Vintage clown costume.Vintage clown costume.
PERFORMING CLOWNS TOY Very earlyPERFORMING CLOWNS TOY Very early example depicts two hand painted composition head figures in cloth clown outfits rear wood lever depresses to activate acrobatic motions while each supported on wood stage base. 9 1/2'' h. Age staining to clothes overall (VG Cond.)
Joyful Clowns; Three Clown HeadJoyful Clowns; Three Clown Head Tobacco Jars Three smiling clown with various collars hats and face paint one marked Czechoslovakia.
Vintage clown pillow. 16'' Diameter.Vintage clown pillow. 16'' Diameter.
Vintage clown/pirate cookie jar.Vintage clown/pirate cookie jar. 13'' Ht.
Tin noise makers including a clown,Tin noise makers including a clown, circa 1950's, some by Kirchhof
8" x 5"
GROUP OF NINE PHOTOS OF CLOWNS.GroupGROUP 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.
Vintage composition clown headVintage composition clown head (lights up). 16'' Ht. Found in Ct. amusement park.
LE CLOWN ORCHESTRA Victor BonnetLE CLOWN ORCHESTRA Victor Bonnet France hand-painted tin clown wears cloth outfit and depicted sitting on piano when keys are depressed clown moves about ringing bells attached to hands feet and head. 10 1/2'' h. Wood has been replaced and repainted wear to head. (VG Cond)
LOT OF TWO SCHUCO CLOWNS GermanyLOT OF TWO SCHUCO CLOWNS Germany both done in tin bodies and wearing colorful felt suits one with beret one wears plastic top hat depicts juggler and clown with suitcase in hand each clockwork driven. 4 3/8'' h. (Exc. Cond.)
Antique late Victorian folk artAntique late Victorian folk art circus/carnival/sideshow clown suit hand constructed of tobacco silks and felts premiums. 57"H x 30 1/2" across. Mild soiling, no staining, minor deterioration to silks around sewn borders, good color.
LOT OF TWO SCHOENHUT CLOWNS BothLOT OF TWO SCHOENHUT CLOWNS Both in full outfits hand painted facial features one has wooden cap one wears cloth hat. 7 1/2'' h. Repaint to one. (VG Cond)
EARLY 20TH C. AMERICAN VAUDEVILLEEARLY 20TH C. AMERICAN VAUDEVILLE PHOTOGRAPHEarly 20th century American photograph of a vaudeville troupe of seven individuals. Six are dressed as clowns with face paint and caps, each with a letter on their forehead that together spell "Zephra." A seventh individual lounges in a dress in front of the six. A pencil inscription along the verso reads "Court House Theater."
Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Unmatted; Height: 7 1/4 in x width: 9 1/2 in. Matted; Height: 11 in x width: 14 in.
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AUTO CIRCUS PERFORMING CLOWNS FeaturesAUTO CIRCUS PERFORMING CLOWNS Features clown and non-mechanized clown in cloth outfits hand painted composition heads able to stand on wood chairs lot includes metal track ladder gym bars wood props and original key in shape of clown. 10'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
AUTO CIRCUS PERFORMING CLOWNS BoxedAUTO CIRCUS PERFORMING CLOWNS Boxed example features clockwork clown and non mechanized clown in cloth outfits hand painted composition heads able to stand on wood chains pieces fit onto box for more props. Missing center support pole fit is not tight. 26'' l. Staining to outfits box is tattered. (Good Cond)
LOT OF TIN CLOWN TOYS Three examplesLOT OF TIN CLOWN TOYS Three examples from Western Germany and Japan includes clown with twirling celluloid ball props; Happy the Violinist with box and clown with extending neck & tipping hat when wound. 6'' - 10 1/2'' h. Repair and paper loss at one corner (VG Cond.); toys (Exc. Cond.) Inv# 0492 0307
LOT OF SIX TIN LITHO VINTAGE CIRCUSLOT OF SIX TIN LITHO VINTAGE CIRCUS TOYS.Lot of Six Tin Litho Vintage Circus Toys. Including four clowns in a hand-stand pose (marked Chein, “Made in Great Britain”, “U.S. Zone—Germany” [lacking key], and one with box marked by A. Wells [Great Britain]); plus “Gay 90’s Cyclist (Japan, TRS; cycle lacks handlebar rod); and a clown car (Japan, Yone). Signs of play-wear to some, but good overall. Box lacks closing flaps.
GREYCRAFT CLEVER CLOWNS IncludesGREYCRAFT CLEVER CLOWNS Includes shipping box not original box Grey Iron casting acrobats are colorfully painted and able to hang by hook hands ? 1936; seven clown acrobats with trapeze and net. 16 1/4'' h. Wear to paint on figures (VG Cond.)
RINGLING BROTHERS. 50 FUNNY CLOWNSRinglingRINGLING BROTHERS. 50 FUNNY CLOWNSRingling Brothers. 50 Funny Clowns. Buffalo: Courier Litho, 1906. Color lithograph mounted on board. 41 x 27". Crude over-coloring, discoloration and soiling, and many chips. Borders trimmed. Poor.
