How much are old Hummel figurines worth?
Most Hummel figurines are worth $50-$75. Some models reach several hundred dollars. Special individual Hummel figurines can be sold for thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars.
What do the numbers on Hummel figurines mean?
The identifying marks on the UNDERSIDE of Hummels tell the Hummel Model Number (HUM), the size indicator (Arabic and Roman Numerals), the year of release (usually the year after the production year), and sometimes the paint and/or painters code numbers (incised Arabic numbers or script initials).
When did the first Hummel figurines come out?
Another favorite in the field of Hummel collecting is the International series of figurines that debuted in the 1940s. These styles, scattered among the #800 and #900 molds, feature the iconic Hummel figure dressed in the traditional garb of various nationalities, including Serbia, Hungary, and the former Czechoslovakia.
How much is a Hummel Adventure Bound figurine worth?
Hummel expert Heidi Ann von Recklinghausen suggests that these rare Hummel figurines, a few of which are documented in current collections, can range in value from $6,000 to $9,000. Image 1: Hummel “Adventure Bound” #347, TMK 6. Ferrell, Loveland, CO (February 2005) Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000. Price Realized: $2,000.
How much did the Hummel umbrella girl sell for?
Goebel worked with immensely talented artists over the years to ensure that the quality and artisanry of each Hummel figurine was exceptional and of the same standards as Hummel herself would have expected. Two large Hümmel figures: ‘Umbrella Boy’ and ‘Umbrella Girl’, sold for €325 via Carlo Bonte Auctions (September 2017).
Is there a market for Hummels at auction?
In recent decades, the market for Hummels has experienced fluctuations and dips in price, but current market trends suggest that truly outstanding Hummels for sale can still achieve impressive prices at auction.
