Goebel Hummel Figurine 'Helping Mother' (M.I. Hummel #110/0)

This is a genuine Goebel Hummel porcelain figurine titled 'Helping Mother' (also known as 'Let's Help' or 'The Little Sweeper'), originally modeled by master sculptor Reinhold Unger in 1938. The piece depicts a young girl diligently sweeping with a broom, dressed in traditional Bavarian country attire including a burnt-orange headscarf, a dark brown vest over a cream-colored blouse, and a soft green apron adorned with small dark floral sprigs. The figurine stands approximately 4 inches tall on a circular cream-colored base. The craftsmanship is indicative of mid-20th-century German porcelain production, featuring the characteristic matte finish and hand-painted earthen tones associated with Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel's sketches. The facial details are delicately rendered with downcast eyes, capturing a sense of focused innocence. Notable features include the textured detail of the broom bristles and the sculpted ribbons of the headscarf tied at the back. Condition-wise, the figurine appears well-preserved with no visible chips, cracks, or professional repairs. There is no evidence of significant 'crazing' (fine cracks in the glaze) often seen in older Hummels, though a slight age-related patina is present. While the bottom mark is not visible in this angle, the style and coloration suggest a production period likely between the TMK-3 (Small Bee) and TMK-6 (Missing Bee) eras (roughly 1960-1990).