Vintage 1995 Rusty Rust Emmett Kelly Jr Hobo Clown Painting Signed Limited 2/10 For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage mixed-media canvas portrait of the legendary American circus performer Emmett Kelly Jr. in his iconic \"Weary Willie\" sad hobo clown persona.This piece was originally created in 1995 by the renowned artist Donald \"Rusty\" Rust famous for his pin-up, wildlife, and circus artwork. This particular piece is part of an incredibly rare, low-numbered limited run, marked 2/10 on the front.Key Features & Authenticity Details:    •    Artist Signature: Hand-signed by Donald \"Rusty\" Rust in the lower corner, dated 1995, and numbered 2 of only 10 pieces.    •    Celebrity Autograph: Features a prominent hand-signed autograph in purple ink by Emmett Kelly Jr. himself. The back of the canvas is physically documented and dated \"Signed 4/99\" from the original signing event.    •    Medium: Beautifully textured mixed-media canvas with visible artistic brushstrokes that give it the depth of an original oil/acrylic painting.    •    Framing: Comes housed in its classic ornate vintage gold border frame.Condition Report:The signatures and main portrait subject are in excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors. Please note that the front yellow canvas background features a vertical cluster of light, age-related staining/foxing spots on the right side. This is common for 30-year-old canvas pieces and does not detract from the eye-catching nature of the artwork or the autographs. The reverse side of the frame is clean, tight, and structurally excellent, complete with its original Art Mart/Kendall Moulding manufacturing label confirming the official 20x24 size. The classic ornate gold frame shows minor cosmetic edge wear consistent with its age but is structurally sound and ready to hang. Please review all photos carefully to assess the overall condition.Shipping & Handling:Will be packed with extreme care using heavy-duty bubble wrap and a secure box to ensure it arrives safely. Ships via Calculated Shipping fully insured with tracking information. A signature upon delivery will be required to protect both the buyer and seller