Clown

The circus in the Soviet Union was the most cheerful in the world, and Soviet clowns were true stars. On Soviet arenas, clowns ridiculed negative human qualities: theft, bribery, drunkenness, depicted amusing aspects of Soviet daily life, and filled everyone with positivity and kindness.

These simple yet incredibly colorful and funny characters inspired sculptor Sergei Orlov, author of famous monumental works of Soviet culture.

His Soviet-era statuettes from the "Circus" series masterfully capture sharp humor and aesthetic elegance.

One of the talented sculptor's works in the "clownery" genre is the DFD figurine "Clown." This porcelain clown, with an expressive, radiant face, carries the positive spirit of a bygone era. The figurine is made of hard porcelain and painted in bright, rich colors with elements highlighted in gold. The Soviet "Clown" figurine features the stamp of the Dmitrov Porcelain Factory on its base.

Height: approximately 15.5 cm.