About Gerhard Skrobek
Lived 1922 – 2007 (aged 85). Gerhard Skrobek was a German sculptor.
Gerhard Skrobek (May 22, 1922 – July 1, 2007) is best known as the premier artisan of Hummel figurines since the Second World War. Skrobek was born in Leobschütz, in Upper Silesia and studied art in Berlin. Skrobek worked for the Goebel company in Rödental, Germany between 1951 and 2002 and designed many of the figurines eagerly sought by collectors.
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Who was Gerhard Skrobek?
German sculptor (1922–2007)
When was Gerhard Skrobek born?
Gerhard Skrobek was born on 22 May 1922 in Głubczyce.
When did Gerhard Skrobek die?
Gerhard Skrobek died on 1 July 2007 in Coburg.
What was Gerhard Skrobek's occupation?
Gerhard Skrobek was a sculptor.
What nationality was Gerhard Skrobek?
Gerhard Skrobek was German.
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