#309

French Bisque Bebe with Large Brown Glass Paperweight Eyes by Rabery and Delphieu
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$4,500
sold
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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head,very large brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,rose-blushed eye shadow,dark painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,shaded eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,new brunette human hair over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,pretty antique cutwork cotton dress,undergarments,ruffled cap,shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent,body finish original albeit fingers scuffed at tips. Marks: R. 4 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu,circa 1884. Value Points: fine quality pale bisque that contrasts nicely with the rich dark eyes and eye decoration,original body and body finish,beautiful dress.