- SCOTT D. CHRISTOPHER (AMERICAN,
SCOTT D. CHRISTOPHER (AMERICAN, 20TH/21ST C.) "EMMETT KELLY JR., 1990," PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF CLOWN, SIGNATURE AND TITLE IN PENCI...Scott D. Christopher (American, 20th/21st C.) "Emmett Kelly Jr., 1990," photographic portrait of clown, signature and title in pencil, framed and matted behind Tru Vue museum glass, not examined out of frame, ss: 18 3/4" h. x 15 1/4" w.
- Emmett self-portrait lithograph
Emmett self-portrait lithograph framed (portrait of legendary clown Emmett Kelly) Estimate $ 30-50 No condition report supplied.
- EMMETT KELLY, PAINTED AND SIGNED
EMMETT KELLY, PAINTED AND SIGNED JACKETDenim jacket, circa 1980s, with a painting of renowned clown Emmett Kelly on the back. The painting is signed by Emmett Kelly in black marker. Size large. Painting measures 16" tall on back of jacket.
- (5) Clown theme collector items,
(5) Clown theme collector items, c/o (3) Emmett Kelly framed prints by Leighton Jones (13" x 11"), Armstrong's Art on Porcelain collector plate "Hooked on Freddie by Red Skelton (8-5/8" dia), 2001 Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey 131st Circus program
- EMMETT KELLY JR (5) PETER APSIT
EMMETT KELLY JR (5) PETER APSIT BRONZE CLOWNSBRONZE EMMET KELLY Jr. set of 5 PETER APSIT CLOWN FIGURINE Fresh From a Fabulous South Florida Estate! Bronze Emmett Kelly Jr. by Peter Apsit Clown Figurine. Emmett Kelly - American circus performer, who created thememorable clown figure "Weary Willie," based on the hobos of the Depression era. All Superbly set on a black oval marble base. Marvelous addition to your existing clown collection. Southern California artist PeterApsit, better known as "The Master of Whimsey," Art graduate of the University of Southern California brings to life America's best loved clown, Emmett Kelly, Jr to include "SWEEPING UP" "COAT TAILS" "THEMAESTRO" "THINKING OF YOU" AND "SELF PORTRAIT" Each one about 15" tall, and 20 lbs. They were $1200-$1500 each new.
Condition:
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- RON LEE CLOWN FIGURINEMetal and
RON LEE CLOWN FIGURINEMetal and hardstone base clown figurine, Emmett Kelly and giraffe, signed Ron 1989 on base, measuring 10 1/2 inches tall. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- GROUP OF NINE PHOTOS OF CLOWNS.Group
GROUP OF NINE PHOTOS OF CLOWNS.Group of Nine Photos of Clowns. Circa 1930 Ð 1950. A collection of eight large photographs and one illustration of clowns, including a portrait of Emmett Kelly out of makeup. Generally 11 x 14". Good to very good.
- FLAMBRO FIGURINE, EMMETT KELLY
FLAMBRO FIGURINE, EMMETT KELLY JR.Delightful porcelain figure of Emmett Kelly the American clown with his sack in full face paint and colorful outfit. Backstamped Flambro.
Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2.25"W x 5.5"H
Manufacturer: Flambro
Condition:
Age related wear.
- CIRCUS HANDBILL. ''Evetta the only
CIRCUS HANDBILL. ''Evetta the only Lady Clown with the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth''. By the Strobridge Lithograph Co New York and Cincinnati. 14'' h. 11'' w. Framed 25'' h. 21'' w.
- Vintage clown costume.
Vintage clown costume.
- RED SKELTON, CLOWN WITH A BLUE
RED SKELTON, CLOWN WITH A BLUE COATRed Skelton(American, 1913-1997)Clown with a blue coatoil on canvassigned right side RED SKELTON, inscribed to back L Martha / My dear friend / and a lovely lady / always / Red Skelton / Aug.19.1968
- DIETER ROTH SELF PORTRAIT CLOWN
DIETER ROTH SELF PORTRAIT CLOWN ILLUSTRATION Germany, Switzerland,1930-1998Depicts a clown standing on a tightrope with drums and a Hohner harmonica with a man on the ground watering a tree with their tears.
