#372

Very Beautiful French Bisque Early Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu
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$6,250
sold
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Description

28" (71 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump facial modeling, pale complexion, almond shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with plump limbs, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points: superb early model in fine larger size allowing full expression of features enhanced by pale complexion with delicately blushed cheeks and eyelids, original body finish, beautiful antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes, with magenta silk ribbon trim on dress and bonnet.