The Ghost of Christmas Present - A Christmas Carol

$1,350.00

The Ghost of Christmas Present – A Christmas Carol Collection
Condition: Pristine | 19 Inches Tall

In A Christmas Carol, the second spirit greets Scrooge with a laugh and an invitation: "Come in! and know me better, man!" The Simpich Ghost of Christmas Present looks like he's saying it right now. His arms are spread wide, his palms are open, and his eyes are crinkled nearly shut from laughing.

Dickens described this spirit carefully, and this piece follows him closely. In the book, the spirit wears a simple green robe bordered with white fur, a holly wreath set with shining icicles, and no shoes. He has long, dark brown curls. Here, the robe is deep green velvet, trimmed in thick white from collar to hem and around both sleeves. The holly crown is dotted with red berries and threaded with gold for the icicles. His curls and beard are sculpted in heavy ringlets. Beneath the robe he wears gold-flecked trousers, and his bare feet stand on a round wooden base.

At 19 inches, he is the largest Simpich doll ever produced, and the size lets the small details come through: the laugh lines around his eyes, the knuckles on his open hands, the toenails on his bare feet, and the twisted gold rope belt with its tasseled ends.

He was sculpted by [designer], then cast, hand-painted, and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.

Condition
Pristine, as shown in the photos.

In the story, this is the spirit who takes Scrooge to the Cratchits' Christmas table, and he's a natural centerpiece for a Christmas Carol display alongside the Cratchit Family.

The Ghost of Christmas Present – A Christmas Carol Collection
Condition: Pristine | 19 Inches Tall

In A Christmas Carol, the second spirit greets Scrooge with a laugh and an invitation: "Come in! and know me better, man!" The Simpich Ghost of Christmas Present looks like he's saying it right now. His arms are spread wide, his palms are open, and his eyes are crinkled nearly shut from laughing.

Dickens described this spirit carefully, and this piece follows him closely. In the book, the spirit wears a simple green robe bordered with white fur, a holly wreath set with shining icicles, and no shoes. He has long, dark brown curls. Here, the robe is deep green velvet, trimmed in thick white from collar to hem and around both sleeves. The holly crown is dotted with red berries and threaded with gold for the icicles. His curls and beard are sculpted in heavy ringlets. Beneath the robe he wears gold-flecked trousers, and his bare feet stand on a round wooden base.

At 19 inches, he is the largest Simpich doll ever produced, and the size lets the small details come through: the laugh lines around his eyes, the knuckles on his open hands, the toenails on his bare feet, and the twisted gold rope belt with its tasseled ends.

He was sculpted by [designer], then cast, hand-painted, and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.

Condition
Pristine, as shown in the photos.

In the story, this is the spirit who takes Scrooge to the Cratchits' Christmas table, and he's a natural centerpiece for a Christmas Carol display alongside the Cratchit Family.

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.