Description: Huge 13 PC Red Skelton Lithograph Serigraphs Collection Lot with COA- appraised $116,000 with certificates of authenticity,art signed by Richard Red Skelton himself- a beloved American Comedian. Purchased btw 1980-87. In 1998, the value of this collection was appraised at $116,850! These items were purchased by my (deceased) father in Hawaii (Center Art Galleries- Hawaii INC -Art Consultants of the World) back in 1980 through 1987. My mother has kept this collection in pristine condition for almost 40 years, the art being tastefully framed. If you win these, I will ship large lithographs unframed, so 6 lithos are taken out of frames..yet 3 smaller paintings will be kept in frames... and you don’t purchase frames for 6 litho prints, because they are too large,fragile, and expensive to ship. OR you have a pickup option... Due to the huge size of this collection located in Steamboat Springs, CO, if you have the means you can choose this as a a local “pick up” sale and then I will include the frames. If you choose this local pickup option, we would make arrangements to pick them up in person. I have many more photos of this collection- multiple up-close shots of each item that I could send you; just ask! The second photo shows all of the certificates of authenticity- singed by Marvin L Wiseman, director of the gallery, I can send you many more photos/ details if you prefer. We also have lots of paperwork, appraisals of value for tax purposes of these items. I will do my best to explain them in this listing. At this time, I don’t want to “part out” this collection. I would rather sell it in one large sale/ transaction, giving the buyer a great price for the entire collection- lot of 12 items, plus throwing in a broken Pewter sculpture of Woodie the Woodpecker. Condition: of all items (except for Woody Woodpecker Pewter Sculpture) are pristine/ excellent condition; in photos any spots you see are glares from lighting. I have many other photos of each pc from different angles- and up close shots, that I can send you through email. I was only allowed to post 12 photos on this listing. 1. Celebration – by Red Skeleton, A limited-Edition serigraph, hand-signed by the artist and numbered. It was sold unframed, yet has been framed in white with glass. (as all the serigraphs were framed in the same way for unity of showing); it is numbered 50/150, appraised at $1,995 Oct 1987, $12,000 in 1998. Shows Freddie, cupcake, flag. Size of art print approx 22”x26”, framed 29”x34”-if picked up locally 2. Up, Up, and Away- Freddie’s Flights of Fancy – by Red Skeleton, this is one of a suite of two limited edition lithographs, each hand signed and numbered, 85/150, purchased unframed, yet sold as framed (white frame/matting and glass), appraised $2,250 (for suite of two) Oct 1987. Shows Freddie in hot air balloon made of party balloons. Size of art print approx 22”x26”, framed 29”x34”-if picked up locally 3. Above It All- Freddie’s Flight of Fancy – by Red Skelton, this is one of a suite of two limited edition lithographs each hand signed and numbered, 85/150, purchased unframed, yet sold as framed (white frame/matting and glass), appraised $2,250 (for suite of two) Oct 1987. Shows Freddie walking on a tightrope. Size of art print approx 22”x26”, framed 29”x34”-if picked up locally 4. Freddie, Kitty, and Jack- Freddie’s World - by Red Skelton, this is one of a suite of three limited edition serigraphs each hand signed and numbered, 36/150, purchased unframed, yet sold as framed (white frame/matting and glass), appraised $4,750 (for suite of three) Oct 1987, $60,000 (for 3) in 1998. Shows Freddie with a tabby cat and puppet. Size of art print approx 22”x26”, framed 29”x34” if picked up locally. 5. Freddie’s P.O. BOX- Freddie’s World - by Red Skelton, this is one of a suite of three limited edition serigraphs each hand signed and numbered, 36/150, purchased unframed, yet sold as framed (white frame/matting and glass), appraised $4,750 (for suite of three) Oct 1987; $60,000 (for 3) in 1998. Shows Freddie at his mailbox. Size of art print approx 22”x26”, framed 29”x34”-if picked up locally. 6. Freddie’s Studio- Freddie’s World- by Red Skelton, this is one of a suite of three limited edition serigraphs each hand signed and numbered, 36/150, purchased unframed, yet sold as framed (white frame/matting and glass), appraised $4,750 (for suite of three) Oct 1987, $60,000 (for 3) in 1998. Shows Freddie painting in his studio. Size of art print approx 22”x26”, framed 29”x34”-if picked up locally 7. Freddie in the Tub-by Red Skelton, this is a limited edition reproduction hand signed and numbered, 154/5000, purchased unframed, appraised $695 Oct 1987 and $10,000 in 1998. Shows Freddie taking a bath. Size of art approx 13.5”x17.5, framed 15.5”x 22.5” this one will be shipped framed 8. Freddie’s Shack-by Red Skelton, this is a limited edition reproduction hand signed and numbered, 806/5000, purchased unframed, appraised $595 Oct 1987 and $10,000 in 1998. Shows Freddie in his abode. Size of art approx 10.5”x13.5, framed 15.5”x 18.5” this one will be shipped framed 9. Freddie The Freeloader-by Red Skelton, this is a limited edition reproduction hand signed and numbered, 1261/5000, purchased unframed, appraised $595 Oct 1987, and $6,800 in 1998. Shows Freddie tipping his hat and smoking a stogie. Size of art approx 7.5”x9.5, framed 13”x 15” this one will be shipped framed 10. Woodie Woodpecker Sculpture – by Waler Lantz & Micheal Lantz – a limited edition pewter sculpture, hand-signed by Walter Lantz, and numbered, 237/5000, appraised $495 Oct 1987, $500 in 1998. IMPORTANT NOTE:* This sculpture is broken at the base, as seen in photo. 11. Greatest Show on Earth- Large framed Poster of the Red Skelton Show, 24x36”, appraised at $1,500 in 1998. 12. Boucher Crystal Etched Glass Portrait Figure of Red Skelton. This high quality etched glass is 10 inches by 6 inches by 1/4 inch deep glass, comes in red velvet pouch, pristine condition. It came as part of the “Freddie’s Flight of Fancy” series 1984. 13. Ironing the Waved- Red Skelton plate- 8.5” plate, limited edition 1987, surfing is a lesson in Life. Board between you and fate. Don’t get too careless, or else you’ll become shark bait. Signed. Pristine Condition. Appraised at $50 in 1998. Also included in this purchase are the original documents for the latest Fine Art appraisal for insurance purposed, appraisal report date 1998, prepared by Harold Camp ISA Appraisal Specialists of Colorado, Ft. Collins, CO. The appraised traveled to the site, and personally viewed and examined the artwork. Test procedures included examination under 10X magnification. The artwork was found to be in very good condition, with pieces tastefully matted and framed. I have included these appraised values above. In 1998, this appraisal values the collection at $116,850.000 ! $4,000 for entire collection of 13 items. All will be shipped (6 lithos unframed, 3 paintings framed) OR buyer picks up items in Steamboat Springs, CO and everything remains framed, no shipping cost with this option. Message me with any inquiries before sale. Sales to the lower 48 states only, HI and AK will cost more to shipThis is an amazing price... since just one of these serigraphs (Freddie, Kitty, and Jack- Freddie’s World) sold on eBay by another seller on Dec 2018 for $2,200!
Price: 4000 USD
Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-04T13:31:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 120 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Region of Origin: US
Artist: Red Skelton
Style: Americana
Type: Painting
Features: Signed
Subject: clowns
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Limited Edition Print
Listed By: original owner buyer
collection = 13 works of art: 12 Red Skelton, 1 Walter Lantz
Unit of Sale: selling whole collection
3 framed, lithos not: All framed if you pick up locally
Width (Inches): 34
Height (Inches): 29