Figurine detail
HUM 73: Little Helper
A common estate-sale figure useful for baseline condition-adjusted valuations.
common classic single figurines Common small single with broad availability.
Identification notes
- Base range
- $35 - $125
- Known aliases
- Little Helper 73, Helping child
- Search terms
- Hummel 73 Little Helper; Little Helper Hummel figurine
- Confirm HUM 73.
- Use HUM number to avoid similarly named collectibles.
TMK context
TMK-1 Crown mark 1935-1949
Early crown marks can bring a premium when the HUM number, glaze, and condition also check out.
TMK-2 Full bee 1950-1959
Full bee pieces are widely researched and can outperform later marks for the same mold.
TMK-3 Stylized bee 1957-1964
A transitional early mark with stronger demand than most 1970s and later examples.
TMK-4 Three-line mark 1964-1972
Usually a modest adjustment unless paired with a scarce mold or large size.
TMK-5+ Last bee or newer Goebel/Hummel mark 1972-2009+
Later production is common; price against completed sold comps rather than older guide-book highs.
Condition examples
Mint, no visible wear
$74 - $266
No chips, crazing, repairs, stains, or paint loss visible under bright light.
Good estate-sale condition
$53 - $190
Minor crazing, dust, or small finish rubs, but no obvious damage.
Damaged or missing pieces
$21 - $74
Broken flowers, missing accessories, cracks, or heavy chips move the piece toward parts value.
Examples use the first listed TMK era for this model as a worksheet starting point. Re-run the homepage checker when the underside mark, box status, or selling urgency differs.
Seller notes
- Photograph the HUM number, trademark mark, any paper label, and all damage before pricing.
- Search sold comps with the exact HUM number plus the common title, then adjust for TMK and condition.
- Set expectations around modest value unless the TMK is early and condition is strong.
Warnings
- Check hands, face, base, and any small prop.
- Clean condition matters more than title rarity.
- Do not treat this seed range as an appraisal or a guaranteed sale price.
- Verify size variants because downsized, larger, and paired versions can price very differently.
- High asking prices for common later marks should be ignored without sold comps.