Hummel Artist Figurine #304

M. I. Hummel Figurine The Artist, was first issued in the United States in 1971, and was created by master sculptor Karl Wagner in 1955. The Artist Figurine came with an easel for a short period of time. The Easel is no longer available. This logo (TMK-5 "The Last Bee") was developed and occasionally used as early as 1970, this major change is known by some collectors as the Last Bee mark because the next change in the trademark no longer incorporated any form of the V and the bee. The mark was used until about mid-1979, when they began to phase it out, completing the transition to the new trademark in 1980. Generally the mark was placed under the glaze from 1972-1976 and is found placed over the glaze 1976-1979. The mark here appears to be under the glaze. There is no box or documentation with this item. This piece is in excellent condition and would be a beautiful addition to one's collection. The boy is 5 1/2" (13.9cm) tall and weighs 6.1oz (173g)