Pretty 15" French Rabery & Delphieu Bebe Couture Frock
$2,900
$35.00 shipping within the US · 3-day returns · Layaway available
Offered by Kathy Libraty's Antiques
Item Details
If you are a lover of rare french dolls with angelic faces, this Rabery & Delphieu girl is just the babe for you. She gazes up with beautiful light blue glass spiral eyes that just pull you in, framed by her original and dark feathery brows that are simply unforgettable. Standing at 15” she is the perfect size to hold in the crook of your arm; you will be hugging her tightly, finding her accessories, enjoying her in your display, and truly treasuring her endlessly! In a skillfully crafted 19th c style stripped purple with a beautiful amethyst paste flower pendant, hanging from a string of pale purple glass beads. Don't let her just be the doll of your dreams--make your dream come true!
*Yes, she is available on layaway. Give us a call anytime at 718-859-0901 to hear an in hand description of her excellent condition, or to discuss layaway terms!*
She has a bisque socket head with lovely deep blue fixed paperweight eyes, painted upper and lower lashes, deep brown multi stroke brows, a closed mouth with full shaded and outlined lips, and pierced ears with lovely golden glass earrings. She stands at 15” tall on her original fully jointed wood and composition body with delicately poised hands, and wears a soft and long brunette human hair wig.
She wears a c 1990 couture purple striped silk frock by Sherry Meritz, with puffed sleeves, pink lace at the neckline, cuff and down the bodice, an attached sash that culminates in a bow at the small of her back, and a knife pleated skirt. I love the careful way the striped fabric panels on the bodice were cut to create a chevron down the chest, and the bow embroidery stitch used to hem the skirt. Underneath she wears an antique cream cotton full slip with a dropped waist and eyelet lace at the hem with two rows of pin tucks at the skirt, and a pair of white cotton pantaloons. On her feet are a pair of white cotton socks and a pair of white leather shoes with ecru piping. Atop her head is a lovely soutache lace hat with a spray of fabric lilac flowers and purple ribbon ties. She is a wonderful antique French bebe with all the bells and whistles! No wonder these dolls have been treasured and loved for more than a century!
MARKS: R .3/0 D
CONDITION: This superb bebe boasts a fine quality pale bisque head with expert painting of features and crisp modeling of a wonderful classic face. The neck socket of the torso, hands, and joints have spot repainting, and is in sturdy condition with its shiny original finish intact, with minor age wear. The costume is excellent. She is truly an incredibly beautiful French Bebe in an outstanding costume with a dreamy and endearing demeanor that you can't help but instantly fall in love with. Don’t let this be the heirloom doll that got away!
*Please note that the price shown for this doll was calculated by factoring in the doll’s condition carefully. The doll’s condition is described fully in the "Condition" paragraph above. Any damage or flaws are carefully evaluated as to the manner in which they may reduce the retail value of this item. Unless there is some major issue we overlooked in the condition report, we decline to entertain any proposals for price reductions due to a less than perfect condition report. All of our antique dolls are over 100 years old will have encountered issues over the years. Perfection is rare when it comes to antiques.
***Be sure to check out our other items, and subscribe to our shop for daily notifications and see more fabulous clothing, accessories, dolls and oddities before ANYONE ELSE! We list new pieces every day!
And find out more about Kathy Libraty’s 35 years of experience in antique dolls in publications and shows like The New York Times, Eyewitness News, The Antiques Road Show, Brooklyn Magazine and many other International media shows featuring Kathy. Just search Kathy Libraty for more information. .*** LBY 06/05/26
*Yes, she is available on layaway. Give us a call anytime at 718-859-0901 to hear an in hand description of her excellent condition, or to discuss layaway terms!*
She has a bisque socket head with lovely deep blue fixed paperweight eyes, painted upper and lower lashes, deep brown multi stroke brows, a closed mouth with full shaded and outlined lips, and pierced ears with lovely golden glass earrings. She stands at 15” tall on her original fully jointed wood and composition body with delicately poised hands, and wears a soft and long brunette human hair wig.
She wears a c 1990 couture purple striped silk frock by Sherry Meritz, with puffed sleeves, pink lace at the neckline, cuff and down the bodice, an attached sash that culminates in a bow at the small of her back, and a knife pleated skirt. I love the careful way the striped fabric panels on the bodice were cut to create a chevron down the chest, and the bow embroidery stitch used to hem the skirt. Underneath she wears an antique cream cotton full slip with a dropped waist and eyelet lace at the hem with two rows of pin tucks at the skirt, and a pair of white cotton pantaloons. On her feet are a pair of white cotton socks and a pair of white leather shoes with ecru piping. Atop her head is a lovely soutache lace hat with a spray of fabric lilac flowers and purple ribbon ties. She is a wonderful antique French bebe with all the bells and whistles! No wonder these dolls have been treasured and loved for more than a century!
MARKS: R .3/0 D
CONDITION: This superb bebe boasts a fine quality pale bisque head with expert painting of features and crisp modeling of a wonderful classic face. The neck socket of the torso, hands, and joints have spot repainting, and is in sturdy condition with its shiny original finish intact, with minor age wear. The costume is excellent. She is truly an incredibly beautiful French Bebe in an outstanding costume with a dreamy and endearing demeanor that you can't help but instantly fall in love with. Don’t let this be the heirloom doll that got away!
*Please note that the price shown for this doll was calculated by factoring in the doll’s condition carefully. The doll’s condition is described fully in the "Condition" paragraph above. Any damage or flaws are carefully evaluated as to the manner in which they may reduce the retail value of this item. Unless there is some major issue we overlooked in the condition report, we decline to entertain any proposals for price reductions due to a less than perfect condition report. All of our antique dolls are over 100 years old will have encountered issues over the years. Perfection is rare when it comes to antiques.
***Be sure to check out our other items, and subscribe to our shop for daily notifications and see more fabulous clothing, accessories, dolls and oddities before ANYONE ELSE! We list new pieces every day!
And find out more about Kathy Libraty’s 35 years of experience in antique dolls in publications and shows like The New York Times, Eyewitness News, The Antiques Road Show, Brooklyn Magazine and many other International media shows featuring Kathy. Just search Kathy Libraty for more information. .*** LBY 06/05/26
Item id: Rli-4361Item type: Antique
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