Who hasn’t heard of the Hummel line of Goebel Figurines? These beautifully crafted porcelain figurines have been around since 1935. Created from art work drawn by a Franciscan nun, Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, they became the best selling porcelain pieces of the entire line of Goebel figurines.

Goebel closed its doors in 2008 but they were bought out by a firm located near Frankfurt, Germany and will continue to be produced, some still based on Sister Hummel’s artwork. Many of the original craftsmen, some now in their 70s, have been rehired to continue this wonderful tradition of producing fine porcelain figurines.

The Hummel line of Goebel figurines have become a valuable collectible over the years. A fan club of the Hummel line sprang up in America over 20 years ago and has over 13,000 members worldwide.

You will see that these porcelain pieces are still in high demand with a quick check on eBay. Prices for just one figurine can go for more than a thousand dollars. At the writing of this article, there is a DeGrazia LOS NINOS Goebel Figurine Limited-Germany NIB listed for fifteen hundred dollars. A woman sold a Hummel figurine for five hundred dollars. She found the collectible piece at a yard sale and paid only two dollars for it.

Goebel marked all of their Hummel line of Goebel figurines on the bottom of each piece. Sister Hummel passed away in 1937 but up until that time, she signed all the Hummel pieces. Some other Goebel marks to look for are a double crown, a picture of a bee trademark, the word Goebel, and a mold number. The mark used from 1991 until Goebel closed its doors is a bee over the word Goebel with the word Germany underneath.

Keep your eyes peeled for one of these highly valuable Hummel Goebel Figurines the next time you are out. You may be lucky enough to uncover one when you are antiquing, visiting garage sales, or digging through a boa at the next yard sale you attend.

If you like to collect or own porcelain figurines and would like more about Hummel Goebel Figurines and the story of these beautiful little keepsakes, go to Goebel Figurines for more information. You are also encouraged to leave comments of your experience with these collectible figurines.