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Steiff Price Guide

Steiff Mohair 1930s Teddy Bear with Original "Teddy B" Outfit

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Steiff began producing stuffed animals in Germany in the late 1800s but didn't gain wide recognition until the company's famous "Teddy" bears were first manufactured in 1902. Since then, myriad bears and other high-quality animals crafted from plush mohair have been produced, and the company is still doing business in Giengen/Brenz, Germany.

This price guide is designed to help you identify and value Steiff animals. The values provided are for animals in a similar condition to the one shown in the photo.

For the most up to date information on Steiff selling prices, be sure to check several online selling venues such as Ruby Lane, Morphy Auctions, and do completed item searches on eBay.

About the Bear

This bear is tan in color with a nice face, shoe button eyes, sewn nose, and mouth, shaved muzzle, long arms and legs, sewn claws, felt paw pads and original "Teddy B" tan cotton suit with brass buttons and hat. Some fur loss, but the overall condition is very good. Measures 10" tall.

  • Selling price: $1,200 (not including buyer's premium), Morphy Auctions 12/12

Steiff Character Child Doll

This doll is all felt with center seam molded face, shoe button eyes, pink cheeks and mouth, light mohair wig (sparse in back), jointed shoulders and hips; knitted sweater, pants, and socks that appear to be original. It has light overall soiling but is considered good for this desirable doll. Measures 13" tall.

  • Selling price: $960 (not including buyer's premium), Morphy Auctions 12/12
Steiff Character Child Doll
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Steiff Santa Claus Doll

This doll has a vinyl face, mohair beard, stuffed cloth body, and original red Santa suit. Steiff button with yellow tag reads "#7966/38 Made in Germany". The condition is good. Measures 15" tall.

  • Selling price: $150 (not including buyer's premium), Morphy Auctions 12/12
Steiff Santa Claus Doll Made in Germany
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Steiff 11" Laying Tiger

This Steiff tiger was made in several different sizes, and values vary significantly according to size so be sure to research values appropriately. No markings on this example. ​The condition is excellent.

  • Selling price: $35 (Austin City Wide Garage Sale, 11/07)
Steiff Laying Tiger Stuffed Toy
Jay B. Siegel

Steiff Tige Dog

This jointed 9" dog has short mohair coat and shoe button eyes, stitched nose, mouth, and claws. The condition is very good even though it is missing its Steiff ear button. 

  • Selling price: $575 (Morphy Auctions, 10/08)
ca. 1910 Steiff Tige Dog Stuffed Toy
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Steiff White 14" Patriotic Bear

This patriotic bear has shoe button eyes, tan stitched nose, mouth, and claws, felt paw pads, and original blank button. The condition is very good with overall wear to mohair and pads. 

  • Selling price: $1,840 (Morphy Auctions, 5/08)
ca. 1910 Steiff White Patriotic Bear
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Walt Disney Steiff 9 1/2" Mickey Mouse Doll

This doll is missing its ear button although the hole is present. It has a faded partial stamp on the foot reading "Walt Disney Mickey Mouse." Missing tail and two long whiskers near the nose. Slight soiling to face.

  • Selling price: $690 (Morphy Auctions, 9/08)
Walt Disney Steiff Mickey Mouse Doll Toy
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Steiff "Cockie" Cocker Spaniel Dog

This dog came with a ribbon tied around the dog's neck. If the ribbon is present and in excellent condition, this adds value to the animal. The condition, as shown, is excellent.

Selling Prices

  • $30 (Antique Trove, Scottsdale AZ, 7/08)
  • $28 (10/08, eBay)
ca. 1950s Steiff "Cockie" Dog
Jay B. Siegel

Steiff Standing Pony

This pony originally came with a red halter and saddle, which adds value when found complete. The condition, as shown, is very good.

  • Selling prices: $30 (Austin City Wide Garage Sale, 11/07)
ca. 1968-1976 Steiff Standing Pony
Jay B. Siegel

Stieff Walt Disney "Perri" Squirrel

This adorable little creature is Steiff's interpretation of Perri, a squirrel depicted in a Disney film produced in 1957. It was originally sold holding a velvet nut. The value is higher if the nut is still present. The condition, as shown, is excellent. 

Selling Prices 

  • $25 (Antique Trove, Scottsdale AZ, 7/08)
  • $21 (eBay9/08)
ca. 1959-1983 Steiff Walt Disney "Perri" Squirrel
Jay B. Siegel

Steiff 8 1/2" and 12" Prowling Tigers

The small tiger shown here has no markings. The larger tiger has only a chest tag. The condition of both is excellent.

Selling Prices

  • 8 1/2" $55 (Chapel Hill Antique Mall, Chapel Hill, TX, 3/08)
  • 12" $70 (Round Top Antiques Fair, Round Top, TX, 4/07)
Steiff Prowling Tigers
Jay B. Siegel

Steiff 20" Bear With Bow

This bear is its original underscored ear button, shoe button eyes, stitched nose, mouth, and claws, and felt paw pads. The condition is very good with some mohair loss and old felt nose patch.

  • Selling price: $4,312.50 (Morphy Auctions, 5/08)
ca. 1907 Steiff Early Bear with Bow
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Steiff 13" Beige Bear (Signed by Steiff Family Member)

This bear has shoe button eyes, stitched nose, mouth, and claws, felt paw pads, no button in the ear. The condition is very good with very minor mohair loss, some home-sewn repairs to pads.

  • Selling price: $1,610 (Morphy Auctions, 5/08)
ca. 1910 Steiff Beige Mohair Bear
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Steiff Miniature 6" Wool Sheep on Wheels

This sheep on wheels has a wool fleece with felt face and legs, bead eyes, original ribbon with a bell, and gilded cast iron wheels. It is missing the Steiff ear button. The condition is very good with some loss of the wool.

  • Selling price: $1,035 (Morphy Auctions, 5/08)
ca. 1910 Steiff Miniature Sheep on Wheels
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Steiff Animal 8" Skittles Game

Lot of nine skittles with three wooden balls. All original with only minor wear. The condition is excellent.

  • Selling price: $16,000 (Morphy Auctions, 4/08)
Steiff Animal Skittles
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Steiff 11" Peter Rabbit Toy

This rabbit with glass eyes has its original cloth tag on the upper left arm and brass button in the left ear. Has faded pants and right suspender break. The condition is very good to excellent (as noted by auction house).

  • Selling price: $115 (Morphy Auctions, 5/08)
Steiff Peter Rabbit Toy
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Steiff 10" White Bear

This mohair bear with blank Steiff button in the ear has shoe button eyes, tan stitched nose, mouth, and claws, and felt paw pads. The condition is very good to excellent.

  • Selling price: $1,840 (Morphy Auctions, 10/08)
ca. 1910 Steiff White Bear
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