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1980's Children to Cherish
Holiday Child
The first Holiday Child was released in 1980. In 1981 the second version was released. He was the same mold but with a redesigned Christmas stocking. A brown bear replaced the panda. Studio publications indicated the Holiday Child may have been on track to be an annual series but orders were very strong and it appears the plan to make the 1980 model for only one year was shelved. In spite of the fact orders for the 1980 edition were being filled through 1981, the second in the series was released on schedule in 1981. The second version utilized the same mold but with a redesigned Christmas stocking. A brown teddy bear replaced the panda. There was no introduction for 1982. The following year a new totally redesigned sculpture was introduced for 1983 only. By 1984 all Holiday Child sculptures were completed. Price lists indicated the retired molds were later reintroduced with minor variations in subsequent years, but official marketing material with pictures has not yet been found confirming these releases.
Issue / Completed Price
$250 $275
1980 Edition - Design number 4024
The earliest examples found are dated 1979 as they were produced in advance of the sculpture's 1980 mid-year release. Those produced in 1980 were dated 1980. The studio never made a practice of dating sculptures with the year of production, so the dating of this particular release was initially confusing. Marketing material indicated Holiday Child was introduced as an annual series. If so, it was an afterthought since the first items produced were dated 1979. With the overlap of the first edition into the year of introduction of the second edition, obviously the decision was made not to date those items 1981. Clearly the studio was unable to fill all the orders received for the first edition by 1981 and therefore dropped the practice of dating the sculpture. So far none have been found dated 1981 for either the first (1980) or the second (1981) version.
Measures 5 1/2" tall
Above three first edition Holiday Child sculptures are displayed showing the marks used from 1979, 1980 and after.
The announcement to retire the 1980 edition was made in 1981. All orders were filled before the edition was listed with a status of "Completed." This likely happened in 1981 but could have carried over to 1982. Sculptures produced after 1980 were signed Cybis with no date.
No design or color variations have been found for the 1980 first edition.
Holiday Child 1980 & 1981 editions
The second edition had a restyled stocking along with a brown teddy replacing the panda. The second edition was sold during 1981 only, but none of those pieces had a date of 1981 anywhere on the sculpture.
Issue / Completed Price
$250 $275
1981 Edition - Design number 4024
All orders were filled by 1982 when the status of the sculpture was listed as Completed. No color or design variations are known.
Measures 5 1/2" tall
1983 Holiday Child
The last version of the Holiday Child was released in 1983. Like the first edition, it was dated. However, this time the date was on the stocking where it was easily observed when displayed.
Design number 4079
There were no color or design variations for the 1983 Holiday Child.
Issue / Completed Price
$275 $285
Measures 5 1/4" tall
The 1983 Holiday Child was sold during 1983 only and all orders were filled with the status shown as Completed in 1983.
1980 Kara Girl on the Beach
Design number 4013
Released the following year after Christopher the Sea Listener (1979), Kara is the only other beach themed sculpture the studio released. She has no design or color variations. She was retired in 1982.
Issue / Completed Price
$365 $425
Measures 10 1/2" tall
1980 Little Miss Muffet
1980 Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet has no design or color variations. She was retired in 1981.
Issue / Completed Price
$285 $335
Design number 4008
1980 Little Miss Muffet
1980 Cinderella at the Ball
Design number 4033
There have been no design or color variations found for Cinderella at the Ball. She was retired in 1983.
Issue / Completed Price
$425 $525
Measures 8 1/2" tall
1980 Suzanne Girl with Kitten
Design number 4016
Suzanne has no design or color variations. An early prototype was made with a lace collar on the cat instead of the pink ribbon. That design was changed prior to production. She was retired in 1983.
Issue / Completed Price
$325 $345
1981 Nicky Drummer Boy
Design number 4046
There are no design or color variations. Nicky was retired in 1984.
Nicky is nearly always found on the secondary market with his drumsticks detached, broken in half or missing entirely.
Issue / Completed Price
$295 $325
Measures 5" tall
Ballerina Trio - 1981 Karina
Introduced as design number 4053, Karina was the first in a series of three. Measuring 5 1/2" tall she was extremely popular and sales were strong. She is offered frequently on the secondary market with damage. More than half the sculptures posted for sale have broken fingers or are missing curls of hair or floral decorations. No color variations have been noted but placement of the curls of hair atop her head will vary. Karina was still available (as were Kristina and Cynthia) on the 1999 price list.
