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WELCOME TO BEARWOOD HOLLOW
RAIKES COLLECTING & AFTERMARKET SALES

WE HAVE BEEN COLLECTING ROBERT RAIKES WORKS SINCE 1985. IN OUR OPINION, HE IS THE PREMIER DESIGNER OF THESE ITEMS IN THE WORLD. FROM THE UNIQUE CARVED FACES, PAWS, ETC. TO THE INDIVIDUAL PERSONALITY IMPLANTED IN EACH ITEM, THEY SEEM TO COME ALIVE! WE PROUDLY DISPLAY THEM AT OUR HOUSE , WHERE THEY ARE A CONVERSATION PIECE WITH VISITORS, AND A SPECIAL PART OF OUR FAMILY!

ANYONE CAN MAKE A TEDDY BEAR - BUT ONLY BOB CAN CREATE A RAIKES!



THE KIDS AT OUR HOUSE

E-MAIL: woodbears@cavenet.com
WITHIN THIS SITE YOU WILL SEE SOME OF BOB'S EARLIER WORKS THAT HAVE BECOME LEGENDS, AS WELL AS SOME OF HIS LATER CREATIVE WORKS. SEE OUR LINKS TO VISIT RAIKES STUDIO OR THE RAIKES REVIEW! ENJOY YOUR TOUR & COME BACK AGAIN  - THIS SITE CHANGES OFTEN!
RAIKES CLASSICS
CLICK ON ITEM NAME TO SEE PICTURE.
 


 



 SPECIAL
 1988: FIRST CHRISTMAS EDITION
MR & MRS CLAUS: White fur bears in traditional outfits of wine colored velveteen. 17" tall. Box, certificate & hangtag. Mint in Box.

The most Popular & Classic Raikes Christmas Edition!

ONLY 7500 PRODUCED!                       A HARD TO GET ITEM!
     SALE PRICE: $200.00 (SET)       special price    Market value: $350.00+(SET)


NEW ARRIVAL
1998: Wee Ann & Andy are here with all the charm of the original pair, but with the touch of hand carved wood that only Robert Can bring. This adorable duo "bear" such a striking resemblance to Raggedy Ann and Andy of Storybook fame, its incredible. Their matching outfits are reddish brown and deep blue colors. They have curly yarn-style hair, wooden paws and footpads. 4.75in #1000 Bag Box Certificate & Hangtag Mint In Box
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Price: $99.00 (Set)                           Market Value: $130.00

1985: EDITION 1: 7500 pieces produced. Numbered, Box, Certificate & Hangtag.

ERIC:Dressed in blue ski sweater, scarf & cap. 14" (Excellent Condition)
    PRICE: (reduced to)$105.00                   SOLD           Market value: $575.00


1986: 2ND EDITION: GAY 90's: 5,000 produced. Numbered, Certificate & Hangtag.

TYRONE: Medium brown fur. Elegantly dressed in black velveteen trimmed Tuxedo & white
                 shirt. A "BIG GUY" at 36" (Mint Condition) Handsigned by the Artist.
             "ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND"

     PRICE: $625.00                             SOLD                        Market value: $750.00

BENJAMIN: Benjamin is one of the early & highly treasured "Pouty Bears"! Dressed for
bedtime in blue & white striped flannel pajamas & matching nightcap. His fur is dark brown &
he is 16" tall. (Mint in Box) A Beautiful & Flawless Bear!  16" Tall.  MINT IN BOX
Limited Edition of 15000. Numbered, Box, Certificate & Hangtag.

     PRICE: $285.00                                                                                    Market Value: $375.00+

PENELOPE:(15,000 produced): Beige fur Dressed in satiny pink party dress & white panties with a pink hair bow. This "Much in Demand" Sweetheart has a high market value. Box, Certificate & Hangtag. (Mint Condition). 14"

     PRICE: $175.00                                                                                    Market value: $525.00

MAX:(15,000 produced): Gorgeous variegated black/gray fur. dressed as an old time gambler. Red& white striped shirt, black corduroy vest with a black & red visor. MINT IN BOX. 20" tall.

     PRICE: $110.00                                                                                   Market Value: $250.00+


1986: EDITION 3: GLAMOUR BEARS OF THE 1920's: 15,000 produced. Numbered, Box,
                 Certificate & Hangtag.
 

MAUDE: Off-white fur. Dressed in colorful Flapper dress, long string of Pearls & pink felt hat.
              20". (Mint in Box)

     PRICE: $130.00                                                                                        Market value: $250.00
 

ZELDA:White furred flapper of the era. Wearing a Gorgeous black fringed dress & sequined
              headband. Cute Pouty Face. 16: tall (Mint in Box)

    PRICE: (reduced to)$325.00                                                                    Market value: $525.00+


1987: 4TH EDITION: AMERICANA COLLECTION: 7500 produced. Numbered, Box,
                                                                                   Certificate & Hangtag.
 

CASEY: Cream colored fur. Dressed in a white baseball uniform with red & blue pinstripes &
              navy blue ball cap. Has a baseball glove on his paw. Bear is Mint Condition but box is
              creased & end flap is torn part way through. A hard to find bear! 15" (2)
    PRICE: $130.00                                                       Market value: $225.00+
 

SARA ANNE: Cream Colored fur. Dressed in pink & white floral dress & bonnet, carring a
                       wicker basket. 16" tall. (Mint in Box)
PRICE: $110.00                                                     Market value: $200.00+

1988: EDITION 6: HOME SWEET HOME COLLECTION: 10,000 produced. Numbered, Box,
         Certificate & Hangtag.

JASON: Dark brown fur. Dressed in light colored plaid vest with peach collar, wearing wire
              spectacles. This piece was named for Robert Raikes son. 16" (Mint in Box)

     PRICE: $90.00                                                                Market value: $125.00


1988: 2ND EDITION OF RABBITS: 5,000 Produced. Numbered, Box, Certificate & Hangtag.

JILL & ANDREW: JILL: Has a wooden face, Long soft ears, Felt foot pads & pronounced hind
                                         legs.Wearing a pink, blue & white floral dress & big straw hat.
                                         She is "VERY SPECIAL"! She is an ARTIST PROOF #2.
                                         15" tall. (Mint in Box).

                                ANDREW: A mate to Jill. Wearing a blue & white striped vest with white
                                                  shirt & pink satin tie. 15" tall. (Mint in Box)

    PRICE: $300.00 (Set)                                                   Market value: $575.00+

1990: ROYAL COURT: 10,000 produced. Numbered, Box, Certificate & Hangtag.

JESTER: White fur. Dressed in multi-colored satiny one piece outfit with jester headgear. He has
               a pouty face & holds a tiny jester on a stick. 14" (Mint in Box)(2)
                                            HIGH DEMAND ITEM

       PRICE: $125.00                                                                                    Market value: $275.00+

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