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Huge Fossil Cave Bear Skull, Ursus SpelaeusA Luristan WhetstoneIndian 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.
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2 Wooden Figures Of Saints: Netherlands,Ca. 15th century 2 late medieval figures, almost certainly by the same hand. One depicting St. Jude, the other an unidentified apostle. Tallest H. 15.25".Tallest H. 39 cm
0121: 2 Wooden Figures Of SaintsEst. $500-$1,500
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A Wooden Loom Comb: Scandinavia,Ca. 18th - 19th century Of stylized avian form, its back incised with geometric patterns and with lovely patina. L. 12".L. 30.48 cm
0122: A Wooden Loom CombEst. $200-$600
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Paul Manship Medallion Dish: American,Ca. 1919 From his astrological series, a heavy bronze Sagittarius dish, cast in faux repousse technique. Dia. 5.75".Dia. 14.7 cm
0123: Paul Manship Medallion DishEst. $200-$600
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Early Indo-Persian Bronze Parrot: India,Ca. 15th-16th century A large figure of a parrot from an oil lamp, his beak holding a flower stem. L. 7.25".L. 18.5 cm Ex: Sotheby's London. Ex: Amir Mohtashemi Ltd., London.
0124: Early Indo-Persian Bronze ParrotEst. $600-$1,800
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Very large, Early And Ornate Pin: Spain?,Ca. 17th century or earlier Of uncertain origin, but great age. Possibly Nasrid or post-Nasrid Spain. The head made of wood and inlaid with intricate wood and bone designs. The shaft made of
0125: Very large, Early And Ornate PinEst. $400-$1,200
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A Large Qajar Molded Pottery Tile: Persia,Ca. late 19th century A very large and fine example, the polychrome painted decoration depicting lovers meeting in a garden, watched by their companions. A village and mountain landscape
0126: A Large Qajar Molded Pottery TileEst. $1,500-$4,500
2 Early Steel Objects: Central Asia and Spain,Ca. Buckle: 17th - 18th century Scissors A 3 piece Persian Safavid Dynasty buckle with twin duck heads and finely chiseled openwork. Next is a Spanish pair of scissors with
0127: 2 Early Steel ObjectsEst. $400-$1,200Lot Passed
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Rare Indo-Persian Powder Horn: India,Ca. 18th century The carved surfaces decorated with twin ibexes and fish. With spring-loaded steel lever. Quite rare. L. 6 3/8".L. 16.19 cm Ex: de Menil family collection, NYC.
0128: Rare Indo-Persian Powder HornEst. $800-$2,400
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A Rare Tile Fragment From The Blue Mosque: Persia,Ca. 15th century Composed of cobalt, turquoise and white elements, bearing old stickers stating "from the Blue Mosque, Tabriz, Persia, middle 15th century". L. 6".L. 15.3 cm Old R.I.
0129: A Rare Tile Fragment From The Blue MosqueEst. $250-$750
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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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Fine Javanese Stone Sculpture Of A Young Lady: Java,Ca. 14th century Seated in distinctive Wayang pose. The volcanic stone ( tufa ) figure with sensitive features and great attention to detail. A lovely example. H. 8 7/8".H. 22.5 cm Ex: Doris
0131: Fine Javanese Stone Sculpture Of A Young LadyEst. $800-$2,400
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Majapahit Stone Head: Java,Ca. 14th century A finely carved tufa head of a woman with fine features and large spool earrings. A nice example. Custom base. H.without base: 8 1/8".H. without base: 20.5 cm Ex: Doris Wiener
0132: Majapahit Stone HeadEst. $800-$2,400
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Rare Javanese Silver Ladle: Java,Ca. 14th - 15 century A Javanese silver holy water ladle, the plain globular-pressed body decorated with attached repousse flowers surrounding a kala-mask, with long pointed grip. L. 12.5".L. 32
0133: Rare Javanese Silver LadleEst. $700-$2,100
Large Ancient Javanese Bronze Vessel: Java,Ca. 12th - 13th century The shallow hemispherical bowl with socket handle. Beautiful turquoise patina with modern wooden handle. Length of bowl: 15" Diameter of bowl: 11.Length of bowl: 38 cm
0134: Large Ancient Javanese Bronze VesselEst. $400-$1,200Lot Passed
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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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4 Indian Manuscript Folios: India,Ca. 15th century 4 folios from a Kalpa Sutra manuscript, Gujarat, 15th century. In modern frame. Each folio: H. 4.5" W. 10.25" Frame: H..Each folio: H. 11.5 cm W. 26 cm Frame: H
0136: 4 Indian Manuscript FoliosEst. $700-$2,100
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Indo-Persian Miniature: India,Ca. 19th century An outdoor courtship scene, with 2 female attendants. Site: H. 7 3/8" W. 4.75" Frame: H. 13" W.Site: H. 18.8 cm W. 12.2 cm Frame: H. 33
0137: Indo-Persian MiniatureEst. $200-$600
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Large Kotah Hunting Scene: Rajasthan,Ca. 19th - early 20th century A nighttime scene depicting a royal and a colonial hunter shooting a tiger from a floating pavilion inside palace walls. The foreground with animals running in
0138: Large Kotah Hunting SceneEst. $400-$1,200
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Rare Indian Wood Carving Of A Wish Granting Cow: India,Ca. early 20th century Probably from a ceremonial cart. Kamadhenu, the miraculous mythical wish-granting cow of plenty is depicted with 2 bodies, 1 head and 7 legs, and extremely rare as such.
0139: Rare Indian Wood Carving Of A Wish Granting CowEst. $500-$1,500
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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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Ancient Indian Stone Relief: Nagarjunakonda, South India,Ca. 3rd - 5th century A.D A small fragmentary green schist carving of a Gandharva. Custom base. L. without stand: 6.5".L. without stand: 16.5 cm Ex: Spink + sons, 1986 -
0141: Ancient Indian Stone ReliefEst. $400-$1,200
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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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Early Sri Lankan Bronze Buddha: Sri Lanka,Ca. 11-12th century A fine small figure of Buddha, possibly late Polonnaruwa period, with remains of gilding. Quite rare. H. 2.5".H. 6.3 cm Ex: Doris Wiener
0143: Early Sri Lankan Bronze BuddhaEst. $700-$2,100
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2 Indian Mughal Tiles: India,Ca. 18th century Both of dense terracotta, with swirling vine decoration, one with the addition of peacocks. Custom bases. Tallest H. with base: 7 5/8".Tallest H. with base: 19.3 cm Ex: Nancy
0144: 2 Indian Mughal TilesEst. $400-$1,200

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