Issue / Completed Price
$375 $695 in 1999
1982 Kristina
Kristina, design number 4074, was the second sculpture released in the trio of ballerinas. She measures 6 3/4" tall. The very design invites damage if not carefully handled. The raised arms with fingers extended over her head is a dramatic and eye-catching pose. While care may have been taken by previous owners to avoid breaking fingers, the flowers, leaves and curls of hair on her head are often broken off and missing. Sadly, the lace sash around her waist is also frequently found missing chunks from the bow where misplaced fingers and thumbs snapped off pieces. She is certainly one of the most stunning ballet sculptures released by Cybis when found in mint condition. There are no known color or design variations.
Issue / Completed Price
$425 $795 in 1999
1983 Cynthia
The last of the series, Cynthia, was 9 1/4" tall. Attached to a round porcelain disc for a base, she is often found detached or reattached with evidence of glue.
Issue / Completed Price
$525 $795 in 1999
1981 Baa Baa Black Sheep & Muffy, Fluffy White Sheep
Issue / Completed Price
$475 $475
$85 $85 (Muffy)
Design number 4036 & 6013
The two sculptures were marketed together as a set but sold separately. As with Mandy, Bo Peep's lost sheep, Muffy was issued a design number from the Animal Kingdom and Woodlands category.
Measures 10" & 3 1/2" tall
Retired in 1983 Baa Baa Black Sheep had no color or design variations.
1981 Fleurette
Design number 4048
Upon her release in the Fall of 1981, marketing material stated Fleurette would be released in three versions. Each would be a limited edition restricted to 1,000 and would follow a pattern set by Rapunzel in which subsequent versions were released on the completion of its predecessor.
Issue / Completed Price
$725 $1,995 in 1999
Design number 4048
Design number 4048
Released as a limited edition restricted to 1,000 sculptures, Fleurette was in production for more than 10 years. At some point after her introduction her edition size was increased to include an additional 100 copies for distribution outside the continental U.S.
Measures 8 1/4" tall
The 1999 price list stated Fleurette was "Near Closing", which is not clear. It is not known if the studio was attempting to state she was Near Completion (the terminology used in the past when an edition was fully subscribed) or if her declared edition number was being reduced due to stagnant sales.
1981 Jamie Boy with Chicks
No known design or color variations have been noted.
Issue / Completed Price
$345 $475
Design number 4040
Measures 6" tall
Retired in 1983, Jamie is a large piece not in keeping with other Cybis Children to Cherish sculptures. While cute, sales were sluggish and Jamie was available less than two years.
1982 Sleeping Beauty
No known design or color variations have been noted. Marketing photos taken of the prototype appear to be identical to production pieces.
Issue / Completed Price
$595 $850
Design number 4060
A limited edition restricted to 750, Sleeping Beauty was fully subscribed and all 750 copies were made by the end of 1986. Selling 750 copies in four years indicates how popular this sculpture was. Her floral and lace headdress is found damaged 75% of the time with the lace damaged or broken off entirely.
Measures 7 1/2" tall
The details added to her gown further set her apart as one of the best designs released in the Children to Cherish collection during the 1980's.
Due to mishandling the lace ribbon on her back is often damaged with part or all of the bow missing. A mIs-placed finger or thumb will snap off lace parts such as this bow with the smallest amount of pressure. Sleeping Beauty should ONLY be handled by her chair.
The view of her headdress from behind shows how the lace was attached to the top of her head. The floral decorations were then attached to the front of the lace. A mint condition sculpture will appear as the one shown above.
An often overlooked part of the sculpture is the back of her chair.
1982 Emily Ann
Issue / Completed Price
$185 $---
Design number
No design or color variations have been noted among production items.
Measures
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1983 Little Match Girl
Introduced as an open edition, she was closed by 1986.
Issue / Completed Price
$285 $295
Design number
No known color or design variations exist but facial expressions have been observed to vary widely.
Measures 5 3/4" tall
While a sturdy piece, Little Match Girl is frequently seen with the match tip broken off.
1983 Wee Willie Winkie
Issued as an open edition Wee Willie Winkie was closed sometime prior to 1986.
Issue / Complete Price
$275 $ --- unknown
Design number
The brochure image indicates no color or design variations from the production model. Wee Willie was introduced as created with no changes..
