#182

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu with Trunk and Trousseau
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$3,500
sold
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Description
10 1/2" (26 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair braids, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: R 6/0 D. COMMENTS: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1888. VALUE POINTS: Rare petite size with lovely bisque, original unique body with original finish, the bebe owns a canvas-over- wooden trunk with key, having lift-out tray with a wide assortment of antique costumes, bonnets, undergarments, gloves, papeterie, sewing necessaire, tiny peg-wooden doll in box.