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b. 1913 - d. 1997

While Richard (Red) Skelton's name is often associated with comedy, thinking of artist Red Skelton only as a comedian does him a grave injustice. Skelton was a prolific painter, photographer, author, and composer, who began drawing when he was five years old. Red Skelton's paintings are most notably of clowns, including some characters he portrayed, although he also created still lifes and landscapes. Skelton turned to prints when he realized the demand for his work far exceeded his output. He hand-signed the prints once he had ascertained they were of the highest quality. Whether on paper or canvas, his prints remain some of artist Red Skelton's most sought-after pieces.

Red Skelton prints' value has steadily increased since his passing in 1997, as has the value of his original works. Fans of Skelton's work can find other vintage and contemporary portrait prints by many artists through online auctions and sales.

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          • RED SKELTON AUTOGRAPHSsold
            Aug. 26, 2023

            RED SKELTON AUTOGRAPHS

            Est: $25 - $50

            Nice grouping.

            Davis Brothers Auction
          • Red Skelton, The Philosopher, Print on Canvassold
            Jul. 16, 2023

            Red Skelton, The Philosopher, Print on Canvas

            Est: $200 - $400

            Red Skelton (American, 1913-1997) The Philosopher,, authorized giclee print on canvas in numbered edition,1496/5000 to verso with Skelton Seal and additional Skelton signature. Image: 17.5" H x 13" W Frames: 23" H x 19" W

            Auctions at Showplace
          • Red Skelton, Sunday Afternoon, Print on Canvassold
            Jul. 16, 2023

            Red Skelton, Sunday Afternoon, Print on Canvas

            Est: $200 - $400

            Red Skelton (American, 1913-1997) Sunday afternoon, authorized giclee print on canvas in numbered edition, 339/5000 to verso with Skelton Seal. Image: 17.5" H x 13" W Frames: 23" H x 19" W

            Auctions at Showplace
          • Red Skelton (1913-1994) Signed Lithographsold
            Jul. 15, 2023

            Red Skelton (1913-1994) Signed Lithograph

            Est: -

            Titled Red Hat Clown. Frame Measures Approximately 21”x 17”. Image Measures Approximately 19.75” X 15.75” In Good Condition. Nr8209 Ka

            EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
          • Red Skelton (1913-1997) Signed Lithographsold
            Jul. 15, 2023

            Red Skelton (1913-1997) Signed Lithograph

            Est: -

            Titled Granny. Frame Measures Approximately 21”x17” And The Image Measures Approximately 19.5” X 15.5” In Good Condition. Nr8209 Ka

            EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
          • Believed to be Original Oil on Board by Red Skelton (1913-1997)sold
            Jul. 09, 2023

            Believed to be Original Oil on Board by Red Skelton (1913-1997)

            Est: -

            * Believed to be Original Oil on Board by Red Skelton (1913-1997) According to consignor, this piece came from someone who personally knew Mr. Skelton. This appears to be a self portrait of him in clown costume. Signature on bottom right. Please look at the photos - and you decide. Measures 18" by 15". Includes frame.

            Caswell Prewitt Realty, INC
          • Red Skelton "Girl Clown" Hand Signedsold
            Jul. 09, 2023

            Red Skelton "Girl Clown" Hand Signed

            Est: $1,200 - $1,600

            Fun and colorful just like the artist! We are offering you a hand signed "Girl Clown" giclee by the famous Red Skelton! There is one like it on ebay right now for $10,000. Very good condition. Art: 20 x 16 inches. Frame: 28 x 24 inches. RED SKELTON, AMERICAN (1913 - 1997) Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton was an American entertainer best known for being a national radio and television comedian between 1937 and 1971. Skelton, who has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, began his show business career in his teens as a circus clown and continued on vaudeville and Broadway and in films, radio, TV, nightclubs, and casinos, all while he pursued an entirely separate career as an artist. A vaudeville and burlesque performer who worked his way up from the bottom of the rung clubs and show boats to play the Paramount Theatre in NYC, Red Skelton entered films in 1938 and went on to appear in some two dozen musicals and comedies through the 1940s, mostly for MGM. Skelton, who had his own radio show from 1941-53, embraced TV in 1950 and gained his greatest fame there, showcasing his gift for pantomime and his memorable characterizations, such as Freddy the Freeloader, on the long-running "The Red Skelton Show" which ran on NBC from 1951-53, then on CBS from 1953-70, and finally on NBC for its last year 1970-71. Skelton began producing artwork in 1943, but kept his works private for many years. He said he was inspired to try his hand at painting after visiting a large Chicago department store that had various paintings on display. His wife, Georgia, a former art student, persuaded Skelton to have his first public showing of his work in 1964 at the Las Vegas hotel where he was entertaining at the time. Skelton originals and lithograph are collected world wide.

            Four Seasons Auction Gallery
          • RED SKELTON, THE GENT, PRINT ON CANVASsold
            Jun. 16, 2023

            RED SKELTON, THE GENT, PRINT ON CANVAS

            Est: $900 - $1,200

            Artist: Red Skelton, American (1913 - 1997) Title: The Gent Medium: Print on Canvas, signed and numbered in ink Edition: 2069/5000 Size: 18 x 14 in. (45.72 x 35.56 cm) Description: Composed of bold primary colors, this detailed portrait of a gentleman donning hobo attire is simultaneously whimsical and pensive, perhaps providing insight into Skelton's off-screen persona.

