Hummel Figurines
The original Hummel figurines were made through a partnership between Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel and the Goebel porcelain company. Sister Maria’s designs features charming scenes of children at play. It has caught the attention of the company after a chain of German postcards were printed and distributed throughout the country.
The earliest figurines were released in 1935 and were an instant commercial success. More than six decades of genuine Hummel figurines followed using designs from Sister Maria until hear death and after which, pieces were still created with her unique style bearing her signature up to today.
Hundreds of figurines have found their way into the homes and hearts of collectors all over the world inspiring a very special club dedicating solely to helping Hummel enthusiasts, find one another, and expand their beloved collections easily and fast.
Always keep in mind that the value of Hummel figurines can vary with their condition like age, how many were originally produced, and rarity. Price increases by the manufacturers over the years and they also change the value of retired or old Hummels; so be sure to take that into consideration and consult the latest version of the price guide.
Checking pieces for authenticity before you buy or sell them is also extremely important. Every Hummel figurine will have the stamped signature of Sister Maria on the undermost along with the Goebel trademark. A few pieces won’t have the signature fixed on the base due to the fact that there is not enough room to adequately display it; however, the Goebel company stamp will always be there serving as a seal of approval.
Taking care of your figurines is reasonably easy as a great many of them have been around for many years without sustaining much damage and this is because they were created in the past as they are today with quality and collectibles in mind; therefore, displaying your figurines on a shelf or in a cabinet is perfectly acceptable as long as you remember to give them a good dusting regularly to keep them looking presentable.
Regardless of the many years that they have been in production, today’s Hummel figurines are still created with the same care and love that Sister Maria put into all of her drawings which is one of the major reasons they have remained so prevalent when the other companies have fallen by the wayside. Each and every design for a new Hummel figurine must be approved by the art and board at the Convent of Siessen where Sister Maria lived and created her art.
