#104

French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu
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$6,200
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Description

23" (58 cm). Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate. French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely maroon silk and plaid dress with lace trim, undergarments, French leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 3 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful pale bisque contrasts the plump facial modeling and rich brown eyes, beautiful painting of lips, original body and body finish. Ex-Collection of Mildred Seeley.