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Roger Etienne
Portrait of a Clown

1963

About the Item

Artist: Roger Etienne (French, 1923-2011) Title: Portrait of a Clown Year: 1963 Medium: Gouache on paper Sheet size: 24 x 18 inches Signature: Signed, dated upper left by the artist Condition: Very good This expressive painting depicts a clown or a mime. It looks like Marcel Marceau, with the tall, floppy hat with a flower and the prominent jaw, which are unmistakably attributes of Marceau. The painting is in very good condition. There are two small tape stains on the upper edge, far away from the image. It is matted to 23.25 x 17.5 inches in its original frame, but it would look better matted to 23 x 17 inches. The original frame is a nice one, but only in fair condition – for protection in transit only. About the artist. Roger Etienne was born in Bruges, Belgium in 1923 and passed away in his home surrounded by his loving wife and children in 2011. He lived in Los Angeles, Hollywood and Paris, France most of his life. Born in Belgium he came to France as a young man and established his art career there. After World War II he came to Hollywood and pursued his career as both an artist and as a movie actor. He worked for several studios and appeared in many movies on film and TV for several decades
  • Creator:
    Roger Etienne (1923 - 2011, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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  • Condition:
    The painting is in very good condition. There are two small tape stains on the upper edge, far away from the image. They can be matted out of view. The original frame is a nice one, but only in fair condition – for protection in transit only.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PM07042020-21stDibs: LU66636414662
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