Bloggin’ with Alleluia Shop

I’ve been adding lots of new listings to the Alleluia Shop eBay Store depicting charming boys and girls from the M.I. Hummel figurine collection. Recent additions include favorites from many years ago, as well as newer introductions. Take a look today, and check back in the future as many more figurines, ornaments, plates and bells will be added as time permits. Click to see current pieces available: Hummel Figurines & Ornaments

In case you’re not familiar with Hummels, here’s a Brief History you may find interesting:

The history of M.I. Hummel figurines begins with Berta Hummel. Berta was born in 1909 in rural Bavaria and at an early age she displayed an impressive artistic ability. She was encouraged to develop her skills by her kindly Catholic schoolteachers throughout her adolescent school years. In 1927, she enrolled in the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich, Germany. She was soon befriended by two Franciscan Sisters from the Convent of Siessen which was a teaching order which emphasized the religious aspects of art. After graduating in 1931, Berta entered the Convent of Siessen. She had decided to devote her life and art to the service of God. Upon entering the convent she took the name of Maria Innocentia Hummel as part of her conversion.

She continued to create beautiful works of art which eventually came to the attention of the Goebel porcelain company. After receiving assurances that they would remain true to her vision the Goebel company was given permission to turn Sister Hummel’s drawings into the M. I. Hummel figurines which would soon be famous worldwide. They were introduced to the world in 1935 and their success was immediate as they quickly caught the eyes of European buyers. Over the next several years their popularity continued to grow in Germany and beyond as collectors the world over became aware of their beauty and charm.

Tragically, Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel died an early death at the age of 37 in 1946. Thankfully for Hummel collectors she left a collection of drawings that are still used to this very day by Goebel to produce new figurines. The Convent of Siessen works with the Goebel company to make sure that each new creation is kept true to Sister Hummel’s original vision. Hummel figurines continue to be one of the world’s favorite collectables and their popularity shows no signs of declining.

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NEW! 2009 Goebel Angel Bells feature a lovely little angel holding a green shamrock. Each measures approximately 2 7/8″ high, is made of porcelain, includes the original box, and has never been on display. Four colors are available: red, yellow, light blue and white.

Each year Goebel brings out a new style annual angel bell with a slightly different theme. The 2009 Goebel bell is the 34th introduction in this very popular series. Nearly every year they sell out prior to the Christmas season. So it’s recommended to order them early in the year to avoid missing out.

To make the Goebel bell even more tempting, this year the company actually lowered the price, something that’s never happened. And to top it off, the Alleluia Shop is offering FREE shipping within the USA. Find the new listings on my Goebel eBay Store page. John