Details
'Sotheby', a fine Steiff teddy bear
with golden mohair, brown and black glass eyes, pronounced snout, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed shaped limbs, cream felt pads, hump, growler and button in ear --18in. (46cm.) tall, circa 1920; sold with his passport, issued 1988, listing his travels, together with photographs; a copy of Bear Facts 1989 where 'Sotheby' appears on front cover and featured inside; a list of publications where he has featured; and additional loose photographs of his adventures and travels
See Colour Plate 9
with golden mohair, brown and black glass eyes, pronounced snout, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed shaped limbs, cream felt pads, hump, growler and button in ear --18in. (46cm.) tall, circa 1920; sold with his passport, issued 1988, listing his travels, together with photographs; a copy of Bear Facts 1989 where 'Sotheby' appears on front cover and featured inside; a list of publications where he has featured; and additional loose photographs of his adventures and travels
See Colour Plate 9
Literature
Steiff Toys Revisited, Jean Wilson, page 62
The Complete Encyclopedia of Teddy Bears, Jacki Brooks, page 162
The Complete Encyclopedia of Teddy Bears, Jacki Brooks, page 162