History
Goebel Hummel or the trademark M.I Hummel is a series of ceramic figurines based on
the illustrations by the German nun Maria Innocentia Hummel.
Sister
Maria Innocentia Hummel's works were discovered by Franz Goebel after a
small publisher began printing her artwork as postcards Goebel started
production of the figurines under the authorization of the convent of
Siessen Although sister Hummel died in 1946 from tuberculosis, Goebel
carried her legacy of her design.
The first Hummel figurines
were sold in 1935 The figurines are all based on the drawings and
paintings of children by sister Hummel Though much of the art was done
in the 1930s, the newer figurines have adopted a more contemporary
appearance.
In addition to figurines of children, there are
figurines of saints - a stylistic departure from the figurines of
playful children.
production of Hummel figurines ceased as of
October 2008
right now
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