#16

Very Dear French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu with Au Nain Bleu Costume
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$4,750
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,painted lashes,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight- loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 5/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu,circa 1884. Value Points: sweet expression on the early block letter model with fine quality bisque,early braided coiffure,original body and body finish,wearing original rose silk dress with Au Nain Bleu label from the 19th century Paris doll shop.