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Ancient Objects & Curios Auction

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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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Large Japanese Lacquer Tray: Japan,Ca. Meiji Period Of impressive size, the deeply bordered tray with intricate, almost topographical design with tiny abalone chip highlights. Very unusual. H. 29.75" W. 29.75".H. 75.5 cm W. 75.5

0362: Large Japanese Lacquer TrayEst. $200-$600

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Early Japanese Gilt Wood Buddha: Japan,Ca. 17th - 18th century A very good and early standing Buddha on elaborate base. H. with mandorla: 27".H. with mandorla: 68.6 cm

0363: Early Japanese Gilt Wood BuddhaEst. $500-$1,500

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Elaborate Gilt Copper Japanese Hanging Censer: Japan,Ca. 19th century The finely crafted 3 piece censer with openwork floral decoration. H. 24.5".H. 62 cm

0364: Elaborate Gilt Copper Japanese Hanging CenserEst. $200-$600

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Large Japanese Woodblock Print: Japan,Ca. Edo-Meiji Period A diptych print of a standing Geisha by Keisai Eisen ( 1790-1848), in gilt wood faux bamboo frame. Frame: 32.75" x 13.75".Frame : 83 x 35 cm

0365: Large Japanese Woodblock PrintEst. $200-$600

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Pair Japanese Patinated Moon Flask Vases: Japan,Ca. 1880 The corsetted neck with embossed lotus decoration, the sides with a scroll carved border centered by charming scenes of acrobatic frogs. H. 7".H. 17.7 cm

0366: Pair Japanese Patinated Moon Flask VasesEst. $150-$450

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3 Piece Japanesque Silver Buckle and 2 Japanese Me: America and Japan,Ca. 1850 - 1910 The buckle by George W. Schiebler & Co. with overlaid with chrysanthemum and dragonfly decoration. The menuki fittings have been converted to a lock plate and

0367: 3 Piece Japanesque Silver Buckle and 2 Japanese MeEst. $100-$300

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Japonesque Art Deco tall Fern Stand: Likely American,Ca. Early 20th century An elegant design with a corsetted round plinth w/ Greek key design atop apron w/ diaper background. Three curved legs supported by faux bamboo center column

0368: Japonesque Art Deco tall Fern StandEst. $100-$300

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Wood Indian Carving: South India,Ca. 18th century Depicting a 14 armed Deity, likely Virabhadra, his hands wielding a variety of weapons. H. 14.25".H. 36.2 cm

0369: Wood Indian CarvingEst. $300-$900

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4 Ancient Javanese Bronzes: Java,Ca. 11th - 14th century Consisting of an incense burner on turned pedestal, a twin spouted, a boat-form oil lamp with standing demonic figure, an unusual croupier-form handle with fine

0370: 4 Ancient Javanese BronzesEst. $300-$900

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Ancient Javanese Bronze Vessels: Java,Ca. 12th - 13th century Consisting of 2 small ritual trays, each decorated with radiating lotus motifs, and 2 shallow bowls, 1 of trilobe form with band of incised decoration at rim. Diameter of

0371: Ancient Javanese Bronze VesselsEst. $200-$600

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4 Small Indian Bronze Figures: India,Ca. 19th century Depicting Durga, Virabhadra, Bala Krishna and lastly a reclining Nandi Bull on custom base. Durga H. 2 3/8".Durga H. 6 cm

0372: 4 Small Indian Bronze FiguresEst. $250-$750

Indian Bronze Garuda Candlestick: India,Ca. 16th century The winged deity in traditional kneeling pose, his head surmounted by a candle socket. Fine patina. 7.5".19.1 cm Doris Weiner, by repute.

0373: Indian Bronze Garuda CandlestickEst. $300-$900Lot Passed

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2 Indian Bronze Ganeshas: India,Ca. 18th and 20th century The larger of high copper content, seated on a throne and framed by a flaming torana, his rat vehicle at his feet. The smaller figure of more recent manufacturer .

0374: 2 Indian Bronze GaneshasEst. $150-$450

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Large Indian Bronze Figure: India,Ca. 19th century Sizeable bronze depiction of Radha, deeply patinated and encrusted, with remnants of ritually applied puja paste. H. 11.5".H. 29 cm

0375: Large Indian Bronze FigureEst. $300-$900

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Thai Bronze Head of Buddha: Thailand,Ca. 14-15th Century A sizable head of Buddha in U-Thong B style, 14th - 15th century. Custom stand. Height including stand: 10.5 " / 26.67 c.W/O stand: 6.75 " / 17.45 cm

0376: Thai Bronze Head of BuddhaEst. $400-$1,200

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A Javanese Bronze Mirror: Java,Ca. 13th - 14th century The handle decorated with a Javanese woman in traditional garb and pose. Custom stand. H. with stand: 9".H. with stand: 23 cm Phoenix Ancient Art, NYC

0377: A Javanese Bronze MirrorEst. $350-$900

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5 Indian Pilgrim Pendants: India,Ca. Late 19th century Each depicting various deities, in glazed silver frames. A charming little group. Largest H. 2 1/8".Largest H. 5.4 cm

0378: 5 Indian Pilgrim PendantsEst. $100-$300

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Ancient Bronze Axe Blade: Probably Indonesia,Ca. 1st millennium A.D An unusual and ornate ceremonial axe blade with fine patina. Custom stand. Height with stand 9".Height with stand 22.9cm Spink & Son, by repute.

0379: Ancient Bronze Axe BladeEst. $400-$1,200

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A Gilt Wood Burmese Buddha: Burma,Ca. 19th century The seated Mandalay style figure with elaborate drapery, inlaid with glass stones. H. 21.5".H. 54.5 cm

0380: A Gilt Wood Burmese BuddhaEst. $250-$750

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A Pair Of Tibetan Silver Finials: Tibet,Ca. 19th century Likely the end caps for a Thangka suspension rod. Done in repousse work, with top surfaces centered by Visvajras and buddhist emblems. Approx H. 1.7/8".Approx H. 4.6 cm Ex.

0381: A Pair Of Tibetan Silver FinialsEst. $200-$600

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Pair Of Chinese Temple Pendants: China,Ca. 1900 The silk pennants with finely embroidered bats and lotus's along with chinese script, with borders of silver metal buttons and sequins embellishments. L. 35".L. 89 cm

0382: Pair Of Chinese Temple PendantsEst. $100-$300

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Diminutive Pair Chinese Flambe Hu-Form Vases: China,Ca. early 20th century Pr. Hu form aubergine flambe vases with lug handles for cord. Each marked with export "China" stamp on underside. H. 6.5".H. 19.5 cm

0383: Diminutive Pair Chinese Flambe Hu-Form VasesEst. $200-$600

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Chinese Porcelain Painted Disc: China,Ca. Qing dynasty, Republic Period The plaque depicting a mountain scene with 5 lines of script. Diameter: 14".Diameter: 35.5 cm

0384: Chinese Porcelain Painted DiscEst. $300-$900

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Chinese Gilt Iron Figure Of Buddha: China,Ca. 17th - 18th century The seated figure with remnants of lacquer and gilding, on a lotus base. H. 9".H. 23 cm

0385: Chinese Gilt Iron Figure Of BuddhaEst. $400-$1,200

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