American artist Ron Lee (1947-2017) sitting clown figurine titled "Thumbs Up." Signed and dated by the artist. The figurine stands on a marble/onyx base with tiny gold-plated beads under the clown. DIMENSIONS: 4" high, 3.5 x 3" wide. ORIGIN: U.S.CIRCA: 1997 An artist, sculptor, and manufacturer for over 45 years, Ron Lee created the world's largest and finest collection of Limited Edition Figurines. Ron was born in Southern California, where he began his career at the ripe old age of 12 by carving and building elaborate ship models. Ron worked with his father and learned the "lost wax" process as a teen. He sculpted and cast wildlife and western artwork in bronze. His fun-loving nature and love and passion for the circus led him to create clown figurines, which he is known for throughout the world. Ron has created over 5,000 different designs, which also include animation characters. Over 5,000,000 of Ron's creations are in the homes of the most discerning collectors! His excellent selection of limited edition figurines are manufactured in his Burbank, California Studio. Ron took great pride in his craft and had maintained a passion, unlike any other artist. Ron's most sincere wish is that his collectors enjoy the art he has created as much as he has enjoyed creating it.

More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email . Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Tigerlily Arts & Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Got something to sell? Contact us at tigerlily.artsandantiques@gmail.com.