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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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2 Native American Baskets: Pacific Northwest,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Both of good quality with characteristic geometric design accents. Largest Dia. 6".Largest Dia. 15.2 cm

0425: 2 Native American BasketsEst. $150-$450

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2 Miniature Paintings And A Papal Document: Europe,Ca. 17th - 18th century The first is a portrait of a 18th century British Officer, the second is a 17th century painting of a French Nobleman, lastly an illuminated manuscript Papel document

0430: 2 Miniature Paintings And A Papal DocumentEst. $100-$300

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A Javanese Bronze Hand Bell: Java,Ca. 13th - 14th century A.D A high-silver content bronze bell, with figure of Nandi bull atop handle. H. 5 7/8".H. 14.92 cm A lifetime R.I bell collection

0034: A Javanese Bronze Hand BellEst. $300-$900

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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 FigureEst. $400-$1,200

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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 PaintingEst. $1,000-$3,000

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Very Large Thai Bronze Head Of Buddha: Northern Thailand,Ca. 15th - 16th century An over lifesize, finely cast bronze head, with sensitive features and beautiful glossy dark olive patina. Remains of gilding. Custom base. H. without base:

0142: Very Large Thai Bronze Head Of BuddhaEst. $6,000-$18,000

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Huge Fossil Sabercat Skull, Machairodus Giganteus: Eurasia,Miocene (23 - 5 mya) A very large and fine saber-toothed cat skull with huge sabers. Less than 10% restoration. Custom stand included. Skull: 15" L.Skull: 38 cm L

0162: Huge Fossil Sabercat Skull, Machairodus GiganteusEst. $20,000-$60,000

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A Fine Japanese Buddhist Hand Bell: Japan,Ca. 18th century Of typical form, with rarely seen 8 (not the usual 7 or 9) prong vajra finial. Fine tone, deep olive patina. H. 7 7/8".H. 20 cm A lifetime R.I. bell collection

0177: A Fine Japanese Buddhist Hand BellEst. $400-$1,200

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3 Asian Bronze Bells: China and Tibet,Ca. 12th - 19th century The largest is a Liao period Chinese bell with scalloped base and 2 characters engraved near top, next a very large globular shamanistic rattle depicting a

0187: 3 Asian Bronze BellsEst. $400-$1,200

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Rare Han Dynasty Pictorial Brick: China,ca. 2nd century b.c. to 2nd century a.d. A large dense pottery brick depicting a royal chariot procession. 8.5" x 15.5"x 3".21.5cm. x 39.5 cm. x 7.5 cm.

0192: Rare Han Dynasty Pictorial BrickEst. $200-$600

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A Large Indian Bronze Figure of Ganesha: South India,Ca. 20th century or earlier The impressive Chola style standing figure with 4 arms holding attributes, atop tiered base. H. 24".H. 61 cm

0222: A Large Indian Bronze Figure of GaneshaEst. $1,500-$4,500

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2 Miniature Landscapes: Austrian or Italian,Ca. 19th century 2 finely painted scenic views possibly of Lake Como. Unframed painting: H. 4 5/8" W. 6 5/8" F.Unframed painting: 11.8 cm W. 17 cm Fram

0237: 2 Miniature LandscapesEst. $150-$450

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Small Carved Sailor Made Figure: Canada or Greenland,Ca. 19th century Possibly Sailor Made. Delicately carved, the armless figure of an older woman with swept back hair. Custom stand. H. without stand: 3".H. without stand: 7.5 cm

0282: Small Carved Sailor Made FigureEst. $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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Four Ancient Spoons: Europe and Central Asia,Ca. 1 late 1st millennium C.C. - late 1s The first a rare Bactrian ladle with petalled finial. The second, of Roman manufacture, the flattened proximal end of handle engraved

0403: Four Ancient SpoonsEst. $300-$900

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2 Pre-Columbian Figures: Mexico,Ca. 1st millenium A.D. 2 nice pottery Colima figures. Custom stands. Height of tallest w/ stand: 8.25".Height of tallest w/stand : 20.5 cm.

0438: 2 Pre-Columbian FiguresEst. $200-$600

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A Majapahit Ceramic Pig: Java,Ca. 14th - 15th century A charming diminutive example of the original piggy bank. The animal with stern expression and distended belly, still retaining numerous coins inside. L. 6.75".L. 17.5 cm

0006: A Majapahit Ceramic PigEst. $700-$2,100

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Large Chinese Bronze Vessel: China,Ca. Qing dynasty Of Ting form, standing on 3 tall legs, with archaistic decoration, the fine hardwood top with hardstone lingshi- form finial. H. with cover: 12.25".H. with cover: 31 cm

0016: Large Chinese Bronze VesselEst. $300-$900

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Large Early Indonesian Textile: Indonesia,Ca. 19th century A large and finely woven Sumba sash, decorated with herders, animals and geometric patterns. Approx. 20' L 16.5" W.Approx. 609 cm L 42 cm W Old Rhode Island Collection,

0021: Large Early Indonesian TextileEst. $600-$1,800

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Large Ancient Stone Ganesha: Java,Ca. 10th century An impressive Andesite Javanese figure of seated Ganesha on lotus base. H. 34.5".H. 87.5 cm Ex: Doris Wiener, by repute. Old Rhode Island Collection formed mainly in the

0036: Large Ancient Stone GaneshaEst. $800-$2,400

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Chinese Republic Period Landscape Table Screen: China,Hongxian Period With porcelain painted panel depicting a mountainous landscape design, the foreground with a shepherd tending his flock. On elaborate wooden stand. Height : 22.5".Height: 57 cm.

0071: Chinese Republic Period Landscape Table ScreenEst. $400-$1,200

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A Large Khmer Elephant Bell: Southeast Asia,Ca. 12th - 13th century Of traditional form, with linear and geometric decorations, the suspension loop atop a circle of lotus leaves. Custom mount. H. without mount: 9"..H. without

0076: A Large Khmer Elephant BellEst. $800-$2,400

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2 Fine Dongson 'Buffalo' Bells: S.E. Asia,Ca. 3rd century B.C - 1st century A.D Both finely cast bells of classic form, with good patina. The smaller example is of exceptional quality for its size. Larger Bell H. Approx 4" Smaller

0033: 2 Fine Dongson 'Buffalo' BellsEst. $400-$1,200

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2 Chinese and Japanese Carvings: China and Japan,Ca. 19th century The first, a Chinese carved bone tableau of a seated figure in a rocky landscape, on hardwood base. The second, a large Japanese carved antler netsuke, possibly

0068: 2 Chinese and Japanese CarvingsEst. $150-$450

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