SFBG - Doll Poupée SFBJ 251 Paris - Bébé Caractère en biscuit - 48 cm - Circa 1910/1920 - 1910-1920 - France

SFBJ 251 Paris Doll - Bisque Character Baby 48 cm - Circa 1910/1920
Description:
Magnificent antique collectible doll from the famous Société Française de Fabrication de Bébés et Jouets (SFBJ). This is the sought-after mold 251, a very expressive "character baby," measuring 48 cm (which corresponds to a size 8).
Characteristics:
• Head: Molded bisque, stamped recessed at the nape "SFBJ 251 Paris". No hidden flaw.
• Eyes: Two blue sleep eyes in glass, perfectly functional.
• Mouth: Open, with its original movable tongue that moves (internal mechanism photo, functioning).
• Cap and wig: Original.
• Body: Poupon-type composite body, fully articulated.
Condition:
• Head (Bisque): In perfect condition. Strictly no cracks or fractures (neither on the forehead, temples, nor neck) and no restoration. Bisque checked with a lamp.
• Body: Good general wear with its original patina. Note: one finger is missing on one hand (see close-up photo). Other fingers and limbs are intact (slight rubbing at finger tips), small wear at the joints, a fastener to support the thigh. (photo)
A very beautiful authentic piece, ideal to complete a collection of antique toys or French character dolls.

S.F.B.J France - Bébé caractère mold 251. Baby with hollow bisque head marked in relief SFBJ 251 Paris – 2 blue sleeping eyes, movable tongue, body of poupon type in composition (missing 1 finger). Wig and cap original. No cracks. Height: 48 cm. S.F.B.J France - in good overall condition of use.
Head condition: Bisque head molded in hollow, in perfect condition. No cracks or fractures (neither on the forehead nor the neck), no restoration. Checked with a lamp.

Carefully packaged, ultra-secure shipping (double carton and protections) with tracking and insurance.