Bob Olszewski had been creating miniatures for many years using the lost wax method prior to creating miniature reproductions of Goebel’s M.I. Hummels and Royal Doulton figurines. These are now known as the Pre-Goebel miniatures and are highly prized though they are definitely less detailed. Another artist suggested to Bob that he might be violating a trademark so he wrote both companies asking for permission. Royal Doulton licensed him to reproduce their figurines in miniature and Goebel asked to see his factory which they found consisted of a closet in his house. Impressed with his abilities to miniaturize, Goebel offered Bob a contract as “Master Artist” in July of 1979 and Goebel Miniatures Studio in California was created.
The Studio produced at least 26 scaled down M.I. Hummel figurines before the series was suspended in 1992. Bob was overseeing the only studio outside Bavaria that was authorized to produce M.I. Hummel figurines. The later examples, School Boy, Wayside Harmony and Goose Girl had just been introduced and are considered even more rare due to their very limited numbers. The story is that this idea of detailed miniaturization all started when one of his paintings was stolen.
Each of these miniatures are less than one inch tall with most being right at ¾ inches tall. It takes more than 50 steps to paint a hand poured bronze Goebel Miniature. The final glazing preserves the color and finish of the original M.I. Hummel figurine it was designed from. Those from the First Edition were each limited to 10,000 items and are marked as such with the original studio logo on the base.
Adding to this heightened enthusiasm within the miniaturization creativeness are the supporting Kinderway landscapes created just for the idea of placing each of these Hummel figurines in a setting more native to where your imagination might find them. The intricately detailed buildings, roadways and trees surrounding that Bavarian countryside and the small size and attention to detail are captivating and lend themselves to endless imaginative stories on a greatly reduced scale.
This page was updated on 3 May 2021.
Pre-Goebel Kinderway Landscapes
Accordion Boy
266-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature version of the full size HUM 185 – Accordion Boy and cost $105.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced. The first-year issue price in 1991 was $105 with a highest known price paid of $105 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Apple Tree Boy
257-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature version of the HUM 142 – Apple Tree Boy. It has a signature M.I. Hummel decal located on the back side of the base, and cost $115.00 in the production year of 1989 when it was first introduced. The first-year issue price in 1989 was $115 with a highest known price paid of $125 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Baker
262-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature version of the full sized HUM 128 – Baker and cost $100.00 in the production year of 1990 when it was introduced. The first-year issue price in 1990 was $100 with a highest known price paid of $115 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Bakery Day Vignette
988-D (37726)
This piece is 4½ inches tall and includes two of the ¾ inch tall figurines as the miniature versions of the HUM 128 – Baker (262-P) and the HUM 154 – Waiter (263-P) at a total cost of $225.00 in the production year of 1990 when it was introduced. This was a limited version of 3,000 copies worldwide. The figurines are made in California at the Goebel Miniatures Studio. The first-year issue price in 1992 was $225 with a highest known price paid of $225 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Busy Student
268-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature version of the HUM 367 – Busy Student and cost $105.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced. The first-year issue price in 1991 was $105 with a highest known price paid of $105 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Cinderella
264-P
This popular ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 337- Cinderella and cost $115.00 in the production year of 1990 when it was introduced. The figurine may also be found on the Market Square Flower Stand Vignette. It has the studio mark and was located on Replacements.com with a price of $94.95 marked down from $109.95. The first-year issue price in 1990 was $115 with a highest known price paid of $130 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Dealer Display Plaque (English)
280-P
This ¾ inch tall advertising plaque is a miniature of the HUM 187 A – Dealer Plaque and cost $130.00 in the production year of 1990 when it was introduced. This one was located 12 February 2021 on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $69.95 including the original box and free shipping. The first-year issue price in 1991 was $130 with a highest known price paid of $130 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Dealer Display Plaque (German)
280-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 205 – Dealer Plaque and cost $130.00 in the production year of 1990 when it was introduced in Europe. This little display plaque was located 12 February 2021 on the WorthPoint website. The first-year issue price in 1991 was $130 with a highest known price paid of $130 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Doll Bath
252-P
Limited to a total of 10,000 of the First Edition, this ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 319 – Doll Bath and cost $95.00 in the production year of 1988 when it was introduced. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark, a production year of 1988 on the base, an M.I. Hummel signature decal located on the back side of the base, with a suggested retail price of $85.00. The first-year issue price in 1988 was $95 with a highest known price paid of $125 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Flower Stand Vignette
962-D (37729)
Limited to just 3,000 copies worldwide, this 4½ inch tall dome on a metal base includes the miniature of the HUM 337- Cinderella, number 264-P, and cost $135.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced. The first-year issue price in 1990 was $35 with a highest known price paid of $35 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Goose Girl
