Lot 202068: Red Skelton "The Philosopher" Limited Edition Canvas Transfer (No. 4794/5000)
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (180) · Sold
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- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (180)
- Lot Number
- 202068
- Status
- Sold
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 64
- Closed
- 1/18/26 7:13 PM PT
Description
A limited edition reproduction of the famous artwork titled The Philosopher by the American entertainer and artist Red Skelton. Skelton was well-known for his clown paintings, a hobby he pursued throughout his life and which eventually became a very successful second career. Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton (1913–1997), a celebrated American comedian, radio, and TV star who also became a prolific painter of clowns. This work is titled. "The Philosopher", and is one of Skelton's iconic clown portraits. The original work was an oil painting, but this reproduction is a signed, limited-edition lithograph on canvas, no. 4794/5000. The image features a clown character, possibly "Freddie the Freeloader," depicted wearing a top hat and a blue jacket, holding what appears to be a cigar. Comes with C.O.A. 23" W x 19" Good condition.