{"product_id":"signed-ronald-a-lee-clown-high-diver-sculpture-24k-gold-1983","title":"Signed Ronald A. Lee Clown High Diver Sculpture on Onyx Base with 24K Gold Accents, 1983","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring home one of the whimsical creations that made \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia artist Ronald A. Lee (Ron Lee)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e a favorite among collectors with this charming \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircus Clown High Diver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e sculpture, hand signed and dated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1983\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStanding atop a diving platform, the cheerful clown prepares for an exaggerated dive into a stylized \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecircus catch pool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, capturing the playful humor and storytelling that became synonymous with Ron Lee’s celebrated circus-themed sculptures throughout the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpertly handcrafted and hand painted, the sculpture features brilliant \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e24K gold-plated accents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, vibrant enamel details, and a beautifully polished natural \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eonyx base\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The detailed diving platform, ladder, height markings, oversized diving fins, and colorful animal-shaped swim ring demonstrate the exceptional attention to detail that collectors have come to appreciate in Ronald A. Lee’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand signed “Ron ’83”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on the onyx base and retains both of its original Ronald A. Lee labels, including the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A Creative Concept by Ronald A. Lee”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tag and the original \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“24K Gold Plated and Hand Painted”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e label, desirable features for collectors seeking well-preserved examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether displayed in a library, office, living room, bar, or curio cabinet, this sculpture offers a playful yet sophisticated decorative presence while remaining a highly collectible example of vintage American whimsical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 in.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 in.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 in.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e5 lb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Ronald A. Lee sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand signed and dated “Ron ‘83’”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Ronald A. Lee tags retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24K gold-plated accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural polished onyx base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircus clown high diver theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage collectible sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good vintage condition consistent with age and careful use. Hand signed and dated “Ron ‘83.” Retains both original Ronald A. Lee labels, including the “A Creative Concept by Ronald A. Lee” label and the original “24K Gold Plated and Hand Painted” label. The hand-painted finish, 24K gold-plated accents, and polished natural onyx base remain well preserved. Minor age-appropriate wear may be present, as expected for a vintage piece from 1983. No significant chips, cracks, or repairs were observed. Please review all photographs for the best representation of the item’s condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sleek Modern Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51397201526948,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/4638\/1988\/files\/SignedRonaldA.Leehand-paintedclownhighdiversculpturewith24Kgold-platedaccentsonanaturalonyxbase_dated1983.jpg?v=1783304917","url":"https:\/\/sleekmodernshowroom.com\/products\/signed-ronald-a-lee-clown-high-diver-sculpture-24k-gold-1983","provider":"Sleek Modern Showroom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}