Roy Fridge Art

American, 1927-2007

A native of Beeville in Texas, Roy Fridge was an only child who made his own toys. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a degree in filmmaking. In the 1960s, he and his best friends, sculptors Jim Love and Dave McManaway, became known as the “unholy trio” of Texas contemporary art. In 1963, Fridge left a career in television advertising and “ran away to the beach.” He settled in the sleepy town of Port Aransas where raw materials for his lyrical works were plentiful. He built boats, some functional but mostly allusive, mythic ships of wood and bones of intimate scale. In the mid-1980s, Fridge stopped “whittling” entirely but continued his rich life as an amateur hermit, writing and reading voraciously. He passed away in his home in Port Aransas at the age of 79.

Roy FridgeModern Abstract Texas Surrealist Carved Wooden Spade Sculpture, 1967

$6,500

Modern Abstract Texas Surrealist Carved Wooden Spade Sculpture

By Roy Fridge

Located in Houston, TX

Modern surrealist abstract wooden sculpture by Texas artist Roy Fridge. The work features a prominent spade shape with two open recesses. The top opening exposes a teardrop shape and the bottom shows more machine-like forms. Currently mounted onto a stable, black base. Artist Biography: A native of Beeville, Fridge was an only child who made his own toys. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Baylor University in Waco with a degree in filmmaking. In the 1960s, he and his best friends, sculptors Jim Love and Dave McManaway, became known as the "unholy trio" of Texas contemporary art. In 1963, Fridge left a career in television advertising and "ran away to the beach." He settled in the sleepy town of Port Aransas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Wood

Roy FridgeModern Texas Mixed Media Sculpture of a Mummified Portrait Bust in a Box / Crate, Mid 20th Century

$5,000

Modern Texas Mixed Media Sculpture of a Mummified Portrait Bust in a Box / Crate

By Roy Fridge

Located in Houston, TX

Modern mixed media sculpture by Texas artist Roy Fridge. The work features a mummified portrait bust encased in a red, white, and blue flag placed in a wooden box or crate. Artist Biography: A native of Beeville, Fridge was an only child who made his own toys. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Baylor University in Waco with a degree in filmmaking. In the 1960s, he and his best friends, sculptors Jim Love and Dave McManaway, became known as the "unholy trio" of Texas contemporary art. In 1963, Fridge left a career in television advertising and "ran away to the beach." He settled in the sleepy town of Port Aransas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Roy Fridge"Hog Bayou Ritual" Mixed Media Collage 1982, 1982

$2,800

"Hog Bayou Ritual" Mixed Media Collage 1982

By Roy Fridge

Located in Houston, TX

Mixed media collage of hand drawn maps and photographs titled "Hog Bayou Ritual" by Roy Fridge. Artist Biography: A native of Beeville, Fridge was an only child who made his own toys. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Baylor University in Waco with a degree in filmmaking. In the 1960s, he and his best friends, sculptors Jim Love and Dave McManaway, became known as the "unholy trio" of Texas contemporary art. In 1963, Fridge left a career in television advertising and "ran away to the beach." He settled in the sleepy town of Port Aransas...

Category

1980s Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Pencil

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd After Keith Haring "BEST BUDDIES" Beaded Wall Sculp by CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd, 2025

$900Sale Price|70% Off

H 14 in W 18 in D 1 in

After Keith Haring "BEST BUDDIES" Beaded Wall Sculp by CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERTATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and ...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Glass, Resin, Mixed Media

Robert LongoRobert Longo - Men in the Cities 1984 Signed artist-certified photograph, unique, 1992

$10,000

H 9 in W 6.5 in

Robert Longo - Men in the Cities 1984 Signed artist-certified photograph, unique

By Robert Longo

Located in New York, NY

Robert Longo, Men in the Cities (Rick) , 1984 - unique artist-certified photographic document, 1992 Vintage photographic print on Kodak paper, with unique artist inscription and cert...

