Framed Oil Painting: Two Clowns in Hats

This item is a framed oil painting depicting the busts of two clowns. The painting is rendered in a somewhat loose, expressive style, suggesting brushstrokes and texture. Both clowns are portrayed with traditional white clown makeup on their faces, rosy cheeks, and prominent red circular noses. Their mouths are painted in a cheerful, smiling expression. The clown on the left wears a teal or emerald green floppy hat with a lighter band around its base, and appears to have dark, curly hair peeking out from beneath. The clown on the right wears a dark blue or navy cap-style hat that also features a lighter band, and has lighter, possibly reddish-brown, curly hair. A glimpse of what appears to be a red and possibly patterned bow tie or neck ruffle is visible beneath the chin of the right clown. The background of the painting is a muted blue, transitioning to a yellowish or beige tone behind the clowns, creating a soft contrast. The painting is enclosed within a gold-toned wooden frame with visible grain and a slightly ornate, possibly reeded or carved, outer edge that gives it a traditional appearance. The overall condition appears stable, though without closer inspection, specific damages such as cracks in the paint, frame chips, or dust accumulation cannot be definitively assessed. The style suggests a mid-20th century to late-20th century art piece, common for decorative paintings featuring popular subjects like clowns.