139. Pair, Viennese Gilt Bronze and Enamel Salon Chairs 3” (8 cm.) The matched pair of chairs feature gilt bronze frames with unusual oval medallion porcelain seat backs featuring hand-painted scenes of a woman, and with romantic scenes of courting couples on the seats. Excellent condition. Austria, late 1800s. $300/500
140. Rare French EbonyComplexioned Bisque Poupée by Gaultier 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, luminous ebony black complexion, dark glass inset eyes, painted black lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, shapely French black-tinted kid poupée body, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy body. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders) F.G. (left shoulder). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion on the rare model original wig, body, and wearing detailed antique exotic costume including jewelry and beaded cap. $3400/4500
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