Ancient Objects & Curios Auction 2024-05-29 Auction - 442 Price Results - Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers in RI
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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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Ancient Objects & Curios Auction

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 Indian Bronze Figures: South India,Ca. 17th - 18th century A standing figure of Balakrishna. along with a figure of Durga slaying the buffalo demon. Tallest H. 3.25".Tallest H. 8.3 cm Nancy Wiener Gallery, NYC
0001: 2 Indian Bronze FiguresEst. $300-$900
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Burmese Bronze Figure Of A Monk: Burma,Ca. 18th - 19th century The monk kneeling with hands clasped in devotion. H. 12.5".H. 31.5 cm Old Rhode Island Collection, assembled 1960's-80's
0002: Burmese Bronze Figure Of A MonkEst. $500-$1,500
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Antique Indian Gold Nose Ornament: India,Ca. 19th - early 20th century A high carat example (tests at 20 karat, weight is 4 grams), with very fine filigree work and beaded border. H. 2" ..H. 5 cm
0003: Antique Indian Gold Nose OrnamentEst. $200-$600
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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
0004: Indian Wood CarvingEst. $400-$1,200
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2 Indian Bronze Plaques: India,Ca. 18th - early 19th century The first depicting a high relief head of Kirtimukha. The second possibly a linga cover in the form of Shiva's head surmounted by 5 headed Naga. Both are good
0005: 2 Indian Bronze PlaquesEst. $300-$900
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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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A Cypriot Limestone Votive Head: Cyprus,Ca. 6th century B.C The head of a woman, her hair elaborately coiffed with garland diadem. Custom base. H. with base: 5.25".H. with base: 13.3 cm Mihalap Family Collection, Virginia. Collected
0007: A Cypriot Limestone Votive HeadEst. $400-$1,200
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Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Vessel: Egypt,Ca. 3rd millennium B.C ( Old kingdom ) The well carved and hollowed vessel with fine banding. Dia. 4.5".Dia. 11.3 cm
0008: Ancient Egyptian Alabaster VesselEst. $500-$1,500
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Fine Roman Bronze Applique: Roman Empire,1st - 2nd century A.D The mount depicting a well defined head of Zeus Ammon . A beauty. L. 2".L. 5 cm 5th Avenue NYC Collection, assembled in 1960's - 1970's Mentioned as item number 53
0009: Fine Roman Bronze AppliqueEst. $300-$900
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Roman Bronze Horse: Scythian or Roman,Ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D The prancing horse atop a high pedestal base. Nicely modeled with good patina. H. 2.75".H. 6.99 cm Ex: de Menil family collection, NYC.
0010: Roman Bronze HorseEst. $400-$1,200
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A Syro-Hittite Bronze Figure: Anatolia,Ca. mid 1st millennium B.C Probably depicting Baal, with conical headdress and standing with arms at his sides. Custom base. H. with base: 3 1/8".H. with base: 8 cm ex: Arte Primitivo.
0011: A Syro-Hittite Bronze FigureEst. $250-$750
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Ancient Greek Lekythos: South Italy,Ca. 4th century B.C Of characteristic form and in Gnathian style with remains of white and yellow painted decoration over the black glaze. H. 7.25".H. 18.5 cm Old tag at bottom states
0012: Ancient Greek LekythosEst. $150-$450
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Fine Roman Pottery Lamp: Roman Empire,Ca. 1st - 3rd century A.D A fine redware pottery lamp with twin, volute nozzles, the handle with relief bust of Zeus Serapis, the tondo depicting winged Victory. L. 5 7/8".L. 15 cm
0013: Fine Roman Pottery LampEst. $200-$600
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Early Chinese Shoushan Stone Seal: China,Ca. Qing Dynasty or earlier The tall oval-sectioned seal surmounted by a tiger, the base uninscribed. A nice example, showing considerable age. H. 2 3/8".H. 6 cm
0014: Early Chinese Shoushan Stone SealEst. $200-$600
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Chinese Porcelain Cup: China,Ca. Kang Xi Period A 2 handled Kang Xi period powder blue cup, with scrolling handles and artemisia leaf mark on base. H. 4.5".H. 11.5 cm
0015: Chinese Porcelain CupEst. $250-$750
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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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Chinese Bronze Censer: China,Ca. 18th century or earlier In the form of a seated mythical beast. The head serving as a hinged cover and vent. Fine olive patina. A nice example. H. 5.75".H. 15 cm
0017: Chinese Bronze CenserEst. $400-$1,200
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A Large Asian Wood Foo Dog: East Asia,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Carved of heavy dark wood, the grimacing figure with prey in its jaws, its front paw subduing another, while another attacker bites into its hind quarters. A
0018: A Large Asian Wood Foo DogEst. $250-$750Lot Passed
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2 Ornate Kris Handles: Indonesia,Ca. 19th - 20th century Each of gilded metal and profusely decorated with semi-precious gems. Tallest H. 5.5".Tallest H. 14 cm Rhode Island Collection, formed in 1960's - 1970's
0019: 2 Ornate Kris HandlesEst. $350-$1,000
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Northwest Coast Fish Hook: Vancouver Island,Ca. 19th century An early and fine example, with great surface. Old tag stating " Fish hook used by the Ants Tribe Vancouver's Island" Approx L. 6.5".Approx L. 16.51 cm 5th Avenue
0020: Northwest Coast Fish HookEst. $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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Early Tlingit Horn Spoon: Pacific Northwest,Ca. 19th - early 20th century Of 2 piece construction and elegant form. Custom base. L. without base: 14".L. without base: 35.5 cm Brant Mackley Collection.
0022: Early Tlingit Horn SpoonEst. $700-$2,100
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Fine Hopi Pueblo Drum: American Southwest,Ca. Late 19th - early 20th century The small cottonwood drum of typical form and decoration, with vibrant colors and taut skins. H. 6.5".H. 16.5 cm Old New England Collection
0023: Fine Hopi Pueblo DrumEst. $250-$750
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Wood Bamana Figure, Ex: Mathias Komor: Mali,Ca. early 20th century The standing attenuated male figure with truncated arms and inlaid eyes. Custom stand, with remains of Komor sticker underneath Height with base: 20.25".Height with base:
0024: Wood Bamana Figure, Ex: Mathias KomorEst. $500-$1,500
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