Large Sculpture of a Circus Clown by Jun Asilo, Philippines, 1996, 1990s

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A unique, large figure of a circus clown by Jun Asilo, made in the Philippines in 1996.

The sculpture depicts … Read more A unique, large figure of a circus clown by Jun Asilo, made in the Philippines in 1996.

The sculpture depicts an expressive clown in a characteristic circus costume, suspended from a crossbar and holding on with both hands. The figure stands out for its very interesting, hand-crafted design and hand-painted polychrome. The face, hairstyle, ruff, bow tie, and costume details are particularly striking.

The figurine is signed “Jun Asilo” on the back, along with the date 1996, which allows it to be attributed to the artist and its creation date to be precisely determined.

The piece has strong collector’s and decorative value. It will be an interesting addition to collections of vintage circus art, clown figurines, and Philippine decorative art, as well as an original element in an eclectic interior.

Preserved in its original condition, with visible natural signs of age and use, including minor scuffs and losses of polychrome. All visible marks have been left as-is and are shown in the photographs.

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Artist: Jun Asilo
Year: 1996
Origin: Philippines
Item: circus clown figurine
Material: composite / sculpting material, hand-painted
Signature: Jun Asilo / 1996
Condition: good vintage condition, with natural signs of age
Character: collectible, decorative

Note: Due to the item’s age and handcrafted nature, there may be slight variations in color and minor signs of wear. The item is sold as shown in the photos. This piece has an attribution mark,
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