Simpich American History Collection
Limited Edition #10 of 250 | Heirloom Condition | Signed by the Artist, Reg Simpich
Dimensions: 9in wide x 8in deep x 10in tall
When I first envisioned this patriotic collection, The Spirit of ’76 was the piece that felt almost impossible to find. Few Simpich designs capture the courage, sacrifice, and hopeful determination behind the founding of the United States quite as powerfully as this remarkable tableau.
Inspired by the enduring image of three musicians marching beneath the American flag, the design reflects not only the ideals that motivated the Founding Fathers, but also the resolve of the ordinary citizens who fought beside them. They had no guarantees and no certain vision of what the new nation would become—only the conviction that liberty was worth defending and the hope of creating a “more perfect union.”
Reg Simpich approached the piece with extraordinary ambition. The three figures move forward together—a drummer, a fifer, and an elder patriot—while the early American flag appears to wave above them. In speaking with Reg about the design, he explained that porcelain made many of its most delicate details possible, particularly the thin, flowing flag captured as though it were moving in the wind.
The sculpted terrain, scattered equipment, period clothing, and expressive faces give the scene a wonderful sense of movement and storytelling. Viewed from every angle, it feels less like a group of individual figures and more like a single historic moment brought to life.
Its rarity is equally significant. Only 250 examples were ever produced, placing The Spirit of ’76 among the smallest limited editions in the history of the Simpich Character Dolls. This exceptionally early #10 of 250 is also signed by Reg Simpich and remains in Heirloom Condition, making it an especially important example of an already elusive design.
A centerpiece of the American History Collection, The Spirit of ’76 is a stirring tribute to the courage, uncertainty, and enduring hope at the heart of the American story.
Simpich American History Collection
Limited Edition #10 of 250 | Heirloom Condition | Signed by the Artist, Reg Simpich
Dimensions: 9in wide x 8in deep x 10in tall
When I first envisioned this patriotic collection, The Spirit of ’76 was the piece that felt almost impossible to find. Few Simpich designs capture the courage, sacrifice, and hopeful determination behind the founding of the United States quite as powerfully as this remarkable tableau.
Inspired by the enduring image of three musicians marching beneath the American flag, the design reflects not only the ideals that motivated the Founding Fathers, but also the resolve of the ordinary citizens who fought beside them. They had no guarantees and no certain vision of what the new nation would become—only the conviction that liberty was worth defending and the hope of creating a “more perfect union.”
Reg Simpich approached the piece with extraordinary ambition. The three figures move forward together—a drummer, a fifer, and an elder patriot—while the early American flag appears to wave above them. In speaking with Reg about the design, he explained that porcelain made many of its most delicate details possible, particularly the thin, flowing flag captured as though it were moving in the wind.
The sculpted terrain, scattered equipment, period clothing, and expressive faces give the scene a wonderful sense of movement and storytelling. Viewed from every angle, it feels less like a group of individual figures and more like a single historic moment brought to life.
Its rarity is equally significant. Only 250 examples were ever produced, placing The Spirit of ’76 among the smallest limited editions in the history of the Simpich Character Dolls. This exceptionally early #10 of 250 is also signed by Reg Simpich and remains in Heirloom Condition, making it an especially important example of an already elusive design.
A centerpiece of the American History Collection, The Spirit of ’76 is a stirring tribute to the courage, uncertainty, and enduring hope at the heart of the American story.
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