VERY EARLY WHITE STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON.

This sweet and innocent looking bear is made from white mohair, which has mellowed slightly with age. He is 5-ways jointed, and has traditional and early Steiff proportions including long arms, long narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. Bear has tan mohair pads with five claws on each paw. His most endearing face is very childlike and is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose. You can see the brown felt that underlies the nose stitching. Bear retains a tiny blank button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 16″ t (40cm). Sitting 10″ t (25cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional pad restoration and restitching of claws. Light playwear and general mohair thinning, especially on the front torso and right arm. Otherwise good. 1-13874 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3064

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
	3064	$2,370.00	VERY EARLY WHITE STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON. This sweet and innocent looking bear is made from white mohair, which has mellowed slightly with age. He is 5-ways jointed, and has traditional and early Steiff proportions including long arms, long narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. Bear has tan mohair pads with five claws on each paw. His most endearing face is very childlike and is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose. You can see the brown felt that underlies the nose stitching. Bear retains a tiny blank button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 16″ t (40cm). Sitting 10″ t (25cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional pad restoration and restitching of claws. Light playwear and general mohair thinning, especially on the front torso and right arm. Otherwise good. 1-13874 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3064 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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VERY EARLY WHITE STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON.