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Colorful Surreal Abstract Expressionist Painting of a Macabre Group of Clowns

1992

$3,500
£2,687.85
€3,080.24
CA$4,927.14
A$5,519.48
CHF 2,876.15
MX$67,326.27
NOK 36,549.30
SEK 34,463.39
DKK 22,990.09

About the Item

Surreal abstract expressionist painting of a group of clowns in the style of Belgian painter James Ensor. Combining the macabre with the playful, the work features distorted clowns amongst other grotesque figures. Signed and dated by artist in front lower right corner. Currently hung in a gold and brown wooden frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 53 in. x W 48.88 in.
  • Creation Year:
    1992
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 51.88 in (131.78 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA6.2021.1021.31781stDibs: LU55139114512

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