Hi Patricia,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Precious Moments collectibles are a series of figurines, ornaments, and other decorative items known for their distinctive, sentimental style. Created by artist Sam Butcher in the 1970s, the original pieces feature children with teardrop-shaped eyes, often in sweet, heartwarming poses. The figurines are designed to capture and celebrate special occasions and moments of love, faith, friendship, and family, making them popular gifts for milestones like weddings, birthdays, baptisms, and holidays.

The first Precious Moments figurine, titled "Love One Another," was released in 1978, and it helped launch a brand that would go on to expand with hundreds of figurines, as well as themed items like dolls, ornaments, and more. Many Precious Moments pieces are associated with Christian themes, reflecting Butcher’s faith, but they’re also enjoyed by collectors worldwide for their universal appeal and gentle, nostalgic charm.

The market for these collectible figurines, unfortunately, is quite soft at the moment - most sell at auction for less than $25 and retail for less than $100 (although there are unregulated sellers on eBay who have priced some exorbitantly high in the hope that they find a buyer who isn't knowledgeable about the market for these.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A near vintage Enesco Precious Moments limited edition "Good Friends are Forever" porcelain figurine
made by Sam Butcher, 1990
Signed to the underside
5 x 2 x 5 1/2 inches
CONDITION: This figurine appears to be in good condition; it retains the original factory packaging.
PROVENANCE: Won in a contest.
$ 20-30*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia