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Sad Vintage Clown

Gathering of Sad Clowns, Surrealist Lithograph by Marcel Marceau
By Marcel Marceau
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marcel Marceau, French (1923 - 2007) - Gathering of Sad Clowns, Portfolio: Le Troisieme Oeil (The
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1980s Surrealist Sad Vintage Clown

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Lithograph

Painting portrait Sad Clown, oil, hardboard, Oto Dobovišek, Yugoslavia 1989s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This oil painting, titled "Sad Clown," is a remarkable piece of Naive art created by Oto Dobovišek
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Folk Art Sad Vintage Clown

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Paint

Mid Century Pulp Art - Sad Clown Portrait with Green, Yellow, & Red
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century pulp art portrait of a somber clown with a yellow shirt, red hair and a red nose
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1960s Outsider Art Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

British Sad Clown Boy Oil Painting on Canvas Barry Leighton Jones Circus Scene
By Barry Leighton-Jones
Located in Surfside, FL
Kelly Estate to create a series of images based on the life and work of the famous American clown
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20th Century Contemporary Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage American Clown Figurine By Ron Lee
By Ron Lee
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage American clown figurine by Ron Lee, 1947 to 2017. The figurine depicts a standing sad
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20th Century North American Sad Vintage Clown

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Stone

Vintage American Clown Figurine By Ron Lee
Vintage American Clown Figurine By Ron Lee
$975 Sale Price
35% Off
H 8.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas Portrait of a sad clown by San Francisco artist John Peers
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1970s American Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Clown with Balloons
Located in San Francisco, CA
his sparkling tear drop on his sad clowns, especially the Wall Street Journal Clown. Oberstein also
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Sad Vintage Clown

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Oil

Vintage Clown with Balloons
Clown with Balloons
$2,000
H 40.75 in W 25.75 in D 2.65 in
Vintage Porcelain Pierrot Figurine Hand-Painted Spanish "VALENCIA" 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
showcases the classic sad clown character with delicate detail and vibrant colors. The presence of the
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1970s Spanish Sad Vintage Clown

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Porcelain

Vintage "Sad Ballerina Dancing" Clown Figurine by Ron Lee, From 1984
By Ron Lee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is featuring a clown dressed in a ballerina's pink tutu and hat, striking a ballet pose with arms
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Onyx, Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel

1987 Joint Signed Emmett Kelly and Rust Clown Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Sarasota, FL
Willie," a sad, hobo clown, looking through the window. Signed and dated in the lower right by both the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Wood

Interior With Red Flowers On The Table Still Life
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
... Lover of the mysterious world of the circus, he also paints clowns, sometimes sad, sometimes cheerful
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1990s Expressionist Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Oil

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Chuck Oberstein Signed Framed Oil on Canvas "Clown Holding Golf Score Card"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Magician" for his unique superimposing of clown faces and was known for his sparkling tear drop on his sad
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20th Century Contemporary Sad Vintage Clown

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Oil

Carlotta, 1937
By Georges Rouault
Located in Washington, DC
world without God. His clowns depict great sadness and a lack of earthly grace, whereas the judges
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Mid-20th Century Fauvist Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Oil

Midcentury Painting of a Sad Clown by Artist Philip Kran Paval
By Philip Kran Paval
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage oil on canvas of a sad clown by artist Philip Kran Paval. Signed and dated 1951
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Paint

Sad Clown with a Flower
By Red Skelton
Located in Houston, TX
the Hollywood Walk of Fame, began his show business career in his teens as a circus clown and
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1970s Other Art Style Sad Vintage Clown

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Oil

Vintage Clown Comedy "The Loser" Genre Scene Interior Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist interior painting of sad clown. Oil on board, circa 1964. Signed lower
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1940s Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas, Oil

Charming Mid-Century Poster of Pierrot and Pierette
By Armand Rapeno
Located in London, by appointment only
, screen, and concert hall—is that of the sad clown, pining for love of Columbine, who usually breaks his
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20th Century French Post-Modern Sad Vintage Clown

Clown with Birthday Bouquet - Oil and Ink on Cardstock
Located in Soquel, CA
of flowers by Jassen Marek (20th Century). A sad clown in a suit with a straw hat holds a bouquet of
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Sad Vintage Clown

