Hummel

A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots. A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more. These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas. In The Christmas Book...

This handmade ceramic pitcher and cups set has classically simple forms. The glaze treatment is wonderfully irregular, embracing the spontaneity of the process. The darker glaze on t...

A fabulous pair of vintage Boho roosters. A chic glazed ceramic finish on a fantastic post. Add a little high energy to your space. Signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach e...

Large Hümmel Goebel dolls. Adorable set of Man - Wife and baby. Vintage rubber dolls in fully original condition. Figurines W. Goebel - Oeslau / Radib...

Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue and turquoise glazed ceramic with carved geometric design.

This is a Hummel porcelain figurine girl . It’s named “Goose Girl”. Its mark is TMK5 (1970’s). The inscription M.I. Hummel is in the back of the figurine. T...

This is a Hummel porcelain group figurines of six boys and one little girl. It’s named “Adventure Bound”. Its mark is TMK5 (1970’s). The inscription M.I. Hummel is in one of the side...

Pair of vintage 1950s table lamps in natural driftwood have the well-worn patina only age can give. Measurements below are for the larger lamp.

A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...

A rare Christmas ornament set off five mercury glass ball ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tr...

A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell and one Pinecone glass ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or f...

Mid-20th century portuguese colorful enameled hand-painted ceramic rooster wine decanter/pitcher by Real Vinícola By: Real Vinícola, Material: ceramic, enamel, paint Technique: ena...