SFBJ - Doll - 1910-1920 - France
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This French SFBJ Paris doll dates from 1910–1920 and has a biscuit head and an original articulated composition body with its factory label.
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Description from the seller
Old French Doll SFBJ Paris - Original Body with Factory Label - Early 1900s
Manufacture: SFBJ (Société Française de Fabrication de Bébés et Jouets), France.
Material: Biscuit head, original composition articulated body.
Marks: Head incised "SFBJ Paris", body with original paper label.
We are offering at auction a magnificent and authentic French doll from the early 20th century, produced by the historic Parisian workshop SFBJ. The distinctive feature and great value of this lot lie in its complete integrity: the doll retains its original composition body, evidenced by the presence of the factory paper label ("Fabrication Francaise - SFBJ Paris") perfectly preserved on the back.
The biscuit head features blue glass eyes, an open mouth with little teeth, and a wig. On the nape is visible the inscription "SFBJ Paris".
Condition Report:
The doll presents in its original state of preservation and is an exceptional restoration piece for discerning collectors, given the certainty of the original head/body pairing.
The articulated body bears the rare intact original label, but requires restoration due to paint wear and re-tensioning of the internal elastics.
The biscuit head needs cleaning to remove age markings and glue residues on the nape.
Period clothing and footwear show wear consistent with age.
Sold "as is".
Old French Doll SFBJ Paris - Original Body with Factory Label - Early 1900s
Manufacture: SFBJ (Société Française de Fabrication de Bébés et Jouets), France.
Material: Biscuit head, original composition articulated body.
Marks: Head incised "SFBJ Paris", body with original paper label.
We are offering at auction a magnificent and authentic French doll from the early 20th century, produced by the historic Parisian workshop SFBJ. The distinctive feature and great value of this lot lie in its complete integrity: the doll retains its original composition body, evidenced by the presence of the factory paper label ("Fabrication Francaise - SFBJ Paris") perfectly preserved on the back.
The biscuit head features blue glass eyes, an open mouth with little teeth, and a wig. On the nape is visible the inscription "SFBJ Paris".
Condition Report:
The doll presents in its original state of preservation and is an exceptional restoration piece for discerning collectors, given the certainty of the original head/body pairing.
The articulated body bears the rare intact original label, but requires restoration due to paint wear and re-tensioning of the internal elastics.
The biscuit head needs cleaning to remove age markings and glue residues on the nape.
Period clothing and footwear show wear consistent with age.
Sold "as is".
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
SFBJ
Period
1910-1920
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Bisque
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