![]() ![]() Sold for $5,500 via Blackwell Auctions LLC Her fellow sisters encouraged her and even suggested that she sell her work. ![]() Having just completed art school, Hummel dabbled in painting during her early days, depicting the jolly likenesses of rosy-cheeked children in her works. Hummel assumed the name of Sister Maria Innocentia in 1931 when she joined a Franciscan convent in southern Germany. Stoking such prices is the fascinating history of Hummel figurines, which begins with Bavarian nun Berta Hummel in the early 20th century. At a January 2021 auction at Blackwell Auctions LLC, the sale of a rare Hummel Signs of Spring figure (below) even yielded $5,500. Some, such as the “Adventure Bound” figure group, have reached prices over $4,000. ![]() While modestly priced Hummels dominate the market, exceptional examples of these rosy-cheeked children can sell between several hundred to several thousand dollars. Their appeal continues today, as the scarcity of some styles has driven prices to record heights. Both cute and coveted by collectors, Hummel figurines were one of the hottest collectibles of the 20th century. ![]()
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