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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Gretl Figurine HUM2247
$219.00Summer has come to the Bavarian Alps, and the edelweiss blossoms are everywhere. Learn More -
Garden Splendor Figurine HUM835
$219.00Neither toiling nor spinning, the little miss of this garden sits on the ground among-st lilies of the valley. Learn More -
Garden Splendor Plate HUM921
$225.00The image depicts a little girl sitting in a field of blooming lilies of the valley. She holds flowers in her left hand while she picks flowers with her right hand. Learn More -
Nimble Fingers Figurine HUM758
$250.00This little girl Hummel is sewing and sits on her own bench which is included. Learn More -
Celebrate With Song Figurine HUM790
$250.00This Hummel figurine depicts a boy and girl singing together Learn More -
Apple Tree Girl Porcelain Doll HUM950
$250.00This large hummel features a posing doll in sitting position high quality clothing. 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 -
Little Miss Mail Carrier Figurine HUM2120
$250.00The Hummel Figurine Little Miss Mail Carrier has a girl postal carrier delivering a package. Learn More -
Be Patient Figurine HUM197/2/0
$235.00The Be Patient Hummel Figurine has a girl with a bowl of feed for two ducks. 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