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“Clown Dogs” American Bronze Sculptures by Charles Humphriss, a Pair
By Roman Bronze Works
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisitely cast pair of Clowns, each depicted with a pair of dogs at their feet also dressed up
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Bronze

Capodimonte Medea by Rori Porcelain Clown and Monkey statuette or Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning and very realistic sculpture by Capodimonte Medea by Rori of a clown playing accordion
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1970s Italian Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Porcelain

Charming Vintage Gilde Clowns Three Card Players and Head Waiter, Germany, 1990s
By Gilde Handwerk
Located in Bastogne, BE
5 PIECE SET OF 4 HAND PAINTED CLOWNS SITTING AROUND TABLE PLAYING POKER - VERY DETAILED. Gilde
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Stone

Limited Edition Vintage Porcelain Clown Statuette, Vivian C Italy, 1980s
Located in Bastogne, BE
. Memories of fun hours at the circus are awakening! Clowns are artists whose art makes people think
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Porcelain

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 Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
; France, Design. Pop Art. Clowns. Circus. Alexander Calder three legged figure
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Blue Clown
By Ray Batchelor
Located in Soquel, CA
Blue clown by Ray Batchelor (American, 1922-2009). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "
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1960s Expressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

The Clown
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
, Kish used the skills he acquired in art school to earn his living at a Manhattan glass factory where he
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20th Century Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Lifesize Circus Clown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Absolutely great old carved wood clown from an amusement arcade. Originally this had a mechanism
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Clown Portrait #6
By Marjorie May Blake
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful watercolor portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed "Blake" in
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1960s American Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Portrait of a Clown (Un Clown)
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Missouri, MO
Bernard Buffet Portrait of a Clown (from Mon Cirque, S.179) 1968 Color Lithograph Artist's Proof
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Le Clown
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso (after) Title: Le Clown Year: 1962 Edition: 153/300 Signed: Signed and
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1960s Cubist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Surreal Circus Clowns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-2734a Surrealistic style figurative oil on canvas Displayed in a black wood frame Signed Holms
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1950s Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil

Chanco - The Clown
By Roland Chanco
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Roland Chanco Oil on canvas 120 x 80 cm 1974 Signed and Dated CHANCO (Roland Chanconnier says), French painter born in 1914. He began painting at the age of 9 years and joined...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil

Le clown du Pardon
By Bernard Lignon
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful expressionist style representation of a clown begging for forgiveness, by Bernard LIGNON
Category

1960s Expressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Some Clowns.
By Dame Laura Knight
Located in Plano, TX
1930. Drypoint. Image: 13 3/4 x 9 5/8 (sheet 17 5/8 x 12 1/8). Edition 50. Illustrated: Fine Prints of the Year, 1931. A rich impression printed on cream 'England' countermarked pa...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Vintage Circus or Carnival Clown Diamond Red White and Blue Clown Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic pair of vintage custom carnival or circus clown shoes with red and blue diamond stitched
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Nude Female Clown Portrait
Located in Soquel, CA
Dark and moody portrait of a nude female clown by Robert Owen (American, b. 1930). The subject of
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French Abstract - Le Clown
Located in Houston, TX
Vividly hued abstract painting of a clown by French artist M. de Anteri, 1980. Signed lower left
Category

1980s Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

The Clown (Abstract Portrait)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Abraham Hankins (1903-1963) . The Clown, ca. 1950. Oil on canvas, 9.5 x 10.5 inches; 10.25 x 11.25
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Clown Carousel Light, circa 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A wonderfully expressive painted clown face adorns this staggered carousel light with vibrant
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Wood

"Laughing Clown with Puppy"
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
This oil on canvas was done after Tschacbasov visited Anna Marie Island, the winter home of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Category

1950s Vintage Clown Art

Clown with Orange Wig
By Henry Botkin
Located in Plano, TX
Oil on canvas laid on board measures 14 3/4 x 9 7/8; frame dimensions measure 22 3/8 x 17 x 3 1/4. Artist's signature, lower left. A fragment of a gallery brochure entitled, Peintur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil

Jojo the Clown
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Bernard Buffet Title: Jojo the Clown Portfolio: Bernard Buffet Lithographs 1952-1966 (1968
Category

1960s Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Clown With Fez
By Bernard Buffet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) "Clown with Fez" signed color lithograph, circa 1968 Bernard Buffet
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Framed Paper Collage With Clowns
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint
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20th Century Abstract Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Paper, Other Medium

Clowns musicians
By Gen Paul
Located in Paris, FR
Pastel (modern) Handsigned by the artist in pencil
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1970s Abstract Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Pastel

Clowns musiciens
By Gen Paul
Located in Paris, FR
Ink and pencil on paper Signature top right In this ink-on-paper composition, Gen Paul tackles one of his favorite themes: musicians. His attraction to the effervescence of Montmart...
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Ink

The Clown, 1961
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Washington, DC
Offset Lithograph on Arches paper by Pablo Picasso. Signed and numbered in pencil to lower edge 'Picasso 36/200'. This work is number from the edition of 200. Framed it measures 27...
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1960s Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Archival Paper

CLOWN TUBA PLAYER Signed Lithograph, Circus Clown Portrait, Red, Yellow, Blue
Located in Union City, NJ
CLOWN TUBA PLAYER is a hand drawn original stone lithograph printed using traditional hand
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Mid Century Pink Clown (Portrait #3)
By Marjorie May Blake
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming mid century impressionist portrait of a clown in pink by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920
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1960s American Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

