#197/1 'Be Patient' from the M. I. Hummel Collection.
Originally modeled by master sculptor Reinhold Unger in 1948. This item has also been known by the following other name(s): MOther of Ducks.
This item has an estimated book value of: $350.00 to $360.00; According to Robert L. Miller's 10th Edition of 'The No. 1 Price Guide to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More...'. According to 'Lucky's 12th Edition Hummel Figurines and Plates Identification and Price Guide' this piece has an estimated book value of $350.00 to $360.00.
This piece has been on display in one of our many glass showcases for many years, when not being stored away with great care in a totally smoke free environment. Unless noted in the condition section below, the piece had no apparent chips, cracks, repairs or flaws when we inspected it under both very harsh halogen light and UV light.