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Light Bearer - Nativity

$1,635.00

The Light Bearer | Simpich Nativity Collection | Dated 2006

Condition: Pristine

“The shepherds were watching their flocks by night…”

From that timeless verse came one of Robert Simpich’s most poetic creations, The Light Bearer. Designed as part of the Simpich Nativity Collection, this figure captures the quiet wonder of the moment the shepherds first received the news of Christ’s birth.

He holds his lantern out at arm’s length, its panes painted in amber and red so it seems to glow. His other hand is open, palm up, and his blue eyes follow the light. Robert spent many long hours exploring how to express that single instant of realization: the lift of the arm, the turn of the head, the face caught between earthly and heavenly light.

His clothing is a shepherd’s, in layers. A cream shawl covers his head, held by a twisted blue and white band, and falls to striped ends of tan, navy and burgundy. Beneath it he wears a coarse fringed robe over striped wool, with soft stitched slippers on his feet. The muted earth tones and natural materials mirror the simplicity of the Nativity itself, while the lantern draws the eye to the enduring theme of hope shining through the night.

The Light Bearer was introduced in the early 2000s and was made for only a few years, with only a few thousand produced. This one is hand-dated 2006 on the underside of its wooden base, beside the gold Simpich Character Dolls label, which places it in the doll shop’s final years.

It continues to remind us that even in the stillness of the night, the light of Christmas is always near.

Please note: the wooden creche and backdrop in the photos are for display only and are not included.

The Light Bearer | Simpich Nativity Collection | Dated 2006

Condition: Pristine

“The shepherds were watching their flocks by night…”

From that timeless verse came one of Robert Simpich’s most poetic creations, The Light Bearer. Designed as part of the Simpich Nativity Collection, this figure captures the quiet wonder of the moment the shepherds first received the news of Christ’s birth.

He holds his lantern out at arm’s length, its panes painted in amber and red so it seems to glow. His other hand is open, palm up, and his blue eyes follow the light. Robert spent many long hours exploring how to express that single instant of realization: the lift of the arm, the turn of the head, the face caught between earthly and heavenly light.

His clothing is a shepherd’s, in layers. A cream shawl covers his head, held by a twisted blue and white band, and falls to striped ends of tan, navy and burgundy. Beneath it he wears a coarse fringed robe over striped wool, with soft stitched slippers on his feet. The muted earth tones and natural materials mirror the simplicity of the Nativity itself, while the lantern draws the eye to the enduring theme of hope shining through the night.

The Light Bearer was introduced in the early 2000s and was made for only a few years, with only a few thousand produced. This one is hand-dated 2006 on the underside of its wooden base, beside the gold Simpich Character Dolls label, which places it in the doll shop’s final years.

It continues to remind us that even in the stillness of the night, the light of Christmas is always near.

Please note: the wooden creche and backdrop in the photos are for display only and are not included.

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.