Description :

Average height is less than 6 inches. Three identical valentine girls. Most come with original packaging

A novelty collection of eleven Hummel figurines, each meticulously crafted and hand-painted to depict children in traditional Bavarian attire.

Figurine Details and Poses

• Traditional Clothing: Each child wears classic German folk costumes, including lederhosen, dirndls, bonnets, and aprons. The garments feature fine detailing such as pleats, buttons, embroidery, and layered textures.

• Expressive Faces: The figurines have soft, cherubic faces with rosy cheeks, wide eyes, and gentle smiles or contemplative expressions, capturing innocence and nostalgia.

Activities Depicted:

• One child holds a basket filled with flowers.

• Another carries a letter, suggesting themes of communication or affection.

• A pair of children play musical instruments—a violin and an accordion—highlighting themes of joy and tradition.

• Two figurines hold pink heart-shaped signs with German phrases:

  • “Ich hab di gern” (Austrian/Bavarian dialect for “I like you” or “I’m fond of you”).

  • “An di di” (likely a stylized or dialectal phrase, possibly meaning “To you” or expressing affection).

• • Others are posed with walking sticks, satchels, or books, evoking scenes of travel, learning, or pastoral life.

Artistic Features

• Color Palette: Earthy tones dominate—soft browns, muted greens, gentle blues, and warm reds—creating a harmonious and vintage aesthetic.

• Surface Finish: The glaze is smooth and slightly glossy, giving the figurines a refined, collectible quality.

• Base Design: Each figurine stands on a small, rounded pedestal, some inscribed with model numbers or artist marks typical of authentic Hummel pieces.

Cultural and Collectible Significance

• These figurines are inspired by the drawings of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, a

  German nun whose artwork captured the innocence of childhood.

• Produced by the Goebel company, Hummel figurines became highly collectible post-WWII, especially in the U.S., symbolizing peace, nostalgia, and European craftsmanship.

• The heart signs and affectionate poses suggest this particular set may have been curated for Valentine’s Day or as a romantic-themed collection.