Lot 111. David Bowies 1968 Mime Photoshoot Teddy Bear Bobby

Sold Stock #186817 | Sold Oct 28 2025

DAVID BOWIE

Music Memorabilia Live Auction: London Autumn 2025

Lot # 111. David Bowie's 1968 Mime Photoshoot Teddy Bear "Bobby"

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A teddy bear named "Bobby" which originally belonged to the late Kenneth Pitt, David Bowie's manager, from 1967 to 1969. Pitt took "Bobby" to his flat on 39 Manchester Street, London, which Bowie moved into in June 1967. There are images of Bowie holding "Bobby" during a photo session on 7 May 1968 in Pitt's front room. The previous owner's parents were friends with Pitt, and he gifted them this bear.

The vintage teddy is made from hessian-like fabric with leather patches on the paws and feet. Over the years, "Bobby" has had several repairs and displays general signs of age. Also included in the lot are two printed photos of Bowie holding "Bobby" from the shoot, an image of Pitt as a child with the bear and a copy of David Bowie: The Pitt Report. The lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the previous owner. Dimensions (teddy): 61 cm x 28 cm x 15 cm (24" x 11" x 6")

Additional Information:

Images from the photoshoot can be found in the books David Bowie: The Pitt Report by Kenneth Pitt, published by Music Sales Ltd and Any Day Now: David Bowie The London Years (1947-1974) by Kevin Cann, published by Adelita Ltd.

Estimate: £500 - 1,000 M

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Size

Item size: 24.41" × 11.02" × 6.3" (62cm × 28cm × 16cm)

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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