- LEIGHTON JONES PRINT OF EMMETT
LEIGHTON JONES PRINT OF EMMETT KELLYColor print featuring Emmett Kelly at the holiday time with a young boy and dog, gold seal at bottom left and signed by the artist lower right in pencil, labeled artist proof, overall framed measurements 16 x 13 1/2 inches. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- ROBERT VICKREY. "HEAD OF A CLOWN,"
ROBERT VICKREY. "HEAD OF A CLOWN," RED PENCIL (American, 1926-2011). Red pencil on paper, signed "Robert Vickrey" ll, 24 x 20 in., framed.
- Red Skelton Oil Painting Over PrintDepicting
Red Skelton Oil Painting Over PrintDepicting a clown holding a tattered flag and a fire extinguisher signed twice in red and black LL. Red Skelton was a famous entertainer actor hosted his own TV show and known for his paintings of clowns 1905/5000 edition 18'' H x 13.5'' W sight. Circa 20th century.
- A Pottery Pantomine Horse Clown
A Pottery Pantomine Horse Clown Preserve and Clown Duck Creamer made for the Circus Series by Roger Simpson (damage to Creamer (3)
- WAGNER TROEMEL, Jean, (American,
WAGNER TROEMEL, Jean, (American, 20/21st C.): Ringling Brothers Circus Clown Painting entitled ''By the Costume Tent'' depicting a Circus Clown putting on his makeup and persona. Painted by Troemel when the Ringling Brothers Circus was last in Auburndale, FL in December 1954. Oil/Masonite, signed lower right, dated '55. 24'' x 30'`, framed, 26'' x 32''. Provenance verso upper left on frame.
- Red Skelton Oil Painting Over PrintDepicting
Red Skelton Oil Painting Over PrintDepicting a clown as a barber cutting hair signed twice in red and black LL. Red Skelton (1913 - 1997) was a famous entertainer actor hosted his own TV show and known for his paintings of clowns 765/2500 edition 18'' H x 13.5'' W sight. Circa 20th century.
- EMMETT JOHN FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)
EMMETT JOHN FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995) 8" x 10" Tropical village scene with horsecart and figure. Mixed media (oil, graphite, wash) on masonite, framed in a decorative carved wooden frame, overall 15" x 17".
- Marshall Maynard Fredericks (Michigan,
Marshall Maynard Fredericks (Michigan, 1908-1998) Circus Clown, unsigned, patinated bronze on granite stand, 28 in.,
- EMMETT JOHN FRITZ (AMERICAN 1917-1995),
EMMETT JOHN FRITZ (AMERICAN 1917-1995), SAINT GEORGE STREET LOOKING SOUTH, OIL ON ILLUSTRATION BOARD, FRAMED, 19 X 22 INEmmett John Fritz (American 1917-1995), Saint George Street Looking South, Oil on Illustration Board, Framed, 19 x 22 in
- Three crayon portraits of clowns
Three crayon portraits of clowns each signed l.r. "Elmo" unframed. 20.5"x16.5"
- SCHOENHUT CIRCUS CLOWN Depicted
SCHOENHUT CIRCUS CLOWN Depicted in full outfit jointed limbs very colorful facial features one part head. 7'' h. (Exc. Cond)
- MARSHALL MAYNARD FREDERICKS(Michigan/Illinois,
MARSHALL MAYNARD FREDERICKS(Michigan/Illinois, 1908-1998)
Acrobat Clown, signed in gold paint on base "Marshall M. Fredericks" and also faintly signed at bottom of base within bronze, patinated bronze, 38-1/2 x 10-1/4 x 6-1/2 in.; with octagonal wood pedestal, 36 x 9-3/4 in.
Condition:
verdigris patina; pedestal with some abrasions
- STOCK CLOWN IN BARREL PENNY TOY
STOCK CLOWN IN BARREL PENNY TOY Comical piece embossed lithographed tin clown with red costume in blue barrel head and legs protrude as if rolling. 2 1/2'' l. Wear to litho. (VG Cond.)
