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Send in the Clowns . . .
You’re invited to bid on this Vintage, Hand Made Murano, Art Glass Clown Figure.
This is one of three, glass clowns that originally belonged to a relative & at some point found its way to my home. I remember the clowns as a child. They creeped me out then & they still do. Apologies to any collectors, but clowns have always made me squirm. Even now, all three are staring at me with those silly grins . . .
Since coming into my possession, the three clowns have been in storage. I just recently found them again, as I was spring cleaning. Based on my childhood memories, I know for a fact, they date back to the 1960’s.
This particular clown is 7” tall and weighs close to a pound. The entire figure is hand blown & formed glass. The bright, vivid colors are all over the place. The body is primarily clear with an orange, swirly tint. Up through the center of the body is a thick gold vein. The head is clear with yellow hair, a red nose & lips. His eyes are green on white & he’s sporting a white, multi-colored hat that looks like a tall fez. The gloves are white & his clown shoes are deep purple. Besides varying colors, each of the clowns is holding a different object. I can’t even imagine what this clown is holding. Without offending anyone, I’ll simply call it an orange “bulbous cylinder”. Your guess is as good as mine. Contrary to the rest of the figure, the “bulging cylinder” has a rough, textured surface.
As glass clowns go, he seems to be excellent shape. The only condition issue is a repair to his right foot. It looks as though he lost his clown shoe at some point. Although it’s nicely repaired; if you look underneath, you can see where it was re-attached. Other than that, the clown is perfect (and still creepy).
If you’re looking to complement your art glass, clown collection; this would definitely be an interesting addition!
Please . . . keep an eye out for my other clown listings and consider giving
these “jokers” a new home. The sooner
the circus moves on, the better!
Thanks for browsing and bidding!
McKeever
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