<body><div><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" scrolling="no" src="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/?embed=true&amp;keyid=EditorialPlayer" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3SH3eJ_0qRw4fNU00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3SH3eJ_0qRw4fNU00" width="650" height="401" ><figcaption><cite> Photo: Getty Images </cite></figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> This weekend, attention and bidding surround an unusual yet highly valuable item — <a href="https://www.azfamily.com/2023/12/27/rare-1927-stuffed-dog-be-auctioned-off-glendale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a 1927 Steiff Begging Bonzo Dog </a> — taking the spotlight at EJ’s Auction &amp; Appraisal’s annual New Year online auction in the West Valley. </p><p> Discovered nearly forty years ago by a resident of Phoenix at a Michigan flea market, this rare stuffed animal embodies the iconic <strong> Bonzo </strong> , a cartoon character brought to life by British artist <strong> George Studdy </strong> in the early 1920s. </p><p> With only 115 in existence, the Steiff Begging Bonzo Dog carries <a href="https://www.iheart.com/content/2023-12-21-the-most-unique-christmas-tradition-in-arizona-youve-never-heard-of/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a storied history </a> spanning decades, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/content/2023-09-27-rare-10000-bill-sells-for-48-times-its-value-at-texas-auction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> making it a sought-after collectible </a> . </p><p> The upcoming auction is poised to attract avid collectors eager to claim this unique piece, celebrated for its quirky charm. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> Senior appraiser <strong> Neil Redmond </strong> underscores its scarcity, emphasizing that such opportunities arise infrequently. </p><p> The rarity of this item, coupled with its historical significance, contributes to a substantial price tag, with previous sales ranging between $25,000 and $45,000. </p><p> Potential bidders are invited to inspect this distinctive dog and explore other collectibles at EJ’s Glendale auction house from Wednesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or on Saturday, Dec. 30, before 10 a.m. </p><p> The auction venue, located at 5880 W. Bell Road, promises a diverse array of offerings, including 5-foot porcelain temple vases, a life-size Native American warrior on horseback bronze, an <strong> Andy Warhol </strong> signed limited edition serigraph, a gold Rolex watch and a life-size World War I German Fokker replica airplane. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> For additional information, interested parties can visit <a href="http://www.ejsauction.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.ejsauction.com </a> or call 623-878-2003. The comprehensive catalog of items available for bidding is accessible on the website. </p></div></body>

Mountain View, CA

The rare item holds more value than one would think.