Historic arms and militaria command attention at Bruneau, Sept. 29

WWII leather flight jacket from the U.S. 23rd Bomb Squadron, estimated at $800-$1,200
WWII leather flight jacket from the U.S. 23rd Bomb Squadron, estimated at $800-$1,200
WWII leather flight jacket worn by a member of the U.S. 23rd Bomb Squadron, estimated at $800-$1,200

CRANSTON, R.I. – A World War II leather flight jacket from the U.S. 23rd Bomb Squadron, a worsted wool tunic worn by a brigadier general who was a commanding officer at the legendary Tuskegee Army Advanced Flying School, and a Polish pre-World War II VIS-35 Radom pistol are expected top lots in Bruneau & Co.’s Historic Arms & Militaria auction on Thursday, September 29. The online-only auction, beginning promptly at 6 pm Eastern time, contains 265 lots of historic objects from World Wars I and II and the modern era, including flags, uniforms, bayonets and an array of iconic arms of both World Wars. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bruneau & Co. assembles impressive lineup for Aug. 1 auction

Oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Cotes, est. $5,000-$10,000
Oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Cotes, est. $5,000-$10,000
Oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Cotes, est. $5,000-$10,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A figural oil painting by the acclaimed Indian artist B. Prabha (1933-2001) and an aristocratic portrait painting by Francis Cotes (British, 1726-1770) are expected headliners in an online-only Fine & Decorative Art auction slated for Monday, August 1 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, starting at 6 pm Eastern time. More than just original artworks will come up for bid in the 337-lot sale, which will feature items consigned from prominent New England estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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World War II field jackets and weapons muster at Bruneau, July 21

World War II Pacific Stars and Stripes Model 41 U.S. field jacket, est. $200-$300
World War II Pacific Stars and Stripes Model 41 U.S. field jacket, est. $200-$300
World War II Pacific Stars and Stripes Model 41 U.S. field jacket, est. $200-$300

CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. will hold an online Summer Historic Arms & Militaria auction Thursday, July 21, starting at 6 pm Eastern time. It is loaded with more than 300 lots of historic objects dating from the late 18th century forward, with special emphasis on World Wars I and II, plus a selection of uniforms from a private collection. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Golden and Silver Age Marvel Comics unleashed superpowers at Bruneau

Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9, graded CGC 4.0, $40,000
Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9, graded CGC 4.0, $40,000

Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9, graded CGC 4.0, $40,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 from July 1940 sold for $40,000 and three other vintage comic books topped the $10,000 mark at a Spring Comic, Toy & Sports Auction held May 21 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Also, a 1970s or 1980s Wayland Flowers Madame puppet cracked the top ten.

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Comic book bonanza awaits at Bruneau, May 21

Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (July 1940), graded CGC 4.0, est. $30,000-$50,000
Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (July 1940), graded CGC 4.0, est. $30,000-$50,000
Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (July 1940), graded CGC 4.0, est. $30,000-$50,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 from July 1940 and a Madame puppet created and used by entertainer Wayland Flowers in the late 1970s or early 1980s will headline a Spring Comic, Toy & Sports Auction on Saturday, May 21, conducted by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Set your sights on Bruneau’s Historic Arms & Militaria sale, April 9

Circa-1764 miniature portrait of Lt. Steele of the Royal Welsh Fuziliers, est. $2,000-$3,000
Circa-1764 miniature portrait of Lt. Steele of the Royal Welsh Fuziliers, est. $2,000-$3,000

Circa-1764 miniature portrait of Lt. Steele of the Royal Welsh Fuziliers, est. $2,000-$3,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co.’s spring Historic Arms & Militaria auction, planned for Saturday, April 9, features more than 300 items focusing on the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II and modern firearms. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bendre genre painting aims for success at Bruneau auction, April 4

Genre painting by Narayan Shridhar Bendre, est. $40,000-$50,000
Genre painting by Narayan Shridhar Bendre, est. $40,000-$50,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Original paintings by Narayan Shridhar Bendre (Indian, 1910-1992), Ludwig Bemelmans (American/French, 1898-1962) and Joseph Farquharson (British, 1846-1934) are the expected headliners in an Estate Fine Art & Antiques online auction at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, scheduled for Monday, April 4, beginning at 6 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Magic: The Gathering cards cast powerful spell at Bruneau

Magic: The Gathering Beta Black Lotus card, graded CGC 9 Mint, $45,000
Magic: The Gathering Beta Black Lotus card, graded CGC 9 Mint, $45,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Magic: The Gathering (MTG) trading cards dominated the list of top lots in Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Winter Comic, TCG (Trading Card Games) & Toy auction held February 26. The top five offerings – all MTG cards from 1993 – combined to bring a total of $123,750.

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Paintings by Muhl, Carlin rose to top at Bruneau sale

Original painting by Roger Muhl, $9,375
Original painting by Roger Muhl, $9,375

CRANSTON, R.I. – An original still life painting by the French artist Roger Muhl (1929-2008) climbed to $9,375 and an interior genre painting by John Carlin (American, 1813-1891) brought $7,500 in an online-only Estate Fine Art & Antique auction held February 21 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. More than 350 lots from estates and collections across New England came up for bid.

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Scarce Magic: The Gathering cards in play at Bruneau, Feb. 26

Magic: The Gathering Beta Black Lotus card, graded CGC 9 Mint, est. $40,000-$60,000
Magic: The Gathering Beta Black Lotus card, graded CGC 9 Mint, est. $40,000-$60,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Anyone who doubts the soaring popularity of Magic: The Gathering (MTG) trading cards should look no further than Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Winter Comic, TCG (Trading Card Games) & Toy auction slated for Saturday, February 26, starting at 10 am Eastern. The top five lots – all MTG cards – have a combined high estimate of $135,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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