RED SKELTON SIGNED "OLD GLORY" CLOWN PAINTING PRINT.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
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Item Description
18.75x22.5" frame (w/"Old Glory - By Red Skelton" engraved name plaque) contains high quality canvas transfer print that gives the appearance of the original painting's texture. Art was created by comic actor Red Skelton and is titled "Old Glory" and features Skelton's Freddie the Freeloader bum clown character, holding a tattered American flag and a fire extinguisher marked "Fire Only." ©1990 Red Skelton. Skelton began painting in the 1940s, often focusing on clowns. In addition to his originals, Skelton also sold reproductions and prints through his own mail-order business. At the time of his death, Skelton had produced over 1,000 oil paintings of clowns. Skelton has signed this print beside his printed signature on the art in black felt tip pen. The canvas back has "1187/5000" edition number in black felt tip pen and bears stamp of his mail-order business. Frame shows moderate wear w/scattered flaking but print remains Exc.
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