Hummel "Shepherd's Boy"
Item Number: 163
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Description
"Shepherd's Boy" is a famous design that was first produced in 1937. The special figure has two adoring lambs, and the little boy is wearing his daddy's slippers. The lambs' coats are very nicely textured, the colors are excellent, and there is not a hint of damage, wear, or crazing.
Our version bears trademark 6 and is signature dated 1979. By temporarily withdrawing this model from production, M.I. Hummel has made it a more valuable item. The book value of this 29-year-old figurine is $290.
It is a sweet and historical figurine that can also be gifted at Christmas time.
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.