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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Festival Harmony with Flute Figurine HUM17340
$110.00This Hummel figurine, titled 'Festival Harmony with Flute,' features an intricately designed angel playing the flute. Learn More -
Echoes of Joy Figurine HUM6420
$180.00This M.I. Hummel angel wears a long yellow robe accented with crosses. She has brown wings and brown shoes. She holds a horn with both hands and prepares to play a tune. Learn More -
A Joyful Noise Figurine HUM6430
$180.00Another of the Hummel musical figures is this angel with the trumpet away from his lip and a combined angel wing. Learn More -
Stargazer Special Millennium Plate HUM920
$198.00HUMMEL Annual Plate / Plaque - Star Gazer - Millennium Edition. Learn More -
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Good Luck Charm figurine HUM2034
$190.00This Good Luck Charm figurine from M.I. Hummel depicts a charming little girl who has found a four-leaf clover. Learn More -
Light the Way figurine HUM715_0
$190.00Guiding light. This inspiring M.I. Hummel figurine depicts a small angel as she holds a large lit candle out in front of her. Learn More -
Light the Way figurine HUM84_0
$190.00This sweet child takes a moment out of his day to pause in prayer. Learn More -
Peaceful Blessing figurine HUM814
$185.00Peaceful Blessing - Hummel #1315 Hum 814 Girl Rosary. Learn More -
For Father figurine HUM87
$185.00This Hummel For Father Figurine #87 depicts a young man carrying a stein of beer and some radishes for his father. Learn More