Date: Fri 17-Sep-1999

Publication: Ant

Author: MELISS

Quick Words:

Steiff-Hap-Moore

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Steiff Siblings A Hit At Hap Moore Auction

KENNEBUNK, ME. -- Two early 20-inch Steiff teddy bears found in an old

suitcase in a seacoast Maine estate attic brought much enthusiasm and a

$22,000 final price at Hap Moore's on-site estate auction on August 21. The

apparent rarity of a male and a female Steiff teddy always having been

together was not evident to the auctioneer or his staff until the buyer, a

dealer-collector, chatted with the sales manager after the sale.

Also sold were original bisque-head dolls marked Handwerck and Simon & Halbig,

bringing $1925.00. 200 registered bidders came out in rainy weather to compete

for these among 515 lots of estate and privately owned items for various New

England homes. The day's leading textile was a 63 by 58 inch late Nineteenth

Century Navajo weaving in a flame stitch design which brought $3,850, while a

11 by 8 foot colorful old Heriz carpet was knocked down for $4,620.

A James Howe (Scotland) oil painting on canvas of a stable scene netted

$3,300.

Other good Victorian furniture sold well, evidenced by a three-piece heavily

carved oak bedroom set which was hammered down at $5,335.

York, ME auctioneer Hap Moore plans his next sale in October. For more

information, 207/363-6373.