Vintage Haeger Ceramic Sculpture – Martie Strubel “Magical Moment” Kneeling Girl with Bird, 1980s

A moment of quiet wonder — this signed Haeger Ceramic Sculpture by Martie Strubel captures a tender scene from her beloved Magical Moments series: a kneeling toddler girl quietly watching a bird.

Product Details:

• Artist: Martie Strubel (1914–2001)
• Manufacturer: Haeger Potteries, Macomb, IL
• Era: 1980s vintage
• Color: Very dark tan with hints of brown, green, and rust
• Signature: Mold number 107/140, signed “Haeger” and “M. Strubel”
• Finish: Matte ceramic with naturalistic texture
• Condition: Excellent vintage — no chips or cracks

Dimensions:

• Height: 8" (top of head)
• Base length: 7"
• Base height: 1/2"

Strubel’s Magical Moments sculptures feature intentionally under-detailed faces, allowing viewers to see their own children in the figures. A meaningful gift for collectors, decorators, or anyone drawn to nostalgic childhood themes and midcentury ceramic artistry.