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Joseph Thys, Signed Circus Clown Oil on Canvas Painting - No Reserve

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $200 - $400

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Description

Keywords: Joseph Thys, Jos Thys, Belgian Artist, Belgian Painting, Circus Clown, Circus Scene, Clown Painting, Circus Art, Signed Painting, Oil On Canvas, Figurative Art, Circus Ring, Performer, Cabaret, Theatrical Art, 20th Century

Summary:
Joseph Thys (Belgian, 1891-1970), oil on canvas painting depicting a solitary circus clown standing in the center of a circus ring, with additional performers and circus activity loosely rendered in the background. Signed ‘JOS. THYS’ lower right.

Thys was a Belgian painter, sculptor and decorator born in Liège in 1891. After suffering a severe injury to his right arm while serving on the Yser Front in 1918, he learned to paint and sculpt with his left hand. His subjects included landscapes, flowers and figurative compositions, as well as lively café, cabaret and entertainment scenes.

This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE.
Measurement: Art: 25 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (65.4 x 54.6 cm.), Frame: 31 3/4 x 28 1/2 in. (80.6 x 72.4 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.