Vintage Goebel Hummel #635 \"Welcome Spring\" TMK7 Mint in Box
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Vintage Goebel Hummel #635 \"Welcome Spring\" TMK7 Mint in Box:
$375.00
Genuine, authentic vintage Goebel Hummel figurine
Goebel Hummel #635 Welcome Spring
These two lovely young ladies are excited for spring and the arrival of a new bird in their birdhouse in this mint condition piece from the Hummel Century Collection. With a beautiful, blossoming tree and a lovely almost iridescent bird perched high up, this piece will win your heart and your admiration of the craftsmanship and skill involved in creating something so intricate. I hope you\'ll find room in your home so that these two sweet girls may share their joy with you! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like any additional information.
Trademark: TMK7 \"The Hummel mark\"Height approx: 12 1/2\" Base size approx: 7 5/8\" x 5 5/8\" (at widest point)Signed, date: no signature, mold date 1990
Condition: MINT condition - no chips, cracks, fading, repairs, or crazing.
Includes original box and certificate!!Quality made in Germany by Goebel.Goebel Hummel figurines are well-known collectibles, and a favorite among collectors worldwide. The earthenware figures, painted in warm colors, commonly feature children engaged in a variety of innocent, childish pleasures.
Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel was born Berta Hummel. At the age of 18, she attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich, Germany. Upon graduation in 1931, she entered the Franciscan Convent of Siessan, taking the name of Maria Innocentia. She was given the opportunity to design postcards featuring children which were included in art books. This is where Franz Goebel - managing director of the W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik factory - first saw her work and approached her with the proposition of turning her drawings into three-dimensional figurines that captured the innocence and sweetness of childhood.
In 1934, the first 3 clay models were produced and shown to Hummel. She agreed that her images could be used as designs for figurines, on the condition that she had final approval on each piece and that each piece bear her signature. Goebel Hummel handcrafted and hand painted figurines were launched in March of 1935 and were an immediate success. Unfortunately, Sister Maria passed away in 1946, at the young age of 37, from tuberculosis.
In 1971, the Hummel line expanded for the first time to include collector plates, and later bells and ornaments. The Goebel Collector\'s Club was founded in 1977 and featured special edition member\'s only collector pieces.
Vintage Goebel Hummel #635 \"Welcome Spring\" TMK7 Mint in Box:
$375.00