Born Berta Hummel in 1909, Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel was both an artist and a nun from the Third Order of St. Francis.

Q-Where can I find someone interested in buying a collection of 175 Hummel figurines and 13 Hummel collector plates? Also, how can I check out the value of these pieces? Is there a Hummel price guide?

Q — Can you please explain the value of collecting Hummel figurines? How do you know what to buy? When do they increase in value? What do you think about their limited edition pieces? — SS, Tamaqua A ...

How much: $7.50 for the lute player, titled “Joyful,” and $15 for “Band Leader.” Why they’re special: The Hummel figurine is a great example of how the collectibles market has changed. The figures, ...

Long before Cabbage Patch Dolls or Beanie Babies, there were Hummel figurines. And today, years after the doll fads lost steam, the handmade ceramic collectibles are still going strong. There's ample ...