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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First Steps Figurine HUM2199
$329.00This figurine has an older sister helping a her baby sister with her first steps. 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 -
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 -
Forty Winks Figurine HUM401
$319.00This Hummel Figurine Forty Winks is a new 2006 Premiere Collection Hummel Figurine. Learn More -
Sad Song figurine 152209
$345.00Hummel Figurine Sad Song is the exclusive Club Edition for Club Year 2005/06. Learn More -
Latest News Figurine HUM184 TMK-8
$359.00This figurine, titled 'Latest News' depicts a young boy reading a newspaper. His newspaper is dated June 1997. Learn More -
Best Friends Figurine HUM731
$399.00This Hummel Figurine Best Friends is a 2006 Premiere Collection Hummel Figurine. 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 -
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 -
Harmony & Lyric Figurine HUM911
$350.00The Harmony & Lyric Hummel Figurne is a new 2007 Club Hummel Figurine. Harmony is the singer. Lyric is her furry sidekick. Learn More