From a rare and beautifully preserved group of studio-finished artist dolls completed by Judy Keefe of Cabin Fever Artisans (Preston, Connecticut), each figure was individually poured, hand-painted, and dressed by the artist in the mid-1990s. Judy Keefe’s work using Dianna Effner’s Expressions molds is highly regarded among collectors for its lifelike faces, real human hair, and finely tailored clothing—each doll a unique piece of small-studio artistry.

This listing is for “Bedtime Jenny,” a 19-inch porcelain doll created by Judy Keefe from a Dianna Effner 1993 sculpt. She has soft red human hair and a gentle, natural expression that reflects Effner’s signature realism.

Jenny wears a hand-knit navy-blue sweater, cream trousers, and matching knit socks, with a wide-brim straw hat trimmed in plum flowers and a black feather accent. Her relaxed pose and confident little smile give her a quiet sophistication—almost an “Annie Hall” charm that makes her feel like a character from life rather than a typical collectible.

She comes with her original wooden display stand labeled “Cabin Fever Artisans,” identifying her as part of Judy Keefe’s studio work. The last photo shows the full Cabin Fever group for reference only—this listing is for the single doll described above.

Please note: the final collage photo shows all seven dolls from this remarkable Cabin Fever Artisans collection to illustrate the unified artistry of the group. This listing is for the single Jenny doll with blue sweater and hat. The other dolls from the same collection are being offered separately and can be viewed under my other current listings.

I entrusted my mother and father's (Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz) memorabilia to Connectibles, and during the entire evaluation and auction process, never for a moment did I feel anything less than completely confident, protected and guided by experienced and compassionate professionals who love what they do. We got wonderful results and the best part... it was great fun!"
- Lucie Arnaz