Top 10 Rare Goebel Hummel Figurines and Their Prices

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