EXTRAORDINARY RARE AND VERY IMPORTANT STEIFF “SNAP DICKY” BEAR WITH SPRING JOINTS AND STEIFF IDs.

From circa 1933-1936, this is an extraordinarily rare “snap” style Dicky bear made from golden mohair. He is head and arm jointed. His face is detailed with brown and black pupil eyes, a brown nose, and three stitches to his lower lip. Inset muzzle. With stenciled velvet paws and spring joints on his hands, feet, and mouth. Working tail turns head mechanism. According to Christie’s cataloging, this bear is one of six known examples, three of which are in the Steiff archive. Dicky retains his long trailing “F” style button and traces of his red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Standing: 12″ (30cm). Sitting: 8-1/2″ (22cm). PROVENANCE: Christie’s 2010, Sale 5035, Lot 323. CONDITION: Some playwear, some thinning and fading, velvet dirty, some joints not working, tail probably recovered, otherwise very good. 1-14292 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3120a

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3120a	$14,812.50	EXTRAORDINARY RARE AND VERY IMPORTANT STEIFF “SNAP DICKY” BEAR WITH SPRING JOINTS AND STEIFF IDs. From circa 1933-1936, this is an extraordinarily rare “snap” style Dicky bear made from golden mohair. He is head and arm jointed. His face is detailed with brown and black pupil eyes, a brown nose, and three stitches to his lower lip. Inset muzzle. With stenciled velvet paws and spring joints on his hands, feet, and mouth. Working tail turns head mechanism. According to Christie’s cataloging, this bear is one of six known examples, three of which are in the Steiff archive. Dicky retains his long trailing “F” style button and traces of his red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Standing: 12″ (30cm). Sitting: 8-1/2″ (22cm). PROVENANCE: Christie’s 2010, Sale 5035, Lot 323. CONDITION: Some playwear, some thinning and fading, velvet dirty, some joints not working, tail probably recovered, otherwise very good. 1-14292 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3120a Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXTRAORDINARY RARE AND VERY IMPORTANT STEIFF “SNAP DICKY” BEAR WITH SPRING JOINTS AND STEIFF IDs.