Ancient Objects & Curios Auction 2024-05-29 Auction - 442 Price Results - Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers in RI - Page 5
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Huge Fossil Cave Bear Skull, Ursus Spelaeus
A Luristan Whetstone
Indian 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.
SOLD
Pair Of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Planters: China,Ca. Qing dynasty Chinese celadon and aubergine cache pot. An expressive opposing pair of flambe decorated planters, each with a lively attentive expression, while seated in recumbent pose. H.
0097: Pair Of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Planters
Est.
$250
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$750
SOLD
Ming Dynasty Jade Figure: China,Ca. Ming dynasty Carved of celadon and russet colored jade, showing a bearded scholar seated at ease and holding a scroll. H. 2.25".H. 5.7 cm Old Rhode Island Collection
0098: Ming Dynasty Jade Figure
Est.
$400
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$1,200
SOLD
Fine Han Dynasty Bronze Applique: China,Ca. 2nd century B.C - 1st century A.D The deeply cast openwork mount, in the form of a wide eyed owl. Charming and with lovely patina. Custom mount. H. without mount: 2.5".H. without mount:
0099: Fine Han Dynasty Bronze Applique
Est.
$500
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$1,500
SOLD
Fine Chinese Card Case: China,Ca. 19th century A well carved Cantonese case depicting domestic and rural scenes. H. 3.5".H. 8.9 cm
0100: Fine Chinese Card Case
Est.
$200
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$600
SOLD
2 Chinese Carved Wrist Rests: China,Ca. Qing dynasty Carved of bone with leafy relief on exterior, the interiors very finely carved with insects, flowers and fruit. On elaborate textile covered stand with glass cover. H. without
0101: 2 Chinese Carved Wrist Rests
Est.
$300
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$900
SOLD
Pre-Columbian Figure: West Mexico,Ca. 3rd - 5th century A.D A fine standing Chinesco figure, with burnished clay and polychrome accents. H. with base: 10 1/8".H. with base: 25.5 cm Brant Mackley Collection
0102: Pre-Columbian Figure
Est.
$400
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$1,200
SOLD
Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessel: Peru,Ca. 14th century A blackware Chimu culture kero in the form of a llama head, on high flaring hollow base. H. 8.75".H. 22 cm Old Rhode Island Collection, formed 1960's-80's.
0103: Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessel
Est.
$200
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$600
SOLD
Large Ancient Pre-Columbian Wood Figure: Peru,Ca. 1200 A.D The standing male figure with polychrome features including beard and with inlaid eyes. Custom base. Height with base: 26.25".Height with base: 66.5 cm Brant Mackley Collection, ex:
0104: Large Ancient Pre-Columbian Wood Figure
Est.
$500
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$1,500
SOLD
Fine Pre-Columbian Bronze Tumi: Peru,Ca. 14th century A.D Of typical form, with crescent blade. The handle terminating in janiform feline heads, with inlaid eyes. A very fine example. Custom Stand. H. on stand: 7 3/16".H. on stand:
0105: Fine Pre-Columbian Bronze Tumi
Est.
$500
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$1,500
SOLD
2 Pre-Columbian Pottery Heads: Mexico,Ca. 1st millennium A.D The first a powerful depiction of an open mouth shaman wearing the jaws of a crocodilian, the second a skeletal mask. Both on custom bases. H. First figure with stand:
0106: 2 Pre-Columbian Pottery Heads
Est.
$500
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$1,500
SOLD
3 Ancient Textile Fragments: Peru and Egypt,Ca. 1st millennium A.D Consisting of 2 Pre-Columbian examples, both with avian decoration, along with a colorful Coptic Egypt example, with 2 human figures amongst other devices.
0107: 3 Ancient Textile Fragments
Est.
$250
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$750
SOLD
A Northern Plains Stone Club With Crystal Inclusions: American Great Plains,Ca. 19th century The Plains war club with beautiful natural crystal surface on one side, on a sinew wrapped shaft. Custom wall mount. L. 23.75".L. 60 cm Brant Mackley Collection
0108: A Northern Plains Stone Club With Crystal Inclusions
Est.
