US $9.99
Hummel Collectibles
The history of Hummel collectibles is as charming as the figurines themselves. They are based on the work of a truly inspired artist, a Siessen nun named Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel. Sister Hummel was born Berta Hummel in Massing, Bavaria in 1909, and was an artistic and inquisitive child.
The Sisters at the local one room schoolhouse that Berta attended recognized that her insightful sketches showed extraordinary talent. When she turned twelve years old, a teacher urged her family to send Berta to a boarding school so that her artistic skills could flourish. Berta Hummel thrived in this setting. Upon her graduation at the age of 18, Berta was sent to Munich, Germany so that she could be immersed in a more professional artistic arrangement.
Munich was a mecca for artists in 1927, and Berta Hummel excelled at the famed Academy of Applied Arts. Even as she studied within the classic curriculum that included such subjects as still life, anatomy, and landscapes, Berta continued to sketch the whimsical scenes of joy and innocence inspired by her Bavarian childhood.
Berta Hummel did not join in the boisterous activities that most other students at the Academy sought out. Rather she became friends with two Franciscan Sisters who were studying to be teachers. After graduating with top honors in 1931, she was offered a position teaching at the Academy. She entered the Convent of Siessen instead, and a few years later, adopted the name of Maria Innocentia.
As always, Sister Hummel continued sketching children, and soon, her sketches emblazoned art cards and books. The profits from her artwork fostered the Convent's teaching, and missionary, efforts. Before long, Munich, and Franz Goebel, became aware of her work. Goebel was the owner of W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik, an illustrious porcelain company.
Goebel understood that Sister Hummel's artwork of children depicted as figurines would endear itself to Germans during this most challenging of times. An agreement between Sister Hummel, the Convent, and Goebel was reached. In 1935, the first Hummel figurines were introduced at the Leipzig Spring Fair. Although they were an almost instant success in Germany, the onset of World War II placed serious restrictions on their production.
At the war's end, however, Hummel collectibles began to garner a large following around the world as soldiers stationed in Germany sent the charming and whimsical figurines back home to the United States.
Although Sister Hummel died from tuberculosis in 1946, she left behind a vast collection of sketches. This has enabled Goebel to continue to produce Hummel figurines based on her drawings. The Hummel figurines are painstakingly hand painted following Sister Hummel's detailed sketches.
Hummel collectibles are stamped with a mark that designates them as being authentic. Depending on the year of production, this mark can include a baby bee, the letter V, or the words W. Goebel. Each Hummel figurine, however, always includes the signature of M. I. Hummel if there is a base or stand on which to place it.
As with other collectibles, the condition of the Hummel figurines figures greatly in determining the value of the particular figurine. Those Hummel collectibles that are free of chips, cracks, or crazing will hold their value over time. Similarly, the figurines that are rare or that were released accidentally in spite of production errors, are highly valued by collectors.
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VINTAGE Gerold Porzellan Bavaria Porcelain Ashtray With Doves/ Birds #5754 $19.99 |
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VINTAGE PORCELAIN VANITY TRINKET BOX BAVARIA GERMANY LOVE BIRDS ARTIST SIGNED $12.99 |
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Lindner Bavaria Kueps Porcelain Vase Modernist Mid Century Black White Abstract $299.99 |
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MITTERTEICH BAVARIA Old PORCELAIN small BOWL C' 1940's $58.00 |
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VINTAGE BAVARIA GERMANY SELTMANN WEIDMANN PORCELAIN FLORAL SAUCER PLATES LOT SET $7.75 |
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JOHANN HAVILAND BAVARIA 2 OLD PORCELAIN CUPS & SAUCERS $145.00 |
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oca kunst bavaria white porcelain hand decorated vase $8.99 |
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VICTORIAN JAEGER RARE PORCELAIN CHINA BAVARIA GERMANY DEMITASSE SAUCERS $5.95 |
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Vintage HP Porcelain Plankenhammer Pink Roses Bavaria German Plate Shabby Chic $65.00 |
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set 6 Carl Schumann CS Bavaria porcelain Demitasse cups grapes pattern old $9.99 |
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Gerold Porcelain Geese & Gosling Girl Figurine 6138/A Bavaria West Germany $134.78 |
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Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Porcelain Vase Modernist Relief Decor Hand Worked NR $9.99 |
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FINE BAVARIA PORCELAIN FLOWER FROG WITH BOY SITTING ON A STUMP $50.00 |
