On offer is a vintage oil painting on canvas, dated 1984 and signed R McDonal. The theatrical composition depicts a seated clown opening a large box while another clown figure emerges above him.

The subject closely follows the composition commonly known as Pandora’s Box, associated with American artist Robert Owen and his widely reproduced clown artwork. This example is signed R McDonal and is not presented as a work by Robert Owen. The reverse bears a canvas stamp for World Wide Art Ltd.

KEY FEATURES

• Original oil painting on canvas
• Clown composition associated with Pandora’s Box
• Signed R McDonal
• Dated 1984 on the stretcher
• World Wide Art Ltd canvas stamp on the reverse
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with light craquelure consistent with age; no tears or major paint loss
• Size: 19 inches by 15 inches

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Stock code: 020625