John Wayne Gacy, Skull Clown
Updated August 22, 2026
| Lot number | 99 |
| Estimate | 1,200.00 - 2,200.00 USD |
| Auction | International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics |
| Date | August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
John Wayne Gacy (American, 1942-1994) Oil on panel depicting a stylized skull adorned with a clown cap and ruffled collar, rendered against a dramatic black background. The composition merges macabre imagery with circus-inspired symbolism, creating a visually striking work that reflects themes frequently associated with Gacy's controversial artistic legacy. Signed lower left. Framed. John Wayne Gacy remains one of the most recognizable figures connected to outsider art and crime-related Americana. During his incarceration, he produced numerous paintings centered around clown imagery, including his famous "Pogo" persona. Works associated with Gacy continue to attract collectors interested in outsider art, dark cultural history, and unconventional American visual narratives. Dimensions: Unframed: 13 1/8 x 10 Framed: 18 7/8 x 15 3/4 Provenance: Private collection.
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