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Chimney sweeper Hummel Goebel 1980s porcelain figurine number 10 740 12 The base is marked "Goebel W. Germany" with the Goebel stamp & signed. Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel was a German Franciscan sister & artist. She is known for her paintings which were the basis for Hummel's figures, born 1909 - died 1946. Height approx 13 cm / 5.11" The history of the Hummel figurines is special. The charming figures of boys & girls capture the hearts of the viewer & remind us of peaceful childhood times. The artist Berta Hummel was a Franciscan sister, born in 1909 in Germany. It was during primary school that she began making short & printed verses for family & friends from simple subjects such as flowers, birds & animals. in 1927, Berta moved to Munich & entered the Academy of Arts & Crafts. There she led the life of an artist & continued to paint. Berta's art caught the attention of Franz Goebel in 1933 in the form of Christmas cards & by his idea of turning them into three-dimensional figures. Each figure is, just like Berta's own paintings, hand painted & made with care. in the 1940s, these figures became increasingly popular as they provided heartwarming scenes of happy children, something much needed during World War II. During the decade, the charming figures continued to be collected & Sister Maria Innocentia (Berta Hummel) is known all over the world. Chimney Sweeper Hummel Goebel 1980S Porcelain Figurine Number 10 740 12 The Base Is Marked "Goebel W. Germany" With The Stamp
