Vintage 1971 Large Goebel Hummel Figurine - Boy Sledding In the Snow

This is a Hummel Figurine "Ride into Christmas" #396 dated 1971. He is riding a sleigh with a Christmas tree and a lantern. Notice that his lantern is actually not painted on, but is cut out inside the lantern's box. This makes him more collectible. Hand painted and in very good condition with no missing parts. signed and marked. 1971 is etched on the bottom.