Clown Figural Tobacco Jars TwoClown Figural Tobacco Jars Two heads one standing in outfit and one female mime. All porcelain or bisque with high gloss finish polychrome decorations.
CLOWNS TOSSING BALL PENNY TOY GermanyCLOWNS TOSSING BALL PENNY TOY Germany c. 1915 a very scarce and desirable penny toy brightly colored clowns one in red white and green the other in red white and blue slide on base allows travel of ball. 3 1/2'' l. Wear to litho. (VG Cond.)
SCHOENHUT CIRCUS CLOWN DepictedSCHOENHUT CIRCUS CLOWN Depicted in full outfit jointed limbs very colorful facial features one part head. 7'' h. (Exc. Cond)
EXTENSIVE VINTAGE VENETIAN GLASSEXTENSIVE VINTAGE VENETIAN GLASS CLOWN COLLECTION 20th c, approx. 90+ blown glass sculptures, ashtrays and decanters, most from the 1960s-70s, some with Murano labels, largest: 18"h x 9"w x 4"d, smallest: 6"h x 3.5"w x 3.5"d
PAIR OF VINTAGE CLOWN FIGURINESDESCRIPTION:PAIR OF VINTAGE CLOWN FIGURINESDESCRIPTION: A pair of patinated bronze clown figurines with acrobatic poses. CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: (H: 5.25" x D: 2.25") (H: 4" x D: 2.25" CONDITION: Chipped piece at top of one figurine. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
SET OF FOUR REPLICA PAPIER MACHESET OF FOUR REPLICA PAPIER MACHE FIGURES OF CLOWNS, EAC...Set of Four Replica Papier Mache Figures of Clowns, each marked on base Guggenheim Museum one circa 1995 and three circa 1996, in large plexiglass case, height of each 19 – 19.5 inches.
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ASSORTMENT OF CLOWN ITEMS IncludingASSORTMENT OF CLOWN ITEMS Including a Royal Doulton mug, cookie jars, pewter clowns, clown mugs, dome covered clown head grouping, two 2-D clowns, and a musical clown.
THREE CIRCUS POSTERS. American,THREE CIRCUS POSTERS. American, mid 20th century. Lithographs on paper printed by Globe Poster Corp. Chicago. All featuring clowns. "RG Wandrey's Old Fashioned Country Circus", "Hunt Bros Circus" and "Polack Bros. Circus" with a woman on a horse. Some edge tears and stains. 27.75"h. 41"w.
SCHOENHUT CLOWN & CHINAMAN ClownSCHOENHUT 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.)
LOT OF SEVEN BOXED VINTAGE CIRCUSLOT OF SEVEN BOXED VINTAGE CIRCUS TOYS.Lot of Seven Boxed Vintage Circus Toys. Mid-twentieth century German, French, Japanese toys, all in original boxes, including Ko-Ko Mechanical Sandwich Man (TN); hat-tipping clown (NBN, Western Germany); Jumbo elephant (Western Germany); Circus Clown (JOJA); Smiling Sam the Carnival Man (ALPS); performing seal (Arnold); Circus Boy (Joustra); and 2-in-1 Magic Circus (TPS). Generally very good condition with some signs of play-wear and light or mild wear to boxes.
Clown figure, approx 23cm HClown figure, approx 23cm H
FOUR PORCELAIN CLOWNS. AmericanFOUR PORCELAIN CLOWNS. American fourth quarter of 20th century. Two Cybis clown busts Funny Face on a black base 9.5''h. and Valentine on a white base 10''h. A Cybis ''Gift of Innocence'' cloth body clown in a blue costume 17''h. Together with an unmarked cloth body and porcelain clown in a black and ivory costume 12''h.
THREE EDWARD ROHN CLOWN BUSTS.THREE EDWARD ROHN CLOWN BUSTS. Two from 1979 one from 1984. All on wooden bases. 9'' to 10'' h.
(2) Colorful Murano Italian art(2) Colorful Murano Italian art glass clown figures, 21" & 13" h
CLOWN ORCHESTRA Victor Bonnet FranceCLOWN ORCHESTRA Victor Bonnet France hand painted head hands and legs clown wears cloth outfit fitted with bells and sits atop piano when keys are struck he motions up and down. 10 1/2'' h. Minor staining to clothes overall (Exc. Cond.) Clown face is in (Pristine Cond.)
RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM &RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM & BAILEY. 100 CLOWNS.Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. 100 Clowns. N.p., ca. 1927. Color lithograph mounted on board. (27 x 41").Crude over-coloring, marginal tears, scattered scuffs and abrasions. Fair.
LOT OF TWO SCHUCO CLOWN MUSICIANSLOT OF TWO SCHUCO CLOWN MUSICIANS Germany both done in tin bodies wearing colorful felt suits with berets depicts fiddler and drummer each clockwork driven. 4 3/8'' h. (Pristine- Exc. Cond.)