The crown mark tmk1 or cm, sometimes referred to as the crownwg, was used by goebel on all of its products in 1935, when m. Find your hummel in this chart to determine the suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price. Ars ag continues to hold the worldwide rights to the original 2dimensional artwork as well as to photographs of m. Hummel catalog directory, by matilda, hummels, secure online ordering, great prices, free shipping, layaway plan available, 1. As of 2009, the production of hummel figurines was taken over. Goebel hummel figurines complete buying guide antique hq.
Shop our officially licensed and germanmade boy hummel figurines, girl hummel figures and our lastchance limited stock figurines. These images of children in pastoral settings caught the eye of franz goebel, director of the porcelain company w. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A true hummel will bear the signature of mi hummel and today are made by manufaktur roedental gmbh under the. Goebel, a history and explanation of back stamps and other marks. Hummels are earthenware figures that are hand painted with warm color pallets. This fully revised edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the current market prices. Intricate in design and hand crafted, hummel also produced a line of bookends that can sell for many hundred of dollars.
Goebel porzelanfabrik in oeslau near coburg discovered a book with hummel motifs. Hummel price guide hummel figurines and collectibles. Their customers are manufacturers worldwide who showcase hummel. The sketch art of sister maria innocentia hummel began to appear in the 1930s in germany and. Find out the age of your hummel figurine antique hq. Why hummel figurines are pretty much worthless now. Welcome to the iguide hummel figurine price guide iguide is proud to host the online hummel price guide. 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. This figurines usually depict children doing various activities.
Home page hummel figurines salehummel figurines sale. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Today, ars ag, a predecessor of ars sacra, is a thriving international licensing company, located in switzerland. Hummel manufacturing operation in germany is known as hummel manufaktur. But this book is the ultimate book for the serious hummel collector or dealer.
Stoking such prices is the fascinating history of hummel figurines, which begins with bavarian nun berta hummel in the early 20th century. Hummel studied at the academy of applied arts in munich, germany. Germanys goebel porcelain factory introduced the popular friar tuck series of collectibles in the early 1950s. Goebel hummel figurines were some of the most widely collected porcelain objects in the 20th century. A few months ago we covered the famous hummel figurines. Winter friend is one of the last few hummel figurines produ mi hummel winter friend hummel figurine 2283ii see more. Unlike the firms popular hummel figurines which date back to the early 1900s and are based on the drawings and other artwork of sister hummel, the friar tuck series were made for tables and kitchens as functional pieces and they were not intended to be used as simply decorative. There are four very important factors in determining the value of hummel figurines. During the 1980s and 1990s hummel collecting was at its peak. Hummel figurines were first made commercially available.
Franz detleff goebel and his son, william, founded the goebel company in 1871. She is noted for the artwork which became the popular hummel figurines. Inside the circle it should say original mi hummel germany. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. As with anything labeled collectible, the best advice is always buyer beware. It contains hundreds of colored photos and detailed history of most of the thousands of hummel figurines, p,ages, bells etc.
In the early 1930s, the art of sister maria innocentia hummel started appearing on post cards throughout germany and switzerland. Many of the dedicated artisans have been working on m. The searchable database consists of detailed reports on a nearcomplete list of hummel figurines. History of the hummel trademarks tristate antique center. Pablo picasso often referred to as the world artist is meeting berta m.
This is a hummel figurines and collectibles suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price guide. Goebel porzellanfabrik, saw sister maria innocentia hummels artwork on a. History of hummel figurines how to value old hummel figurines. In 1890, the first goebel porcelain figurines were introduced. Hummel figurines for decades, and timehonored methods of the past are still utilized. Mi hummel factory marks mi hummel history, trademarks, and dating the history behind goebels m. Hummel figurines are a series of porcelain figurines based on the drawings of sister maria innocentia hummel, o. We sell online at discounted prices mi hummel figurines, hummel dolls, rare hummel figurines, as well as vintage hummels. Goebel hummel figurines have been a favorite amongst collectors for many years. Goebel porzellanfabrik, saw sister maria innocentia hummel s artwork on a series of postcards, and recognized an opportunity.
This is the most important factor in identifying any mi hummel figurine. Subtle variations have been noted, but the illustration to the left is all you need. For many generations they have represented art to view and enjoy. Top 10 rare goebel hummel figurines and their prices. Its so you gg legacy of love gg reasons to rejoice gg thomas. Determining the value of hummel figurines deutsches haus. It was love at first sight and led to a contract with the artist in 1934. Hummel figurine, apple tree boy hummel figurine, ap nov, 2010 fontaines auction gallery in ma on liveauctioneers. In this article i have listed the top 10 rare goebel hummel figurines and their current values. Hummels manufactured many of the same figurines year after year.
Sister maria innocentia hummels religious drawings and paintings, mostly of children, were transformed into porcelain figurines by franz goebel. A fan page dedicated to the hummel figurines, their history and creator and interesting stories behind the figurines. Hummel, recreated in threedimensional fine german porcelain by the artists at goebels. Hummel world famous for her hummel figurines in the berta hummel museum. The current stamp is that of a circle with a bee on the right side.
Figurines from mi hummel have long been a favorite among collectors of fine china figures. Hummel values, this book provides a numerical listing of all m. Welcome to the prudent collector where we we have prepared a guide showing you how to date and authenticate your hummel figurines according to their trademark stamps. Manufactured by goebels, a german company started in 1871, these figurines are the artistic designs of sister m. 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. Features a listing, arranged by number, of figurines and showcases rare drawings by maria innocentia hummel and the figurines they inspired. Hummel price guide, 2nd edition hummel figurines and plates. The latest information on hummel figurines including price lists and catalogs. Hummel figurines and plates are the result of a successful partnership between the german porcelain company w. Second, is the mold number, third is the size of your hummel and last but not least is the condition your hummel is in. An item may be collectible for the standpoint of popularity. Born in massing in bavaria, germany, as berta hummel, one of the six children of adolf and victoria hummel, living above her fathers dry goods store. Hummel collectible figurines came about when a porcelain shop owner discovered the postcard images created by a bavarian nun in 1934. Hummel figurines were a result of a collaboration between ceramicist franz goebel and sister maria innocentia hummel, whose holiday cards featuring small children caught goebels eye in a munich religious art shop.
Use this chart to find out the value of your hummel. Early models were made with out a tie and the head was tilted at a different angel. In the 1930s her hummel figurines, often referred to as the hummel children, became more and more popular. Technically they are called goebels hummel figurines because it was the goebel company that manufactured them. All authentic hummel figurines that are made in germany will have the goebel stamp on the bottom. Goebel porzellanfabrik and a german artist, sister maria innocentia berta hummel.
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