#237

Pretty French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu
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$3,200
sold
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Description

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in antique dress, undergarments, knit stockings, brown leather shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R.0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful model with rich brown eyes and delicate complexion, original body and body finish.