Inkipedia
Clown Carrying a Box
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Type | Clown |
| Material | Pottery |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Goebel |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1930 |
| Measuring | 3” wide; 4 ¼” high |
This inkwell is a whimsical and colorful piece of pottery shaped like a clown carrying a geometric-shaped box. The clown is painted and glazed in shades of white, pink, and blue, with a black hat and shoes. The box, which serves as the inkwell, is decorated with blue and white patterns. This Modernist piece is attributed to Goebel D&P (Deutsche Porzellan).
Sold for $134 in September 2024
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