Unusual Folk Art Clown Chair

An unusual piece of folk art, this chair is painted as a clown with a Pierrot hat and was used for taking photographs at a circus. This piece has great character and is in original condition, with bright red and yellow colouring alongside blues, greens and white. The trouser legs are painted in different patterns with a starry night sky on one side and stripes on the other. Similar one-of-a-kind pieces have been found in collections located in the United States and this may have originated in America. It will look great as a decorative piece. Dating to the 20th century, this piece is made of wood and originates from the USA.