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.

Artist: Roy Fridge

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

Scott Troxel"Tuxedo" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, navy, yellow, Stella, 2023

$1,775

H 18.75 in W 12 in D 2.25 in

"Tuxedo" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, navy, yellow, Stella

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Tuxedo" 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

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

Robert IndianaLOVE replica sculpture Artist Copyright Indianapolis Museum & Foundation Stamped, 2011

$3,850

H 3 in W 3 in D 1.5 in

LOVE replica sculpture Artist Copyright Indianapolis Museum & Foundation Stamped

By Robert Indiana

Located in New York, NY

Robert Indiana LOVE (Official Artist Copyright and Foundation Stamp), 2011 Brushed Aluminum sculpture (Red) Stamped by artist's estate, Stam...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Metal

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd Chroma-Hamlet Sculpture: Mixed Media Glass Beadwork, Pop Art, 2010+, 2025

$875Sale Price|67% Off

H 19 in W 13 in D 9 in

Chroma-Hamlet Sculpture: Mixed Media Glass Beadwork, Pop Art, 2010+

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

Glass, Mixed Media

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

$675Sale Price|25% Off

H 9.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " Wolf " 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

Ed FeingershMarilyn on the Roof - Marilyn Monroe Ambassador Hotel New York City Skyline

$396

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Marilyn on the Roof - Marilyn Monroe Ambassador Hotel New York City Skyline

By Ed Feingersh

Located in Brighton, GB

American actress and the original Blonde Bombshell Marilyn Monroe smiles as she looks out at New York City. Monroe is photographed leaning over the edge of the high-class Ambassado...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Scott Troxel"Navarro" Wall Sculpture-wood, minimalism, mid century modern, white, monochrome, 2024

$3,200

H 25.25 in W 14.25 in D 2.25 in

"Navarro" Wall Sculpture-wood, minimalism, mid century modern, white, monochrome

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Navarro"- From the Small Pops Collection "Navarro" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspir...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd Chroma-Spiderman Sculpture, Pop Art, Resin and Mixed Media, 2010+, 2025

$945Sale Price|65% Off

H 15 in W 18 in D 12.5 in

Chroma-Spiderman Sculpture, Pop Art, Resin and Mixed Media, 2010+

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

Resin, Mixed Media

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Care Bear" from Huichol ALTERATIONS Series, 2025

$750Sale Price|50% Off

H 10 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Care Bear" from Huichol ALTERATIONS 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 Huicho...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Glass, Plastic, 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 Mexican Huichol Beaded Art Horses Sculpture, 2024

$850Sale Price|54% Off

H 21 in W 14 in D 8 in

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd Mexican Huichol Beaded Art Horses 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"Boofy (Large Version) Mid Century Wood Wall Sculpture- by Artist Scott Troxel, 2025

$3,250

H 36 in W 30 in D 2 in

"Boofy (Large Version) Mid Century Wood Wall Sculpture- by Artist Scott Troxel

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Boofy (Large Version)" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Boofy is part of my popular "Small Po...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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