#320

Beautiful 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,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark painted curly lashes,black eyeliner,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,dimpled chin and lip corners,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with straight wrists,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu,circa 1885. Value Points: delicate pale bisque is enhanced by beautiful amber eyes and rich eye decoration,original body and body finish.