Waysayside Harmony Appraisal

Goebel Hummel Figurine 'Waysayside Harmony' (#111)

This is an authentic Goebel Hummel porcelain figurine titled 'Wayside Harmony' (model number #111). The figurine depicts a small boy sitting on a wooden fence, looking down at a yellow bird perched on the post beside him. He is wearing traditional Bavarian attire, including a green alpine hat with a feather, a green jacket, and brownish-orange lederhosen. The piece is crafted from glazed porcelain and hand-painted with the characteristic muted, earthy pastel color palette associated with Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel's designs. The base is oval-shaped and finished in an off-white/cream glaze. Notable craftsmanship is seen in the fine detailing of the boy's facial expression and the textured painting on the clothing. Regarding condition, the figurine appears to be in good vintage state with no visible chips or large cracks on the primary surfaces, although typical age-related crazing (fine hairline cracks in the glaze) may be present upon closer inspection, particularly on the base. The style is mid-20th-century German figurative art, likely dating between the late 1960s and 1990s depending on the specific trademark stamp on the underside (not visible here). The quality is indicative of W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik's high standards for their Hummel line.