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McNair and Friend - Carollers

$1,589.00

McNair and Friend — Simpich Character Dolls, Caroler Collection | Pristine Condition | Designed by Robert Simpich

Most people assume the gentleman is McNair. He isn't. McNair is the dog.

Caught mid-carol with one mitten raised, this portly old fellow is singing his heart out on a snowy street, and tucked under his arm is his small companion, McNair, a shaggy West Highland terrier with a red collar and his tongue out, gazing up at the singer as if he'd join in if he could. The Friend, then, is the man, and once you know that, the whole piece rearranges itself: it's the dog's story, and the old gentleman is simply the one lucky enough to be carrying him.

The Friend wears a grey felt hat with a black band over a full head of white hair and a bristling white mustache; his cheeks are pink from the cold and his mouth is open on a long note. He's dressed in a plum wool overcoat, a soft grey tartan scarf woven with red, green and blue, grey felt mittens, and black-and-white checked trousers over black shoes, all mounted on a beveled walnut base.

McNair and Friend is one of the rarest and most sought-after of all the Simpich Character Dolls. He was a late addition to the Caroler Collection and was produced for only a handful of years, so relatively few were ever made and he seldom comes up for sale. For collectors building a complete Caroler scene, this is often the last piece to find, and one of the hardest.

McNair and Friend — Simpich Character Dolls, Caroler Collection | Pristine Condition | Designed by Robert Simpich

Most people assume the gentleman is McNair. He isn't. McNair is the dog.

Caught mid-carol with one mitten raised, this portly old fellow is singing his heart out on a snowy street, and tucked under his arm is his small companion, McNair, a shaggy West Highland terrier with a red collar and his tongue out, gazing up at the singer as if he'd join in if he could. The Friend, then, is the man, and once you know that, the whole piece rearranges itself: it's the dog's story, and the old gentleman is simply the one lucky enough to be carrying him.

The Friend wears a grey felt hat with a black band over a full head of white hair and a bristling white mustache; his cheeks are pink from the cold and his mouth is open on a long note. He's dressed in a plum wool overcoat, a soft grey tartan scarf woven with red, green and blue, grey felt mittens, and black-and-white checked trousers over black shoes, all mounted on a beveled walnut base.

McNair and Friend is one of the rarest and most sought-after of all the Simpich Character Dolls. He was a late addition to the Caroler Collection and was produced for only a handful of years, so relatively few were ever made and he seldom comes up for sale. For collectors building a complete Caroler scene, this is often the last piece to find, and one of the hardest.

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.