What is my Precious Moments figurine worth?

If you have a Precious Moments figurine sitting in your house, take note: It could be worth some serious cash today. According to Today, the Precious Moments figurines from the “Original 21” collection that was released in 1979 are considered vintage collectibles and could be worth up to $750.

Are Precious Moments figurines worth any money?

Old Precious Moments Figurines Could Now Be Worth Thousands Of Dollars. There’s now a “thriving online market” for classic Precious Moments figurines, Today reports. While the value of each sculpture varies greatly, the most prized one has been valued at upward of $2,000.

Is Jonathan & David the same as Precious Moments?

In the early 1970s, Sam and a friend, Bill Biel, started a small company to produce his Precious Moments art on a line of cards and posters, calling their company Jonathan & David. …

Are Precious Moments still made?

Although 20 of the Original 21 Precious Moments figurines have been retired ( Love One Another is still available at PreciousMoments.com), you can still inquire about the possible purchase of any of the Original 21 figurines from the Precious Moments Chapel Gift Shoppe in Carthage, Missouri.

What’s the story behind Precious Moments?

Precious Moments artwork was introduced to the public in 1975 on inspirational greeting cards and posters, and in 1978 the first Precious Moments figurines were unveiled. But even the success of what he created did not satisfy Sam. In his heart was a desire to honor the Lord by building the Precious Moments Chapel.

Are Precious Moments Catholic?

This Precious Moments® Catholic Bible is the perfect choice for celebrating the special milestones in the life of your child. The NRSV Catholic Edition of the Bible includes the complete Catholic Bible and has received the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for personal and devotional use.

Do they still make Precious Moments?

What year did Precious Moments come out?

1978
In 1978, the Original 21 Precious Moments figurines were released to worldwide acclaim and a new collecting and gift-giving tradition was born. Around the world, Precious Moments became known for its beautiful, hand-painted porcelain bisque figurines featuring children with captivating teardrop-shaped eyes.

Are Precious Moments hand-painted?

Heavily inspired by The Sistine Chapel in Rome, a Precious Moments Park and Chapel was opened in 1989, with dozens of murals all hand-painted by Butcher himself. The art is inspired by and depicts various stories of the Bible — the Old Testament is displayed on its east side, and the New Testament is on the west side.

Are Precious Moments dead children?

Now, we do not have children, nor have we lost a child, but we can not imagine a scenario where a figurine including a dead child would give us closure. After the disappointing bankruptcy of Enesco (the original distributor of Precious Moments) someone apparently had the bright idea to update the little figurines.

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