Are all Goebel figurines marked?

When the Convent and Sister Hummel made the historic contract with Franz Goebel, it was agreed that her signature, her personal stamp of approval, would appear on every piece. It still does so today and the only exception is if figurines are without bases or do not have any adequate surface to display the signature.

How do you identify Goebel figurines?

The first thing you need to do is look for the Goebel trademark, also known as a TMK, at the bottom of your Hummel figurine. Each Goebel-produced figurine is stamped with the company logo. Different logos were used in different periods, which makes it easy to identify how old your Hummel is.

What does TMK mean on Hummels?

What does TMK Stand For? When you see TMK on a Hummel listing, it refers to the name of the Mark stamped on the figure. So, for example… TMK-2 refers to the mark with a FULL Bee (dated 1940-1959) While TMK-3 refers to a Stylized Bee (dated 1960-1972)

What is the rarest Hummel figurine?

Adventure Bound
Adventure Bound is the most rare and valuable Hummel figurine. This 8-inch figure depicts seven little boys heading out on an adventure. Models with the “Full Bee” stamp (also called the TMK-2) were created before 1959.

Are old Hummels more valuable?

Generally speaking, older Hummel figurines are more rare, and they tend to have higher values than recently produced figures. However, when taking all of the valuation criteria into account, a new Hummel might be worth more than one of the early models.

Does anyone buy Hummels?

Are there local buyers for your Hummels or Lladros? Yes – but they will be resellers. They will want to buy your pieces for bottom-dollar so that they can resell in their antique booth or online shop.

Are signed Hummels worth more?

Linda Kruger of the Collectors Information Bureau, an Iowa trade association of limited-edition collectibles manufacturers, told us, “Generally, artist signatures on Hummel figurines have not increased their value on the secondary market.” An exception, continued Kruger, is if the Hummel is part of a limited edition.

Is Goebel the same as Hummel?

Goebel Collectors Club The name and scope of the club were changed in 1989 to the M.I. Hummel Club and would focus on Sister Hummel’s artwork. The club is now international and today has more than 100,000 members.

What is the most valuable Hummel figurine?

Where can I sell my Hummels 2020?

The best option is to sell them yourself is online through eBay or Etsy,, but this will take some time as the market is now flooded with these pieces and buyers who are willing to pay a higher market value have many more options to choose from!

What are the rarest Hummels?

Adventure Bound is the most rare and valuable Hummel figurine. This 8-inch figure depicts seven little boys heading out on an adventure. Models with the “Full Bee” stamp (also called the TMK-2) were created before 1959.

Which are Hummel figurines are the most valuable?

Most Valuable Hummel Figurines Adventure Bound. Hummel’s estimated fair market value: $1,630.33 Adventure Bound is the most rare and valuable Hummel figurine. Picture Perfect. In this Hummel, three children and a dog sit for their picture to be taken by an old camera. Ring Around the Rosie. School Boys.

What are Hummel markings?

A Hummel figurine can be dated by the marking or trademark on the underside of its base. This mark is also referred to as the backstamp, stamp, or figure. This is very important as Hummel values are determined by age as well as scarcity.

What Hummels are rare?

The ‘Apple Tree Boy’ Hummel figurine is one of the more rare Hummels to find today within the collection. The young boy wears a blue jacket and red cap and is perched on the bow of a tree.

What is a Hummel figurine?

Hummel figurines (also known as M.I. Hummel figurines or simply Hummels) are a series of porcelain figurines based on the drawings of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, O.S.F.