New England Auctions
Live Auction

Estates & Collections - April 2026

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 45

Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co. Circus Clown and Trainer

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $50,000

Gene Moore (American, 1910–1998) for Tiffany & Co. Circus Clown and Trainer, The Circus Collection of 1998. Gene Moore was Tiffany & Co.'s Artistic Director and Vice President for nearly 40 years, renowned for revolutionizing retail window display through his innovative, surrealist-inspired designs that elevated visual merchandising to fine art.  Signed and stamped sterling on verso of trainer and to right side of circus clown. Sterling and enamle.
Clown: H 4-1/8 in. Trainer: H 3-1/8 in.

Condition

In fair to good overall condition. Circus clown retaining enamel with a minor loss to right arm, and Trainer with significant enamel loss and oxidization.

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