Red Skelton, byname of Richard Bernard Skelton was an American pantomimist and radio and television comedian, host, and star performer of the popular TV variety program The Red Skelton Show (1951–71; called The Red Skelton Hour. ***FAN Bonus for winning bidder gets an unlockable 77 minute LIVE performance from Red himself from 1988 in London.

“If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulfilled.” - Red Skelton

This “Red Skeleton” painting was a true fire house burnt offering restoration project by Brian Cimins. It features a tribute to Richard Red Skelton was an American entertainer best known for his national radio and television shows between 1937 and 1971, especially as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. The comedic genius was Born on July 18, 1913, Vincennes, IN and Died: September 17, 1997 in Rancho Mirage, CA. The original painting was valued between $7,500-$12,000, but most of the oil was burnt to a crisp, only the outlines remained.