A private Collection of more than 200 early Hummel figurines sold at a Massachusetts Auction this Summer (2007).....Auctioneer John Perry, who has run Hummel Auctions before, told us ....that bidding was competitive and buyers stayed until the end. "True Hummel Collectors," he said "travel to purchase from a strong collection". Photos from the July 21, 2007, sale are courtesy of Perry Auctioneer (of Houston, TX and Camden, ME) (1-888-520-9640) www.PerryAuctioneer.com.