56. French Ebony and Mother-ofPearl Miniature Cabinet 9” (23 cm.) h. x 7”w. x 4 ½”d. The wooden cabinet with black lacquer finish is decorated with gold leaf edging and painted floral arrangements accented with mother-of-pearl inlays. The double front doors open to reveal four interior drawers, and there is a keyhole with original key. Excellent condition. French, mid1800s. $800/1100
57. Pair, French Black Lacquer Fans with Hand-Painted Decorations 15” (38 cm.) A matched pair of handheld black lacquer fans with scalloped edging and carved wooden handles with gold leaf finish are decorated with a border of gilt painted garlands which center an arrangement of colorful oil-painted flowers and are further accented by inlay mother-of-pearl. The fans were designed for a tetea-tete conversation in front of the fireplace, and are very rare to find as the complete matching set. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $400/600
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58. Petite French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Wig 4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, hip-length blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap shoes, antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face with fine painting of lips and eye decoration, wonderful original wig. $500/700
59. Very Intricate Miniature Cabinet with Inlays and Figural Mount 6” (15 cm.) Ebony wood cabinet is decorated on all four sides with tiny mounted enamel decorations and faux-precious stones. Double doors at the front open to reveal further decorations on the inside front doors and one of the fronts of the three interior drawers. Mounted at the top is an enameled bowl in which is seated a gilded metal mermaid. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $400/500
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