Diana Seifert. Bel Ami Bears. Hermione 2016 Sold £420 1938 ’Loop the Hoop’ an Alps

’Loop the Hoop’ an Alps (Japan) clockwork Whirling Bear 1950s

growler and script button with worn yellow cloth tag —13in

Button   Label Fabric Mohair Golden Size 14 ins Eyes Glass Features   Jointed Four ways Jointed Pads Original Pads Stuffing Woodwool Clothes White bow Growl Not Working Number 368

Brushed cotton and velveteen pads and paws were replaced by rexine which had a leather look

There is just glue residue where his eyes should be

Diana Seifert. Bel Ami Bears. Hermione 2016 Sold £420 1938 ’Loop the Hoop’ an AlpsHermoine a Bel Ami Bears Victorian Cat by Diana Seifert, elaborately dressed with parasol and lorgnettes 29in. (74cm.) height including stand and hat My name is Diana Seifert. I am a Teddy Bear Artist from Germany. Ive been creating my BEL AMI BEARS 2003, but in the last years I have specialized in creating Dressed Cats. Ive been giving this category the special name "Chateau Mijou" because all of those cats have an aristocratic and royal appearance.