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Salvador Dali - John Kennedy - Original Handsigned Etching
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot of money and was contemptuously nicknamed
Category

1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

Materials

Etching

Fisherman at Dusk
By Oskar D Amico
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
art director, he never stopped painting. His faceless clowns, reflecting the people who had no
Category

1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Salvador Dali - Magician - Original Etching
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
paintings, Dali caused the attention of the media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot
Category

1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

Materials

Etching

Faust - Limoges Porcelain Blue and Gold
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
paintings, Dali caused the attention of the media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot
Category

1960s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Porcelain

Venus - Limoges Porcelain Blue and Gold
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
clown. He made a lot of money and was contemptuously nicknamed Avida Dollars (greedy for dollars) by
Category

1960s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Porcelain

Salvador Dali - Venus in Furs - Original Stamp-Signed Etching
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot of money and was contemptuously nicknamed
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Circus Clown Bronze Statues by Joseph Joe Brown
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique bronze, "The Circus Clown" signed by Joseph Joe Brown. This sculpture is a dynamic piece
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Salvador Dali - The Kidnapping - Original Etching on Silk
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
the attention of the media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot of money and was
Category

1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

Materials

Etching

Salvador Dali - Sator from "Faust"
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot of money and was contemptuously nicknamed
Category

1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

Materials

Etching

The Clown with Flowers, Framed Modern Lithograph by Marc Chagall, 1963
By Marc Chagall
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Artist: Marc Chagall, Russian/French (1887 - 1985) Title: The Clown with Flowers Year: 1963 Medium
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pierrot the Musician Singing Little Girl Clown Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
Pierrot the Musician Singing Little Girl Clown Paris Pretty street musician "Pierrot by French
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Diamond Gem Ruby Emerald Gold Platinum Clown Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
We aren’t clowning around here! This brooch features approximately 16 carats of VS quality full cut
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Novelty Clown Camera Created by Oopsy the Clown
By Robert Mcnea
Located in Toronto, ON
Extremely well executed joke camera made by Oopsy the Clown aka Bob Mcnea(1929-2005), who starred
Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

The Clown
By Dan Estabrook
Located in Chicago, IL
The above Estabrook photograph is signed, titled, dated & editioned verso in pencil by the artist. The piece is available as a 9½ x 7” gum bichromate print with watercolor and pencil...
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

The Clown
By E.V. Day
Located in New York City, NY
Work inspired by Pagliacci, Leoncavallo
From the series, Divas Ascending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Le Clown (The Clown)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Oakland Hills, CA
theme, Picasso depicts Le Clown with an illustrative handling that walks the line of cartoon. Despite
Le Clown (The Clown), 1962
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Oakland Hills, CA
Our brightly colored clown "king" is depicted here in a brilliant yellow accented with teal blues
Category

1960s Cubist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

THE CLOWN NUMBER 2 (IN BLUE)
By Maurice Kish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clown paintings, here the artist renders the portrait of a clown from a frontal view against a blue
Materials

Oil, Board

The clown in red and yellow
By José Velez y Ramos
Located in Paris, FR
José Luis Velez y Ramos 1928-2002 He had a studio in Montmartre for more than 50 years. Original gouache painting on paper. Handsigned bottom right Size : 22 x 29 cm. FREE SH...
Category

20th Century Fauvist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

The Clown (Signed Vintage Americana Oil Painting)
By Maurice Kish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Post-Modern oil painting from Maurice Kish's expressive clown series.
Category

Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

I am the clown that laughs, not to cry Original mixed media abstract expression
By Pedro de Andrade Nunes
Located in London, GB
Christie’s in January 2020 and the National Portrait Gallery, London in 2020. I am the clown that laughs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Phyllis Londraville (American 1920 - 2002); Send in The Clowns; acrylic on board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phyllis Londraville created and became best known for her genre paintings, which were developed around themes related to children, the circus, kittens, dolls, puppets and flower gard...
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Clown Painting by Ian Humphreys Oil on Canvas
By Ian Humphreys
Located in Poling, West Sussex
The clown painting by English Artist Ian Humphreys oil on canvas. The painting is still in its
Category

Late 20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Other

Photorealist graphite drawing, "Clown", Fisher Price Little People toys
By A.J. Fries
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Clown" is a graphite on paper drawing by A.J. Fries. The black and white Photorealist drawing is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Drawings and Watercolor Paint...

Materials

Graphite

Marc Chagall Cirque au Clown Jaune, 1967
By Marc Chagall
Located in Allentown, PA
In Marc Chagall Le Cirque a Clown Jaune (The Circus with the Yellow Clown), 1967, a vividly colored
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

18K Gold Clown Fish Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in ประเวศ, TH
elegance meets the wonders of the sea. Behold the delightful Clown Fish Ring, crafted with intricate detail
Category

2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rare Walnut Figure
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
exceptional condition, probably stood atop a musical box. The clown like figure has a lovely expression, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Great and Rare Cenedese Murano Glass Drunk Clown and Angel Dog on Lamp Post Lamp
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Created by Gino Cenedese in the 1950s this is an amazing handblown clown climbing up a street lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

HEAD CLOWN -- circus series enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction
By FPA Francis Pavy Artist
Located in Lafayette, LA
Head clown In this image the head circus clown emerges as a whimsical and colorful character
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

1960s Mobo Vintage Toddler s Three Wheeled Tricycle
Located in Milan, IT
'Mobile Toys' had been rejected. The clown on the decal was due to an interest in the Circus by the David
Category

Vintage 1960s English Industrial Toys

Materials

Metal

Le bassin Carnot à Honfleur
By Fernand Herbo
Located in MORET SUR LOING, FR
stage designer. He was the a close friend of the clown Achille Zavatta and became close to the painters
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Julian Ritter (American 1909 – 2000); Clown with flowers; watercolor and ink on
By Julian Ritter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Although Ritter was best known for his oil paintings of nudes, clowns and portraits, he also worked
Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Board