283-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 47- Goose Girl and cost $130.00 in the production year of 1992 when it was introduced. It bears the M I Hummel signature on the base, has the studio mark and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $239.95 marked down from $299.95. Very few of these were actually created in the last year of the Goebel Miniatures Studio and promotes a much higher value when located. The first-year issue price in 1992 was $130 with a highest known price paid of $300 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Honey Lover (Pendant)
247-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 312 – Honey Lover and cost $165.00 in the production year of 1994 when it was introduced. It was also a 15-year Hummel Club Exclusive for 1994 to 1995. The pendant has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $33.99 marked down substantially from $119.95. The first-year issue price in 1994 was $165 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
???-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 420 – Is It Raining? and may be purchased with the Danbury Mint landscape with the same name. I was not able to find out anything on the individual figurine itself, but will include more details as they are found.
Little Fiddler
250-P
Limited to a total of 10,000 of the First Edition, this ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 2 – Little Fiddler and cost $90.00 in the production year of 1988 when it was introduced. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark, an M.I. Hummel signature decal located on the back side of the base, a production year of 1988 on the base and this one was located on Amazon.com for a price of $59.99 plus $4.70 shipping. The first-year issue price in 1988 was $90 with a highest known price paid of $140 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Little Sweeper
253-P
Limited to a total of 10,000 as the First Edition, this ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 171 – Little Sweeper and cost $90.00 in the production year of 1988 when it was introduced. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark, a production year of 1988 on the base, an M.I. Hummel signature decal located on the back side of the base, and was found on Amazon.com for a price of $55.00 plus $4.49 shipping. The first-year issue price in 1988 was $90 with a highest known price paid of $100 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Little Sweeper – Progression Set
As with the Progression Sets for the M.I. Hummel figurines, here are five Little Sweepers in different periods of their creation from the initial casting all the way to the finished painted figurine. A very good price of $125.00 plus $15.00 was available for one of these on eBay on 23 March 2021 as an example of what you may find. According to the Olszewski Studio website, only two of these were created. The first-year issue in 1988 of the total number of Process Sticks was a total of two according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Little Tooter
I have not been able to locate any additional information or photographs for this figure but it is listed in the 12th Edition of Luckey’s Hummel Figurines & Plates on page 451.
The Mail Is Here
285-P
Limited to a total of 10,000 of the First Edition, this ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 226 – The Mail Is Here and was not originally sold separately but rather, included as part of The Mail Is Here Vignette in the production year of 1993 when it was introduced. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark, a production year of 1993 on the base and was located on eBay.com for a price of $79.95 plus free shipping on 19 February 2021.
The Mail Is Here Vignette
931-D (826504)
Sold only as part of the Mail Is Here Clock Tower Vignette, this 1-inch tall figurine, number 285-P, is a miniature of the HUM 226 – The Mail Is Here and this entire display cost $495.00 in the production year of 1993 when it was introduced. The display, on a hardwood base with a working clock, was limited to only 3,000 copies worldwide. The vignette was marked First Year of Issue 1993 Goebel USA and is 7¾ inches tall in total. The mail coach was made in California while the vignette was made in Thailand. The first-year issue price in 1993 was $495 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Merry Wanderer
254-P
This miniature of the HUM 11 – Merry Wanderer stands at only ¾ inches tall and cost $95.00 in the production year of 1988 when it was introduced. It has the studio mark, an M.I. Hummel decal located on the back side of the base, and was located on Replacements.com. The first-year issue price in 1988 was $95 with a highest known price paid of $135 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Morning Concert
269-P
This miniature of the HUM 447 – Morning Concert, which was also part of the 1987 Hummel Club Exclusive #11. This piece stands at only ¾ inches tall and was not sold separately but is a part of the Morning Concert Vignette with the total cost of $175.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced. The total height of the vignette was a little over 4½ inches tall. The little figurine, by itself, has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $27.99 marked down from $55.99. The first-year issue price in 1991 was $175 with a highest known price paid of $200 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Morning Concert Vignette
977-D
This item includes number 269-P – Morning Concert (similar to the HUM 447 – Morning Concert which was also the 1987 Hummel Club Exclusive #11) and stands at only ¾ inches tall, as seen immediately above. The figurine is also available in a miniature Bavarian Bandstand vignette which stands at a total of 4½ inches tall with a miniature stage under a glass dome as shown here. This Morning Concert Vignette initially cost $175.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced. This piece was located on Replacements.com for a price of $39.99 marked down from $99.95.
