Bookworm Hum 8 Appraisal

Goebel Hummel Figurine: Bookworm (Hum 8)

This is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine, famously known as the 'Bookworm,' produced by the Goebel company based on the artwork of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel. The figurine depicts a small girl sitting down, intensely focused on an open picture book held in her lap. Physically, the piece stands approximately 4 to 5 inches tall and is characterized by a muted, earthy color palette including sage green for her dress, a vibrant orange-red for her hair bow and neck scarf, and brown for her shoes and hair. The dress features delicate white polka dots, and her socks are striped in orange and cream. The open book shows detailed black-and-white illustrations and some visible text, a hallmark of this specific model (Hum 8). The craftsmanship is indicative of Mid-Century German production, with soft modeling and hand-painted details that give the character a gentle, soulful expression. The figurine appears to be in good vintage condition with no visible chips or cracks from this angle, though fine age-related crazing in the glaze is common for pieces of this era (likely mid-20th century). This item is highly collectible and represents the classic 'Hummel' style characterized by childhood innocence.