Lot #21: Vtg Doll Lot: Boyds "Heather with Gusty" COA & Madame Alexander Party Dress NIB

Up for auction is a beautiful 2-piece estate lot of vintage collectible dolls, both pristine, and in their original packaging. This lot combines the rustic, nostalgic charm of The Boyds Collection with the mid-century elegance of Madame Alexander. Perfect for collectors, gift-giving, or inventory resellers. DOLL 1: The Boyds Collection Ltd. * **Series:** Yesterday's Child - The Doll Collection * **Doll Name:** "Heather with Gusty... Friends Make Smooth Sailing" * **Edition/Registration No:** 2E / 3085 * **Condition:** New in Box (NIB). Complete with original Certificate of Authenticity (COA), miniature plush teddy bear accessory, protective inner bubble wrap, and tissue. * **Details:** Features a beautifully crafted porcelain doll in a traditional folk-patterned dress and matching bonnet. The doll and plush bear are in immaculate condition. The original box shows light storage wear but remains completely intact. DOLL 2: Madame Alexander Doll Company * **Model / Name:** "Party Dress Wendy" (#F 316031) - Avon Exclusive Release * **Release Year:** 2004 * **Size:** 8 Inches * **Condition:** New in Box (NIB) / Mint in Box (MIB). Doll has never been displayed, played with, or removed from her original packaging. Includes the original attached wrist tag, pink protective factory tissue, and clean striped character box. * **Details:** gorgeous example of classic Madame Alexander craftsmanship. Features stylized dark hair, crisp sleep eyes, freckles, and a highly detailed tiered pink dress adorned with dainty black accent ribbon bows. Styled with dark contrast tights, pink shoes, and a matching black-and-pink hat. The Boyds Collection: Founded in 1979, Boyds became legendary for its rustic, old-world aesthetic. The Yesterday's Child line beautifully paired their signature plush bears with fine porcelain artistry. Since the brand was officially retired in 2016, pieces with intact Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) are highly prized by nostalgic collectors. Madame Alexander: Established in 1923, this iconic American brand revolutionized the doll industry by introducing the first licensed character dolls and moving the market from fragile porcelain toward durable hard plastics. Collectors specifically hunt for pieces like this one that retain their original wrist tags and factory box tissue. Pickup category timeslot {A}