15 Retired Hummels and Their Values

Hummels and Retirement

Whether it’s a temporary leave, a one off limited edition or production has simply ended; Hummels go into retirement as apposed to being discontinued. This means that they may return for a special occasion under a new Hum number extension.

Here’s 15 Such Hummels That Have Gone Into Retirement

1. Barnyard Hero

First modeled in 1948 by master sculptor Reinhold Unger.

Originaly made as 3.75″-4″ figurines.

More sizes were released in the mid 1950’s, 5.50″ and 5.75″-6″.

With the larger 195/I (5.75″-6″) being put into retirement in January of 1999.

Estimated Value: Hum 195/I – $175

2. Merry Wanderer

The fingurine with the most size variations.

In 1971 to commemorate Goebel’s 100th Anniversary, a 6 foot model was installed in front of the Goebel factory in Roedental.

A larger 8 foot model was unveiled in front of the Goebel Collectors’ Club’s (now The M.I. Hummel Club) former headquarters in Tarrytown, New York in 1987.

First modelled  by master sculptor Arthur Moeller in 1935

Estimated Value:

• Hum 7/I – $212
• Hum 7/II – $480
• Hum 7/III – $500

3. Strum Along

A 1995 M.I. Hummel Club members exclusive figurine that was not sold as an open edition.

Modelled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer in 1989.

Estimated Value: Hum 557 – $85

4. Bird Watcher

Originally modelled by Gerhard Skrobekn in 1954 and assigned the number Hum 233.

This was the first figure Skrobek modelled after starting work at the Goebel factory in 1954.

First available for sale in the U.S. in 1979

Estimated Value: Hum 300 – $135

5. Goose Girl

There are many size variations between the older and newer figurines, with the older models having grass between the geese.

Originally modelled by master sculptor Arthur Moeller in 1936.

Estimated Value: Hum 47/II – $200

6. From My Garden

Modelled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer in 1994.

It was released in the U.S. market in 1997.

The smaller sized 795/O was put into retirement in December 2004

Estimated Value: Hum 795/O – $100

7. Close Harmony

First modelled in 1956 by master modeller Gerhard Skrobek who restyled it in 1962.

Though first released in the U.S. in 1963, copyright dates of 1955-1957 may be found.

The newer models returned to the original 1956 styling, with the figurines going into retirement in June 2002.

Estimated Value: Hum 336 – $187

8. Just Resting

Modelled by master scultpor Reinhold Unger in 1938.

Its old name was: “Just Sittin-Girl”

The unusual example size 112/I was without the basket shown above.

This 112/I model was later retired in January 1999.

Estimated Value: Hum 112/I – $160

9. A Fair Measure

Introduced in the U.S. market in 1972.

Originally Modelled by master sculptor Helmut Wehite in 1956.

Restyled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1972.

Put into retirement in January 1999.

Estimated Value: Hum 345 – $175

10. Friends

Master sculptor Reinhold Unger modelled this figurine in 1940.

The old names were: “Friendship” and “Good Friends”.

There is an extremely rare limited production in a reddish-brown terra cotta finish.

Estimated Value: Hum 136/V $540

11. Catch of The Day

Part of the “Off to Work Series”

Released to the U.S. market in 2000.

Modelled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer in 1997

Estimated Value: Hum 2031 – $103

12. Big Housecleaning

Modelled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1959

Introduced to the U.S. market in 1972.

No major variations of color, size or design have been recorded.

Put into retirement in January 1999.

Estimated Value: Hum 363 – $167

13. Happy Days

Modelled by a combination of sculptors in 1942

Both 150/I and 150/O were retired in January 1999.

Estimated Value:

• Hum 150/O – $165
• Hum 150/I – $250

14. Chicken-Licken

Modelled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1967.

Introduced to the U.S. market in 1972.

Its release was part of the the new 24 motifs released that year.

A miniature variation can be found without the accompanying fence.

Estimated Value: Hum 385 – $179

15. One Coat or Two

Modelled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer in 1998.

Introduced in the U.S. market in 1999.

This painter got to retire in December 2004

Estimated Value: Hum 2040 – $103