Postman
255-P
Limited to a total of 10,000 of the First Edition, this ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 119 – Postman and cost $95.00 in the production year of 1989 when it was introduced. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark, an M.I. Hummel signature decal located on the back side of the base, a production year of 1989 on the base and was located on eBay for a price of $64.95 with free shipping.
Ride Into Christmas
279-P
This is a miniature of the full sized HUM 396 – Ride Into Christmas, which was also a 75th Hummel Anniversary piece. This piece stands at only ¾ inches tall, was not sold separately but is part of the 4½ inch Winterfest Vignette, number 989-D, which had a total price of $195, a limited production of 5,000 copies worldwide and was introduced in 1991. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $139.95 marked down from $149.95.
Ring Around The Rosie
286-P
This miniature of the HUM 348 – Ring Around The Rosie stands at only 3 inches tall including the pole. It is a part of the Ring Around The Rosie Vignette music box and was not sold separately.
Ring Around The Rosie Vignette
932-D (826101)
This miniature, number 286-P, of the HUM 348 – Ring Around The Rosie stands at only 3 inches tall. It is part of the 9½ inch tall Ring Around The Rosie Vignette which had a total price of $675 on a hardwood base, a limited production of 10,000 copies worldwide and was introduced in 1994. It is marked on the bottom, “Goebel Germany 1994” and as a musical base, the figurine in the middle turns and plays the tune “Springtime”. The figurine of the four girls was made in California while the vignette was made in China.
School Boy
281-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 82 – School Boy and cost $120.00 in the production year of 1992 when it was first introduced.
Serenade
265-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 85 – Serenade and cost $105.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced.
The Solitaire
949-D
This 4½ inch tall dome on a metal base by itself is known as the Solitaire . The glass dome protects the smaller support structures of the Olszewski miniatures and brings a focal point to help show off items like the Morning Concert Vignette as shown above. These were brought out in the production year of 1987 when it was first introduced. The first year issue price in 1987 was $25 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Stormy Weather
251-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 71- Stormy Weather and cost $115.00 in the production year of 1988 when it was introduced. It has the studio mark, an M.I. Hummel decal located on the back side of the base, and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $59.99 marked down from $119.95. Published remarks on this indicated that the earlier versions had legs that broke easily due to the weight of the umbrella. Compare the added detail in relation to the pre-Goebel Rainy Weather version following. The first year issue price in 1988 was $115 with a highest known price paid of $150 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Valentine Gift
248-P
This ¾ inch tall miniature of the HUM 387 – Valentine Gift, which was also the 1977 Hummel Club Exclusive #1, has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark and was located on the website MiniatureCottage.com which had it listed for $100.00. The first year issue price in 1982 was $85 with a highest known price paid of $220 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Valentine Gift (Pendant)
248-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine inside the gold colored cage is a miniature of the full sized HUM 387 – Valentine Gift, and cost $85.00 in the production year of 1983 when it was introduced. This is the first authorized, limited edition, miniature M.I. Hummel figurine and also the first authorized as a piece of jewelry. The inscription on the heart / valentine is a decal and reads in German “I love you very much”. This is a Closed and very Limited Edition and was available only with the redemption card available to the Goebel Collectors’ Club members who joined or renewed their club membership between 1 June 1983 and 31 May 1984. This one was located on Replacements.com for a price of $94.95 marked down from a much higher price of $259.95. The first year issue price in 1982 was $85 with a highest known price paid of $220 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Visiting An Invalid
256-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 382 – Visiting an Invalid. It has an M.I. Hummel decal located on the back side of the base, and cost $105.00 in the production year of 1989 when it was introduced. The first year issue price in 1989 was $105 with a highest known price paid of $115 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Waiter
263-P
