Precious French Bisque Bebe, 5/0, by Rabery and Delphieu in Diminutive Size

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicate rose blushing, accented eye corners, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely silk costume with aqua ribbons, aqua kidskin shoes, woven bonnet, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 5/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, early period bebe from the firm, circa 1880. Value Points: especially precious expression on the petite bebe with loveliest bisque, original body and body finish.