{"product_id":"good-friends-251-a-she-loves-me-not-251-b-goebel-hummel-bookends-pair","title":"\"Good Friends\" #251\/A \u0026 \"She Loves Me Not\" #251\/B Goebel Hummel Bookends Pair (5.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Charming Pastoral Pair for Your Favorite Bookshelf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a wonderful blend of Bavarian porcelain artistry and functional country warmth to your library with this matching pair of vintage \u003cstrong\u003eGoebel Hummel\u003c\/strong\u003e bookends: \u003cem\u003e\"Good Friends\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Model #251\/A, known in German as \u003cem\u003e\"Freunde\"\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003e\"Mädchen mit Böckchen\"\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem\u003e\"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Model #251\/B, known in German as \u003cem\u003e\"Liebt mich, liebt mich nicht\"\u003c\/em\u003e)! First designed as a bookend set in 1964 by master sculptor \u003cstrong\u003eGerhard Skrobek\u003c\/strong\u003e after the classic original models by \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Moeller\u003c\/strong\u003e, this endearing duo pairs a sweet country girl and her faithful little goat with a bashful young boy plucking daisy petals beside a songbird. 📚👧🏼🐐👦🏼🌼🇩🇪✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Craftsmanship, Wood Grain \u0026amp; Color Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5-1\/2\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, each porcelain figurine rests upon a sturdy, L-shaped stained hardwood base backed by a three-slat wooden picket fence that showcases a warm, natural wood-grain texture. On the left bookend (#251\/A), delicate hand-painted brushstrokes highlight the girl's rust-red polka-dot kerchief, white blouse, and powder-blue plaid apron as she holds a posy of orange blossoms beside a softly shaded gray kid goat. On the right bookend (#251\/B), a vibrant color palette brings out the boy's blue plaid jacket, orange neckerchief, brown trousers, and feathered Tyrolean hat as he sits before a sculpted post fence topped with a bright yellow bird and blooming wildflowers. Both porcelain bases feature the incised \u003cem\u003eM.I. Hummel\u003c\/em\u003e signature, while the wooden bases bear the stamped \u003cem\u003eM.I. Hummel\u003c\/em\u003e signature along the top edge and the \u003cem\u003eGoebel\u003c\/em\u003e mark across the front. Both bookends are in \u003cstrong\u003eEXCELLENT condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with absolutely no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. ✨ Frame a treasured row of leather-bound classics on a home library bookshelf, an executive wooden desk, or a living room mantel to bring warm Bavarian storytelling to your favorite reading nook!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/100-satisfaction-guaranteed-on-every-order\" title=\"100% Satisfaction \u0026amp; Authenticity Guarantee\"\u003e100% Satisfaction \u0026amp; Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goebel (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Moeller \u0026amp; Gerhard Skrobek\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Design Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e #251\/A \u0026amp; #251\/B (Complete Matching Pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGood Friends\u003c\/em\u003e (German: \u003cem\u003eFreunde\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eMädchen mit Böckchen\u003c\/em\u003e) \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eShe Loves Me, She Loves Me Not\u003c\/em\u003e (German: \u003cem\u003eLiebt mich, liebt mich nicht\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5-1\/2\" Height Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurines Factory-Mounted on Stained Hardwood Picket-Fence Bookends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Hand-Painted German Porcelain \u0026amp; Stained Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Condition (No chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to create a coordinated display with the freestanding figurines that inspired this bookend set? Pair these bookends alongside our in-stock \u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-friends-goebel-hummel-figurine-182-girl-with-goat\" title=\"Shop Good Friends Goebel Hummel Figurine #182\"\u003e\"Good Friends\" Goebel Hummel Figurine (#182)\u003c\/a\u003e as well as the classic \u003ca href=\"\/products\/she-loves-me-she-loves-me-not-goebel-hummel-figurine-174-open-eyes-version\" title=\"Shop She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not Goebel Hummel Figurine #174\"\u003e\"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not\" Goebel Hummel Figurine (#174 - Open Eyes Version)\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/she-loves-me-she-loves-me-not-goebel-hummel-figurine-174-original-box\" title=\"Shop She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not Goebel Hummel Figurine #174 With Box\"\u003e\"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not\" Figurine (#174 With Original Box)\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      👫 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perfect-pairs\" title=\"Shop Perfect Pairs Collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003ePerfect Pairs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003eDiscover matching bookends, companion duos, and sweetheart sets crafted in fine European porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      🌾 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/farm-life\" title=\"Shop Rustic Farm Life \u0026amp; Country Scenes\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eRustic Farm Life \u0026amp; Country Scenes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003eExplore charming pastoral figurines, country fences, and nostalgic rural collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      🎨 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-arthur-moeller-collection\" title=\"Shop The Arthur Moeller Collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eThe Arthur Moeller Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003eBrowse beloved Goebel Hummel figurines originally modeled by master sculptor Arthur Moeller.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      💝 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/valentines-day-collectible-figurines\" title=\"Shop Sweet Sentiments Valentine's Figurines\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSweet Sentiments: Valentine's Figurines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003eCelebrate young romance and heartfelt affection with nostalgic daisy-plucking and sweetheart figurines.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      🐾 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/furry-friends\" title=\"Shop Furry Friends Collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eFurry Friends: Pets \u0026amp; Companions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003eDelight in porcelain figurines celebrating lambs, goats, puppies, and faithful animal friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      ✨ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-m-i-hummel-master-collection-a-legacy-of-german-artistry\" title=\"Shop M.I. Hummel Master Collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eM.I. Hummel Master Collection: A Legacy of German Artistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003eView our complete archive of authentic Goebel Hummel figurines and functional porcelain treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      📦 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\" title=\"Shop All Collections\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eNew Arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003eBe the first to see our latest vintage arrivals freshly unboxed from our massive estate liquidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goebel Hummel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53257646866712,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7431\/8360\/files\/PB070023.jpg?v=1794458154","url":"https:\/\/buyhummels.com\/products\/good-friends-251-a-she-loves-me-not-251-b-goebel-hummel-bookends-pair","provider":"HummelsAndMore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}