Leon Franks (Canadian/American, 1914-1970) Eleanor Powell's Clown from the series Ringling Brothers Oil on canvas 20 x 15-1/2 inches (50.8 x 39.4 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: To Ellie / Best Wishes / Leon Franks PROVENANCE: Glenn Ford Estate; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, October 4-6th, 2008, lot 49349; Private collection, Nevada. This work is accompanied by a copy of the painting instruction book, "Clowns and Characters" by Leon Franks featuring this painting on the cover. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved