Outside of Box states in gold lettering: "M.I. Hummel" (script type font) "In celebration / of the 75th anniversary / of the birth / of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel /1909-1984"; Box has "Goebel" and "W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik" at the bottom. Back of Box: "(c) Goebel 1983; Box measures: 11"x6.5"x3.5"; three corners of box are split; interior is a bronze satin with a foam cushioning holding the piece. The Piece: Madonna with crown holding a Baby Jesus; color is pristine: blue cloak, pink under cloak; crown~ yellow with dots of color; hair is brown and long and flowing; eyes are closed; Baby has right hand touching the mother's chin; clothes are yellow with a brown and dotted front; band around Baby's head; 9" tall; at bottom, 5". The bottom when picked up: indented number appears to be "36" with a dash after the number (maybe); there is an inked in scrawl (.3") that appears to be initials with "84" on the upper right in black; dates above the hole: "1909-1984" in blue; also in blue to the left of the hole in all caps in two lines: "In celebration of the 75th anniversary"; and to the right of the hole in blue and all caps and two lines: "of the birth of/Sister M.I.Hummel.' Beneath the hole: in blue: (c)Goebel/W.Germany. Also in the box with a piece of tape on it: a small card (2"x1"): Authentic M.J.Hummel (the name is in a script type font) / Figurine / by/Goebel / of West Germany.
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Hi Margaret, Thank you for submitting your appraisal inquiry to Mearto. This was one of Hummel's best sellers in 1984, at the 75th birthday of sister Maria Innocentia Hummel (1909-1984). Unfortunately, there are enough of these on the market today, with considerably less demand than supply; in this instance, this may be a case of the sentimental value outweighing its current market value. Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Commemorative Presentation Hummel porcelain Madonna Figure Made by the Goebels porcelain manufactory, 1984 artist signed, in a satin-lined presentation box with gilt inscription "M.I. Hummel" (script type font) "In celebration / of the 75th anniversary / of the birth / of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel /1909-1984"; Box has "Goebel" and "W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik" at the bottom. Back of Box: "(c) Goebel 1983; underside of figure impressed "36" with an artist signature and dated '84; dates above the hole: "1909-1984" in blue; also in blue to the left of the hole in all caps in two lines: "In celebration of the 75th anniversary"; and to the right of the hole in blue and all caps and two lines: "of the birth of/Sister M.I.Hummel.' Beneath the hole: in blue: (c)Goebel/W.Germany. Also in the box with a piece of tape on it: a small card (2"x1"): Authentic M.J.Hummel (the name is in a script type font) / Figurine / by/Goebel / of West Germany. Box measures: 11 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches deep; figure measures 9 inches tall by 5 inches wide. CONDITION: three corners of box are split PROVENANCE: inherited from mother $30-40* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto. .
