Why You’ll Love It
This wonderfully expressive 1:12 scale circus clown doll was handcrafted by miniature artisan Julie Campbell, signed and dated 2018. The seated, hand-sculpted clay doll features a distinctive painted face with a bright red nose, black beard, exaggerated white mouth, and expressive eyebrows. He wears a pink-and-white striped shirt, loose black trousers, woven suspenders with pink buttons, and black shoes. His slightly disheveled dark hair and theatrical makeup give him a wonderfully realistic backstage appearance. The set includes a miniature wooden chair and an illustrated box of grease paints with individual makeup sticks, completing this unusual circus character collectible.
Perfect For
A vintage circus dressing room, traveling carnival, theatrical backstage scene, or miniature performer's caravan. Particularly suited to a nostalgic circus collection, clown memorabilia display, or historical entertainment vignette.
Details
Materials: Hand-sculpted clay, fabric, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 5” tall (seated)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Julie Campbell
Collection: Magpie's Nest
Please Note: The Julie Campbell clown doll, wooden chair, and box of miniature grease paints are included. The circus wagon, crates, additional furniture, and other photography props are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
