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"Apple of His Eye" | Simpich Santas | Limited Edition of 357/1,500

$1,750.00

Condition: Pristine | Introduced: 1995 (this example made in 1996) | Limited Edition: #357 of 1,500

Apple of His Eye Santa captures one of the most tender moments in the entire Simpich Santa Series. Dressed in his cozy nightshirt, Santa lifts a cheerful baby high into the air, and both faces glow with pure delight. Robert Simpich designed this piece to embody the joy of Christmas morning, a feeling he worked tirelessly to express in many of his Santa designs. The result is a heartwarming celebration of family, innocence, and the simple moments that make the season magical.

What makes this example truly special is the baby. Special requests and custom painting were always part of the Simpich process, and to me, that personal touch is what sets Simpich dolls apart from so many other holiday collectibles. On this piece, the baby was painted with a deep brown skin tone. We only know of this happening twice. I can’t say for certain who asked for it or why, but it’s easy to picture a family wanting a Santa whose baby looked like their own. It turned up in pristine condition in Kansas, and I think it shows how willing the Simpich family was to make their work personal and reflect the families who loved it.

This piece also stands apart because of what it’s made of. Unlike traditional Simpich figures, this Santa was made from an almost porcelain-like resin that soaks up paint instead of forming a bright outer shell. That gives the piece a soft, luminous quality, but it also makes it extremely fragile. Over the decades, many examples have been damaged, so pristine pieces are now remarkably hard to find, even though 1,500 were made.

With its emotional storytelling, graceful sculpting, and unusual place in Simpich production history, Apple of His Eye Santa remains a beloved treasure for collectors. It’s a beautiful reminder of joy, childhood wonder, and the heart of Christmas, and a truly meaningful addition to any Simpich collection.

Condition: Pristine | Introduced: 1995 (this example made in 1996) | Limited Edition: #357 of 1,500

Apple of His Eye Santa captures one of the most tender moments in the entire Simpich Santa Series. Dressed in his cozy nightshirt, Santa lifts a cheerful baby high into the air, and both faces glow with pure delight. Robert Simpich designed this piece to embody the joy of Christmas morning, a feeling he worked tirelessly to express in many of his Santa designs. The result is a heartwarming celebration of family, innocence, and the simple moments that make the season magical.

What makes this example truly special is the baby. Special requests and custom painting were always part of the Simpich process, and to me, that personal touch is what sets Simpich dolls apart from so many other holiday collectibles. On this piece, the baby was painted with a deep brown skin tone. We only know of this happening twice. I can’t say for certain who asked for it or why, but it’s easy to picture a family wanting a Santa whose baby looked like their own. It turned up in pristine condition in Kansas, and I think it shows how willing the Simpich family was to make their work personal and reflect the families who loved it.

This piece also stands apart because of what it’s made of. Unlike traditional Simpich figures, this Santa was made from an almost porcelain-like resin that soaks up paint instead of forming a bright outer shell. That gives the piece a soft, luminous quality, but it also makes it extremely fragile. Over the decades, many examples have been damaged, so pristine pieces are now remarkably hard to find, even though 1,500 were made.

With its emotional storytelling, graceful sculpting, and unusual place in Simpich production history, Apple of His Eye Santa remains a beloved treasure for collectors. It’s a beautiful reminder of joy, childhood wonder, and the heart of Christmas, and a truly meaningful addition to any Simpich collection.

Each handmade figure is inspected and certified by a member of the Simpich family and includes a Certificate of Authenticity with a unique Certification number assigned. All dolls we sell will be in displayable condition, but price will refect the doll’s overall condition. Images are of the doll you will receive.

It is our express purpose to maintain the quality and value of Simpich Dolls in the secondary market, so that their heritage and unique worth for future generations will not be diminished.

All Sales are Final

Condition Descriptions:

Heirloom Condition: We reserve this designation for only the most exceptional pieces. Hierloom pieces have been personally inspected and restored to a Like New Condition by David Simpich.

Pristine Condition: These dolls arrived in fantastic condition, void of resin or paint chipping, fading, or missing pieces. Pieces with this designation needed little or no repair work by David SImpich.

Excellent Condition: Dolls in Excellent condition have weathered years of love well, subtle signs of their often decades of display can be seen as slight fading, minor scuffs on their wooden stands, or tiny paint chips.

Displayable Condition: These pieces appear in excellent or pristine condition while on display, but upon a closer look, you may find fading, paint chips, or significant scuffs on their wooden stands. We are excited to offer these pieces a second life as a more affordable option.