Vintage Fontanini Depose Celluloid Clown Figurine | HandāPainted Italian Circus Clown Decor with Open Arms | 7.6 in Tall Collectible Clown
$33.33 $41.66
Step right up to your own mini circus! š¤”
This joyful, openāarmed clown figurine brings a splash of Italian flair and midācentury charm to any shelf, dresser, or tabletop. Perfectly capturing that playful, nostalgic spirit, heās ready to spread smiles wherever he goes.
š Height: 7Ā 5/8ā³Ā (āĀ 19.4Ā cm)
Width: 5ā³Ā (āĀ 12.7Ā cm)
Depth: 2Ā Ā½ā³Ā (āĀ 6.35Ā cm)
Material: Durable celluloidāresin (āDeposeā line, which means registered design)
Origin: Handāpainted in Italy (marked ITALY on base)
āļø Condition: Excellent vintage conditionāno chips or cracks; just a few light wear marks that add to the rustic, artisanal look.
šŖ Feature Highlights
ā¢ Whimsical Design: Sculpted with Simonetti flair, this āWhimsical Clownā captures the playful energy of circus performersāhat tipped jauntily, ruffled collar flared, arms wide in welcome.
ā¢ Rustic HandāPainted Finish: Each color stroke shows subtle ageāwear, giving it that perfectly imperfect, vintageārustic aesthetic.
ā¢ Heavy Durability: Celluloid resin debuted in the early 1900s as a flameāretardant, plasticālike mediumāstronger than porcelain and less prone to breakage. Other makers like Napco and Inarco also used it, but today these Italian Depose pieces are increasingly rare.
ā¢ Collectorās Gem: Fontanini company, founded in Tuscany in the late 1800s by Emanuele Fontanini, remains a familyārun luxury brand of religious and novelty figurines. Their Depose celluloid lines in the 1960sā70s brought artful Italian craftsmanship into millions of homes.
š” Styling & Display Ideas
ā¢ Gallery Wall Mix: Pair with small framed vintage posters or mini porcelain plates for a vibrant artāwall vignette.
ā¢ Shelf PopāofāColor: Nestle him among neutral ceramics or modern plantersāthe bright yellow jacket and blue shoes will really stand out!
ā¢ Themed Nook: Create a miniācircus shelf with tickets, carnival prints, or other clown collectibles for a fun focal point.
ā¢ Desk Buddy: Place on your work desk for a daily dose of whimsy and a reminder to keep things light.
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