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Old Shepherd - Nativity

$889.00

The Old Shepherd | Simpich Nativity Collection | 1993

Condition: Pristine

He isn’t looking at the lamb.

The Old Shepherd holds it against his chest with both hands, its legs dangling and its black ears forward, but his blue eyes are lifted and his mouth is open. Whatever he has just seen or heard, he is still taking it in.

His face tells of years spent tending his flock. Deep lines cross his forehead and cheeks, his brows are white, and his full beard is sculpted curl by curl. His hands are an old man’s hands, veined and careful.

He is dressed for the hills in a heavy brown wool cloak with fringed edges, a tan gauze scarf, and a blue and white striped stole. A cream shawl covers his head, tied with a striped band of red and tan that hangs long down his back. On his feet are soft rust-colored slippers.

Robert Simpich designed the Old Shepherd as one of the earliest additions to the Simpich Nativity. Each one was cast from his original sculpt, then hand-painted and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop. This one carries the Simpich Character Dolls stamp and the year 1993 on the underside of its wooden base.

He brings warmth and humility to a Nativity, and a reminder of who heard the news first. No more are being made.

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

The Old Shepherd | Simpich Nativity Collection | 1993

Condition: Pristine

He isn’t looking at the lamb.

The Old Shepherd holds it against his chest with both hands, its legs dangling and its black ears forward, but his blue eyes are lifted and his mouth is open. Whatever he has just seen or heard, he is still taking it in.

His face tells of years spent tending his flock. Deep lines cross his forehead and cheeks, his brows are white, and his full beard is sculpted curl by curl. His hands are an old man’s hands, veined and careful.

He is dressed for the hills in a heavy brown wool cloak with fringed edges, a tan gauze scarf, and a blue and white striped stole. A cream shawl covers his head, tied with a striped band of red and tan that hangs long down his back. On his feet are soft rust-colored slippers.

Robert Simpich designed the Old Shepherd as one of the earliest additions to the Simpich Nativity. Each one was cast from his original sculpt, then hand-painted and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop. This one carries the Simpich Character Dolls stamp and the year 1993 on the underside of its wooden base.

He brings warmth and humility to a Nativity, and a reminder of who heard the news first. No more are being made.

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.