OOAK 1980's (sable/fox) black/brown Artist Teddy Bear from vintage coat 18in EUC

Description: Please meet Loreen, a OOAK fur Artist Teddy bear! I'm selling her for a friend. My friend's mother had her old coat made into a Teddy bear sometime in the late 1980's by a local artist in the New York area. We're not exactly sure what kind of fur it is. I think it might be sable or fox (fur is not my thing), but I don't think it's mink. The fur is too "bumpy." It has shades of black and brown depending on how you old her in the light (my camera was slightly lightened so you can see her features, but from a distance she looks much more black than brown). Please see picture 11...I would say her face is rather more brown than black. She has bright brown eyes. There is no nose or mouth stitching. The inside of her ears and her paw pads are black wool. She is medium stuffed, and super nice to hold. I've given her a black and white bow to wear. She is five-way jointed and in very good+ condition. Loreen is 18 inches tall and weighs 1 pound, 12 ounces. Could she be the one for you??? She is looking for a home where she can live with someone who is willing to splash a little cash so her next destination will be luxury! :0) Please note: Upon payment, I ship the next business day. Whenever possible, my items will now be sent out USPS Ground Advantage, which is much less expensive than Priority Mail, but slightly slower, by a day or two. Occasionally I use my personal discounted FedEx account as well for larger, heavier items. If you'd like me to send something Priority, please let me know. With regret, I am downsizing my teddy bear collection. I have many different types, which I will be listing in the coming weeks (or months or maybe even years). For the most part, I relist all the bears that don't get adopted the first time around on the last Saturday of the month. I live in a smoke-free home, but I do have cats who are barred from the bear room and bunny room(!). Names, names, names: If I'm listing an animal crafted by an artist, sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances (don't ask), I do not know his or her proper name. I simply rename them using my own imagination (which is admittedly quite active). This is not a slight to the talented artist who created them or meant to confuse the collector...just a way to give them a bit of personality and to have a little fun! (Feel free to change their name and protect the innocent!) A quick note about shipping: Don't you hate it when you're overcharged by a seller on shipping???? A gazillion dollars to cross the pond or go across the country. It's ridiculous. I am striving to be accurate in my listing, but sometimes ebay's calculator is way off (especially for those outside the U.S.). When i calculate shipping, I add in extra weight for the box. If you're interested in an item outside the U.S., don't be scared by what the calculator is telling you. Please contact me and I'll find out exactly what it would cost to post to your country and make a note in the listing. I'll never overcharge you. If I quote you a number and i can get it to you cheaper, I'll immediately refund the difference. Please note I am not an expert in teddy bears...I am only downsizing. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Please see pictures. They are part of the description. Additional pictures on request. Payment is due within THREE days of auction end. Combined shipping is always available. I only charge actual shipping costs. If it turns out the shipping estimator is wrong above $1, I will refund you the difference. I am willing to ship internationally, but please ask if I post to your country and what it would cost BEFORE you bid, as it could be very expensive. Ebay's calculator can be off either too high or too low! Check out my other teddies that I am listing this week. Thank you for looking at my auction

Price: 44.99 USD

Location: Netcong, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-11-03T23:40:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD