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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Feeding Time Figurine HUM1990
$215.00This Hummel collectible features a cute little girl feeding the rooster, hens and chicks! Learn More -
Lazy Bones Figurine HUM61220
$259.00The Hummel Figurine Lazy Bones depicts a boy laying on his side lookinh into the eyes of a bird. Learn More -
Gretl Figurine HUM2247
$219.00Summer has come to the Bavarian Alps, and the edelweiss blossoms are everywhere. Learn More -
Ride Into Christmas Figurine HUM39620
$279.00A lightening quick sled provides a seasonal "slide" for a young boy. Learn More -
Heart's Delight Figurine HUM698
$230.00Little girl sitting in her red chair with a heart in her hands and bouquet of flowers on her arm. Wreath of flowers also in her hair. Learn More -
Christmas Song Figurine HUM343
$240.00This Hummel figurine depicts an Angel with lantern and stick with star. Learn More -
The Professor Figurine HUM320O
$250.00This scholarly M.I. Hummel figurine depicts a little boy portraying a professor. Learn More -
Hummel Make Me Pretty Collector Set 156082
$200.00This is of a girl with pony tails in her hair. In her hands she has a pair of scissors and a comb. Learn More -
Bashful Figurine HUM377_3_0
$250.00The Bashful Hummel Figurine has a girl with a green dress holding blue flowers behind her back. Learn More -
A Free Flight Figurine HUM569
$205.00This M.I. Hummel figurine depicts a little boy wearing brown lederhosen and an orange jacket. Learn More