Category

1980s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pencil, Graphite

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd" La Gioconda " Mexican Huichol Beaded Art Sculpture, 2025

$850Sale Price|66% Off

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 12.2 in

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd" La Gioconda " Mexican Huichol Beaded Art Sculpture

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Scott Troxel"Flashe" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, red, orange, mcm, modernist, wood, 2023

$1,250

H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2.25 in

"Flashe" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, red, orange, mcm, modernist, wood

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Flashe" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Soren GrauStreet Spirits: Street Ready - Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculpture, 2025

$625

H 13 in W 8 in D 8 in

Street Spirits: Street Ready - Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculpture

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Concrete

Cy Twombly"Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster" Cy Twombly, 1955

$7,000

H 8 in W 8 in

"Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster" Cy Twombly

By Cy Twombly

Located in New York, NY

Cy Twombly Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster, 1955 Identified and inscribed on the reverse by the sitter Carolyn Brown Photograph on paper 8 x 8 inches Provenance Gift of the artist Estate of Carolyn Brown, New York 2025. Cy Twombly gained fame for his art that combined cultural, historical, and poetic elements—particularly those from classical antiquity—with abstract shapes and his distinctive script. Born Edwin Parker Twombly, Jr. on April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, he began his artistic journey under the guidance of Pierre Daura and Marion Junkin at Washington and Lee University. This initial training was complemented by his formative experiences at the Arts Students League of New York and Black Mountain College, where he established enduring friendships with influential figures like Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage, and Merce Cunningham. A pivotal moment for Twombly was his 1952 trip to Italy and North Africa with Rauschenberg, funded by a grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This journey allowed Twombly to engage deeply with the rich cultural history that would inform his future artistic endeavors, leading to the creation of significant early pieces. Twombly made his way back to Italy in 1957 and 1958, during which he presented his first solo exhibition in Italy at Galleria La Tartaruga, owned by Plinio De Martiis. In 1959, he married Luisa Tatiana...

Category

1950s Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Yaacov Agam2 +3 = 4, 1981, 1981

$15,000

H 35.43 in W 24.81 in

2 +3 = 4, 1981

By Yaacov Agam

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Yaacov Agam 2 +3 = 4, 1981 offers another excellent example of the artist’s ability to induce the illusion of movement through color and pattern. By combining a multicolor palette wi...

Category

1980s Op Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Scott Troxel"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm, 2022

$1,400

H 17 in W 7 in D 2 in

"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"WavyOlive" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Day of the Dead" LED Neon Wall Light Wall Sculpture, 2025

$1,500

H 25 in W 22 in D 0.5 in

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Day of the Dead" LED Neon Wall Light Wall Sculpture

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

ALTERATION ART . . .is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fin artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and mexican Huichol ...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Glass, LED Light, Mixed Media

Kevin PerraultSurf 014 - Original Mixed Media Figurative Rock Sculpture For Table or Desk, 2025

$2,200

H 12 in W 9 in D 7 in

Surf 014 - Original Mixed Media Figurative Rock Sculpture For Table or Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kevin Perrault’s sculptural work exists at the intersection of permanence and play, blending monumentality with quiet intimacy. Working primarily in copper and stone, his figurative ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Stone, Copper

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd Chroma 'Thor' Huichol Sculpture, Glass Mixed Media, 2025, 2025

$1,400

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 6 in

Chroma 'Thor' Huichol Sculpture, Glass Mixed Media, 2025

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERTATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and ...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "THE GOAL KEEPER" from Huichol Alterarion Series, 2025

$1,320Sale Price|44% Off

H 11 in W 18 in D 11 in

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "THE GOAL KEEPER" from Huichol Alterarion Series

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

ALTERATION ART . . .is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and mexican Huichol...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media

Previously Available Items

Roy Fridge"The Tree House" Mixed Media Collage 1982, 1982

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H 28.25 in W 23.75 in D 1.25 in

"The Tree House" Mixed Media Collage 1982

By Roy Fridge

Located in Houston, TX

Mixed media collage of hand written notes, photographs, and watercolor images titled "The Tree House" by Roy Fridge. Artist Biography: A native of Beeville, Fridge was an only child who made his own toys. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Baylor University in Waco with a degree in filmmaking. In the 1960s, he and his best friends, sculptors Jim Love and Dave McManaway, became known as the "unholy trio" of Texas contemporary art. In 1963, Fridge left a career in television advertising and "ran away to the beach." He settled in the sleepy town of Port Aransas...

Category

1980s Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Pencil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Roy Fridge art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Roy Fridge in mixed media, paint, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Roy Fridge art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Suzan Etkin, Curtis Jeré, and Seena Donneson. Roy Fridge art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,800 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $5,000.