You’ve probably seen these Hummel figurines before, although you may not have known what they were called.

The figurines were originally paintings made by Berta Hummel, a Bavarian nun who joined a Franciscan convent in 1931. She had spent years making the paintings as a hobby before her sisters encouraged her to sell them so that others could enjoy them.

When a potting company owner found Berta’s paintings, he loved them so much that he decided to make figurines based on the characters in them. The figurines became incredibly popular in Germany, where dozens were designed before World War II halted production.

After Berta passed away in 1946, the figurines started being produced again, and American soldiers brought them home after serving overseas. These days, Hummel figurines are collectables that are worth quite a lot of money!

We’ve compiled some of these figurines along with what they sold for at auction. Their value is sure to have you going through your attic to see if you can find one of these!

Apple Tree Boy and Girl – $10,000-15,000 (pair)

This pair of matching figurines in apple trees is highly sought after, and if they are still in good condition, they can sell for thousands of dollars.

Serbian Boy – $3,000

This figurine was only produced for a few years in the 1940s as a tribute to the countries of Europe. This figurine is meant to pay tribute to Serbia, and he’s worth quite a lot of money.

Adventure Bound – $6,000 (or more)

This rare figurine featured seven children going off on an adventure together. If there’s a “full bee” trademark stamp on the bottom of it, the figurine was produced before 1959. This makes it worth as much as $9,000, as the early models are very rare.

Not For You – $3,000

This playful figurine is one of the most famous of the Hummel figurines. It’s sure to bring a smile to your face!

The Merry Wanderer – $2,000

This was one of the earliest Hummel figurines, and it remains one of the most famous to this day. If you can get ahold of a model that is from as far back as 1935, it could be worth thousands more!

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