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American Country Carved Wooden Clown

$12,500
£9,448.45
€10,857.95
CA$17,406.17
A$19,363.65
CHF 10,150.67
MX$236,619.13
NOK 129,256.12
SEK 121,676.76
DKK 81,050.48
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About the Item

American Country style (mid 20th Cent) carved life-size wood figure of a circus side show clown holding a clock-face hat with a gesso and painted surface (possibly made by Boston Carving Co.)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GRS2041stDibs: LU977910941961

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