Vintage Persona Sad Clown Oil Painting Framed Wall Street Journal Signed

Condition: Good vintage condition – minor wear and aging to frame, visible wear to backboard, typical for vintage art. No tears to canvas, colors remain vivid. Some nicks and wear to the wood and linen mat, visible in photos.

Original oil painting featuring a detailed portrait of a sad clown in vibrant colors, holding a Wall Street Journal with 1970s oil reserves headlines (Saudi Arabia, U.S.S.R., Kuwait, Iran, U.S.), Dow Jones Averages, and economic commentary. Signature "Persona" at upper right of canvas.

Heavy impasto technique, especially visible in facial details and flower lapel—see closeups for brushwork texture.

Artist biography and contact details on reverse: William Persona, attended Chicago Academy Fine Arts and Otis Art School. First artist employed by Hollywood Citizen and Long Beach Telegram. Numerous solo exhibitions and works in public collections—full bio label on back.

Persona Paintings, 3506 Akala Dr., Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753 (address label on back).

Frame stamped "Made in Mexico" on back. Likely produced in the 1970s, meets vintage definition (20+ years old).

Framed in wood with a gold finish and linen mat border. Wired and ready to hang. Frame and painting both included.

Artwork title not listed; subject is a classic sad hobo clown (Emmett Kelly style).

Medium: Oil on canvas board

Signed: Persona, upper right

Origin: Mexico (frame); listed Hawaii address/bio

Notable keywords: clown painting, Wall Street Journal, economic art, signed, framed, 1970s, oil reserves, original art