April 16, 2024
Bronze Emmett Kelly Top Hat Clown Sculptor Peter Apsit 4"x8"in 188/2500
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Bronze Emmett Kelly Top Hat Clown by Sculptor Peter Apsit 188/25004"x8"inches, Signed Pete AspitPrice to Sell TodayAbout the artist ;Southern California artist Peter Apsit, better known as "The Master of Whimsey," has been sculpting for more than 20 years. Apsit, an art graduate of the University of Southern California, enjoys utilizing his talent to create art pieces depicting realistic whimsey and the joy of make believe. Through clay he creates mirthful, yet poignant figures such as Santa Claus, court jesters and clowns, which are later cast in bronze. In his latest series of works, Apsit bring to life America's best loved clown, Emmett Kelly, Jr. It is easy to see why his works are found around the world in the private collections of discerning buyers who appreciate his attention to fine detail!! Pete Apsit 1996 Bronze Clown Statuette "Top Hat" Limited Edition 188 / 2500. It is in excellent condition. Lovely piece. Statue is bronze, I believe the base is marble which has some light scratches on two sides. The piece stands 8" Tall, 4" wide base.This down-on-his-luck hobo was patterned after a comic strip created for the Detroit Free Press which featured and endlessly inept hobo named "Wearie Willie". During the great depression, Emmett Kelly, Sr. and his wife's circus trapeze act could not get booked, however a clown act could.
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