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Item Number: 115
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Daddy's little boy reads the newspaper, wearing his father's plaid slippers. It's a classic Hummel introduced in 1946, and this version's headline is in German: "Das Allerneuste."
The 5" figurine bears Trademark 6, coming into use in 1979. Approaching 30 years old now, this figurine is still in good condition with no fading or wear. Extremely minor crazing (common in items of this age) appears only in the very back of the base, and is too small to even show in the photo.
This item is a closed edition, which of course makes it a more valuable piece. The guidebook value on this model and this age is $250.
"Das Allerneuste" would be an important addition to any collection, or he would be a very nice gift for Dad, Grand-Dad, son, or any serious newspaper reader!
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.