After a successful introduction of their products Enesco Corporation approached Sam.
In early 1970’s, Sam and Biel – a friend, started a small company that produces cards and posters. His dedication earned him a scholarship to the College of Arts & Crafts in Berkeley. Sam Butcher was encouraged by his mother to pursue a formal art training after his high school graduation.
Sam is a man with deep personal faith and conviction. He simply called them Precious Moments because they spread endearing messages of love, care, and sharing. Those drawings are intended for his family and friends as encouragement and comfort. More than thirty years ago, artist Sam Butcher, drew an endearing teardrop-eyed children. Precious moments figurines are one of the most easily recognized and most loved types of figurines in the world. Some people have been acquiring and cherishing figurines since childhood. Here are each of the 21 figurines and their catalog numbers.Collecting and knowing the value of Precious Moments figuresĬollecting Precious Moments figurines is a fun and rewarding hobby for many. For the original 21, you want to look for the Johnathan & David signature and the figurine's catalog number. Every Precious Moments figurine comes with a production mark, either on the bottom or back of the neck (since 1981). That being said, of these 1980s and 1990s releases, the originals always draw a crowd, so you'll want to look for authentic ones. For example, a Jesus Loves Me (boy) figurine from 1978 is currently listed for $30, and another original 1978 figurine, Make a Joyful Noise, is listed for $22 on Etsy.
The collector's market is always changing, and there's room for these figurines to jump back up in price in the coming years, but for right now, they just don't sell for stereotypical collectible amounts. But, currently, they don't really sell for more than $50. Now, these 21 figurines have a reputation for being worth hundreds of dollars, and Precious Moments sells retired versions of a few of them for about $150 each. Many of these original titles are now retired, making them even more collectible because there are no reproductions on the horizon. Lori, a famous antiques appraiser, the first 21 Precious Moments figurines released in 1978 are some of the most valuable in the company's entire catalog. So, when it comes to separating the valuable sheep from the cheap goats, here are the figurines you want to keep your eyes peeled for.Īccording to Dr. While there are over 1,000 figurines to date, Precious Moments doesn't look like it's stopping production soon, and it keeps partnering with new brands for novelty releases to take the place of their retired collectibles.
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