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Pen, Illustration Board, Oil

Set of 2 Oversize 3.5’ Commedia dell’Arte Porcelain Pierrot Clown Dolls, 1984
Located in Tucson, AZ
From Molière to the Commedia dell’Arte to David Bowie, the sad clown Pierrot has permeated global
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1980s Taiwanese Sad Vintage Clown

Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Wood Enamel Artisan Harlequin Handbag c 1990s
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
is designed with a harlequin sad clown figure The hand carved harlequin is embellished with enamel
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1990s Pacific Islands Sad Vintage Clown

Surrealist Bullfight "The Mills"
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Austin, TX
bull ends up in a grand piano, while a hallucinogenic matador, like a sad clown, gazes at the audience
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1960s Surrealist Sad Vintage Clown

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Etching

"The Letter to Colombina" Painting Signed A. de Gouveia, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Rodrigues Ayres de Gouveia
Located in Paris, FR
with Colombina. His character in contemporary popular culture ,is that of the sad clown, pining for
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sad Vintage Clown

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Canvas

Surrealist Bullfight "Bullfight with Drawer"
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Austin, TX
bull ends up in a grand piano, while a hallucinogenic matador, like a sad clown, gazes at the audience
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20th Century Surrealist Sad Vintage Clown

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Etching

Colombine et Pierrot
By Jules Chéret
Located in San Francisco, CA
, the visual arts, as well as works for the stage, screen, and concert hall—is that of the sad clown
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20th Century Rococo Sad Vintage Clown

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Oil Pastel

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Large Mid Century Modern Verdigris Ceramic Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Large modernist ceramic horse sculpture circa 1960s Mid Century interpretation of a Japanese Haniwa horse with brutalist saddle and bridle accents Formed in ceramic with a mottled ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Ceramic

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These panels probably come from a chest or a...
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16th Century French Renaissance Sad Vintage Clown

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Oak

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
$1,264 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 20.28 in W 8.27 in D 0.99 in
Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrayi...
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1990s Turkish Art Deco Sad Vintage Clown

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Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
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1860s British Victorian Sad Vintage Clown

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Hardwood

'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
By Gavina, Man Ray
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Faux Leather, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood

'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
$8,066
H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 16.93 in
Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Sad Vintage Clown

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Pottery

Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
$1,227 Sale Price
30% Off
H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood & Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric from the 1980s. . Made in the 1940s by a Swedish cabinetmaker. A rare o...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sad Vintage Clown

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Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Brass

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
$2,145 / item
H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Anderse...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Sad Vintage Clown

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Pewter

Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
$1,702 / set
H 12.21 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sad Vintage Clown

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Wood

Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. This fantastic piece is wonderful th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Unique Art Glass Company, Tiffany Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Sad Vintage Clown

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Bronze

Rare Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Mountain Lake Scene Glass Flush Mount, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art (signed by the artist, Michel). If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking flush mount. ...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Sad Vintage Clown

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Brass, Metal

'American Notes' First Edition Books by Charles Dickens
By Charles Dickens
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
'American Notes for General Circulation' by Charles Dickens. First Edition. Vol 1 and 2 London: Chapman and Hall 1842 Bradbury and Evans, Printers, Whitefriars.
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19th Century English Sad Vintage Clown

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sad Vintage Clown

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Silk, Velvet

Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
A superb design masterfully handcrafted of mouth-blown glass, this candle holder is created in co-creation with Summerill and Bishop London. From the sketch of Summerill and Bishop L...
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2010s Italian Sad Vintage Clown

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Glass

Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
$300 / item
H 10.24 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
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Sad Vintage Clown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sad vintage clown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the modern style, while we also have 2 modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a sad vintage clown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a sad vintage clown to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, black and more. Creating a sad vintage clown has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Louis Bosa, Antoni Clavé and Georges Rouault are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas.

How Much is a Sad Vintage Clown?

The average selling price for a sad vintage clown we offer is $1,227, while they’re typically $545 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sad Vintage Clown
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The Polish artist Jan Matejko painted The Sad Clown in 1862. Today, the painting hangs in The National Museum in Warsaw, Poland. Shop a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.