$300
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$900
SOLD
Fine Eskimo Pipe: Siberian or Aleut,Ca. 19th century Of 2 piece construction with hide binding, retaining its original iron bowl pick. A nice example. Custom stand. H. without stand: Approx. 11.5:.H. without stand:
0109: Fine Eskimo Pipe
Est.
$500
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$1,500
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Three New Guinea Gourd Vessels: Papua New Guinea,Ca. 19th- early 20th century. The first of double gourd-form , with inked inscription and date (1874), the other two of slender shape, both retaining their applicator sticks. Longest
0110: Three New Guinea Gourd Vessels
Est.
$150
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$450
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Fine Solomon Islands Canoe Prow Figure: Solomon Islands,Ca. early 20th century The figurehead (Nguzunguzu) of classic form, lavishly adorned with shell inlay his arms extended and holding a bird. Custom stand. H. with stand: 14.25".H. with
0111: Fine Solomon Islands Canoe Prow Figure
Est.
$2,000
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$6,000
SOLD
Indonesian Mask: Indonesia,Ca. late 19th - early 20th century A Dayak Hudoq mask, the 3 piece mask with exaggerated features, horned projections and flamboyant paint decoration. Showing good age. H. 13.5".H. 34 cm
0112: Indonesian Mask
Est.
$400
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$1,200
SOLD
5 Solomon Island Clubs: Solomon Islands,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Each of typical form, the earliest with distinctive and unusual engraved decoration of fishing scenes, sunrise, birds, Northstar, snake, crocodile and
0113: 5 Solomon Island Clubs
Est.
$200
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$600
SOLD
Fine And Early Whale Bone Carving Of A Horse: Continental?,Ca.18th century Possibly of continental origin. The figure with separately carved head, legs and tail, showing great age. Custom stand. L. 7.75" H. with stand: 6 5/8".L. 19.69 cm H. with
0114: Fine And Early Whale Bone Carving Of A Horse
Est.
$600
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$1,800
SOLD
Fine And Early Whale Bone Carving Of A Ram: Continental?,Ca. 18th century Possibly of Continental origin. The figure with separately carved head and legs and showing great age. L. 6 7/8".L. 17.46 cm Ex: de Menil family collection, NYC.
0115: Fine And Early Whale Bone Carving Of A Ram
Est.
$600
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$1,800
SOLD
A Rare Late Medieval Misericord: Continental,Ca. 15th century Originally functioning as the underside of a hinged seat in a choir stall. When turned up these gave support to someone standing and revealed frequently risque
0116: A Rare Late Medieval Misericord
Est.
$400
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$1,200
SOLD
Old Master Costa Lorenzo Oil On Board Painting: Italy,Ca. 16th century Oil on cradled wooden panel of Crucifixion scene. Attributed to Costa Lorenzo 1460 - 1535. In an ornate gilded early 19th century frame. sight: 17.25" H x 13.25" W Frame: 30"
0117: Old Master Costa Lorenzo Oil On Board Painting
Est.
$1,000
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$3,000
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2 Early Bronze Mortars: Continental,Ca. 16th century The largest decorated with mythological creatures and festoons, the smaller with balusters and a coat-of-arms. Largest H. 5.25" Smaller H. 3 5/8".Largest H. 13.4 cm
0118: 2 Early Bronze Mortars
Est.
$150
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$450
SOLD
Rare Silvered Bronze Censer: Likely Germany or Italy,Ca. 17th century or earlier. The lion-form censer, with pierced and finely engraved mane and lid. The body with overall acanthus decoration. Excellent facial details. H.
0119: Rare Silvered Bronze Censer
Est.
$800
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$2,400
SOLD
A Wood Figure Of Madonna And Child: Western Europe,Ca. 16th - 17th century Standing in contrapposto with voluminous drapery. A nice example. H. 15".H. 38 cm
0120: A Wood Figure Of Madonna And Child
Est.
$400
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$1,200