90. French Bisque Poupee in Very Fine Early Velvet Costume 25" (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and fringed brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, kid gusset-jointed poupee body with slender torso, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, hairline at right shoulder. Comments: French, circa 1880, the Steiner head is more typically found on bebe body, and although not original is appropriately sized and of the era. Value Points: regal presentation, the lady doll wearing a fine early velvet and silk burgundy gown with aqua silk sash, matching bonnet, burgundy velvet purse, undergarments, leather shoes. $3000/4500
91. French Salon Borzoi Dog in Unusual Reclining Pose 15" (38 cm.) The firm paper-mache Borzoi dog is lavishly covered in white fur with long bushy tail, posed reclining, with open mouth, shaved face, amber glass eyes and velvet ears. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/600
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