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"Cool Car, Colored Vinyl, & Circles" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Cool Car, Colored Vinyl, & Circles" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Cool Car, Colored Vinyl, & Circles" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

paintings,” initially born as the imagined racetracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Canvas

"Ginza" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Ginza" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Ginza" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$3,880

H 25 in W 33 in D 1.5 in

"Ginza" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

cars is outsourced from America's rust belt to urban Japan. Like the soap-box cars themselves, this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Futurist Drawings

Materials

Paper

"Pexto Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Pexto Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Pexto Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$580

H 8 in W 11.75 in D 3 in

"Pexto Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Jubilee Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Jubilee Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Jubilee Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$580

H 5 in W 13.5 in D 5.75 in

"Jubilee Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

"Drafting Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Drafting Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Drafting Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$580

H 5.75 in W 14 in D 3.75 in

"Drafting Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$580

H 6.75 in W 13.75 in D 4.5 in

"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Iron Sponge Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019
"Iron Sponge Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019

"Iron Sponge Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019

$580

H 6 in W 12.25 in D 4.75 in

"Iron Sponge Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Cut-Rate Liquor Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Cut-Rate Liquor Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Cut-Rate Liquor Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$580

H 5.75 in W 16 in D 3.5 in

"Cut-Rate Liquor Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"A + L" Car & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
"A + L" Car & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

"A + L" Car & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

$980 / set

H 12 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in

"A + L" Car & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"XMITTER" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
"XMITTER" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

"XMITTER" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Prix (Track Drawing)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Prix (Track Drawing)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Prix (Track Drawing)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$980

H 17.25 in W 14.25 in D 1.75 in

"Prix (Track Drawing)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

racetracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Each a meandering path that twists and turns

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Drawings

Materials

Paper

"Grocery-Getter" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Grocery-Getter" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Grocery-Getter" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Case Runner" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022
"Case Runner" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

"Case Runner" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"The Designers" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"The Designers" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"The Designers" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$1,880

H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.25 in

"The Designers" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

soap-box car sculptures. Each a meandering path that twists and turns with no beginning or end, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Paper

"i ragazzi e le ragazze! (The Boys and The Girls)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"i ragazzi e le ragazze! (The Boys and The Girls)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"i ragazzi e le ragazze! (The Boys and The Girls)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

paintings,” initially born as the imagined racetracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Canvas

"The Coil" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"The Coil" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"The Coil" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$880

H 12.75 in W 9.75 in D 1.25 in

"The Coil" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

abstract “track paintings,” initially born as the imagined racetracks navigated by his miniature soap-box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood, Paper

"Drawing for the Sponsor" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Drawing for the Sponsor" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Drawing for the Sponsor" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

sponsor to his soap box car "Maquette." Drawn to seem improvisational, "as having been removed from a work

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Steel City Dragster" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Steel City Dragster" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Steel City Dragster" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$1,680

H 16 in W 20 in D 10 in

"Steel City Dragster" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

"Hopper-Feeder" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Hopper-Feeder" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Hopper-Feeder" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$680

H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 1.25 in

"Hopper-Feeder" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

racetracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Meandering paths that twist and turn in an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Contemporary Art

Materials

Other

"Superior {Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Superior {Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Superior {Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$1,280

H 15.25 in W 24 in D 1.75 in

"Superior {Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

"Neapolitan Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Neapolitan Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Neapolitan Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$580

H 6.25 in W 15.25 in D 5.25 in

"Neapolitan Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper, Fabric

"New York Blower Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"New York Blower Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"New York Blower Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

'Ronchamp' writing desk by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum's favorite minimalist
'Ronchamp' writing desk by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum's favorite minimalist

'Ronchamp' writing desk by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum's favorite minimalist

By William Earle

Located in Columbia, SC

Corbusier cathedral, or at least the charm of a soap box derby car... The desk would be very comfortable

Category

2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"The Original 6" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"The Original 6" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"The Original 6" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$3,680

H 24 in W 17.5 in D 3.75 in

"The Original 6" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

drivers of his miniature soap box derby cars. At once futuristic and retro, Fitzgerald envisions these

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood, Paper

"Senzo Titulo 'Michelangelo Antonioni'" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022
"Senzo Titulo 'Michelangelo Antonioni'" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

"Senzo Titulo 'Michelangelo Antonioni'" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$580

H 7 in W 20.25 in D 2.5 in

"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper

"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$2,580 / set

H 11.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper

"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Helmet & Jacket" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Helmet & Jacket" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Helmet & Jacket" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

driver of one of his miniature soap box derby cars, each helmet & jacket is branded with an industrial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Recent Sales

1950s Soap Box Derby Car

1950s Soap Box Derby Car

Unavailable

H 21 in W 80.5 in D 32.5 in

1950s Soap Box Derby Car

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s soap box derby car.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Rubber, Wood

1950s American Soap Box Derby Car
1950s American Soap Box Derby Car

1950s American Soap Box Derby Car

Unavailable

H 21.5 in W 83 in D 32 in

1950s American Soap Box Derby Car

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American soap box derby car.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Soap Box Derby Tin Car
Early 20th Century Soap Box Derby Tin Car

Early 20th Century Soap Box Derby Tin Car

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 80 in D 34.5 in

Early 20th Century Soap Box Derby Tin Car

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 20th century soap box derby tin car.