Measures 7 1/4" tall
Buyers should carefully examine the puffballs on each shoe and the tip of his nightcap for damage. These will often have tiny chips where small pieces have been broken off.
The sculpture not only executes movement well but also was an excellent work in balance. The bottom "slits" of Wee Willie's night shirt spread out touching the surface below to provide stability keeping the piece from tipping over.
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The lantern is often found broken off or missing entirely. This piece was part of the mold and made of porcelain as was the whole sculpture. Not part of Wee Willie was assembled with bonding adhesives. Check for glue to avoid damaged items.
1983 Lucy Locket & 1984 Kittie Fisher
Design numbers unknown
Lucy was introduced in 1983 and Kittie followed in 1984. Both were open editions. No design or color variations have been noted among production items. Marketed as a set they were sold separately. Color variations were seen for both sculptures among items sold in 2019 as part of the studio's liquidation auction. Lucy was decorated in blue while Kittie was in orange/red tones. Both appeared to have had a glazed surface, a major departure from the matte finish used on all Children since the late 1950's. The two were likely test pieces and were never made. These two items were not as popular as other children from nursery rhymes had been and this resulted in quick retirements for both.
Issue / Completed Price
$325 $ --- unknown
1984 Baseball Player "Little Champ"
Issued as an open edition in a blue color scheme, Little Champ was closed by 1986. He was reintroduced in 1990 as Young Baseball Player at a reduced price.
Issue / Completed Price
$325 $ --- unknown (Little Champ)
$195 $295 in 1999 (Young Baseball Player)
Design number 4055
Measures 8 1/2"- 8 3/4" tall
There are no design or color variations found for Little Champ. The sculpture did not do well in the first release, which explains why he is seldom seen on the secondary market. His second release, at a lower price, did not sell well either. This piece is hard to find.
A limited edition in red was produced for presentation to the American Olympic Baseball Team members in 1984. This sculpture was on a slightly larger, odd shaped base making the piece taller than the standard issue.
Measures 8 1/2"- 8 3/4" tall
Measures 8 1/2"- 8 3/4" tall
The limited edition sculpture was not numbered. The exact number produced was never released and is not known, but was likely in the neighborhood of 30 items.
1984 Figure Skater A Star is Born
Released as a limited edition restricted to 750 copies, A Star is Born was the first skater in a series of three. Available in color only her edition size was later increased to include an additional 75 for availability outside the continental U.S. She was completed in 1986.
Issue / Completed Price
$625 $645
Design number 4089
Measures 10" tall
Due to how the skates are attached to the base, this piece is often found with the base separated or having been reattached. Any piece with a reattached base is DAMAGED and should be priced accordingly.
1984 Michael
Michael was released as an open edition.
Issue / Completed Price
$235 $350
Design number 4095
Issued as a companion piece to Wendy, the timing of Michael's release was off. Wendy was closed in 1982. Michael was closed between 1990-1992. Ironically, the two were reintroduced around 1997 in a new category listed as Holiday Children for $395 each.
Measures 6 1/2" tall
There are no known design or color variations for Michael. He has been seen offered on the secondary market with the toy soldier broken off and missing.
1984 Jack in the Beanstalk
Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 750 copies Jack later had his edition size increased to include an additional 75 copies available for distribution outside the continental U.S.
Issue / Completed Price
$575 $625
Design number 4093
Jack was released in color only. He was closed prior to 1988 and it is not known if all 825 declared copies were produced.
Measures 8" tall
No known design or color variations have been found so far on the secondary market.
1984 The Choirboy
Released as an open edition The Choirboy was closed prior to 1988. The Choirboy was released in color only. No color or design variations have been found.
While many children from this time period were introduced with a companion piece, no Choirgirl was released and it is not known if one was considered.
Issue / Completed Price
$325 $425
Design number 4096
The text printed on the hymnal is an adaptation from "Holy, Holy, Holy" by Reginald Heber, 1826. Only excerpts are used from verse one and three from the actual hymn. It reads, "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Only Thou art holy. There is none beside Thee.
The actual verses are shown below:
Vs. 1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Vs. 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in pow'r, in love, and purity.
Measures 8 1/2" tall
Most copies offered on the secondary market have the songbook detached or missing. He also found with broken and/or missing fingers that become damaged when the songbook is broken away from his hands. This was an inferior design as the adhesive agent used to attach the book to his hands did not bond well and many copies have become damaged with the slightest pressure when handled.