Bringing together the expertise of the world's greatest auction house and the knowledge of one of the world's leading teddy bear specialists, this book celebrates the 100th birthday of the bear, trading its ascent from humble nursery companion to highly sought after collector's item.
In a chapter by chapter breakdown of its 20th century history, Leyla Maniera tells the story of the faithful companion that has played such an intimate role in people's lives and examines why the bear is the most enduring and most collectable of all toys.
Superbly illustrated with images from the Christie's archives and private collections, the book is an authoritative history and guide, and an essential gift for anyone who has ever loved a teddy bear.
