Ron Lee - Artist - Rare 1983 Girl Clown Bronze Figurine on Marble Base 4.5" Tall

Born in Southern California in 1947, artist Ron Lee began carving at the age of 12. In his teens, he sculpted and cast bronze animals. Ron Lee's figurines of the Emmett Kelly Senior and Junior clown characters, based on famous circus clowns, became among his most known works. Ron Lee's figurines were not limited to clowns, however. In 1990, he was commissioned by Disney to create a Mickey Mouse sculpture, and then he went on to work with Marvel, DC Comics, and several other large entities. Ron Lee's artwork went through a long, detailed process. First he sculpted the piece, then preserved it in casting materials, and finally, he hand painted it with chrome and gold detailing. Ron Lee figurines are Bronze hand painted clowns, mounted on marble base often with 24kt plated gold. 🛑 chip on foot 🛑 🤝 Always open to reasonable offers...bundle with items in my closet to save on shipping! ⚡️New to poshmark? use code: PIECEOFMYHEART for $15 off your first purchase! ⚡️ 📸 @ pieceofmyheartclothing *all measurements are taken while laying flat and are approximate* 🌱Smoke Free, fragrance free home 👚all pre-loved clothing has been washed, hung to dry and steamed. *Exceptions: New with Tags and Dry clean Only items have not been washed to protect the garment, they will be steamed if it will not harm the garment Thanks for visiting my closet Cross listed