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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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8 Ethnographic Weapons: Pacific Islands,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Examples from Fiji, Samoa, Solomon and Trobriand Islands, Australia, etc. Longest: 48".Longest: 121.5 cm

0286: 8 Ethnographic WeaponsEst. $300-$900

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Ethnographic Jewelry Group: Various Origins,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Consisting of a gilt brass belt, possibly Turkish, a silver alloy amulet or scroll container on chain necklace, an Indian carnelian bead necklace with 6

0321: Ethnographic Jewelry GroupEst. $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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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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Ancient Egyptian And Roman Group: Egypt and Rome,Ca. late 2nd millennium B.C - early 1st Consisting of a New Kingdom fresco fragment depicting Taweret, a papyrus fragment from the book of the dead, a stone fish-form pendant, 4 beaded

0417: Ancient Egyptian And Roman GroupEst. $250-$750

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5 Small Indian Bronzes: India,Ca. 18th century 4 early and well patinated figures of Devi, Narasimha with consort, Durga atop lion and Bhu Devi. Lastly, a small Shaivite shrine with Naga, Linga, Nandi and offerings. Durga

0442: 5 Small Indian BronzesEst. $200-$600

Super Croc Jaw Fossil, Sarcosuchus: Niger,Lower Cretaceous (135 - 112 myo) Rare, huge section of lower jaw from one of the largest crocodilians ever to have lived. The jaw contains 11 complete, original teeth that have never been

0027: Super Croc Jaw Fossil, SarcosuchusEst. $4,000-$12,000Lot Passed

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Asian Jewelry Group: South and S.E. Asia,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Including 6 Indian silver alloy necklaces, 2 with amulet boxes, a silver choker with glass inlays, a small chatelaine, a zooform box, lastly, a

0320: Asian Jewelry GroupEst. $150-$450

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Collection Of Ushabtis: Egypt,Ca. 1st millennium B.C 26 faience Shabtis Of various sizes and periods. Tallest H. 5.25".Tallest H. 13.5 cm Lifetime Massachusetts Collection

0340: Collection Of UshabtisEst. $400-$1,200

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Group Of Chinese Jadeite Objects: China,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Depicting a Chilong, a tiger on base, a finely painted snuff bottle, a lidded open work vinaigrette, lastly a seated figure of Buddha on wood base. Buddhai H. with

0386: Group Of Chinese Jadeite ObjectsEst. $300-$900

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7 Indian Bronzes: India,Ca. 19th century Consisting of a standing figure of Lakshmi, 2 standing figures of Garuda, a lion-form candle holder and 3 betel nut cutters. Lakshmi H. 6.75".Lakshmi H. 17.2 cm

0431: 7 Indian BronzesEst. $200-$600

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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 RamEst. $600-$1,800

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A Finely Carved Persian Wood Spoon: Persia,Ca. 19th century Of typical form, with boat shaped bowl and pointed handle, exquisitely decorated all over with floral devices and Arabic script. Spoons such as this example were typically

0130: A Finely Carved Persian Wood SpoonEst. $400-$1,200

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Indian Wood Carving: South India,Ca. 18th century A dramatic 3 part carving of a Kirtimukha, also known as the 'face of glory'. The protective mask, emanating divine energy, was likely the central element of a large

0135: Indian Wood CarvingEst. $400-$1,200

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Early Bronze Figure Of An Oryx: Western Asia,Ca. 18th century or earlier The caprid with long straight horns galloping with head turned round, wearing a collar of bells. His forehead decorated with a trident and thus possibly a

0140: Early Bronze Figure Of An OryxEst. $200-$600

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A Rare Villanovan Horse Bit: Italy,Ca. 8th - 7th century B.C The cheek pieces in the form of archaic stylized horses, with ridged manes. The bit formed of a jointed pair of twisted rods terminating in attachment loops. Custom.

0150: A Rare Villanovan Horse BitEst. $2,000-$6,000

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Collection Of Fine Japanese Ojime Beads: Japan,Ca. 19th century A lovely group of 10 finely carved ojime beads of various materials, including one of cinnabar. Largest Dia. .75" Largest Dia. 2.1 c, Go.Largest Dia. 2.1 cm

0180: Collection Of Fine Japanese Ojime BeadsEst. $400-$1,200

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Ancient Marble Idol: Anatolia,Ca. mid 3rd millennium B.C A rare Anatolian Kusura style marble idol. Custom stand. H. without stand: 6".H. without stand: 15cm Ex: de Menil family collection, NYC.

0200: Ancient Marble IdolEst. $2,000-$6,000

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Rare Pala Blackstone Relief: North India,Ca. 10th - 12th century A deeply carved fragmentary Shaivite relief possibly depicting Suchismita reclining with her infant son Grihapati at her breast, an attendant standing to her

0215: Rare Pala Blackstone ReliefEst. $1,000-$3,000

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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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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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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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Fine Indian Stone Relief: Central India,Ca. 11th - 12th century An exquisitely carved frieze of Shiva and Parvati embracing and surrounded by attendants. Custom stand. A beautiful example. H. with stand: 11".H. with stand: 28

0250: Fine Indian Stone ReliefEst. $1,200-$3,600

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Khmer Stone Figure Of Uma: Southeast Asia,Ca. 12th century A fine and sensitively carved Baphuon style figure of a standing goddess. Custom base. H. with base: 24 3/8" H. without base: 1.H. with base: 62 cm H. without base: 41

0275: Khmer Stone Figure Of UmaEst. $1,200-$3,600

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