A few months ago we covered the famous Hummel figurines. In this article I have listed the top 10 rare Goebel Hummel figurines and their current values.
1) Hum 1 – Puppy Love
Early Sample before TMK was used – 1935
Artist – Master Sculptor Arthur Moeller
Early models were made with out a tie and the head was tilted at a different angel.
Estimated Price
- Original Number FF 15, Price: $5000 – $10000 USD
- II/1 With Attached Pot, Price: $5000 – $10000 USD
- T-1 Terra Cotta Material, Price: $7500 USD
2) Hum 2 – Little Fiddler
Early Sample before TMK was used – 1935
Artist – Master Sculptor Arthur Moeller
Similar to “Puppy Love” with the notable difference of the absence of the puppy leaving the Lone Violinist who’s hat is always brown with an orange band.
Estimated Price
- Original Number FF 16, Price: $7500 USD
3) Hum 3 – Book Worm
Early Sample before TMK was used – 1935
Artist – Master Sculptor Arthur Moeller
Originally named “Little Book Worm” the first sample had no color on the pages of the book.
Estimated Price
- Original Number FF17, Price: $7500 USD
4) Hum 7/X – Merry Wanderer
TMK 5-8, 1972-2000
Original Artist – Master Sculptor Arthur Moeller in 1935
Restyled by – Master Sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1972
All sizes from all time periods usually have the 5 button vest under an open jacket. In 1972 Master Sculptor Gerhard Skrobek restyled Master Sculptor Arthur Moeller’s original design with a new textured finish and again in 1972.
Estimated Prices
- Hum Number: 7/X, Size: 32.00″ TMK 5 & 6, Price: $20000 – $25000 USD
- Hum Number: 7/X, Size: 32.00″ to 33.00″ TMK 7 & 8, Price: $20000 – $25000 USD
5) Hum 17/2 – Congratulations
TMK 1-3, 1935-1963
Original Artist – Master Sculptor Reinhold Unger in 1935
Restyled by – Master Sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1971
Originally called I Congratulate, the older models do not have socks. In 1971, Master Sculptor Gerhard Skrobek restyled the models to have new hair, socks and a new textured finish.
Estimated Prices
- Hum Number: 17/2, Size: 7.75″ to 8.25″ TMK 1, Price: $4000 USD
- Hum Number: 17/2, Size: 7.75″ to 8.25″ TMK 2, Price: $3250 USD
- Hum Number: 17/2, Size: 7.75″ to 8.25″ TMK 3, Price: $2750 USD
6) Hum 32 – Little Gabriel
TMK 1 & 2, 1935-1950
Artist – Master Sculptor Reinhold Unger
Referred to as Joyous News in some older catalogues. Newer models do not have size designators as these models are now produced in one size only.
Estimated Prices
- Hum Number: 32/I, Size: 5.75″ to 6.00″ TMK 1, Price: $1250 USD
- Hum Number: 32, Size: 5.75″ to 6.00″ TMK 1, Price: $1250 USD
- Hum Number: 32/I, Size: 5.75″ to 6.00″ TMK 2, Price: $1000 USD
- Hum Number: 32, Size: 5.75″ to 6.00″ TMK 2, Price: $1000 USD
7) Hum 42/I – Good Shepherd
TMK 1-3, 1935-1963
Artist – Master Sculptor Reinhold Unger
Normally produced with a rusty red colored gown, the factory sample found in the smaller size 5.75″ to 6.25″ has a light blue gown. The larger 42/I sized 7.25″+ are consider rare and are no longer being produced.
Estimated Prices
- Hum Number: 42/I, Size: 7.25 to 7.75″ TMK 1, Price: $4000 USD
- Hum Number: 42/I, Size: 7.25 to 8.00″ TMK 2, Price: $3500 USD
- Hum Number: 42/I, Size: 7.25 to 8.00″ TMK 3, Price: $3000 USD
8) Hum 47/III – Goose Girl
TMK 8, 2000
Artist – Master Sculptor Arthur Moeller
Sometimes referred to as Little Gooseherd in older catalogues. There are many size variations between the older and newer models, with the blades of grass that’s found between the geese reducing in size or being completely eliminated in the newer models.
Estimated Price
- Hum Number: 47/III, Size: 12.50″ TMK 8, Price: $2000 USD
9) Hum 84/V – Worship
TMK 1-8, 1935-2000
Artist – Master Sculpture Reinhold Unger
When first released it was listed as At The Wayside and then Devotion in older catalogues. There is a limited white overglaze that was released in Belgium that may be considered rare.
