1980s Tom Clark Ump Signed Gnome Baseball Figurine
$36.00
Step up to the plate with the playful sportsmanship and detailed artistry of this vintage Tom Clark creation. This whimsical figurine features a smiling gnome umpire named Ump wearing a padded chest protector and gesturing a thumb out call behind a molded baseball.
- SIZE: 6.5" H x 2" W (Measurements are close but approximate)
- DECADE: 1980s
- STYLE: Whimsical Woodland / Cairn Studio Collectible
- CONDITION: Very good vintage condition with an authentic artist signature clearly hand-signed on the front base
- EXTRA NOTES: The intricate base features real leaf designs, small acorns, and an official banner displaying the piece's name
Dr. Tom Clark, an acclaimed sculptor for Cairn Studio, captured a massive following among collectors for his imaginative resin gnomes that cleverly blended human hobbies with forest folklore. Each hand-cast piece was intentionally loaded with character and textured realism, using natural accents like leaves and acorns alongside thematic items like this baseball to connect his miniature characters to the everyday worlds of his collectors.