Faust Femme au Clown
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Faust Femme au Clown MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION
Category

1960s Surrealist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Etching

Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders Clowns
Located in Soquel, CA
an unknown California artist, titled "Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders and Clowns." Unsigned. Unframed
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1940s American Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clown Portrait #10
By Marjorie May Blake
Located in Soquel, CA
Watercolor portrait of a clown on heavy cardstock by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed
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1960s American Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Mid Century Figurative - Pagliacci The Clown
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning mid-century figurative painting of a young girl as the clown played by the actor Canio in
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1970s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Two Clowns, Mid Century Oil Painting
By Abram Krol
Located in Surfside, FL
an artist, taking courses in sculpture at the city’s School of Fine Art. He also began studying
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil

Schuco Clockwork Clown Violinist, German, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entertaining clockwork toy that when wound up starts the clown playing his violin in a realistic
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1940s German Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Metal

Clowns et Chevaux ( Clowns and Horse ) original 1959 lithograph by Remo Rossi
Located in Paonia, CO
Clown et Chevaux ( Clowns and Horse ) is a 1959 original pencil signed lithograph by Remo
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Le Clown Jojo" original lithograph
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1968 by the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches (310 x 240 mm). There is printed text on the back, as issued. Signed ...
Category

1960s Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage American Modernist Clown Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist clown portrait oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1940. Unsigned
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Clown Drummer" Clockwork Toy Schuco, German, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
When wound up this charming German Schuco toy clown dances around, while raising his arms up and
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1940s German Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Tin

"Horse, Rider and Clown" from Jazz
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Henderson, NV
Museum of Modern Art. The original 1947 edition of Matisse "Jazz" is now so rare it is virtually
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1980s Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Horsewoman and the Clowns
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original lithograph by Pablo Picasso, completed in 1961. The first state of this piece was on transfer paper transferred to zinc. This composition, in red and gree...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Dandy" Walking Clown Clockwork Toy, Japan, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This wonderful, charming and pleasing action wind up toy was manufactured by HTC Mikuni Company of Japan, circa 1950s. It is made completely of tin, and is colorfully lithographed in...
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Tin

Large Italian Surrealism Painting Colorful Scarecrow Clown, Surrealist Landscape
Located in Surfside, FL
, Italy Titled: L'Ultimo "Clown" Hand signed lower left and bears artists name verso. Alberto Trevisan
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Paint, Board

David Bowie Smoking Clown contact sheet by Duffy
By Brian Duffy
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality contact sheet print of David Bowie smoking a cigarette in the Scary Monsters Clown
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

C Print

Horsewoman and clown - Original lithograph - 1960
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, IDF
Pablo PICASSO Horsewoman and clown, 1960 Original lithograph on Vellum paper Printed signature in
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1960s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Horsewoman and clown - Original lithograph - 1960
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, IDF
Pablo PICASSO Horsewoman and clown, 1960 Original lithograph on Vellum paper Printed signature in
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1960s Cubist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Clowns - Etching by Jean Boudal - 1950s
By Jean Boudal
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 21 x 15.5 cm. Clowns is an original contemporary artwork realized by the French
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1950s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Etching

Clown with Birthday Bouquet - Oil and Ink on Cardstock
Located in Soquel, CA
Clown with Bouquet - Acrylic and Ink on Cardstock Colorful portrait of a clown holding a bouquet
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Pen, Illustration Board, Oil

"Clown Playing Violin" Toy Japanese Wind-Up, Circa 1950 s
Located in Incline Village, NV
; this example is from 1956. The clown is in all original excellent condition with no restorations, or
Category

1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Tin

Mid-Century Three Clowns by Jazz Man Don Hirleman
By Donald (Don) Hirleman
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century portrait of three clowns by artist and Jazz Trumpet player, Donald (Don) Hirleman
Category

1950s American Impressionist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberboard

"Le clown au fond rouge" original lithograph
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1968 by the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches (310 x 240 mm). There is printed text on the back, as issued. Signed ...
Category

1960s Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall - Flowered Clown - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall Original Lithograph 1963 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From Chagall Lithograph II Reference: Mourlot 399 Condition : Excellent Unsigned and unumbered as issued
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Buffet" - Portrait of a Clown with Food and Beer
Located in Soquel, CA
Realistic portrait of a clown holding beer and food by Leslie Emery (American, 1912-1998). Signed
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Late 20th Century Realist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

Circus : The Clown - Original lithograph - Mourlot 1968
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Paris, IDF
Bernard BUFFET Circus : The Clown Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the
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1960s Modern Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

Horsewoman and clown - Original lithograph - Signed - 1960
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, IDF
Pablo PICASSO Horsewoman and clown, 1960 Original lithograph on Vellum paper Signed in the
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1960s Cubist Vintage Clown Art

Materials

Lithograph

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Vintage Clown Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of vintage clown art for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of vintage clown art 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. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of vintage clown art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, beige, gray and blue. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of vintage clown art — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marc Chagall, Bernard Buffet, Marjorie May Blake, Pablo Picasso and Krishna Reddy each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and lithograph, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Vintage Clown Art?

The price for a piece of vintage clown art in our collection starts at $50 and tops out at $145,000 with the average selling for $1,034.
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