Limited to a total of 10,000 of the First Edition, this ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 154 – Waiter and cost $100.00 in the production year of 1990 when it was introduced. It has the studio mark, a production year of 1990 on the base. It was included on the 4½ inches tall Bakery Day Vignette (see above) and was limited to 3,000 copies worldwide. This figurine was located on Amazon.com for a price of $99.00 plus $4.50 shipping. The first year issue price in 1990 was $100 with a highest known price paid of $115 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Wayside Harmony
282-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the HUM 111 – Wayside Harmony and cost $140.00 in the production year of 1992 when it was introduced. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $119.95 marked down from $219.95. The first year issue price in 1991 was $140 with a highest known price paid of $160 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
We Congratulate
267-P
This ¾ inch tall figurine is a miniature of the full sized HUM 214 E – We Congratulate and cost $130.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced. It was also part of the Nativity Set, has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $69.95 marked down from $99.95. The first year issue price in 1991 was $125 with a highest known price paid of $175 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
What Now? (Pendant)
249-P
This 1-inch tall miniature of the HUM 422 – What Now? and cost $125.00 in the production year of 1986 when it was introduced. This was the second miniature figurine to be offered to members of the Goebel Collector’s Club. Bob worked three weeks just to complete the girl’s face as it required exact detailing to make it have the childlike expression. He felt this one achieved the “Hummel look” better than the “Valentine Gift” 248-P. This figurine cannot be removed from the cage as the set screw is glued in place. The standard pendant cage and chain are 18K gold plate over sterling silver. This is a Closed and Limited Edition available only with the redemption card available to the Goebel Collectors’ Club members who joined or renewed their club membership between 1 June 1986 and 31 May 1987. It has the Goebel Miniatures Studio mark and was located on Replacements.com for a price of $23.99 marked down from $47.99. The first year issue price in 1986 was $125 with a highest known price paid of $175 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Winterfest Vignette Display
989-D (37728)
Limited to 3,000 copies worldwide, this 4½ inch tall dome on a metal base includes the miniature of the HUM 396 – Ride Into Christmas, number 279-P, and cost $195.00 in the production year of 1991 when it was introduced. The first year issue price in 1991 was $195 with a highest known price paid of $195 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Pre-Goebel Miniatures
The following five examples are the Pre-Goebel figurines to look for which were created prior to receiving permission to create small facsimiles of the M.I. Hummel figurines. All shipments of Olszewski Studios had to be completed by the July 1979 deadline when they then became property of the Goebel company.
Rainy Weather
PG-04
This is the ½ inch tall miniature figurine of the HUM 71 – Stormy Weather with an issue price of $36.00 in the production year beginning December of 1977 when it was introduced. A total of 439 standard pieces were created thereafter ending in 1979. The price was increased to $34 in 1979. Fifteen additional pieces were made into sterling silver charms with an issue price of $32.15. Five of these were free standing sterling and ten of the other ten were sterling charms. An additional fifteen others were made into gold charms with an issue price of $151.20. He did not have an actual figurine to use as a model but instead used photographs about Hummels from a book he had. This figurine had initial production problems where the legs were too thin and broke during the casting process under the weight of the metal in the umbrella. This was the first production figurine with a natural bronze base with a few being painted experimentally. There were nineteen separate steps used to paint this figurine. Light edges on the tips of the umbrella were added near the end of production.
The one shown here was located on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $499.95 and free shipping on 19 February 2021 from Fairview, North Carolina. It was initially purchased from a shop called Pinocchio’s in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Farmyard Hero
PG-05
This is the ½ inch tall miniature of the HUM 195 – Barnyard Hero and cost $30.00 in the production year beginning December of 1977 when it was introduced with a total of 489 being created thereafter. The price was increased to $34 in 1979. Fifteen more were sterling silver charms with an issue price of $31.04 and an additional fifteen others were in gold with an issue price of $120.80. He used the skills learned from Rainy Weather in casting a large metal area with relatively thin connectors from the base. The base bottom is a natural buffed bronze.
