Condition: Used
Condition Notes: This lot includes two figurines, both with visible damage and repairs, which are fully disclosed and pictured in the listing photos.Little Boy with Umbrella (Hummel #2/0): This figurine depicts a boy holding an umbrella and a basket. He has a noticeable chip on the brim of his hat. The end tip of the umbrella handle is missing, and there appears to be a previous repair on his left hand near the umbrella. The paint on his coat shows some wear.School Girl (Hummel #82/0): This figurine shows a girl holding a basket and a book. The brim of her hat has several small chips. There is also a noticeable repair on the underside of the hat's brim, which is a different color from the original finish.Both pieces are authentic Goebel figurines with the incised "M.I. Hummel" signature and the corresponding mold numbers on the base.
Country of Origin: Germany
Origin: European
Antique: No
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Girl
Vintage: Yes
Colour: Multicoloured
Brand: Goebel
Type: Figurine
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Features: Decorative
Production Style: Art Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
Handmade: Yes
Product Line: Hummel
This listing is for a pair of vintage Goebel M.I. Hummel figurines, a charming lot for the dedicated collector who appreciates the history and character of these pieces, even with their imperfections. Both figurines are marked with the "Stylized Bee" trademark, placing their production between 1960 and 1972. They are being sold together asis and are ideal for repair or display.
Condition:
This lot includes two figurines, both with visible damage and repairs, which are fully disclosed and pictured in the listing photos.
Little Boy with Umbrella (Hummel #2/0): This figurine depicts a boy holding an umbrella and a basket. He has a noticeable chip on the brim of his hat. The end tip of the umbrella handle is missing, and there appears to be a previous repair on his left hand near the umbrella. The paint on his coat shows some wear.
School Girl (Hummel #82/0): This figurine shows a girl holding a basket and a book. The brim of her hat has several small chips. There is also a noticeable repair on the underside of the hat's brim, which is a different color from the original finish.
Both pieces are authentic Goebel figurines with the incised "M.I. Hummel" signature and the corresponding mold numbers on the base.
Historic Background:
The legacy of Goebel figurines dates back to the company's founding in 1871 in Germany. However, their most famous and beloved creations, the M.I. Hummel figurines, were born from a collaboration that began in 1935 with Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, a Franciscan nun and artist. The company obtained exclusive rights to translate her delightful drawings of children into threedimensional porcelain figurines.
The trademarks on the base of these pieces are key to identifying their age. The figurines in this lot bear a "Stylized Bee" (TMK3) and "Three Line Mark" (TMK4) within a V shape, with "W. Germany" printed on the base, which indicates they were produced between 1960 and 1972. The incised numbers on the bottom, such as "82/0" and "2/0," are the official mold numbers assigned to these specific figurine designs, while the "M.I. Hummel" signature confirms their authenticity.
