This charming mixed media sculpture by the renowned artist Ron Lee features a whimsical clown in a red suit and black top hat relaxing in a classic clawfoot bathtub. The piece is crafted with Lee’s signature gold-tone accents and vibrant hand-painted enamels, set upon a heavy, natural onyx stone base. The bathtub features ornate lion-paw feet and gold-finished interior detailing. Ron Lee sculptures are celebrated for their joyful characterizations and the unique combination of 24-karat gold plating with cast metal and stone elements. This specific model captures the playful, lighthearted humor that made Lee's work a staple of late 20th-century American collectibles.

H:8in L:8in W:7in

The sculpture is in excellent condition with the enamel paint remaining bright and intact. The gold-tone accents show no significant tarnishing or wear. The natural onyx base is solid with no cracks or major chips, exhibiting the natural variations and veining inherent to the stone. The piece is signed Ron 85 on the onyx base, indicating its production year of 1985.

Keywords: Ron Lee, Clown, Sculpture, Onyx, Gold Plated, 1985, Bathtub, Collectible, Mixed Media, American Artist