Collection of Miniature Polar Bear Figurines
Updated August 18, 2026
| Lot number | 136 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 200.00 USD |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | AUGUST AUCTION |
| Date | August 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Big Shanty Auction |
| Location | Marietta, Georgia |
An extensive assembled collection of approximately forty miniature polar bear figurines in assorted porcelain, ceramic, glass, resin, and metal, depicting polar bears in a wide variety of standing, walking, reclining, seated, playful, and family-group poses. Highlights include glossy and bisque porcelain examples, mother-and-cub groupings, a polar bear balancing on a barrel, a frosted glass bear on a clear base, and a whimsical bear holding a red heart. The collection incorporates pieces by various international makers, with photographed marks including Bing & Grøndahl Denmark, Alka Kunst Bavaria/Western Germany, and a Russian-made example, alongside numerous unmarked miniature figures. Conditions vary throughout, with scattered surface wear, discoloration, minor paint loss, crazing, small chips or losses, and possible repairs commensurate with age and the mixed nature of the collection; the lot should be examined carefully for completeness and individual condition. Measures .5"H to 2.75"H.
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