Hummel "Lost Stocking"
Item Number: 132
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Lost his stocking in the rain! It looks like his umbrella hasn't done much good.
But that look on his face: you can almost hear the innocent explanations pour forth.
How many mothers have memories of times like this?
Copyright date of 1965 is incised on base. The trademark (#4) was placed under the
glaze, a special detail that indicates a creation date of 1972-1976.
Temporarily withdrawn from production.
Good color, no crazing, and in very good condition.
Keep the memories close for yourself or a loved
one: "Lost Stocking" probably represents one of them.
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.