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VICTORIAN JAEGER RARE PORCELAIN CHINA BAVARIA GERMANY DEMITASSE SAUCERS $5.95 |
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VICTORIAN JAEGER RARE PORCELAIN CHINA BAVARIA GERMANY DEMITASSE SAUCERS $5.95 |
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VICTORIAN JAEGER RARE PORCELAIN CHINA BAVARIA GERMANY DEMITASSE SAUCERS $5.95 |
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ESCHENBACH BAVARIA FLOWER PORCELAIN PLATE Germany w/ Gold Hand Painted Design $15.00 |
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Bavaria Porcelain Hand Figural Ring Holder Gold Trim Violets Flowers Trinket $9.99 |
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VINTAGE HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN PERSIAN CAT KITTEN FIGURINE BAVARIA US ZONE $139.00 |
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Large Vintage Gerold Tettau Porcelain Boy Feeding Deer Bavaria Germany $49.00 |
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Large Vintage Gerold Tettau Porcelain Girl Feeding Deer Bavaria Germany $49.00 |
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Vintage Gerold Porcelain Madonna and Child Candleholder Bavaria Germany $60.00 |
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Tettau Porcelain Factory Royal Bayreuth BUSINESS CARD HOLDER - Bavaria Germany $45.00 |
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VINTAGE PORCELAIN DRESDEN FLORAL RETICULATED PLATE DISH BAVARIA GERMANY $4.99 |
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GEROLD-TETTAU BAVARIA SEIT 1904 PORCELAIN IVY JAR WITH STOPPER PERFUME OR LOTION $12.99 |
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Beautiful *Schwarzenhammer Bavaria* Reticulated Serving Dish - Porcelain $49.99 |
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VINTAGE Gerold Porzellan Bavaria Porcelain Boy Feeding Deer Figurine $34.99 |
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VINTAGE Gerold Porzellan Bavaria Porcelain Boy With a Violin Figurine $29.99 |
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VTG Gerold Porzellan Bavaria Porcelain DRESDEN Ashtray Flower Frog Bowl Birds $49.99 |
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Hutschenreuther UNO FAVORITE BAVARIA Porcelain Deco Butter Tub with Insert $35.00 |
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Prince Regent Plate Bavaria Porcelain White Roses 8 1/4 $30.75 |
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H & C Selb Bavaria Porcelain Pitcher/Creamer $12.99 |
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WALDERSHOF BAVARIA GERMANY 22K GOLD SWIRL VINTAGE PORCELAIN CUP AND SAUCER $24.50 |
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Pair Gerold Porcelain Spoon Fork Trays Bavaria Germany $30.00 |
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BAVARIA PLATE ~ HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN ~ FURBECK STUDIO $16.91 |
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J&Co BAVARIA PLATE ~HANDPAINTED PORCELAIN~ SIGN SUMMERS $16.91 |
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ANTIQUE BAVARIA PORCELAIN PLATE ~GRAPES ~SIGNED SEIDEL $22.25 |
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MITTERTEICH BAVARIA PORCELAIN SET - RARE FISH PATTERN - 5 LARGE PIECES $49.50 |
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ANTIQUE BAVARIA GERMANY PORCELAIN 8 7/8" LILIES GOLD BOWL VGC $7.99 |
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Porcelain Pitcher Cups Bavaria Germany Creidlitz VTG $15.99 |
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ANTIQUE BAVARIA GERMANY PORCELAIN 10.25" LILIES GOLD 2 HANDLE COUPE PLATE VGC $7.99 |
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ANTIQUE Z S & CO BAVARIA GERMANY PORCELAIN 7.5" PORTRAIT PLATE 1880-1918 VGC $5.99 |
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OLDER GEROLD PORZELLAN BAVARIA MADE IN WEST GERMANY BEAUTIFUL PORCELAIN OF BIRDS $29.99 |
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LARGE PORCELAIN MUG WITH MAN&WOMEN GEROLD PORZELLAN TETTAU BAVARIA WEST GERMANY $35.00 |
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1990 Bavaria GEROLD PORZELLAN Porcelain Gold Blue Lustre Flower Vase Signed 6" H $14.99 |
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ROYAL PORZELLAN KPM Bavaria Germany Modern White Porcelain Bisque Vase $9.99 |
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WINTERLING Porcelain Plate From BAVARIA GERMANY $4.19 |
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Porcelain Bird Figurine Gerold Porzellan Bavaria W. Germany Collectibles Birds $9.99 |
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Old vtg GEROLD Porcelain Bavaria Little Girl w/Doll Figurine Western Germany $19.99 |
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Vtg Antique Bavaria Z.S.Floral Porcelain German Creamer $18.71 |
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NEU TETTAU BAVARIA PORCELAIN BEAUTIFUL GIRL FIGURINE $29.99 |
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Vohenstrauss Johann Seltmann Bavaria #310 porcelain vase roses blue pale green $9.99 |
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ALKA KUNST VINTAGE BAVARIA GERMAN PORCELAIN PAINTED PLATE MARKED BEAUTIFUL ITEM. $7.79 |
