Hummel lamp, young female sitting on fence with basket at her right foot, excellent condition
03 February 2020
Description

Number #22511, has Goebel stamp followed by “1938”

Provenance

Was gift to sister many years ago, sent to her from boyfriend stationed in Germany perhaps 50 years ago

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Feb 04, 17:54 UTC
Fair Market Value
$40 - $60 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Cliff,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please tell me how tall this lamp is?

Thanks!
Delia

Cliff kinghorn Feb 04, 18:07 UTC

From base to top of shade it is approximately fourteen and a half inches.

Delia Feb 05, 12:26 UTC

Good morning, Cliff

Thank you for using Mearto for your appraisal inquiry. Hummel lamps were most often sold in pairs, and are more desirable to collectors if they come with both lamps.

Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Hummel bisque porcelain figural lamp
model number 1938 (Girl Resting on Fence)
Made by W. Goebels, West Germany, circa 1950
14 12 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in generally good condition, commensurate to age.
PROVENANCE: gift to client's sister many years ago, sent to her from boyfriend stationed in Germany perhaps 50 years ago
$40-60*
*Represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. The following recent auction sales have been used to research the value of your Hummel lamp:
($90) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/pair-of-antique-goebel-mj-hummel-mk2-ceramic-figu-59744a8be4
($35) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/vintage-goebel-hummel-western-germany-lamp-apple-1c84033b95
($50) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/goebel-hummel-just-resting-lamp-225-trademark-6-6094bdebd4

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