The partnership created a long-standing empire of porcelain figurines and plates modeled after children, religious figures, and even cartoon characters. Sister Hummel died of tuberculosis at the age of 35 but her friend and associate Goebel has carried on Hummel's legacy through the creation of hummel figurines and plates inspired by her artwork. Throughout the course of many generations, the statues have taken on more contemporary appearances, but hummels remain a beloved and cherished collector's item.
On June 18, 2008, Goebel announced that the hummel line would be discontinued. The Company, Manufaktur Rodental GmbH, realizing the ongoing love and value for the delightful pieces of art, has resumed crafting the hummel with the 9th trademark for hummels. Television series such as "Glee" have reinvigorated popularity for hummels through the naming of one of the series' lead actors as well as Channel QVC.
How to Buy Authentic Hummels
Collectors in the market for collectible hummel figurines can start their search for genuine hummel creations by making sure that the artist signature, "M. I. Hummel" is printed somewhere around or near the base of the statue. Real hummel figurines are made out of porcelain, the body is biscuit fried, dipped in glaze, and painted using oil and turpentine colors. Buyers of hummel figurines can look for this quality craftsmanship, the "M. I. Hummel" signature, and an incised number beginning with a number not a letter, to guarantee the purchase of a real hummel. Real hummels were incised with a number underneath the base to designate the name of the hummel. If that number begins with a letter, such as BH64 or MA64, it is not the real M. I. Hummel figurine. Real M. I. Hummel figurines will have numbers incised such as: 64, 64/I, 64/II, 64 2/0, 64 3/0, 64 4/0. This number 64 designates the name of the hummel and size.
Price and Value of Hummels on the Collector's Market
The price of a hummel figurine will range based on authenticity, age, condition and even the particular model. Certain statues have been more popular and deemed a more valuable item than others. The school boy hummel for example , with his school bag hanging over his shoulders, is a valuable collectible and the price can reach up to $800.
Many collectors feel it's important to purchase hummels in its original box and the market can sometimes still accommodate this preference; however , having the original box does not increase the value of the hummel.
There are many closed editions of hummels statues such as, "The Little Fiddler, " which are no longer in production. These collectors consider this item to be picked up fast before there are no more left for sale to the public.
Finally, some hummels are incredibly rare and limited. The most devoted collector can expect to pay as high as $4000 for a hummel figurine such as, "For Father, " a hummel statue of a boy bringing home food, ORANGE CARROTS, to his family.
Where to Buy Hummels Figurines
Hummel House sells figurines and plates which range from common to exceptionally rare. Their collection of hummels is organized for easy and fast browsing of their item catalogue. If you have been looking for that certain hummel figurine for the collector on your gift-giving list, Hummel House will have the special creation you are looking for. Visit them at, Hummelhouse.
Hummel House provides a wide variety of Hummels, Hummel figurines, Christmas ceramic Hummels, Hummel nativity, Hummel plates etc . For more information, please visit www.hummelhouse.com.
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