Hand-Painted Ceramic Hobo
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 6 |
| Auction | Vintage Variety Auction + Coins |
| Date | August 19, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON |
A large-scale decorative figurine depicting a standing hobo-style clown. The figure is constructed from hand-painted ceramic with a matte finish. He is dressed in a distressed black tuxedo jacket with tails, red suspenders, and a white shirt with a ruffled collar. A black necktie features red scroll patterns, and a yellow flower is pinned to the lapel. The clown wears a small black hat with yellow trim and holds a brown cane in his right hand. His face is finished with classic hobo clown makeup including a red nose and white mouth area. The brown shoes feature modeled toes protruding through holes, and the black trousers include a red patch on the lower left leg. The figurine stands on an integral base formed by the feet, which are hollow on the underside. Dimensions (measured against a ruler): Height approx. 37.5 cm; Width approx. 22.2 cm (only inches shown on ruler). Condition: Good overall condition. Minor chips and paint loss are visible along the base and the edges of the hat. A small white scuff is present on the reverse of the black jacket. The figurine is free of significant cracks or structural repairs.
