First Period French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu / France c.1882
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Please refer to our stock # 325 when inquiring.
She is one of my favorite Bebe´s ..... so stunning with superb deep modeling of best pressed bisque quality and painting , 24,5 " ( 62 cm ) French Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu from France circa 1880/ 82 with gorgeous large eyes , beautiful painted features , original body , gorgeous wig and factory original dress and bonnet .
Very stunning doll with pressed bisque socket head of first period with beautiful large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes which are dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut . Fine long painted lashes and pretty rose blushed eye-shadow , incised eyeliner , brush-stroked and multi - feathered brows . Closed mouth with light rose shaded and outlined lips , pierced ears and gorgeous blonde curled mohair wig over cork pate.
Head mark at back ; R . 3 D . ( engraved in block letter )
She has generally excellent complete condition ...... free of hairline , damage , repair or chip , note only a very fine not disturbing factory flaw bisque fold at her left head side near her ear !! It´s not important and hard to see ......
The doll has her original early French composition and wooden fully jointed body with pretty large hands and straight wrists , original pale body finish !!
Wearing very beautiful factory original silk dress ( has some melting parts ) and silk velour bonnet , set of under garment and striped stocking with shoes mark by Jumeau ....
She one of the most beautiful Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu ..... Special I love here wonderful eyes and features with dimpled chin , hear original early massive body and the complete dreamy expression !!!!
Please let me know if you need more or special pictures .... I can send more to your mail address and also if you have any question.
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