Category

Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Folk Art 1930s Race Car Soap Box Derby
Folk Art 1930s Race Car Soap Box Derby

Folk Art 1930s Race Car Soap Box Derby

Unavailable

H 24 in W 49 in D 24 in

Folk Art 1930s Race Car Soap Box Derby

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an interesting car in a great color red complete with its original vintage fabric seat. The

Category

Vintage 1930s American Toys

Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car
Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car

Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage " Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby carnival ride car.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Official Buzzy Burns Soap Box Derby Fiberglass Car, circa 1980
Official Buzzy Burns Soap Box Derby Fiberglass Car, circa 1980

Official Buzzy Burns Soap Box Derby Fiberglass Car, circa 1980

Located in Richmond, VA

A sleek metallic silver soap box derby car from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania driven by Buzzy Burns

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

"Carborundum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Carborundum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Carborundum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 5 in W 13.75 in D 1.75 in

"Carborundum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Scrap Wood, Paper

"Super Cyclone Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Super Cyclone Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Super Cyclone Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 6.75 in W 12.75 in D 4.75 in

"Super Cyclone Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Rock-Ola Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019
"Rock-Ola Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019

"Rock-Ola Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019

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H 5.5 in W 11.75 in D 5.25 in

"Rock-Ola Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Soap Box Derby Car
Soap Box Derby Car

Soap Box Derby Car

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H 23.5 in W 35 in D 80 in

Soap Box Derby Car

Located in Oakville, CT

1968 Soap Box Derby Car. Dark green paint with red wheels. Needs some attention as the steering

Category

20th Century Toys and Dolls

"Iron Sponge" Car and Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Iron Sponge" Car and Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Iron Sponge" Car and Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 12.5 in W 12.25 in D 4.75 in

"Iron Sponge" Car and Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

"Cyclone" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022
"Cyclone" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

"Cyclone" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Soap Box Racer Car
Vintage Soap Box Racer Car

Vintage Soap Box Racer Car

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H 19 in W 78 in D 37 in

Vintage Soap Box Racer Car

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Beloved childhood dream car. Vintage 1950's soap box derby car, original pale blue green finish

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Fiberglass

"Huron 'Great Lakes'" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Huron 'Great Lakes'" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Huron 'Great Lakes'" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 2 in

"Huron 'Great Lakes'" by Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired by

Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

1950s Soap Box Derby Racing Car
1950s Soap Box Derby Racing Car

1950s Soap Box Derby Racing Car

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H 24 in W 76 in D 32 in

1950s Soap Box Derby Racing Car

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here is a rare piece of Americana, a Mid-Century soap box derby racing car with sophisticated

Category

20th Century American Sporting Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

"Draftsman" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022
"Draftsman" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

"Draftsman" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Garage" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Garage" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Garage" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 25.75 in W 8 in D 1 in

"Garage" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

paintings” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

"Hippodrome" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Hippodrome" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Hippodrome" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 26.25 in W 17.25 in D 1 in

"Hippodrome" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

paintings” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Enamel

"Nocturne" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Nocturne" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Nocturne" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 20.5 in W 16.25 in D 1.25 in

"Nocturne" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

paintings” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Canvas

"The Straightaway" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"The Straightaway" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"The Straightaway" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 28.25 in W 14 in D 1 in

"The Straightaway" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

“track paintings” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper, Canvas

"Denizen No. 15" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Denizen No. 15" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Denizen No. 15" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1.75 in

"Denizen No. 15" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

box cars and the branded attire of their drivers. The small painting depicts a face peering out from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Denizen No. 13" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Denizen No. 13" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Denizen No. 13" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1.75 in

"Denizen No. 13" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

box cars and the branded attire of their drivers. The small painting depicts a face peering out from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Denizen No. 21" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Denizen No. 21" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Denizen No. 21" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1.75 in

"Denizen No. 21" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

box cars and the branded attire of their drivers. The small painting depicts a face peering out from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Denizen No. 62" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Denizen No. 62" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Denizen No. 62" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1.75 in

"Denizen No. 62" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

box cars and the branded attire of their drivers. The small painting depicts a face peering out from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Linotype vs. Monotype" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Linotype vs. Monotype" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Linotype vs. Monotype" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 6.25 in W 16.5 in D 11.5 in

"Linotype vs. Monotype" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

"Strom Steel Balls" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Strom Steel Balls" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Strom Steel Balls" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

"Alliance" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Alliance" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Alliance" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

