As of 2009, the production of hummel figurines was taken over by manufaktur rodental gmbh. This is an easy to use guide and offers realistic values in a searchable pdf file. Sweet surprise hum 2427 heaven and nature sing hum 2096q nutcracker sweet hum 2 lebkuchen joy hum 2438 the kindergartner hum 467 40. Goebel carried on her artistic legacy with new hummel pieces. Hummel figurine stormy weather hummel figurines salehummel. Jun 25, 2016 original hummel figurines were produced in west germany present day germany. This ebook contains a list of fair market values fmv for all types of hummel products and includes prices for all hummel figurines. The relationship between hummel and goebel continued amicably until sister hummel s untimely death at 37 in 1946. Both cute and coveted by collectors, hummel figurines were one of the hottest collectibles of the 20th century. Only 50 or so copies were made of little velma, hum 219, most of which are believed to have been shipped to canada. Prices, antiques expert terry kovel says, have gone to hell. The artist worked personally with goebels master sculptors and painters to create the figurines.
The full bee mark, tmk2 19401959 this awesome authentic vintage hummel figurine is in excellent condition. Over 4,000 hummel figurines in stock at great prices. Use this chart to find out the value of your hummel. Welcome to the iguide hummel figurine price guide iguide is proud to host the online hummel price guide. Due to their rarity and artistry, limited editions are highly prized among m. Why hummel figurines are pretty much worthless now. One of the most important concerns is the age of the figurine.
The truth is, the best way and most effective way of getting an accurate appraisal is by going to a certified appraiser. Original hummel figurines were produced in west germany present day germany. Home page hummel figurines salehummel figurines sale. Find your hummel s specific listing in a hummel reference or price book. When that company went bankrupt in 20, the rights to hummel figurines changed hands yet again but once more, the new manufacturers soon went out of. Shop hummel giftware and collectibles replacements, ltd. Online bidders need to provide a credit card authorization form prior to being approved for bidding, please visit our website to obtain that form, you may also provide the information via phone to 18005423877.
Hummel figurines so special, they are produced in strictly limited quantities. A hummel figurine was the perfect present to give and as a result prices were very high. While the value of each sculpture varies greatly, the most prized one has been valued at upward. Because the name hummel means bumble bee in german, a marking of a bee was used, flying over a v, which stands for the german word for distribution company.
Hummel figurines valuation and appraisal ask an expert online. Hummel price guide is the most authoritative and delightfully illustrated resource on m. I receive many emails from people wanting to know what i think the value of their hummel is. At auction you will usually see 12 the retail value. Some names of hummel figurines have changed over time. You can find shops like ebay wherein you can get a money back guarantee and support for your order. Unfollow hummel price guide to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hummel figurines are a collecting category with a serious collecting flaw an undue emphasis on the date when the figurine was made. Hummel price guide hummel figurines and collectibles. Jun 6, 2019 another of my collections most were my mothers. Collectors and fans will find all the information they need to identify and determine the. Hummels manufactured many of the same figurines year after year. There are several factors that determine the value of a hummel figurine.
Hummel figurines b hummel reference number 155979 hummel figurine 8 trademark 7size 4. Due to their rarity and artistry, limited editions. Determining the value of hummel figurines deutsches haus. How do you determine the value of goebel figurines. Other cute little figurines have suffered a similar fate. There are no cracks, repairs, paint loss, discoloration, crazing. An example of a very scarce table lamp, volunteers hum 102, was snapped up by one collector in a washington thrift store in the 1970s. The hummel book from the life and work of berta hummel is a 9. Since that year, these german statues have become increasingly valuable as collectibles. So it is best to identify figurines by their hummel identification number.
When looking for rare hummel figurines online, it is important that you buy only from trusted and reputable dealers. Sep 04, 2017 this is a hummel figurines and collectibles suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price guide. The relationship between hummel and goebel continued amicably until sister hummels untimely death at 37 in 1946. Her popular drawings of children were sold as cards, and it caught the attention of franz. The complete hummel value guide has been updated for 2019. Their appeal continues today, as the scarcity of some styles has driven prices to record heights.
The guiding principle is the older, the more valuable. Compare these descriptions and the photos that often accompany them to your piece. The value of an authentic hummel figurine takes a lot of things into consideration. Adventure bound figurines that feature the full bee trademark shorthanded as tmk2, for instance, were created before 1959. Inside the circle it should say original mi hummel germany. The value of a hummel figurine is also higher if it is in its original box. Hummel figurines were a result of a collaboration between ceramicist franz goebel and sister maria innocentia hummel, whose holiday cards featuring small children caught goebels eye in a munich religious art shop. If two figurines are nearly identical, the guide book will describe the specific details that distinguish them. We sell online at discounted prices mi hummel figurines, hummel dolls, rare hummel figurines, as well as vintage hummels. Top 10 rare goebel hummel figurines and their prices. See more ideas about hummel figurines, figurines and goebel figurines. Each figurine is numbered by hand and includes a special commemorative backstamp.
Younger generations have little interest in buying them. Hummel, the golden anniversary album, porcelain figurines, hummel company history, large gift book with color photographs professorbooknoodle 5 out. You will find it imprinted near the top rim of the porcelain figurine. The searchable database consists of detailed reports on a nearcomplete list of hummel figurines. To find this number, carefully flip your hummel upside down. Porcelain maker franz goebel produced the first line of figurines based on the artwork of sister maria innocentia hummel in 1935. Shop our officially licensed and germanmade boy hummel figurines, girl hummel figures and our lastchance limited stock figurines. From your description i would have to say these are hummel reproductions.
First introduced in 1935, the hummel figurines were an immediate success. Online bidders need to provide a credit card authorization form prior to being approved for bidding, please visit our website to obtain that form, you may also provide the. All authentic hummel figurines that are made in germany will have the goebel stamp on the bottom. These vintage figurines are worth tons of cash now but. Original hummel figurines were produced in west germany present. Hummel figurine book worm is the smaller version of hummel figurine 3. Find your hummel in this chart to determine the suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price. Hummel price guide celebrates the joy of collecting these cherished figurines. The goebel company continued to produce hummel figurines for many years. Theres now a thriving online market for classic precious moments figurines, today reports.
Hummel figurine has been made in germany by goebel. The current stamp is that of a circle with a bee on the right side. Sister maria innocentia hummels was a gifted artist. During the 1980s and 1990s hummel collecting was at its peak. The hummel figurine was originally know as the little book worm. Discover the value of your hummel figurines catawiki. Without knowing the age of your hummel figurine i can only give you a range estimate. Hummel figurines and collectibles value chart hummel. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Find your hummels specific listing in a hummel reference or price book. If you are looking to find that last figurine to complete a series, check out the many hummel figurines for sale on ebay. This is a hummel figurines and collectibles suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price guide. They made their first appearance at the march 1935 leipzig trade fair and were a success with american businessmen. Some precious moments figurines are worth a ton of dollars.
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