Steiff 1993 A Monument To The Teddy Bear (Statue) Start Price USD 1,000.00 Current Price USD 1,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, May 11, 2008 End Time Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Location LONG GROVE, IL See more about 'Steiff 1993 A Monument To The Teddy Bear (Statue)' Description 1993 Steiff A Monument To Teddy was created by the Swabian artist, Karl-Ulrich Nuss. The need for a sensitive interpretation in bronze influenced the choice of Karl-Ulrich Nuss for Steiff's Teddy Bear Monument. The artist's goal was to transmit the softness of the plush animal, despite the hardness of bronze as the medium.  Steiff also wanted to include an additional part of its history, and so the little elephant of 1880, the first of the Steiff toy animals, crowns the monument.The bronze Teddy Bear monument was erected in front of the Margarete Steiff toy factory gates in Giengen,Germany. Individual bronze miniatures were produced in memory of the Teddy Bear Monument's unveiling on June 18,1993. The edition is limited to 499 pieces, worldwide.  The bronze monument comes in wooden gift box with green velvet lining. Limited Edition # 33/499  Excellent condition - Never on display. From smoke/pet-free home. Place a Bid!