"Pulver" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Pulver" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Pulver" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

"W.A. Jones" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"W.A. Jones" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"W.A. Jones" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

"NY Blower" Helmet and Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"NY Blower" Helmet and Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"NY Blower" Helmet and Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

"Tallman Robbins" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Tallman Robbins" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Tallman Robbins" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

"Nubian" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Nubian" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Nubian" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

"Chesterfield" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Chesterfield" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Chesterfield" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 21.5 in W 18.25 in D 1 in

"Chesterfield" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

“track paintings” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

"Yesterday" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Yesterday" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Yesterday" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

"Today" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Today" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Today" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

"Faster! Faster!" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Faster! Faster!" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Faster! Faster!" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 14 in W 18 in D 1.25 in

"Faster! Faster!" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Each a meandering path that twists and turns in an endless loop

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Linen

"Erie (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Erie (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Erie (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 11.75 in W 14.75 in D 2 in

"Erie (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

"Michigan, Ports of Indiana (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Michigan, Ports of Indiana (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Michigan, Ports of Indiana (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

"Phillips Bakery Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Phillips Bakery Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Phillips Bakery Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

depicts his "A+L Car," one of his miniature soap box derby cars. Each car is branded with an imaginary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Japanese Car of Lost Memory" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Japanese Car of Lost Memory" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Japanese Car of Lost Memory" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Pylon Truck" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Pylon Truck" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Pylon Truck" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 7.5 in W 12 in D 7 in

"Pylon Truck" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Cinema Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Cinema Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Cinema Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 8.5 in W 11 in D 6.25 in

"Cinema Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars

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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car
Vintage Soap Box Derby Car

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car

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H 19 in W 80 in D 35.5 in

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car

Located in Denton, TX

1940s handcrafted plywood soap box derby car with original advertising on the side and the drivers

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20th Century American Industrial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

"D & D Alcohol" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
"D & D Alcohol" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

"D & D Alcohol" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Soap Box Derby Carnival Midway Car Racing Sign
Soap Box Derby Carnival Midway Car Racing Sign

Soap Box Derby Carnival Midway Car Racing Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Graphic hand-painted signs. Most likely from an American soap box derby race track or perhaps

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Composition

"Tomorrow" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Tomorrow" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Tomorrow" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of

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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

"Ontario (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Ontario (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Ontario (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in

"Ontario (Great Lakes)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

” that materialize the imagined tracks navigated by his miniature soap-box car sculptures. Inspired by

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Japanese Paper Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Japanese Paper Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Japanese Paper Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

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H 6.75 in W 13.75 in D 2.5 in

"Japanese Paper Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an

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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage

Located in Dayton, OH

looked very much like a modern soap-box derby car. Sir Thomas Fairfax, commander-in-chief of

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

"Black Nasty" Soap Box Car
"Black Nasty" Soap Box Car

"Black Nasty" Soap Box Car

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H 21 in W 84 in D 21 in

"Black Nasty" Soap Box Car

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sleek soap box derby car named "Black Nasty".

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Vintage 1970s American Decorative Objects

Soap Box Derby Car
Soap Box Derby Car

Soap Box Derby Car

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H 19 in W 80 in D 35 in

Soap Box Derby Car

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s soap box Derby car in vibrant red tone.

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Vintage 1950s American Toys

Materials

Iron

Soap Box Derby Car
Soap Box Derby Car

Soap Box Derby Car

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W 83 in D 40 in

Soap Box Derby Car

Located in New Rochelle, NY

Rare and original, great Americana soap box derby car with boat-tail front, car is called "Lighting

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Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Soap Box Derby Race Car
Soap Box Derby Race Car

Soap Box Derby Race Car

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H 33 in W 70 in D 17 in

Soap Box Derby Race Car

Located in Chicago, IL

1960's Soap Box Derby Race Car

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Vintage 1960s American Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car
Vintage Soap Box Derby Car

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car

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H 23 in W 78 in D 32.5 in

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car

Located in New York, NY

Bright red painted car with black pinstripes. Vintage paper numbers attached to both sides.

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American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car- Red
Vintage Soap Box Derby Car- Red

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car- Red

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H 21 in W 78 in D 32 in

Vintage Soap Box Derby Car- Red

Located in Aurora, OR

A well oiled machine, this derby car was once the pride of some young mechanic’s life. A mid

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Mid-20th Century American Other Toys

1950s American Soap Box Derby Car "Kate"
1950s American Soap Box Derby Car "Kate"

1950s American Soap Box Derby Car "Kate"

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H 22 in W 83.75 in D 32.25 in

1950s American Soap Box Derby Car "Kate"

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American soap box derby car "Kate."

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

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Soap Box Car For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the soap box car you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each soap box car for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without a soap box car — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A soap box car, designed in the Folk Art, Industrial or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Soap Box Car?

A soap box car can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,175, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $5,950.