When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Funding a meaningful career dream by parting with a beautiful inherited estate collection! Up for sale is a premium, instant-collection lot of 10 authentic vintage Tom Clark gnomes manufactured by Cairn Studio, spanning the highly collectible classic 1980s and early 1990s eras.
Designed by the legendary artist Dr. Thomas F. Clark, this custom estate lot features highly desirable specialty, commemorative, family, and collaborative pieces. It is the absolute perfect opportunity to instantly fill major gaps in your showcase or jumpstart a world-class collection with a single purchase.
The Complete 10-Piece Lineup Includes:1.”Merrill & Lynch\" (1985, Item #1117) – Rare corporate specialty banking vault gnome. Includes the original story tag on the base!2. 2. \"Parsley, Sage & Thyme\" (1983) – One of Tom Clark\'s ultimate fan-favorite multi-gnome cluster statues, showcasing three playful gnomes interacting around a massive forest mushroom.3. \"Papa & Princess\" (1983) – A deeply sentimental family-themed sculpture featuring a tall, proud father gnome giving a young child a joyful shoulder ride.4. \"The Bridges\" (1986) – A beautifully crafted historical preservation piece honoring America\'s covered bridges, named after the famous acting family: Lloyd, Beau, and Jeff Bridges.5. \"Fargo\" (1991) – A standout entry from the beloved Railroad series depicting a detailed Wells Fargo train car and a clever detective \"gumshoe.\"6. \"Tank\" (1987) – Another classic Railroad series item featuring a gnome resting lazily on the back of a hummingbird nectar train tanker cylinder.7. \"Herb\" (1984, Item #1076) - RARE LOW MOLD #69 – Pharmacist mortar-and-pestle gnome with an antique Texas prescription bottle. Highly collectible double-digit mold sequence (#69) with the original story tag intact on the base!8. \"Butch, Wick and Biscuit\" (1984, Item #1056) – Three playful gnomes sailing a wash tub \"ship\" with a sand dollar and fish hook. Original story tag intact on the base!9. 9. \"Spirit of \'76\" (1993) – A proud, patriotic commemorative gnome standing on a heart-shaped leaf base. (Includes his original paper story insert card!)10. \"Hitch\" (1987) – The iconic forest bird-feeder gnome pulling a miniature wagon cart stacked high with heavily detailed sunflower seeds.Condition & Collector Markings:
All 10 pieces are in excellent, well-preserved vintage condition. They feature various molded historical coins, crisp artist insignias, and official Cairn Studio production stamps direct from their molds. The original hand-applied color palettes remain warm and vibrant across the entire set. No prominent cracks or major scuffs are present.Meticulous Packing & Safe Shipping:
Because these resin statues are both delicate and deeply valued, packing will be done to an extreme standard. Each gnome will be wrapped individually and completely in heavy-duty bubble wrap, nested inside shock-absorbing material, and shipped together in a single secure box with full tracking and shipping insurance included.
Thank you for viewing! 100% of the proceeds from this sale are going directly toward funding my community startup program to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a youth mentor and continuing my grandmother\'s legacy. Offers are warmly welcome!
