
Hummel-style porcelain figurine of a child playing an accordion with bird
Estimated Value
$20-$75
A small hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a cherubic child seated and playing a concertina/accordion, with a small purple bird perched on the instrument. The figure has the soft, rounded facial features and sentimental style commonly associated with Hummel-type figurines. The piece shows multicolored hand-painted details, including the child's hair, clothing, and the accordion's ribbed bellows. The modeling is decorative and whimsical, intended as a collectible display figurine rather than a functional object.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1950s-1970s
Origin
Germany or Western Europe (Hummel-style production; exact maker unknown)
Material
Painted porcelain or bisque porcelain
Condition
Good overall condition with visible surface wear, light soiling, and minor paint loss/rubbing on high points; no obvious major chips or cracks visible in the image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 4 to 6 inches tall
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - The style is consistent with Hummel-inspired porcelain figurines, but no base mark, stamp, or signature is visible to confirm maker, age, or authenticity
Provenance
Likely a decorative souvenir or collectible figurine produced in the postwar period, possibly inspired by or made in the style of Goebel Hummel figurines. Exact provenance cannot be confirmed from the image alone due to no visible maker's mark.
Historical Significance
Hummel-style figurines were widely collected in the 20th century and reflect postwar European decorative porcelain traditions. While this example does not appear to be a rare or museum-level piece, it represents a popular collectible genre associated with sentimental child imagery and hand-painted porcelain craftsmanship.
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