Sincerely, hummels at a discount brief history of m. For collectorenthusiasts as well as dealers and appraisers, this comprehensive pricing guide has been an invaluable aid for years in identifying, dating, and pricing both current and older hummel figurines, plates, bells, and other related pieces. Every hummel figurine has the signature of sister maria innocenta hummel. We specialize in buying large collections direct from the public. She is noted for her paintings which were the basis for hummel figurines. To be an actual hummel, it must also have the mi hummel signature on the base. This guide provides knowledge and helpful tips for all levels of collecting. The history to hummelfigurines hummelfiguren hummel haus in. Goebel porzellanfabrik, saw sister maria innocentia hummel s artwork on a series of postcards, and recognized an opportunity. A large hummel figurine, titled girl reading a book originally a pair that sold as a bookend, stamped with tmk 4 dating the figurine to 1960s. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about hummel figurines. This is a hummel figurines and collectibles suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price guide.
Hummels manufactured many of the same figurines year after year. The first figurines were introduced in 1935 and were immediately successful. We sell online at discounted prices mi hummel figurines, hummel dolls, rare hummel figurines, as well as vintage hummels. Shop hummel giftware and collectibles replacements, ltd. With more than 250,000 copies of previous editions sold, this essential guide helps collectors identify, date, and price both current and older hummel figurines and other items produced by the company of w. Hummels stamped by the goebel company are those manufactured prior to 2008. She eventually became known as sister maria innocentia, the famed artist whose work inspired m. The drawings became popular designs for postcards, and they caught the attention of a porcelain maker, franz goebel, who put out the first line of the figurines in 1935. Both cute and coveted by collectors, hummel figurines were one of the hottest collectibles of the 20th century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Over 4,000 hummel figurines in stock at great prices.
Hummel figurines are a series of porcelain figurines based on the drawings of sister maria innocentia hummel, o. A hummel figurine was the perfect present to give and as a result prices were very high. Hummel figurines for sale in our online antique shop click here. In 1909, berta hummel was born in the home above the store. Massing is a typical small town in bavaria, like small towns anywhere, a place where children can take their first steps in life free and unfettered, in harmony. Hummel stamped full bee mark in blue, called tmk2, dates c19501959. Hummel figurines and collectibles value chart hummel price.
Only 50 or so copies were made of little velma, hum 219, most of which are believed to have been shipped to canada. Precious moments figurines, sold as collectibles, now have very little monetary value. This fully revised edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the current market prices. Stoking such prices is the fascinating history of hummel figurines, which begins with bavarian. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Unfollow hummel figurines to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Goebel hummel figurines were launched in march of 1935, at the leipzig spring fair.
This edition contains hundreds of photographs, plus comprehensive information including a list of more than 3,000 prices. Younger generations have little interest in buying them. Hummel figurine has been made in germany by goebel. Hummel work of art with an artistic board at the convent of siessen. Collectible crazes that were a waste of money business insider. Use this chart to find out the value of your hummel. When she took her first vows in 1934, she became sister maria innocentia. The information in this guide is for anyone looking for information on their hummel figurine.
Mi hummel factory marks mi hummel history, trademarks, and dating the history behind goebels m. Genuine hummel figurines will have a goebel trademark on it. Goebel hummel bird figurine seven coloured colored tanager 38509 west germany. The history to hummelfigurines hummelfiguren hummel haus. Goebels use the bee mark on their figurines, whether hummels or not. An example of a very scarce table lamp, volunteers hum 102, was snapped up by one collector in a washington thrift store in the 1970s. Other cute little figurines have suffered a similar fate. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hummel figures, i brought you a gift hum479 hummel club, sweet as can be hum541 hummel club 19931994, sweet offering hum549 membership 199394, cheeky fellow hum554 hummel club 199293, lucky fellow hum560 membership 199293, i didnt do it hum626 hummel club 199394, from me to you hum629 membership 199596, for keeps hum630 membership 199495, natures gift. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In her spare time at the convent, hummel continued to paint and draw happy, largeheaded, wideeyed children, often with. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If we already have 10 merry wanderer figurines mint in the box, and they are slow sellers, then how much do we really want to pay for the 11th one.
