Every so often auction catalogues include, together with the catalogue description, a photograph of the object with its previous owner. This adds a personal dimension to the provenance of the piece. Here is a sweet example from Dunbar's latest Toy catalogue. Lot 277 'c1939 'Stephen' Chad Valley Blue Teddy Bear, kapok filled complete with button in ear, photo of original owner and hand made wardrobe 48cm'. I think we can be sure he was well loved. It is not clear who handmade his khakis.
