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