Use this hummel age guide to determine the age of your figurine. Sister maria innocentia hummel began drawing pastoral images of children during the 1930s. Hummel figurines started turning up in the early 20th century by way of germany. Browse our great selection of hummel giftware and collectibles. You can use this trademark to date your hummel figurine. Goebel porzellanfahrik, giving goebel permission to transform sister hummels drawings. Fashioned after the original drawing of maria innocentia hummel, a german nun. Older figurines have more character, yet this was not sold at a high premium price. Hummel figurine girl reading book bookworm, w germany. See more ideas about hummel figurines, hummel, figurines. Unfollow hummel price guide to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. You searched for hummel porcelain dolls value, best pumpkin, danbury mint, autumn. All hummels are goebels, but not all goebels are hummels.
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The searchable database consists of detailed reports on a nearcomplete list of hummel figurines. What is the best way to sell our hummel figurine collection. Probably any 80s babies remember getting chastised for playing too closely to their grandmothers display case of. Hummel figurines became a reality in germany on january 9th, 1935. See more ideas about hummel figurines, figurines and goebel figurines. Each figurine is numbered by hand and includes a special commemorative backstamp. Apr 16, 2012 younger generations have little interest in buying them. The history of hummel figurines stoking such prices is the fascinating history of hummel figurines, which begins with bavarian nun berta hummel in the early 20th century. Jun 6, 2019 another of my collections most were my mothers. Welcome to the iguide hummel figurine price guide iguide is proud to host the online hummel price guide. Due to their rarity and artistry, limited editions are highly prized among m. The most common hummel figurines material is porcelain. Under the company manufaktur rodental 2009 hummel figurines are restored since the 9th of february in the old rented production building in rodentalcoburg. When the second world war broke out, the german government only allowed the goebel factory to produce hummel figurines for export.
Jun 25, 2016 hummel figurines were first made in 1935. Nondamaged older hummel has bee in v bottom stamp, and great paint job. The hummel resource guide is an information packed guide to help you authenticate, date, care for and value your hummel figurines. Hummel figures, i brought you a gift hum479 hummel club, sweet as can be hum541 hummel club 19931994, sweet offering hum549 membership 199394, cheeky fellow hum554 hummel club 199293, lucky fellow hum560 membership 199293, i didnt do it hum626 hummel club 199394, from me to you hum629 membership 199596, for keeps hum630 membership. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Berta hummel, who was born in bavaria in 1909 and trained as an artist, applied to the congregation of the franciscan sister of siessen in 1931.
In january, 2009 jorg koster, managing companion of the hochster porzellan fabrik, together with private investors has taken over the manufacture of the hummel figurines. Hummel figurines so special, they are produced in strictly limited quantities. Collectible crazes that were a waste of money business. Hummel price guide hummel figurines and collectibles. What you have is a goebel figurine, but not a hummel. We have over 4000 hummel figurines in stock which helps to insure that your order can be shipped in most cases the same day.
Shop hummel giftware and collectibles page 6 replacements. Hummel assumed the name of sister maria innocentia in 1931 when she joined a franciscan convent in southern germany. During the 1980s and 1990s hummel collecting was at its peak. Made of ceramic, hummels are fragile and subject to damage resulting from. Books about hummel figurines many books and price guides have been published about hummel figurines. May buy more from this vendor, even thou my hummel cabinet is full. Home page hummel figurines salehummel figurines sale. Goebel hummel figurines for sale in uk view 61 bargains.
Now a popular collectors series, the hummel figurines began as the drawings of a young nun named maria innocentia hummel, nee berta hummel. When you order from us it usually ships the next day and complete customer satisfaction is our goal. On the plus side, when you sell to a dealer you get a large lump sum of cash and you get rid of the large lump of hummels taking up. History of hummel figurines how to value old hummel figurines. Both the new york natives mother and grandmother collect hummel figurines, inspiring heidi as a young girl to follow in their footsteps. This is the date that sister maria innocentia hummel signed an agreement with the renowned porcelain firm, w. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.