The Hummel Figurine world is a massive collection of religious and iconic figurines based on the drawings by a german nun named Maria Innocentia Hummel (typically abbreviated and trademarked as M.I. Hummel).

The works of Sister Maria were discovered by the porcelain manufacturer Franz Goebel, who had been creating works in a firm near the town of Oeslauby in Germany back in 1876. This company would later be brought into the 20th century thanks to the efforts of Franz's son William, who used the american market to improve sales.

It was during the early part of the 20th century, specifically the 1930s, in a time of political unrest, that Franz felt the world needed a product that would reaffirm people's faith in childhood innocence. It was through the discovery of M.I. Hummels works, who had trained at the Munich Academy, that allowed him to follow this dream. Sister Hummel's works were pictures of country children in playful settings that were printed as art cards.

Using these images as a basis, Franz sought to produce a set of figurines. Seeking permission from the Convent of Siessen, Franz was shown clay models that were based around the drawings of Sister Hummel. Goebel was then granted sole rights to the creation of ceramic figurines using the original artwork as inspiration. Each work was personally approved by Sister Hummel, and used earthenware pioneered by Franz Goebel in the 1920s.

There are a number of marks that will allow the Hummel Figurine collector to identify whether their piece is authentic or not. On every piece the owner should find an incision by Sister M.I. Hummel, created as a mark of approval and as requested by the nun herself. Under the supervision of herself and the convent these approvals were made with much care. On the bottom of every Hummel figurine can be found a mould number that is incised on each hummel figurine at the factory. Here you will also find an official Goebel stamp, the trademark of the Goebel porcelain manufacturing company. This trademark has undergone some changes of the course of the century, but each M.I. Hummel figurine will have a Goebel stamp on the bottom. This change in stamp has created an interesting lineage in hummel figurine collecting and is a source of joy for collectors.
How much is my Hummel Figurine Worth?

It is possible that your Hummel Figurine, depending on the specific model, could be valued at hundreds or even thousands of pounds/dollars. If you own "For Father", or Going to Grandmas" then chances are you've got a really collectible little item. Remember however that the condition of the item will affect it's overall value, so try and maintain your piece in as mint condition as possible. Another thing to consider is that potential buyers may not offer you the real value of your Hummel figurine since they want to maximize their potential profits, especially if they plan to resell the item themselves.
Dave Price began writing articles in 2010 around his various
interests in the art and collecting world.
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