This one was located on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $649.95 and free shipping on 19 February 2021 from Fairview, North Carolina. It was purchased from a shop called Pinocchio’s in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Child With Doll
PG-07
This is the ½ inch tall miniature of the HUM 311 – Kiss Me and cost $30.00 in beginning production in February of 1978 when it was introduced with a total of 388 being created ending the following year. Fifteen more were made in gold charms with an issue price of $60.32 and another ten sterling silver charms with an issue price of $29.04. This was the smallest of the figures Bob carved and the little girl was difficult to paint due to the painter having to reach around the doll to paint the little girl’s face. Bob did most of the detail painting while an additional three women were hired to do the majority of the area painting. The young girl is wearing a smock over a green dress with white sleeves and the doll is dressed in a red dress. It stands approximately ½ inch tall. It was carved in February 1978 with a total production of only 388 pieces in solid bronze. It has been signed by the artist on the back edge of the base.
This one was located on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $500.00 and $8.45 shipping on 19 February 2021 from Colorado Springs, Colorado. The figurine comes in its original box with a burgundy maroon velvet lining.
Pocketful of Posies
PG-11
This is the ½ inch tall miniature of the HUM 348 – Ring Around the Rosie and cost $90.00 in the production year of 1978 when it was introduced with a total of 200 being created. The first mold was created in July of 1978 and production ran until the following year. An additional fifteen were made into gold charms with an issue price of $218.72 and ten more in sterling silver with an issue price of $33.92. The first eighteen were completed by 27 July 1978 and the final figurine of the limited edition of 200 was shipped on 1 July 1979. All shipments had to be completed by the July deadline when Olszewski Studios became property of Goebel.
This one was located on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $2,699.99 and $13.51 shipping on 19 February 2021 from Palmdale, California.
Bringing Home the Tree
PG-12
This is the ½ inch tall miniature of the HUM 396 – Ride Into Christmas and cost $34.00 in the production year of 1978 when it was introduced with a total of 343 being created. This is the last of the five Hummel figurines Bob carved from photographs. Even though he did not have the actual figurine, he was able to visualize how the back would appear. Carving time was about 60 hours in September 1978. This particular item was located on the WorthPoint website.
Kinderway Landscapes
The Kinderway landscapes are an extension to the Olszewski figurines to give them a place to wander and live. These Bavarian settings give way to the imaginations and creativity of those who own the figurines and wanted to display them in a more natural setting other than just sitting on a shelf by themselves or as a static group. These are authentic Goebel pieces made of a plastic-like material that are intended to enhance the imaginations of those who own the figurines but are not meant to be toys as they do break and the price of the figurines would make this prohibitive. Much like the small train sets with surrounding countryside, these sceneries were meant to enhance your experience and those of your friends.
