Feb 9, 2024

​Teddy Day: Most expensive teddy bears to ever exist

Shifa Khan

​​Most expensive teddy bears on the shelves​

The cupid has arrived and it's Valentine's Day week. After Rose Day, Propose Day, and Chocolate Day, we can now look forward to the long anticipated Teddy Day. That being said, Teddy Bears are regarded as more than simply a standard gift. The most valued Teddy Bears (we're talking about the bucks here) have been making the rounds lately.

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​​Let’s find the dollar eating bear​

Even if it could burn a hole in their wallets, people all over the world are willing to spend a significant sum of money to purchase the most expensive and cuddliest Teddy Bear during Valentine's Week. Now let's examine the top most priciest Teddy Bears produced over the years.

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​​The Pudsey Bear by Supreme x Louis Vuitton​

Supreme and Louis Vuitton, two opulent brands, collaborated to produce a 28-inch teddy bear that not only met luxury market requirements but also helped BBC Children in Need. It cost roughly Rs. 75 lakhs, or $106,016.08.

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​​The oldest teddy bear​

Imagine giving your sweetie the 1904-made Teddy Bear, the oldest in the world. The Bear was sold for an astounding $105,000, or around Rs. 74 lakhs, according to Reuters.

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​​The Harlequin Bear​

Although this lively bear is bright and entertaining, the cost doesn't seem like as much fun. The vibrant Harlequin Bear brought in a staggering $60,609, or Rs. 43 lakhs, at auction.

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​​Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear​

In 2000, Steiff collaborated with luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to create the priciest Teddy bear in history costing a whopping $2.1 million. The buyer is the well-known Korean collector Jessie Kim, who bought the item from the Korean Teddy Bear Museum.

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​​Titanic Teddy Bear​

Produced in 1912 in the wake of the Titanic disaster, just 600 teddy priced at $136,000 (1,12,89,781 Rupee) each were made to honor the sad occasion. This model was made by the firm in five distinct sizes. In 2000, one of the 20" tall bears was sold.

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​​Bear with Diamond Eyes​

A Teddy Bear adorned with sapphire and diamond eyes, a gold mouth and nose, and fur braided from golden strands is undoubtedly a million-dollar gift. The price of this gold-plated teddy bear was $35,000, or over Rs. 24 lakhs.

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​​Steiff-Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bear​

A limited edition Steiff-Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bear was manufactured ten years ago by Steiff, the company that makes luxury toys. The Teddy Bear, dressed in a black tuxedo and chic spectacles, was valued at around Rs. 25 lakhs, or $3,687.26.

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​​Dicky Teddy Bear​

The Dicky Bear priced at $53800 (44,66,104 rupees) was created in 1930 as a low-cost bear to help people deal with the financial problems brought on by the Great Depression. Before being up for auction at Christie's in 2007, this bear was cherished for a lifetime as an engagement gift in the same year.

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