Lot 9 , A 1920s American teddy bear, Joey, with golden mohair, clear and black eyes painted on reverse, pronounced

A 1920's American teddy bear, Joey, with golden mohair, clear and black eyes painted on reverse, pronounced clipped snout, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed shaped limbs, card lined feet, linen pads and hump, height 25in.
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, December 1999 Lot 121
Estimate £80-150

Loss of paint to eyes, wear and loss of mohair to lower legs and feet, wear to forehead, one arm loose, slight overall wear.


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Sold for £60