Estimated Prices
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 1, Price: $1500 USD
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 2, Price: $1000 USD
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 3, Price: $838 USD
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 4, Price: $825 USD
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 5, Price: $813 USD
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 6, Price: $800 USD
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 7, Price: $788 USD
- Hum Number: 84/V, Size: 12.50″ to 13.25″ TMK 8, Price: $775 USD
10) Hum 89 – Little Cellist
TMK 89, 1935
Artist – Arthur Moeller
In older catalogues this model can sometimes be listed as Musician. Older models have their eyes open, with the head looking straight ahead and a rectangular, square corned base. Newer models have the eyes closed and looking down, the rectangular base has the corners rounded off.
Estimated Price
- Hum Number: 89, Size: 7.50″ TMK 1, Price: $800 USD
I do have that one Puppy love, I think it’s the same one that you have pictured. I do have others I am trying to sell them. If you want i could give you the #.
I have the fiddler and the good shepherd
Willing to sell if the price is right
I am just curious because I have the large good Shepherd TMK 2 Does this mean somebody will buy it for a few thousand dollars because I couldn’t find any in as good of shape with the same trademark on eBay
just need to know if there are any buyers out there,have collectable hummels need to sell
I have a Hum 1 Puppy Love figurine. I also have a Happiness 86 and a Busy Student. It says that the Puppy Love is a rare one. How do I get it valued? I live near Sarasota FL.
Hi – I have a Goebel 1980 Jumbo Elephant Hummel, by Frobek. Are you familiar with the piece and do you know its value?
Thank you.
I am interested in selling my collections of Hummels
@Andy, I would first recommend getting it appraised most auction houses can do an auction appraisal. Selling Hummel at auction or on a site that caters to Hummels would be your best bet at this time. However note their value has fallen over the years especially when eBay started to get popular in the early 2000’s, this had a huge effect on collectible prices and in most cases it was not a positive effect.
I have a 1971 figurine of the little girl holding a flower pot with the bird on top. The number is 17/0 however, not 17/1 although it’s identical. Would like to sell.
@Anna, This could be a TMK 4 or 5 due to the date being close to the TMK change over. A TMK 4 would be around $65.00 US a TMK 5 would be $45.00 USD.
I have a Walt Disney World Hummel figurine with Mickey and Minnie that was limited to 750 pieces. The number is 17 374 12. Was wondering its value today. Thanks
Hello,
I have an original TMK Bookworm Boy.
There is no color on the pages and he is larger scale 6”. I have considered selling him but have found many different values. Could you help with this?
I have a very large and a small goebel elephant that I bought in wurzburg Germany back in the 80s I’m wondering about what it might be worth
I have the Bookworm Girl and Boy. Also Umbrella Girl and Boy. Large size. I was stationed in Wurzburg Germany in the 1960’s when I brought them. What is the value?
Ive been going thru my boxes in locker, i found Vintage Boy with Basket and hummel boy with horse..Im trying to find a good site to find out more about them, if they are rare collectibles etc etc..Any advice on good sites to find out more..also have some Doultons, given to me yrs ago from my grandmother..just curious to find good sites to be able to do more research..
I have a painter ( artist painting)Hummel stamped 1955. Is that worth anything? Also have the skier, backpacker, boy w/ hands in pockets, and boy lying down on ashtray.
I remember purchasing these Hummel figurines for my mother in the 1950s. When she passed away, we gave them around in the family. I have two original Hummels. One is a Fiddler with a brown hat and brown rim. No doggie with him. It says Germany on the bottom and a symbol and also two other symbols. The 2nd one is larger and it is a little boy climbing over a fence with a goose watching and quacking at him. The goose is pretty shiny. This one has the artists signature on the bottom, and a symbol and 1200. Also says Germany. I don’t know it that 1200 is a price??? But as I recall they were expensive even then. At least, we thought they were expensive. We also had the Madonna in the family. I think my sister a nun has it with her in the Motherhouse nursing home. I’m going to call her tomorrow and ask if she took it with her. Both of mine are in excellent condition. No fading. They never stood in sunlight. We always treasured them. Didn’t wash them either. What would the price be for these two in todays world. Thank you.
@Sherri, I would need to know the HUM number on the bottom of the figurine and the Trademark stamp. The HUM number is usually etched in the bottom of the figurine and the trademark is stamped on the bottom next to the HUM number. Once I have this informaiton I can find the value of them.
The following information on this site will tell you more about this.
Finding the age of your Hummel
Identifying your Hummel