Frank Sinatra Original "Melancholy Clown-Self Portrait" Oil on Canvas Painting and Attached Portfolio Cover W/Provenance - This amazing piece is an original oil on canvas painting by Frank Sinatra. Sinatra is a renowned American singer, known as the leader of the "Rat Pack", and a lesser known fact about the singer is that he enjoyed painting as a hobby for over 40 years. This spectacular painting depicts a "Melancholy Clown", and is thought to have been a self portrait of the singer, painted during his divorce to his second wife, Ava Gardner. There have been a few original Sinatra paintings sold in the open market over the years, however none as special as this particular piece. The one side is an original painting of a clown, and is signed "F. Sinatra" in the lower right hand corner. This piece is extra special, as it is attached to the original portfolio cover, as it was obviously the first painting he did in this particular canvas book. The original adhesive is still intact, and the cover of the portfolio also has a clown on it that Mr. Sinatra also wrote his name on in pen (please see all pictures). This is a truly amazing investment piece. The painting and cover measure approx. 5" x 7", and are in beautiful condition. This painting was acquired from a former staff member of Sinatra's, and will come with a signed letter of provenance.