Condition: Pristine | Produced in limited numbers about 200 were made This piece is #68 | Designed and signed by Reg Simpich
he American Civil War remains one of the darkest chapters in our nation’s history. Yet from that terrible conflict came emancipation—a defining step toward extending the promise of liberty and the principle that “all men are created equal.”
InFreeman, designer Reg Simpich sought to capture a single, powerful moment: the joy of a man whose bondage has ended and whose chains can no longer hold him. Every detail contributes to that story, from the handcrafted shackles and broken lengths of chain to the figure’s uplifted face, open arms, and unmistakable expression of relief and celebration.
Joy is a theme found throughout the Simpich Character Dolls collection, but few pieces express it with the emotional power ofFreeman. It is a thoughtful and deeply human design—one that acknowledges a painful history while centering the dignity, freedom, and hope represented by emancipation.
Details for Collectors
AlthoughFreemancarries a stated edition of 800, I have serious doubts that the full edition was ever completed. Based on how rarely this piece appears, I believe the actual production may have been much closer toYoung Lincoln, a piece believed to have had a production of approximately 200.
Whatever the final number may have been,Freemanis unquestionably one of the more difficult Simpich Character Dolls to locate. A piece in this remarkable condition may truly represent a one-time opportunity. This is an exceptionally rare design and a particularly outstanding example.
Condition: Pristine | Produced in limited numbers about 200 were made This piece is #68 | Designed and signed by Reg Simpich
he American Civil War remains one of the darkest chapters in our nation’s history. Yet from that terrible conflict came emancipation—a defining step toward extending the promise of liberty and the principle that “all men are created equal.”
InFreeman, designer Reg Simpich sought to capture a single, powerful moment: the joy of a man whose bondage has ended and whose chains can no longer hold him. Every detail contributes to that story, from the handcrafted shackles and broken lengths of chain to the figure’s uplifted face, open arms, and unmistakable expression of relief and celebration.
Joy is a theme found throughout the Simpich Character Dolls collection, but few pieces express it with the emotional power ofFreeman. It is a thoughtful and deeply human design—one that acknowledges a painful history while centering the dignity, freedom, and hope represented by emancipation.
Details for Collectors
AlthoughFreemancarries a stated edition of 800, I have serious doubts that the full edition was ever completed. Based on how rarely this piece appears, I believe the actual production may have been much closer toYoung Lincoln, a piece believed to have had a production of approximately 200.
Whatever the final number may have been,Freemanis unquestionably one of the more difficult Simpich Character Dolls to locate. A piece in this remarkable condition may truly represent a one-time opportunity. This is an exceptionally rare design and a particularly outstanding example.
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