Vintage Mid-Century Clown Paint-by-Number Trio

This is a set of three vintage paint-by-number paintings featuring stylized clown portraits, a popular hobby craft from the mid-20th century. The collection consists of one larger vertical rectangular piece and two smaller square or slightly rectangular pieces, all housed in matching light-toned oak-finish wood frames. The paintings are executed on textured board typical of PBN kits from the 1950s or 1960s. The color palette follows the mid-century aesthetic with muted earth tones, teal blues, burnt orange, and classic red accents. Each piece depicts a different clown character: one in a large hat with a red nose, one with wild orange hair and a striped hat, and a larger figure wearing a polka-dot bowtie while holding a cigar with a gloved hand. The application of paint shows the classic blocky, unblended style characteristic of the genre. The frames appear to be original or period-accurate simple wood mouldings. Condition-wise, the pieces show slight signs of age, including minor yellowing of the board surface and some light scuffs on the wooden frames. There is a small dark spot visible on the background of the largest painting near the clown's shoulder. The paint remains largely intact without significant flaking, suggesting they have been stored in a stable environment. These works are representative of Americana folk crafts and the rise of leisure time activities during the post-war era.