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The Ghost of Christmas Future - A Christmas Carol

$2,650.00

Condition: Pristine

“The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently approached…” Dickens’ unforgettable description of the third Spirit sets the tone for one of the most haunting moments in A Christmas Carol. It was this very passage that guided Bob Simpich during the final era of the Doll Shop, when he took on one of the most daunting creative challenges of his career: capturing the Ghost of Christmas Future in three-dimensional form. Concealed beneath a cavernous black shroud, with only a skeletal hand emerging from the darkness, this Simpich figure echoes the novel’s chilling imagery — a presence that seems to carry gloom and mystery in the very air around it.

Robert sculpted the Spirit as Dickens envisioned it: silent, faceless, and pointing unflinchingly to Scrooge’s own tombstone. The heavy black robes fall in deep, sculptural folds; the ghostly hand stretches toward the grave marker with a gesture that is both dreadful and necessary. It embodies the pivotal moment in the story — the instant Scrooge realizes his time is not endless, and that the future can only change if he does.

Across decades of writing about Simpich Character Dolls, joy has often been the theme I return to — the joy Bob and Jan poured into their work, the joy their creations continue to spark for collectors. And though some might say that Marley’s Ghost and the Ghost of Christmas Future stand apart from that joy, I would argue the opposite. Few pieces point us toward joy more clearly than these two Spirits. By exposing the consequences of a life lived for comfort, accumulation, and self-interest, they illuminate the path toward generosity, compassion, and transformation.

In this figure, Robert Simpich captured more than a character — he captured the turning point of Dickens’ entire tale. A solemn reminder, rendered with extraordinary craftsmanship, that joy is not something we receive by chance but something we choose, cultivate, and give. The Ghost of Christmas Future stands as one of the most powerful and meaningful entries in the Simpich Christmas Carol Collection: a silent, shrouded guide urging us toward the better future.

Condition: Pristine

“The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently approached…” Dickens’ unforgettable description of the third Spirit sets the tone for one of the most haunting moments in A Christmas Carol. It was this very passage that guided Bob Simpich during the final era of the Doll Shop, when he took on one of the most daunting creative challenges of his career: capturing the Ghost of Christmas Future in three-dimensional form. Concealed beneath a cavernous black shroud, with only a skeletal hand emerging from the darkness, this Simpich figure echoes the novel’s chilling imagery — a presence that seems to carry gloom and mystery in the very air around it.

Robert sculpted the Spirit as Dickens envisioned it: silent, faceless, and pointing unflinchingly to Scrooge’s own tombstone. The heavy black robes fall in deep, sculptural folds; the ghostly hand stretches toward the grave marker with a gesture that is both dreadful and necessary. It embodies the pivotal moment in the story — the instant Scrooge realizes his time is not endless, and that the future can only change if he does.

Across decades of writing about Simpich Character Dolls, joy has often been the theme I return to — the joy Bob and Jan poured into their work, the joy their creations continue to spark for collectors. And though some might say that Marley’s Ghost and the Ghost of Christmas Future stand apart from that joy, I would argue the opposite. Few pieces point us toward joy more clearly than these two Spirits. By exposing the consequences of a life lived for comfort, accumulation, and self-interest, they illuminate the path toward generosity, compassion, and transformation.

In this figure, Robert Simpich captured more than a character — he captured the turning point of Dickens’ entire tale. A solemn reminder, rendered with extraordinary craftsmanship, that joy is not something we receive by chance but something we choose, cultivate, and give. The Ghost of Christmas Future stands as one of the most powerful and meaningful entries in the Simpich Christmas Carol Collection: a silent, shrouded guide urging us toward the better future.

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.

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