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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 70

A Jointed Mohair Teddy Bear

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

A Jointed Blonde Mohair Teddy Bear, ca 1920's
Fully jointed, disc jointed neck, shoulders and hips.

H: 17 1/2 W: 8 D: 5 in.

The black and white photograph shows the young Jacques Vasseur with his beloved Teddy Bear, called 'Nounours'. ca 1920's

Condition

Neck joint loose, stuffing loss, eyes replaced, stitching loss, areas of repair on body and sides.

Overall Dimensions
Width: 8.00

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From Jacques Vasseur to his son.