- ELIASZ KANAREK, CLOWN & MARIONETTE
ELIASZ KANAREK, CLOWN & MARIONETTE ENAMEL PAINTING Eliasz Kanarek (Polish, 1901-1969). "Clown with Marionette", enamel and mixed media on panel. Signed lower center, framed.
- BEN SHUTE, 'CLOWN I' O/C PAINTING
BEN SHUTE, 'CLOWN I' O/C PAINTING Benjamin E. Shute (American / Georgia 1905-1986), 'Clown I,' oil on canvas depicting a bust length portrait of a male clown with red hair, signed to upper right, Knoke Fine Arts Marietta, GA Label and Frances Aronson Gallery exhibition card en verso, framed. Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 16", w. 10.3.75"; frame h. 20", w. 14", d. 2.25".
- RED SKELTON, CLOWN WITH A PINKY
RED SKELTON, CLOWN WITH A PINKY RINGRed Skelton(American, 1913-1997)Clown with a pinky ringoil on artist's boardsigned lower right Red Skelton12 x 9in (31 x 23cm)
- After William Dobell (1899-1970)
After William Dobell (1899-1970) Australia, Clown and tent. Oil on Masonite, 34.5 cm x 27 cm .
- LOUIS ICART COLOR ETCHING "CLOWN".Louis
LOUIS ICART COLOR ETCHING "CLOWN".Louis Icart (French 1888-1950) Color Etching "Clown". Pencil signed in lower right margin. Signed upper left margin "Copyright 1928 by L. Icart, Paris", marked in upper right margin "Copyright by Faubert & Co., 5 Rue Scribe, Paris, 192-". Embossed seal lower left margin. Image 19" x 22-1/2"; framed and matted, 28" x 31-1/2" overall. Condition: : Very good.
Condition:
Condition: : Very good.
- BARNETT BROTHERS THREE RING CIRCUS.Barnett
BARNETT BROTHERS THREE RING CIRCUS.Barnett Brothers Three Ring Circus. [Donaldson], ca. 1938. Depicting a variety of comical clown scenes. One sheet (26 x 39"). Margins trimmed, folds, with light chipping and a small tear.
- BARNETT BROTHERS THREE-RING CIRCUS.Barnett
BARNETT BROTHERS THREE-RING CIRCUS.Barnett Brothers Three-Ring Circus. [Donaldson], ca. 1938. Depicting two laughing clowns in the foreground smoking an explosive cigar, with a group of musicians in the background. One sheet (26 x 40"). Margins trimmed, folds, with light chipping on edges.
- SCHOENHUT CLOWN & CHINAMAN Clown
SCHOENHUT CLOWN & CHINAMAN Clown dressed in original cloth costume all wooden jointed leather ears hand painted face Chinaman in felt outfit long queue hairstyle blue jacket. 8 1/2'' h. An original but replaced foot on Chinaman; clown has replaced ears paint wear at back of head otherwise (VG Cond.)
- MARTIN PERFORMING CLOWN France
MARTIN PERFORMING CLOWN France performs somersaults hand painted head and hands wears red outfit clockwork mechanism appears in body. 7 1/2'' h. Clothing re-sewn figure in (Exc. Cond.)
- CIRCUS CLOWN PAINTING BY FRANK
CIRCUS CLOWN PAINTING BY FRANK ANDERSON TRAPP (1921-2005) 1941. Surreal polychrome clown painting depicting two clowns one holding a crystal ball. Signed ''Frank A. Trapp''. Born in Pittsburgh PA Dr. Frank Anderson Trapp was an Fulbright scholar published author art educator and faculty member at Williams College and Amherst College. Framed. 32'' h. 25 1/2'' w. Some surface wear paint loss. Chip in upper left corner of canvas.
- KENTON CLOWN CHARIOT Kenton cast
KENTON CLOWN CHARIOT Kenton cast iron open chariot painted in red yellow wheels white horse silver clown figure stands in slot. 7 1/2'' l. (VG Cond.)