A Bette Davis Jumbo Hummel Figurine, 1982....

Description

A Bette Davis Jumbo Hummel Figurine, 1982. Two and a half feet tall (yes, feet), ceramic, the famous "Merry Wanderer" model which depicts a young boy walking with an umbrella and a carpet bag, handpainted in colorful hues, base signed "M.J. Hummel," bottom signed "Joachin Le Michot / 10-05-82," further stamped on bottom "Goebel / W Germany / 1975 / CDX 79;" included with a signed 'letter of provenance' from Kathryn Sermak, Davis' longtime personal assistant.
30" x 18" x 11"

Kathryn Sermak relays this story:
"Miss D said it reminded her of our trip back in 1985 from Biarritz to Paris, where she felt free like a Happy Wanderer."

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