            RoGallery
          • Red Skelton Limited Edition Collector Platessold
            May. 21, 2023

            Red Skelton Limited Edition Collector Plates

            Est: $40 - $50

            A group of four Red Skelton limited edition framed collector plates. Each plate has been signed by Red Skelton, and is numbered 561/1000. Titles include "Clem & Clementine", "Cauliflower McPugg", "San Fernando Red", and "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid". Each plate is in pristine condition.

            Oakwood Auctions
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN BALLOON CHAIRsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN BALLOON CHAIR

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN BALLOON CHAIR, SIGNED IN INK, EDITION O 71/225.

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN AND MAILBOX, PENsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN AND MAILBOX, PEN

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN AND MAILBOX, PENCIL SIGNED, EDITION RS 18/200

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN ARTIST STUDIOsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN ARTIST STUDIO

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN ARTIST STUDIO, PENCIL SIGNED, EDITION RS 18/200

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN WITH PUPPET ANDsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN WITH PUPPET AND

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN WITH PUPPET AND CAT, PENCIL SIGNED, EDITION RS 18/200. WITH RED FOLIO

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN WITH BIRTHDAY CUsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN WITH BIRTHDAY CU

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN WITH BIRTHDAY CUPCAKE AND FLAG, PENCIL SIGNED, EDITION RS 168/200. WITH BLUE FOLIO

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN BALLOON BASKEsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN BALLOON BASKE

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN IN BALLOON BASKET, PENCIL SIGNED, EDITION RS 168/200

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN ON HIGH-WIRE, PEsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN ON HIGH-WIRE, PE

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON PAPER, CLOWN ON HIGH-WIRE, PENCIL SIGNED, EDITION RS 168/200

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON CANVAS, "THE FINANCIER," SIGNsold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON CANVAS, "THE FINANCIER," SIGN

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON CANVAS, "THE FINANCIER," SIGNED IN INK, EDITION 2520/5000

            O'Gallerie
          • RED SKELTON PRINT ON CANVAS, "OLD GLORY," SIGNED Isold
            Apr. 10, 2023

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON CANVAS, "OLD GLORY," SIGNED I

            Est: -

            RED SKELTON PRINT ON CANVAS, "OLD GLORY," SIGNED IN INK, EDITION 898/5000

            O'Gallerie
          • Lot of 4 Red Skelton Framed Clown Prints.sold
            Feb. 18, 2023

            Lot of 4 Red Skelton Framed Clown Prints.

            Est: $150 - $200

            A Lot of Four embellished clown prints signed Red Skelton. Each has two signatures within the work, and an additional signature en verso, with a print number. They are "Amigo" 170/2000, "The New Stetson" 624/2000, "Clown with Cigar" 345/2000, and "Freddie in the Tub" 1776/2000. The Copyrights are between 1972 and 1979. All of them are in overall very good condition. The Frames all match, and all are in good condition, with some chipping to the paint. The works each measure 18" x 14". The Frames measure 23" x 19".

            Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
          • Lot of Four Clown Prints Signed Red Skelton.sold
            Jan. 21, 2023

            Lot of Four Clown Prints Signed Red Skelton.

            Est: $100 - $200

            Four embellished clown prints signed Red Skelton. Each has two signatures within the work, and an additional signature en verso, with a print number. The numbers are 1462/5000, 383/2000, 278/2000, and 270/2000. All of them are in overall very good condition. The Frames all match, and are all in good condition, with some chipping in the paint. The works each measure 18" x 14". The Frames measure 23" x 19". Third-party shipping or personal pickup required.

            Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
          • Red Skelton Cut Signature with Photographsold
            Jan. 07, 2023

            Red Skelton Cut Signature with Photograph

            Est: $20 - $50

            12 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. No COA, Unknown Authenticity, Buying As Is

            Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
          • Red Skelton Limited Edition Freddie the Freeloader I Love You Resin Statuesold
            Jan. 07, 2023

            Red Skelton Limited Edition Freddie the Freeloader I Love You Resin Statue

            Est: $40 - $80

            No. 0537/1913, by Colleen Blankenship 1998. Concrete, heavy. 14 1/2 x 8 x 5 inches

            Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
          • Red Skelton Limited Edition Freddie the Freeloader My Thanks Resin Statuesold
            Jan. 07, 2023

            Red Skelton Limited Edition Freddie the Freeloader My Thanks Resin Statue

            Est: $40 - $80

            No. 0275/1913, by Colleen Blankenship. Solid, heavy. 11 1/2 x 5 x 6 inches.

            Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
          • Red Skelton as Freddie the Freeloader Goodnight and May God Bless Resin Statuesold
            Jan. 07, 2023

            Red Skelton as Freddie the Freeloader Goodnight and May God Bless Resin Statue

            Est: $30 - $60

            By Colleen Blankenship, 2003. 13 x 4 x 3 inches

            Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
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