Petite French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu

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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,straight wrists,antique costume comprising silk and lace dress,undergarments,lovely lace bonnet with silk frou-frou,stockings,leather shoes with silver buckles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu,circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing petite bebe with lovely pale bisque that enhances the richly-decorated deep blue eyes,original body and body finish.