Hummel "Congratulations"
Item Number: 109
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $210
Online Close: Apr 4, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!
Description
"Congratulations" is one of the classic Hummels which first appeared among the original 46 pieces introduced in 1935. The final issue of this piece was made in 1999, and so it is now permanently out of production. Our version is already at least 28 to 34 years old, since it bears trademark 5 (1972-1979). The book value for a model #17/0 of this age is $210-225.
It is in excellent condition, with dense, vivid colors. It is 5.75" tall, with is no crazing, chips, or fading, or rubbing.
This confident little girl in blue, carrying a gift, her trumpet and her sing-along companion, would make a great presentation gift for that special occasion!
Special Instructions
This piece is part of an extensive private collection of Hummel figurines and was generously donated by Edith Jones. The collection was started by her mother, and spans three generations. Edith is a long-time member of the Fort Worth League of Women Voters, and currently serves on the state board of directors.
Hummel children are the inspiration of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel. This talented German artist was discovered by porcelain manufacturer Franz Goebel in the 1930s after a small publisher began printing her artwork as postcards. He reached an agreement with Sister Maria and the Convent of Seissen, and was granted sole rights to reproduce her art in three-dimensional figurines. First introduced in 1935, they were immediately successful. World War II interrupted production, but at the end of the war, demand suddenly increased as troops began buying the figures to bring home from Europe. Today, Sister Maria’s art still inspires all Hummel figurines, which continue to be hand-made by Goebel Inc. and produced under the auspices of the artistic board of the Convent of Seissen.