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Hummel Figurines (Goebel)

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Hummel Figurines are porcelain figures produced from drawings by Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, a German Franciscan nun and artist whose work depicted children in everyday scenes. The Goebel porcelain company began manufacturing the figures in Germany in 1935, and the pieces became associated with the Hummel signature and a bee trademark. Their base markings, mold numbers, and production marks help collectors identify individual models within the series, which forms part of 20th-century German decorative ceramics.

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Who created the artwork behind Hummel Figurines?

The figures are based on drawings by Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, a German Franciscan nun and artist. Her artwork commonly showed children in everyday scenes.

When did Goebel begin making Hummel Figurines?

The Goebel porcelain company began manufacturing Hummel figures in Germany in 1935. The production turned Hummel's child-themed drawings into collectible porcelain pieces.

What do Hummel Figurines usually depict?

They usually depict children in ordinary activities, with clothing, school, play, or rural scenes represented in a stylized porcelain form. Their appeal comes from the connection between the figures and Sister Hummel's original artwork.

Are Hummel Figurines made of porcelain?

Yes. Hummel Figurines are porcelain figures produced by Goebel from Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel's designs. Their collectible identity is tied to both the ceramic material and the recognizable child subjects.

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