Bavarian Cottage
953-D
This small cottage measures only 4⅛ inches tall. The cottage is open in the back to provide for a miniature figurine to stand on the floor or at the balcony and was made available for collectors in 1989 and has now been discontinued. The cottage can be used with the landscape shown below, by itself or with a glass dome to display figurines as shown above. The first year issue price of the Bavarian Cottage Display in 1988 was $60 with a highest known price paid of $70 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Bavarian Village Landscape
954-D
This landscape measures 5 inches tall and the base is 7½ inches in length by 5 inches deep. This display is comprised of two pieces, the Bavarian Cottage (shown immediately above), the landscape with the building to the right permanently mounted and was made available for collectors in 1988 and has been discontinued. The cottage can also be found by itself with a glass dome to display pieces. The first year issue price of the Bavarian Village Display in 1989 was $100 with a highest known price paid of $100 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Bavarian Marketsquare with Hotel
960-D, (Bavarian Marketsquare), 961-D (Hotel)
This is Bavarian Market Square with the Hotel as shown on the right side. The Hotel is marked as 961-D. The first year issue price of the Bavarian Marketsquare in 1990 was $110 with a highest known price paid of $150 according to the Olszewski Studio website. The first year issue price of the Marketsquare Hotel in 1990 was $70 with a highest known price paid of $70 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Bavarian Marketsquare with Flower Stand
960-D (Bavarian Marketsquare), 962-D (Flower Stand
The little Flower Stand is detachable from this landscape and may be purchased within a glass globe as well or placed in the slot to the right side on this beautiful landscape. The first year issue price of the Bavarian Marketsquare in 1990 was $110 with a highest known price paid of $150 according to the Olszewski Studio website. The first year issue price of the Flower Stand in 1990 was $35 with a highest known price paid of $35 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Bavarian Bridge
963-D
The little bridge is an optional feature to connect the individual landscapes. View the item further below that brings three landscapes together with two of these bridges that appear to cross a couple of streams. This one appeared on an eBay Buy It Now for $28.09 with free shipping on 13 March 2021. The first year issue price in 1990 was $30 with a highest known price paid of $30 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Bavarian Country School
974-D
With all these figurine children scurrying about, there should be a school in the proximity of this village. Next to the school house is a place to add another item to further enhance the setting of this Kinderway landscape. In this case, the Wayside Shrine of trees was added. This setup was located 13 March 2021 on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $45.00 with $15.97 shipping including the Wayside Shrine and Market place bridge. The first year issue price in 1991 was $100 with a highest known price paid of $100 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Wayside Shrine Tree
975-D
Here is Wayside Shrine Tree by itself which was initially sold in 1991. This piece appears to have the same footprint as the Marketplace Flower Shop but may be a little different in size. See the placement next to the Bavarian Country School above. The shrine was located 14 March 2021 on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $34.95 with $12.08 shipping. The first year issue price was $60 with a highest known price paid of $70 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Bavarian Market Square Band Stand
977-D
The Market Square Band Stand may be purchased within a globe as well or placed in the slot to the right side of the 960-D beautiful Bavarian Market Square landscape. This one was located on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $28.49 and free shipping on 14 March 2021. The first year issue price was $175 with a highest known price paid of $200 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Torhaus Garten
983-D (Torhaus), 984-D (platform)
This is Torhaus Garten which was initially sold in 1991. Notice the stepped platform with which to display a number of figurines. This piece measures 13” wide and 9.5” tall. The Torhaus Garten was designed by Olszewski and produced by Goebel for a special offer that was made to collectors in 1991. The display is made of resin and the figurines are porcelain, not bronze or are Goebel Miniatures.. This is a beautiful scene in a garden patio setting showing great detail and comes in two sections reflecting creative ingenuity and ability of the artist. The item showing here was on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $69.99 with $25.40 shipping on 13 March 2021.
Bavarian Church
995-D
This is Kinderway Bavarian Church which was initially made in 1991 but bears the incised date of 1992 beneath the incised word Goebel on the back of the base. Notice the stepped front entryway for placement of one of the miniature M.I. Hummel figurines. This piece appears to have the same footprint as the Marketplace Flower Shop and the Wayside Shrine Trees but may be a little different in size and was crafted in Korea. There is some nice detailing on this building with the step roofline, tower bells and church windows. The item showing here was on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $50.00 with $11.80 shipping on 14 March 2021. The first year issue price was $60 with a highest known price paid of $60 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Is It Raining?
Danbury Mint
This landscape with the figurine of the same name was located on the Replacements website. There is not much more known about his landscape at this time.
Merry Little Village
Danbury Mint
This is the Merry Little Village sold by the Danbury Mint beginning in the year 1993 under the license of Goebel for the M.I. Hummel collection. The sticker on the bottom of the landscape has the year 1993 while the item itself has the incised year of 1992. This certain item sold on eBay for only $16.99 with $11.10 expedited shipping. The first year issue price was $649 with a highest known price paid of $1,250 according to the Olszewski Studio website.
Composite Kinderway Landscapes & 15 figurines
This comprehensive piece is comprised of three landscape items connected with two bridges, six buildings and the Wayside Shrine as described above with fifteen miniature M.I. Hummel figurines. The asking eBay Buy It Now price is $699.00 with free shipping as discovered on 13 March 2021.
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References
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