Hummel
Heritage
Berta Hummel was born in Bavaria in 1909 with a wonderful gift - an instinct for observing her world and translating her observations into drawings, especially of children. In 1927, Berta enrolled in Munich's famed Academy of Applied Arts. There her talent matured and survived rigid training with its spontaneity intact.
Religion had always been important to Berta. She befriended two Franciscan Sisters from a teaching order that emphasized the arts. Berta decided to enter the Convent of Siessen upon graduation in 1931, and three years later, took the name Maria Innocentia.
The young Sister found herself in a setting that encouraged her talents. Soon, small German publishers began printing some of her artwork in the form of postcards. These charming cards came to the attention of Franz Goebel, the head of a porcelain company bearing his name. He was in search of a subject for a new line of figurines. And here it was!
Franz Goebel proposed to Sister Hummel the idea of transforming her drawings into figurines. An agreement was reached with the Convent granting Goebel the sole right to create three-dimensional works of art based on Sister Hummel's drawings.
The artist worked personally with Goebel Master Sculptors and Painters to create the new products. The first figurines were introduced in 1935 and were immediately successful.
Tragically, Sister Hummel died in 1946 at only 37 years of age. But her artistic legacy was carried on by Goebel.
M.I. Hummel Today
In early 2009, Manufaktur Rödental took over ownership of the M.I. Hummel brand, continuing the M.I. Hummel tradition of artistry in the same Rödental, Germany factory where the figurines have been created for over 75 years. A team of skilled craftspeople work with loving care, ensuring the artistic excellence that is the hallmark of these precious earthenware treasures continues.
Today, M.I. Hummel figurines remain the world's most beloved collectibles, a tribute to the spirit of childhood that they so masterfully reflect, and to the talent of a brilliant artist.
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Icy Adventure Collectors Set 156085
$385.00The base depicts a frozen lake in the woods with animals watching the children at play. Learn More -
Book Worm Figurine HUM8
$300.00The Hummel Figurine has a girl sitting looking a book with one flower. Learn More -
Telling Her Secret Figurine HUM196_0
$330.00This figurine, titled 'Telling Her Secret' depicts a young girl telling her secret to a friend. Learn More -
Swaying Lullaby figurine 156050
$350.00The Swaying Lullaby Collector Set from Hummel makes a great addition to your baby's room or the perfect shower gift. Learn More -
What A Smile Figurine HUM2214
$320.00The Hummel Figurine small girl with a flower pot by her side. Learn More -
Gifts of Love Figurine HUM909
$350.00The M. I. Hummel Club has paired two cherished Club motifs to create a new figurine in honor of the 30th Anniversary. Learn More -
Puppet Theatre Collector Set 157148
$390.00Set atop the Puppet Theatre are a boy and a girl--Puppet Pal and Puppet Love. Learn More -
Jump For Joy Figurine HUM2084A
$305.00The Hummel Figurine Jump for Joy has a little girl with pigtails in a blue dress jumping rope. Learn More -
Watchful Angel Figurine HUM194
$340.00A guardian angel watches over a sleeping infant in this charming M.I. Hummel figurine. Learn More -
Sunshower Figurine HUM63420
$375.00This Hummel Sunshower Figurine was first released in the U.S. market in the fall of 1997 and has a First Issue 1997 backstamp. Learn More