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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Indian Bronze Figure: India,Ca. 19th century Depicting a standing female attendant on elaborate tall base. H. 16 1/8".H. 41.5 cm Ex: Doris Wiener Collection

0074: Indian Bronze FigureEst. $800-$2,400

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Egyptian Sandstone Relief Of A King: Egypt,Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 3rd - 2nd century Carved in sunk relief, with the head of a king facing right and wearing a tripartite wig, with queue and uraeus, remains of red pigment on the face.

0084: Egyptian Sandstone Relief Of A KingEst. $3,000-$9,000

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Rare Wooden Figure From Bgigo People, ex Komor.: Guinea Bisau,Ca. early 20th century A rarely seen 'Iran' figure of a seated man on a monopole stool. H. 15.25".H. 38.5 cm Ex old R.I. collection, formed 1960?s-80?s.

0172: Rare Wooden Figure From Bgigo People, ex Komor.Est. $500-$1,500

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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

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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2 Tibetan Butter Lamps: Tibet and possibly India,Ca. 18th - 19th century The first, a very fine diminutive silver example, with beautiful detailing. The second of bronze and possibly of North Indian origin. Silver Lamp H.

0257: 2 Tibetan Butter LampsEst. $400-$1,200

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Stigmaria Tree Root, Lycopod: Pennsylvania, USA,Carboniferous (360 - 286 mya) A fine quality lycopod root section with amazing preservation of rootlets. No restoration. Custom stand included. 8.5" H x 3.75" W x 2.5" D.21.5 cm x

0327: Stigmaria Tree Root, LycopodEst. $200-$600

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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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Indian Miniature: India,Ca. 19th century A festive scene with multiple Krishnas and Gopis, dancing in a circle with Venugopalan in the center, surrounded by musicians and deities. Site: H. 10.75" W. 8 1/8" Frame: H.

0388: Indian MiniatureEst. $200-$600

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4 Ancient Roman Glass Vessels: Roman Egypt,Ca. 1st century A.D Various sizes and forms Tallest H. 6 3/8".Tallest H. 16.3 cm John J Slocum Collection, Newport R.I.

0393: 4 Ancient Roman Glass VesselsEst. $250-$750

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Rare Medieval Bronze Ewer: Netherlands or England,ca. 14th century Of classic form, with tripod legs and zoomorphic spout. A very nice example. Height 10.25".Height 26 cm.

0051: Rare Medieval Bronze EwerEst. $2,000-$6,000

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3 Roman Bronze Bells: Roman Empire,Ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D The largest with flaring body and loop handle, next a rare Roman-Egyptian example with 3 projecting male genitalia, lastly a very small example with engraved

0087: 3 Roman Bronze BellsEst. $350-$1,000

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Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Vessel: Egypt,Ca. 3rd millennium B.C ( Old kingdom ) The well carved and hollowed vessel with fine banding. Dia. 4.5".Dia. 11.3 cm

0008: Ancient Egyptian Alabaster VesselEst. $500-$1,500

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$Large Roman Or Byzantine Bronze Fibula: Late Roman Empire,Ca. 3rd - 5th century A.D Depicting a winged horse with overall punched circle design and incised mane. Custom Stand. H. W\O stand: 3".H. without stand: 7.62 cm Ex: de Menil family$

0038: Large Roman Or Byzantine Bronze FibulaEst. $200-$600

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$5 Ancient Bronze Weapons: Various Cultures,Ca. 1st millennium B.C The largest being an elongated leaf shaped sword blade with engraved archaic writings\symbols. Next, 2 ancient Greek socketed lance points, next a boxed bronze$