Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Your Hummels Figurines

Hummel figurines are versatile figurines and statues primarily based on kids. They are a favorite birthday presents for children all over the Earth, and people buy them to dress their rooms and offices. The history of Hummels figurines can be traced back to January 9, 1935, which is regarded as the official birthday of these magnificent statues, while the birth place was Germany.Hummel figurines are purely based on the drawings of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, and when she formally allowed the famous porcelain company W. Goebel Porzellanfahrik to manufacture statues established on her drawings, a new era of art and culture started. Goebel had full rights to fabricate and sell these figurines, and after the death of Sister Maria, the company set o a team of artists to ensure that the same style be observed while creating Hummel figurines. After almost 70 years, Goebel in collaboration is still the only producer of Hummel figurines and are making sure that legacy of Sister Maria is maintained.


Hummel figurines are primarily based on children, as Sister Maria had a deep love for kids. An primitive eye may overlook it, but in fact, Hummel figurines are a very complex artwork. Each figurine goes through a extended procedure crossing over weeks and undergoes as much as 700 separate hand operations before it comes into its last shape. Hummel figurines are crafted and painted by skilled workers who have undergone a training practice of three years under Goebel. Many complex figurines are the result of more than 30 determined and assembled parts, which are later on thrice heated at very high temperatures.If you ever buy a Hummel figurine, there are a few things you must remember before making the actual leverage. First if all, when you see small holes in a figurine, you should not think of it as a defect, in fact, every figurine has one hole so that air can pass freely.


You should also be careful that only Goebel has the legal right to fabricate Hummel figurines, therefore, whenever you buy a figurine you must check the Goebel stamp and the inscribed M.I Hummel touch at the bottom of the figurine.Through the years many great Hummel figurines have been traded to collectors, but one special piece known as The Merry Wanderer, gained huge worldwide popularity and is taken to be the mascot of M.I Hummel club. Pursuing its popularity, The Merry Wanderer was even included in the clubs logo. Another figurine called Heavenly Angel which had a religious theme also gained great popularity and was later reproduced in different sizes.


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