Heinrich Richter "Der alte Clown" ( The Old Clown ) Oil Paint on Board, 1977
By Heinrich Richter (b.1884)
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil on hardboard, 1977 by Heinrich Richter-Berlin ( 1884-1981 ), Germany. Signed and dated lower right: Hein-Rich-ter-Bln Nov 77 Verso signed, dated and inscribed. Framed. Height: 35...
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Clown accordionist
By FPA Francis Pavy Artist
Located in Lafayette, LA
the classic white face paint and bright red lips that were synonymous with clowning in that era
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Clown Fiddler
By FPA Francis Pavy Artist
Located in Lafayette, LA
In the Circus here was one particular clown who stood out among the vibrant array of performers
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Red Skelton Freddie Clown Hand Signed Crayon Pastel Drawing On Linen Painting
By Red Skelton
Located in Bloomington, MN
Red Skelton Authentic & Original Drawing of His Alter Ego "Freddie the Clown", Professionally
Category

1980s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Linen, Crayon, Pastel

Figurative, Clown
Located in Alcoy, ES
, Alicante and Crevillente. The painting is a figurative painting that represents a clown in the playground
Category

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Figurative, Clown
Located in Alcoy, ES
, Alicante and Crevillente. The painting is a figurative painting that represents a clown playing the violin
Category

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

studio apotroes Penny Table Lamp Limited Edition
Located in San Antonio, TX
nightlight, my fear of clowns/Stephen King's IT, and my mom. My mom is a huge fan of horror which I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Clown (Yellow)
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Bernard Buffet, once said to be Picasso’s successor, declined in popularity as French art pundits interest shifted away from figurative art. Twenty years after the artist’s death, Bu...
Category

1960s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Clown (Red)
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Bernard Buffet, once said to be Picasso’s successor, declined in popularity as French art pundits interest shifted away from figurative art. Twenty years after the artist’s death, Bu...
Category

1960s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

studio apotroes Penny Table Lamp Limited Edition
Located in San Antonio, TX
nightlight, my fear of clowns/Stephen King's IT, and my mom. My mom is a huge fan of horror which I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Clown, Collage Assemblage
By Ella Raayoani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of a clown. The fabric attempts to imitate the way watercolor paint looks on paper. Raayoni was born
Materials

Fabric

French Art Deco Pierrot Vase by Hunebelle
By Andre Hunebelle
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
, amongst fluted verticals, replicating the collar of the clown; the upper vase neck having the head cap
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Clown in the Box Brooch
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jack in the box brooch in 18-karat yellow gold with enamel details and diamond eyes. Signed PL. Diamond Total Carat Weight, .06 carat
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early Paul Ysart Clown Fish Paperweight
By Paul Ysart
Located in New York, NY
An early Paul Ysart clown fish paperweight, the green and red fish with yellow and black eye
Category

20th Century Scottish Glass

Materials

Glass

Happy Clown Painting by Charles Levier
By Charles Levier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This abstract painting titled "The Happy Clown" is an oil on board by the iconic French painter
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

David Bowie, Scary Monsters Clown, 1980
By Brian Duffy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
most beautiful clown in the circus.’ She described David as ‘Always a lot of fun to work with.’ David’s
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown
By Schoenhut
Located in Retie, BE
Roly Poly Clown by Schoenhut - antique clown Schoenhut An antique paper mache large sized
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

Middle of century murano glass clown signed
By Stefano Toso
Located in Grantham, GB
Genuine Murano glass sommerso clown signed by the artist Stefano Toso, years 1960-1970. In
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Soir Bleu
By Marlos E’van
Located in Nashville, TN
: Courtney Adair Johnson, David Anderson, Nuveen Barwari, & Brandon Donahue. Marlos E'van is the clown of
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Julian Ritter (American 1909 - 2000); The Best; watercolor, ink on board;
By Julian Ritter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Although Ritter was best known for his oil paintings of nudes, clowns and portraits, he also worked
Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Board

Smile Clown, Paolo Franzoso 21st Century Figurative Contemporary Painting
By Paolo Franzoso
Located in Modena, IT
“Ridi, pagliaccio”, translated as “Smile, clown”), of the opera “Pagliacci” (literal translation “Clowns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic, Board

David Bowie, Scary Monsters, Clown Color, 1980 by Brian Duffy
By Brian Duffy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
most beautiful clown in the circus.’ She described David as ‘Always a lot of fun to work with.’ David’s
Category

1980s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Bowie, Scary Monsters, Clown Color, 1980 by Brian Duffy
By Brian Duffy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
most beautiful clown in the circus.’ She described David as ‘Always a lot of fun to work with.’ David’s
Category

1980s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Vachagan Narazyan, "Ladies Clowns, " 27.25in x 23.25in, oil on canvas
By Vachagan Narazyan
Located in Holmdel, NJ
The painting 'Ladies & Clowns' featuring panels with six figures explores the many retelling of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
Located in Orange, CA
For your consideration we have a vintage Litho Tin Toy - Smiling Sam the carnival man clown wind up
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys

Materials

Tin

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The Clown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact the clown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 4 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect the clown among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right the clown for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, beige and blue. Finding an appealing the clown — no matter the origin — is easy, but Camille Hilaire, Georges Rouault, Maurice Kish, Franco Rognoni and (after) Pablo Picasso each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much is a The Clown?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a the clown in our inventory may begin at $122 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.
Questions About The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of ways to ensure the authenticity of your Murano glass clown. The easiest way is with a certificate of authenticity, which comes with all Murano glass pieces. It should state that the piece was made in Venice or Murano. Any other location is not Murano glass. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.