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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Bells On High Figurine HUM2096/V
$135.00Bells On High, Angel is part of the Annual Angel series. 3.5" tall 2001 TMK-8 Learn More -
Echoes of Joy Figurine HUM642/4/0
$130.00Echoes of Joy, angel figurine carries the First Issue 1998 backstamp. 3 1/8" tall 1995 TMK-7 Learn More -
Flying Angel Figurine HUM366/O
$130.00Flying Angel, commonly used with nativity scene. 3 1/8" long 1998 TMK-7 Learn More -
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String Symphony Figurine HUM2096/D
$135.00String Symphony, part of a series of Angels beginning in 1999 4.25" tall TMK-8 Learn More -
One Cup of Sugar Figurine HUM2116/A
$140.00One Cup of Sugar figurine. First Issue 2001 backstamp. 4" tall Learn More -
All By Myself Figurine HUM2079/A
$140.00All By Myself little girl. First Issue 2003" backstamp 3.75" tall Learn More -
Wintertime Duet figurine HUM2134
$175.00A little girl holds a songbook as she sings in harmony with her puppy. Learn More -
School Girl figurine HUM81/2/0
$170.00It depicts a young girl proudly carrying her picnic basket. Learn More -
Virgin Mary figurine HUM214/A/M/O
$165.00She kneels with her arms outward as she wears a pink gown and a blue cape. Learn More