Goebel Hummel figurines have been a favorite amongst collectors for many years. This figurines usually depict children doing various activities. Hummels are earthenware figures that are hand painted with warm color pallets. Common Places You Can Find Goebel Hummel Figurines. You can find Hummels for sale in a variety of places. Here is a list of some of the more common places to find Hummels for sale. Auction Estate Sales Yard Sales Antiques Stores eBay Ruby Lane Various … [Read more...]
Hummel Number Questions Answered
Hummel Number Questions I get a lot of questions around the different numbers on the bottom of Hummel figurines. Can you tell me what the Hummel number (Hum number) is? There is a hand painted number on the bottom of my Hummel can you tell me what this means? Can you tell me what the etched number means? Which number do I use to identify my Hummel? In this article I will answer these questions. Hummel Number Answers Hummel number (HUM Num) - This is an etched 1 to 4 digit number on … [Read more...]
Hummels Referenced in Popular Television Shows and Movies
Hummels; porcelain figurines produced by Franz Goebel, based upon artworks by Berta Hummel, have become famous collectors items over the years. Since the first Hummel figurine was produced in 1935, Hummels have grown in popularity making them one of the greatest collectible items of the twentieth century. Due to their popularity and constant increasing value, Hummels are often referred to in famous television shows and movies. This article outlines a few instances where Hummel figurine … [Read more...]
Famous Hummel Museums Around the World
Das Berta Hummel Museum Location- Bavaria, Germany Opening Hours- Monday to Saturday- 9am - 5pm Sunday- 10am - 5pm Admission- Adults- 5, 00 Euro Children- 3, 00 Euro Overview- This Hummel Museum originally began as a house in 1875 and has been always owned by the Hummel family. It wasn't until 1994 that one room of the original Hummel house was transformed into a museum where guests could view hundred of Hummel figurines and associated artworks. Not only filled with … [Read more...]
The 5 Most Popular Hummel Figurines to Date
Hummel figurines, produced from as early as 1935 have significantly increased in value since the end of World War II. The porcelain Hummel figurines produced from original images by Maria Innocentia Hummel have today become one of the most popular collectible items in the world. Hummels that consist of more than one figurine along with Hummels that are now over eighty years old are the most sought after amongst collectors. This article hopes to pinpoint just five of the most popular Hummels … [Read more...]
How to Identify Your Hummel Figurine
In this article you will find 2 list to help you identify your Hummel figurines. Identify Your Hummel By Number Identify Your Hummel By Name The one of the most common question I am asked is: How can I identify what Hummel I have so I can find the value of my Hummel? There are a few ways to identify which Hummel figurine you have. … [Read more...]
10 Antique and Collectible Christmas Presents for Anyone
Don't know what to get that special person? One thing you can never go wrong with is an antique or collectible. This is a great way to start a tradition or carry one on this holiday season. Here are some great gift ideas for the Holiday season. … [Read more...]
5 Popular Antiques and Collectibles You Can Find Cheap at Estate Sales and Resell for a Profit
We have all heard the stories about someone finding a painting at an estate sale or flee market for 10 dollars then selling it at an auction for thousands. While I was working at an auction house in the Chicago area I would see this happen regularly. For example a lady bought a stein for $12.00 at a garage sale on the way to the auction house. This turned out to be a Meissen stein that sold at an auction for $1,200.00. This happens more often than people think. Many times people will have an … [Read more...]
M.I. Hummel Figurines and Collectibles Value Chart – Hummel Price Guide
This is a Hummel figurines and collectibles suggested retail price and estimated auction (fair market value) price guide. Use this chart to find out the value of your Hummel. Find your Hummel in this chart to determine the Suggested Retail Price and estimated Auction (Fair Market Value) Price. Hummel Price Guide Hummel Figurines and Collectibles Value Chart Hummel Figurines and Collectibles Value Chart (Opens the link in a new window) Download the Hummel Figurines and … [Read more...]
Find out the age of your Hummel Figurine
Hummel Figurines have been a part of many peoples lives over the year. There is a Hummel Figurine out there for almost every occasion; starting from "A Flower For You" to "Zealous Xylophonist". Boys and girls doing everyday duties from picking apples to delivering letters. I remember the Hummel Figurines that were always on the shelf just out of my reach when I was a little kid running around grandma's house. Now you may want to find out the age of the Hummel Figurine you remember so fondly. … [Read more...]
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