#109

French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu in Lovely Antique Costume
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$3,300
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Description

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes and brows, rose eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 3/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: wide-eyed expression with rich brown eyes enhances the delicate complexion, beautiful antique costume and rose kidskin boots.