#113

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu in Original Chemise
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Description
29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4 D. (incised). Comments: early period bebe by Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points: finest quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, wearing factory original chemise, shoes and socks.