Are Hummel figurines worth anything?

Are Hummel figurines worth anything?

Most Hummel figurines are worth $50-$75. Some models reach several hundred dollars. Special individual Hummel figurines can be sold for thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars.

How can you tell how old a Hummel figurine is?

A Hummel figurine can be dated by the marking or trademark on the underside of its base. This mark is also referred to as the backstamp, stamp, or figure. This is very important as Hummel values are determined by age as well as scarcity.

How do you spot a fake Hummel?

Goebel makes a lot of other products that are dissociated with the M.I. Hummel name. The stamped or incised trademark may be the best clue as to the authenticity of the item. The TMK is typically found on the bottom of the figurine and is under the glaze so as to be a permanent part of the item.

Are they still making Hummels?

Hummel figurines continue to be produced in the original factory in Rödental, Germany, where they have been made since 1935. They are still created with the strict oversight of the Convent of Siessen, where Sister M.I. Hummel lived and worked. In September 2017 this company also declared bankruptcy.

Are Goebel and Hummel the same?

In 1977 the Goebel Collectors’ Club was born, with over 100,000 collectors joining the first year. The name and scope of the club were changed in 1989 to the M.I. Hummel Club and would focus on Sister Hummel’s artwork. The club is now international and today has more than 100,000 members.

Are all Hummels signed?

Hummel is incised on the base of almost every Hummel figurine. When the Convent and Sister Hummel made the historic contract with Franz Goebel, it was agreed that her signature, her personal stamp of approval, would appear on every piece.

Are Hummels still being produced?

Why did Goebel stop making Hummels?

The producers in the Franconian town of Roedental said on Wednesday, June 18, that they were stopping production of the Hummel figurines due to a steep decline in sales. According to Goebel’s managing director Axel Hosek, demand has collapsed in recent months, despite the company’s efforts to market the figurines.

Are Hummels still produced?

Hummel figurines continue to be produced in the original factory in Rödental, Germany, where they have been made since 1935. They are still created with the strict oversight of the Convent of Siessen, where Sister M.I. Hummel lived and worked. The annual production of figurines will be reduced from 55,000 to 20,000.

Are Hummel figurines copyrighted?

M.I.HUMMEL® and HUMMEL®, in signature and/or block forms, are registered trademarks of W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik, & Co. KG, Germany. M.I.Hummel figurines, plates and bells are copyrighted products. ©Goebel 2005.

How much does a hum model cost?

Hum Number: 7/X, Size: 32.00″ to 33.00″ TMK 7 & 8, Price: $20000 – $25000 USD Originally called I Congratulate, the older models do not have socks. In 1971, Master Sculptor Gerhard Skrobek restyled the models to have new hair, socks and a new textured finish. Hum Number: 17/2, Size: 7.75″ to 8.25″ TMK 1, Price: $4000 USD

What is the price of a humhum dress?

Hum Number: 32, Size: 5.75″ to 6.00″ TMK 2, Price: $1000 USD Normally produced with a rusty red colored gown, the factory sample found in the smaller size 5.75″ to 6.25″ has a light blue gown. The larger 42/I sized 7.25″+ are consider rare and are no longer being produced.