| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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3051
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$4,860.00
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LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE STEIFF BROWN MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON.This circa late 1920s big brown bruin is made from long and curly light chocolate to chocolate colored mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He is firmly stuffed and has tan colored felt paw pads with black hand-embroidered claws. His gentle face is detailed with over-sized brown and black glass pupil eyes, an unshaven muzzle, and a black hand-stitched nose and mouth. The bear retains his long trailing “F” Steiff button and remnants of the red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. A sweet treat for any Steiff collector. SIZE: Overall 27″ t (70cm). Sitting 18″ t (44cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Right paw pad with very minor repair, other pads with very minor holes. Possible reinforcement of ankle. Otherwise very good to excellent. 1-13834 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3051 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. |