Paper Mache Clown Signed

Was wondering if anyone might know anything about this paper mache clown. Signed on the underside Salvadore M. Measures 21" long and is 8 1/2" tall.

 

Well, I decided to address my clown phobia by trying to research your little friend here... those eyes are astonishingly life-like, aren't they? Sadly, I have no leads for you. Mannnnn... those eyes... are they glass, I wonder?

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The hands are well-done... the pose/anatomy/proportions are good. Very interesting.

 

Josh....I LOVE your clown!!!! He's WONDERFUL....with so much animation and expression!!! As Gila questioned, I also think his eyes look to be glass....are they??? His size leaves huge questions in my mind!!! Was he part of a set of something?? Someone took a LOT of time painting him JUST right!!! Where did you find him? Were there more? Was he expensive? He's just fascinating!!!!!

 

Thanks GaleriaGila & Aquitaine. I believe the yes are actually plastic not glass. I actually found him at one of my local Goodwill stores. He was the only one they had, so i do not know if he was part of a set or not. Don't really know anything else about him. I don't really care for clowns but i thought he was unique enough that someone else would really like to have him. Here are some more pictures.

 

I also have a clown just like this. I found it hiding out in someone’s garage and brought it home with me. I think he is absolutely amazing and would like it know more. If you have gained any recent information please share.