Portrait of a Clown

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Benjamin D Kopman American 1887-1965 Portrait of a Clown Oil on canvas signed to the lower right Canvas: 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.), Frame: 37 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. (95.3 x 82.6 cm.)

Artist: Kopman, Benjamin D (American 1887-1965)
Origin: American
Artist dates: 1887-1965
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Canvas: 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
Additional dimensions: Frame: 37 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. (95.3 x 82.6 cm.)

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Portrait of a Clown

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Estimate $200-$300Oct 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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