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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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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 PlantersEst. $250-$750

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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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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 AppliqueEst. $500-$1,500

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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 CaseEst. $200-$600

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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 RestsEst. $300-$900

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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 FigureEst. $400-$1,200

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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 VesselEst. $200-$600

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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 FigureEst. $500-$1,500

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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 TumiEst. $500-$1,500

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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 HeadsEst. $500-$1,500

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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 FragmentsEst. $250-$750

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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 InclusionsEst. $300-$900

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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 PipeEst. $500-$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 VesselsEst. $150-$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 FigureEst. $2,000-$6,000

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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 MaskEst. $400-$1,200

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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 ClubsEst. $200-$600

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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 HorseEst. $600-$1,800

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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 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 MisericordEst. $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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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 MortarsEst. $150-$450

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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 CenserEst. $800-$2,400

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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 ChildEst. $400-$1,200

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