Deb Canham Artist Bear HALLOWEEN 2006 Hot Edition PUMPKIN HUMPTY #23/100

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Seller: earlydawnhorses ✉️ (3,443) 99.5%, Location: Brookport, Illinois, US, Ships to: US, Item: 335238450772 Deb Canham Artist Bear HALLOWEEN 2006 Hot Edition PUMPKIN HUMPTY #23/100. Deb Canham Artist Bears HALLOWEEN 2006 Hot Edition PUMPKIN HUMPTY #23/100  4" 2006, Humpty is made from 100% wool felt, orange egg head with black eyes, nose and mouth, green felt body arms and legs, striped legs blue shoes,  purple felt cuffs and collar. Arms and legs are jointed. Twelfth Hot Edition ***************************************************************************************************** Deb Canham became one of the UK?s first teddy bear artists when she began designing and making her own miniature bears in 1987.? She soon became a respected expert in teddy bear artistry, holding lectures, workshops and writing a book on miniature bear making. In 1996 she moved to America and created the Deb Canham Artist Designs Inc.

I nspired by her sister, Jane Davies, who is a miniature doll artist, Deb Canham began making bears in the late 1980's.

"I worked at my kitchen table making small, limited edition miniature velvet bears and gollies."

She began selling them at doll house shows and later, bear shows in the UK. "I was lucky enough to travel all around Europe, Japan and the United States, where I taught miniature bear making as well."

In the early 1990's, she began designing for Jamie Wu and the "Little Gem" company and also designing some larger bears for "Teddy Hermann Original."

Deb's transition from artist to manufacturer was a very deliberate decision. "I actually hated making the same bears more than once and really, my greater interest was in marketing miniature bears for the masses."

"I believed that if we could only get more miniature bears into the stores at an affordable price, we would grow the miniature bear industry. As much as we divide this industry into artist and manufacturers, they are both inextricably linked. For artists to do well, they have to depend on the manufacturers to pull in new collectors. Very few collectors begin with artist bears."

In 1996, Deb moved her family from a tiny village just outside of Plymouth, Devon, England to Sarasota, Florida. "A crazy move in many respects," she recalled. "But whilst I feared failure, I actually could not live with myself if I had not given it a go."

With her aim to set up her own miniature business and present it as a true collectible, Deb created a line made from German mohair, fully jointed, with a presentation box, tag with the name, and limited edition number.

Deb created a 'Collectors Club' and Convention in order to promote bear collecting; it's aim to have fun.

Drawing on real life experiences to inspire her work, Deb creates pieces with that in mind. "I think it is really interesting for collectors if they know what the inspiration point is for a piece I have designed. I have lots of stories with lots of my pieces and I think it does matter that collectors know what is going on in my daily life." Deb has a huge following of fans who adore her miniature bears, flamboyant dragons and well-dressed animals.

Deb Canham?s teddy bears and animals are produced in China, but NOT in a huge factory where the workers are poorly paid and treated.?  Over 17 years ago Deb trained fifteen Chinese ladies to sew her miniature bears.?  These ladies still hand-sew each piece working either at their homes, or at a workroom in a house where Deb stays during her regular visits.?  Deb has become close to ?her? ladies and their families, and can be absolutely confident in the consistent quality of their work - which you can see for yourself in our range.

The tiniest bears and animals from DCAD are in the Dollshouse range and start at just 1?¼? tall!?  They are made from velvet and ultrasuede, fully jointed, hand-stitched and limited in number.?  Each one is delivered in a tiny calico, drawstring bag featuring the Deb Canham logo; along with a numbered certificate of authenticity.?  Other teddy bears are from 2? up to 14? in Deb Canham?s BIGger Bears Collection, including a pair of clowns and a waistcoat-wearing bunny!

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These are photos of the actual models you will receive, so look closely at all of them to make up your own mind about condition.  Most are new or even never removed from box, but a few look like they have been taken out of the box to dress with the accessories.  If I can see any obvious problems or missing parts, I will include close-up photos. Paypal payment is due within three days of auction end. If no payment has been received, or if I have not otherwise heard from you by the fourth day, I will file a Non-Paying Bidder claim with eBay.   Shipping Priority with tracking.  YES, I am happy to combine shipping and you may also do local pick up!  But many of these dolls include their original shipper box so it won't usually save money to combine dolls in their shipper boxes.  Sometimes Ebay has a glitch in the calculated shipping charges - you can be sure that I will refund your overpayment on actual charges if it exceeds $3.00!  Most items that I sell are used or pre-owned.  I am not normally the first owner of these items. I do not smoke, but can't guarantee the previous owners didn't.
  • Condition: Used
  • Theme: Animals
  • Material: Fabric
  • Species: Bear
  • Handmade: Yes

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