The Ultimate Hummel Archive

Welcome to the definitive archival hub for Goebel M.I. Hummel collectors. 🐝🏛️ At BuyHummels.com, we honor the enduring legacy of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel and W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik in Rödental, Bavaria, by curating over 730 in-stock estate figurines celebrated for their velvety matte glazes, warm earthen mineral color palettes, and expressive hand-painted brushstrokes. Whether you are styling a nostalgic centerpiece inside a lighted Grandmillennial curio cabinet, hunting for early TMK-1 Crown and TMK-2 Full Bee marks, or researching mold numbers by Master Sculptor, every piece is individually photographed and backed by our 100% Satisfaction & Authenticity Guarantee.

The Master Sculptors Wing 🎨

Explore the visionary Rödental artists whose hands translated Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel’s two-dimensional charcoal and pastel sketches into beloved three-dimensional Bavarian porcelain sculptures:

Founding Artist (1909–1946)

Sister M.I. Hummel

Trained at the Munich Academy of Applied Arts before entering the Convent of Siessen, Berta Hummel created the original pastoral sketches that debuted at the 1935 Leipzig Trade Fair.

Goebel Tenure: 1935–1972

Arthur Möller

One of the original founding masters. Sculpted Goebel’s flagship Merry Wanderer (#7 & #11), Little Fiddler (#2 & #4), Bookworm (#3), Goose Girl (#47), Apple Tree Pair (#141/#142), and School Boys (#170).

Goebel Tenure: 1935–1957

Reinhold Unger

The visionary who modeled the very first Hummel figurine—Puppy Love (#1)—as well as Heavenly Angel (#21), Wayside Devotion (#28), Volunteers (#50), Stormy Weather (#71), and Heavenly Protection (#88).

Goebel Tenure: 1951–1992

Gerhard Skrobek

Goebel’s prolific mid-century Chief Sculptor. Celebrated for complex multi-figure works including Ring Around the Rosie (#348), the Jumbo Nativity (#260), Pleasant Journey (#406), and Welcome Spring (#635).

Goebel Tenure: 1973–2008

Helmut Fischer

Chief Master Sculptor of the modern era. Created narrative Century and Moments in Time showstoppers including A Story From Grandma (#620), At Grandpa's (#621), Fanfare (#1999), and Soap Box Derby (#2121).

Modern Era Master Modeler

Marion Huschka

Renowned for her tender facial expressions, intricate floral textures, and heartwarming modern releases—including works in the Angel Symphony (#2096) and contemporary Hummel Club exclusives.

Specialty Vaults & Heritage Eras 🏛️

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🐝 Curator’s In-Stock Master Sculptor & Trademark Showcase

Compare signature molds across Goebel’s founding 1935 sculptors, mid-century icons, and modern limited editions below. Click any green badge to inspect the exact authenticated figurine in our vault:

Master Sculptor / Era Signature Molds, German Titles & Authenticated In-Stock Examples
Arthur Möller
Founding Master (1935–1972)
Shop All Möller → 		Known for warm, rounded childhood proportions on Goebel’s most famous early designs, including Merry Wanderer (Frohe Wanderer), Goose Girl (Gänseliesl), and School Boys (Schulschwänzer).
✓ #170 School Boys 10" TMK-2 ($1,799.99) ✓ #177/III School Girls 9.5" ($799.99) ✓ #142/V Huge 10.5" Apple Tree Boy ($699.99) ✓ #2/II Huge 11" Little Fiddler ($429.99) ✓ #7/I Merry Wanderer 7" w/Box ✓ #11 2/0 Merry Wanderer ✓ #47/II Large Goose Girl ✓ #141/I Large Apple Tree Girl
Reinhold Unger
Founding Master (1935–1957)
Shop All Unger → 		Sculpted Mold #1 Puppy Love (Violinist) in 1935 alongside deeply expressive devotional shrines and cantilevered umbrella figures like Stormy Weather (Unter einem Dach).
✓ #21/II Extra-Large 8.75" Heavenly Angel ($379.99) ✓ #88/I Heavenly Protection w/Box ($294.99) ✓ #60/A & B TMK-2 Full Bee Bookends ($129.99) ✓ #50/1 Volunteers Large 6.5" ($124.99) ✓ #28/II Wayside Devotion ($109.99) ✓ #71 Stormy Weather Standard ✓ #1 Puppy Love (First Mold!)
Gerhard Skrobek
Chief Sculptor (1951–1992)
Shop All Skrobek → 		Master of lively motion, intricate facial character, and multi-figure compositions such as Ring Around the Rosie (Ringelreihen) and the monumental Jumbo Nativity (#260).
✓ #348 Ring Around the Rosie ($799.99) ✓ #635 Welcome Spring 12.5" Century ($599.99) ✓ #260/N Jumbo Moorish King 12.75" ($499.99) ✓ #600 We Wish You the Best Century ($399.99) ✓ #260/A Jumbo Mary Madonna 10" ($339.99) ✓ #260/B Jumbo Joseph 12" ($339.99) ✓ #337 Cinderella Rare Eyes Open ($324.99) ✓ #406 Pleasant Journey Century w/Box ✓ #2180 The Final Sculpt ($129.99)
Helmut Fischer & Marion Huschka
Modern Era Masters (1973–2008)
Shop Fischer | Huschka 		Architectural multi-figure storytelling from the Century Collection, Moments in Time, and Angel Symphony (#2096).
✓ #2250 Learning to Share ($1,299.99) ✓ #1999 Fanfare Century ($899.99) ✓ #2121 Soap Box Derby ($799.99) ✓ #620 A Story From Grandma ($729.99) ✓ #766 Here's My Heart Century ($599.99) ✓ #621 At Grandpa's ($549.99) ✓ #2001 Christmas Is Coming ($539.99) ✓ #2187 The Benevolent Birdfeeder ($460.79) ✓ #668 Strike Up the Band ($379.99)
Early TMK-1 / TMK-2 & Hummel Club
(TMK-1/2 & Hummel Club) 		Coveted 1950s TMK-2 Full Bee pieces and exclusive members-only M.I. Hummel Club editions.
✓ #751 Love's Bounty Century ($349.99) ✓ #2382 Sweet Bounty Club LE ($349.99) ✓ #2104 Sunflower Friends Club ($299.99) ✓ #800 Proud Moments ($279.99) ✓ #56/A Culprits TMK-2 Full Bee ✓ #56/B Out of Danger TMK-2 Full Bee ✓ #66 Farm Boy TMK-2 Full Bee ✓ #57/0 Chick Girl TMK-2 ($72.99) ✓ #154/0 Waiter TMK-2 ($72.13)

📚 The Collector’s Reference Library

Deepen your knowledge of Bavarian porcelain artistry. Explore our Master Reference Indexes and curatorial guides written to help you identify, date, and care for authentic Goebel M.I. Hummel pieces:

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Explore the Complete M.I. Hummel Archives

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