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Wertarbeit Bavaria Porcelain Pitcher Ivory W/ Lots of Gold Trim $14.99 |
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ANTIQUE BAVARIA ZS & Co., PORCELAIN 12" Scallop Plate with Roses, Maiden& Cherub $36.00 |
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ANTIQUE BAVARIA Z.S.&Co PORCELAIN Cabinet PLATE w/ HANDLES, Gold trim,Roses,1900 $37.95 |
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Vintage Gerold Porcelain Madonna Child White Gold Candleholder Bavaria Germany $55.00 |
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STUNNING Z S & Co BAVARIA GERMANY PEARL LUSTRE FOOTED PORCELAIN VASE EUC $7.99 |
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6 HAND PAINTED BLACK BERRY PORCELAIN BOWLS, BAVARIA J & C C.F. KOENIG, GERMANY $34.99 |
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VINTAGE PORCELAIN VASE T. SELTMANN VOHENSTRAUB BAVARIA $18.95 |
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GEROLD PORCELAIN BAVARIA WEST GERMANY BOY/ GIRL /DOG/CAT FIGURINES $22.00 |
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PORCELAIN OLD VINTAGE PLATE FROM BAVARIA, $9.99 |
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Sugar Bowl - Z.S.Co. Bavaria Porcelain Lustre Ware Late 1800s Fabulous Condition $23.00 |
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Bavaria Studio Hand Painted Porcelain Candy Dish $10.00 |
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PORCELAIN OLD VINTAGE PLATE FROM BAVARIA, $9.99 |
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VINTAGE COLLECTOR DECORATIVE PORCELAIN TRAY MADE IN GERMANY BAVARIA $17.00 |
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BAVARIA GEROLD PORZELLAN PORCELAIN HOLDER - DOVES - BEAUTIFUL $8.99 |
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VTG THOMAS SEVRES PORCELAIN BAVARIA HAND PAINTED PINK ROSES PLATE 10 1/2" $9.99 |
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Vintage Gerold Tettau Porcelain LITTLE GIRL FEEDING 3 GEESE Bavaria Germany $49.00 |
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PORCELAIN WHAT-NOT DISH LEAF SHAPE BAVARIA GERMANY * SALE * $7.00 |
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VINTAGE PORCELAIN VASE T. SELTMANN VOHENSTRAUB BAVARIA $19.99 |
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Bareuther Bavaria Porcelain White Vase Gold Decoration $149.99 |
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Vintage KHM Bavaria MUCHEN Porcelain Gold Leaf Ashtray $10.00 |
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UNIQUE Art Deco Bavaria Porcelain & Silver Inlay Vase $250.00 |
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Vintage Gerold Tettau Bavaria Porcelain Flower Basket Germany $25.00 |
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OLD VINTAGE ECHT COBALT KOBALT JLMENAU BAVARIA GERMANY PORCELAIN ASHTRAY $14.99 |
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OLD VINTAGE ECHT COBALT KOBALT BAVARIA GERMAN GERMANY PORCELAIN CANDELABRA $19.99 |
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Bavaria ROSLER Antique German Porcelain Cup Farm House $14.00 |
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Alka Kunst Kaiser Bavaria Porcelain Rose Ginger Jar $25.00 |
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RARE GEROLD PORZELLAN BAVARIA PORCELAIN EGG CUPS SET OF 3 FLOWERS MINT $14.99 |
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Porcelain Ludwig Puzzle Stein $104.99 The body design features the most famous King of Bavaria surrounded by Bavarian blue images of the various castles that were credited to him. This design is applied to the traditional "puzzle" porcelain body in which numerous holes pass through the top half of the stein body and the along the lip rim and handle. There is only one special way in which to drink from this stein without spilling. Firs... |
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Johann Haviland Bavaria Germany Blue Garland Gravy Boat w/ Attached Underplate -- Haviland Classic -- White Bone Porcelain with Floral Blue Garland and Trimmed in Platinum $39.99 Johann Haviland Bavaria Germany Blue Garland Gravy Boat w/ Attached Underplate -- Haviland Classic -- White Bone Porcelain with Floral Blue Garland and Trimmed in Platinum... |
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12 Pc Bavarian Style Fine Porcelain Tea/Coffee Set - Cobalt Blue Trim - Angles Themed -- 6.5 Fl. Oz. $69.99 Beautifully crafted meticulously in detail. Decorative, practical and truly unique and Great gift idea. Includes 6 cups and 6 saucers. Cups measure 220 cc. Please note box maybe of different color.... |
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Bavarian Girl German Porcelain Doll $60.00 Product Specifications: * Schneider has been producing handmade dolls in Neustadt Germany since 1934. Each item is handcrafted and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Not intended for children under the age of 3.... |
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Handbook of Pottery and Porcelain Marks $40.00 Hardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in poor all round condition, suitable as a reading copy.... |
