Apple Tree Boy Appraisal

Goebel Hummel Figurine: 'Apple Tree Boy' (Hum #142)

This is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine, famously known as 'Apple Tree Boy,' produced by the W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik of Oeslau, Germany. This specific piece, designated as Hummel mold #142, stands approximately 6 inches tall and features a high-quality earthenware construction. The figurine depicts a blonde boy in a blue checkered jacket and red shorts perched safely in the fork of an apple tree, looking down at a small red-brown terrier dog barking below him. The tree trunk details include textured bark with hand-painted floral accents at the base and ripe red apples hanging from a branch. The color palette is characteristic of mid-20th-century Hummel production, utilizing muted earth tones with vibrant primary color pops in the clothing and fruit. The craftsmanship is evident in the fine details of the child's facial expressions and the textured fur of the dog. Regarding condition, the figurine appears to be in good vintage state, though a noticeable break is visible on the uppermost branch of the tree, which appears flat and unglazed, suggesting a missing segment. The base is an off-white circular plinth. While the bottom marks are not visible in the image, the style of painting and the specific mold design suggest a production date between the 1960s and 1980s (TMK-3 to TMK-6 eras). The surface shows minor dust accumulation consistent with display but lacks significant crazing or paint loss beyond the structural damage at the top.