaining dangles, the back of harness leather. L. 7.75".L. 19.6 cm Brant Mackley Collection

0303: Northern Plains Knife SheathEst. $500-$1,500

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Group of Native American Weapons And Objects: America,Ca. 19th - mid 20th century Including 2 Northwest Coast dance paddles, a Plains bow and 2 arrows, and 2 Northeastern clubs. Longest Paddle: 37".Longest Paddle: 94 cm

0304: Group of Native American Weapons And ObjectsEst. $300-$900

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2 Inuit Soapstone Carvings: Arctic Region,Ca. early - mid 20th century The first a large carved face of a man with incised whiskers and beard, back indistinctly carved 'Rosa Arnarviuk' with additional line of indistinct

0305: 2 Inuit Soapstone CarvingsEst. $200-$600

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2 Pre-Columbian Pottery Figures: Mexico,Ca. 1st millennium A.D The largest in a pensive seated pose with hands on knees, the other seated with hand to head. Largest H. 6.25.Largest H. 15.8 cm Brant Mackley Collection

0306: 2 Pre-Columbian Pottery FiguresEst. $200-$600

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Pre-Columbian Stone Mezcala Figure: West Mexico,Ca. 200 B.C Of typical form. H. 4 3/8".H. 11 cm Brant Mackley Collection

0307: Pre-Columbian Stone Mezcala FigureEst. $400-$1,200

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2 Pre-Columbian Pottery Figures: West Mexico,Ca. 200 B.C - 400 A.D 2 Jalisco standing female figures, the larger with burnished and painted surface. Custom stands. Height of largest without stand: 8.5".Height of largest without

0308: 2 Pre-Columbian Pottery FiguresEst. $250-$750

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Ancient Etruscan Pottery Head: Etruria,Ca. 5th - 4th century B.C A large votive head of a youthful male, framed by a cloaked hood. H. with base: 12.75".H. with base; 32.3 cm 5th Avenue NYC Collection, assembled in 1960's - 1970's

0309: Ancient Etruscan Pottery HeadEst. $600-$1,800

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Cypriot Pottery Head Of A Woman: Cyprus,Ca. 5th century Depicting either a young lady or goddess, with upswept hair and diadem. Custom Base H. with base: 6.25".H. with base: 16.3 cm Mihalap Family Collection, Virginia Collected by

0310: Cypriot Pottery Head Of A WomanEst. $400-$1,200

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Ancient Boeotian Figure: Central Greece,Ca. 6th - 5th century B.C Of typical form, with schematic head and stub arms. The flattened pottery idol decorated with ocher line drawings. H. 8.25".H. 21 cm 5th Avenue NYC

0311: Ancient Boeotian FigureEst. $200-$600

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Rare Roman-Egyptian Mosaic Glass: Egypt,Ca. 1st century B.C - 1st century A.D Comprised of 9 mosaic glass inlay fragments including 5 sections of the snake, with intricate scales and 4 other fragments including 2 human legs. Longest

0312: Rare Roman-Egyptian Mosaic GlassEst. $300-$900

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