Sfbj Character Baby Doll Mold 227

Charming doll known as a “bébé caractère,” produced by the Société Française de Fabrication de Bébés et Jouets (SFBJ), model mold 227, marketed circa 1905. This model belongs to the emblematic production of character babies developed by the SFBJ in the early twentieth century, marked by an increased pursuit of realism and expressive qualities.

The doll features a solid bisque head, finely modeled, with hand-painted hair. The face displays a gentle and lively expression, typical of character babies from this period. The head is in excellent condition: it shows no hairline cracks, no imperfections, no firing defects, no firing marks, and no kiln points.

The body is original, made of composition, and fully articulated, consistent with SFBJ productions of the period. The body and hands show numerous areas of paint loss and flaking, particularly visible on the extremities, due to use and the natural aging of the materials. It is essential to refer carefully to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description, for an accurate assessment of condition.

The doll is incised on the back of the head with the mark:
“SFBJ / France / 227 / size 6”.

Dimensions:
Size: 6
Overall height: 42.1 cm

Condition:
Solid bisque head in very fine condition, with no defects or restorations. Original composition body, articulated. Numerous areas of flaking visible on the hands and body. No structural losses. Coherent and authentic overall condition.

The photographs form an integral part of the description and should be consulted for a complete evaluation of the condition.

Observations:
The SFBJ mold 227 character baby is a model appreciated by collectors. It is neither among the rarest molds nor among the most common, which gives it genuine appeal on the market. By comparison, character babies such as mold 10 or mold 236 are more frequently encountered. Mold 227 stands out for its expression and its balance between relative rarity and accessibility.