American Chariot Wagon and Burro with Clown by Schoenhut

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17" (43 cm.) l. overall. The paper mache chariot with two wooden wheels and embossed designs on sides of chariot have rare green background with rich gilt decorations, and is being pulled by wooden grey burro with glass eyes, open mouth, rope tail, red leather harness, while an early clown with two-part head, painted clown decorations, red wooden shoes, and wearing original costume performs as driver. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, from the Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910, the chariot has rare green background. Private Collection of Keith Kaonis.