Roy Fridge Mixed Media

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...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Wood

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...

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1980s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

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 ...

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2010s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Dining Out - New York Dinner Portrait Couple Dining Black and White Photograph

$396

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Dining Out - New York Dinner Portrait Couple Dining Black and White Photograph

Located in Brighton, GB

Dining Out - New York Dinner Portrait Couple Dining Black and White Photograph A couple dining out at an elegant hotel in New York is caught momentarily distracted by the floor show...

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20th Century Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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 Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pencil, Graphite

Make up Mirrors - Black and White Royal Pavilion Brighton Thurston Hopkins

$396

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Make up Mirrors - Black and White Royal Pavilion Brighton Thurston Hopkins

Located in Brighton, GB

Make up Mirrors - Black and White Royal Pavilion Photograph Judy Dunlop, a participant in the Holiday Girl Beauty competition, is captured completely un-posed by Thurston Hopkins a...

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20th Century Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Associated PressQueen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prince Charles, 1960s

$290

H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 0.08 in

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prince Charles

By Associated Press

Located in Roma, IT

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prince Carlo is a press photograph. With the attached paper of the description in Italian. A historical moment of the past is captured by the sub...

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1960s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Paper

Ian SandersonFigurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine, 1999

$4,355

H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 0.01 in

Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Sandrine ‘. Signed by Ian Sanderson ...

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1990s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Michael OchsMichael Ochs 'Brigitte Bardot' Archival Photograph by Getty, 20 x 30, 1962

$500

H 20 in W 30 in

Michael Ochs 'Brigitte Bardot' Archival Photograph by Getty, 20 x 30

By Michael Ochs

Located in San Rafael, CA

Brigitte Bardot with cigarette in hand by photographer Michael Ochs, originally taken in 1962. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) As an authorized Getty Images Gallery partner, we...

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1960s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Paper

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 Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Harry BensonHarry Benson 'Ali in Training' Archival Photograph by Getty, 30 x 30, 1965

$700

H 30 in W 30 in

Harry Benson 'Ali in Training' Archival Photograph by Getty, 30 x 30

By Harry Benson

Located in San Rafael, CA

American Heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), training in his gym, 21st May 1965. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) As an authorized Getty ...

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1960s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Paper

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 Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Scott Troxel"CloudHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, orange, red, white, 2023

$2,200

H 14.5 in W 13 in D 2.25 in

"CloudHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, orange, red, white

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"CloudHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint, Wax

Reg LancasterReg Lancaster 'Francoise Hardy' Archival Photograph by Getty, 30x40, 1969

$700

H 40 in W 30 in

Reg Lancaster 'Francoise Hardy' Archival Photograph by Getty, 30x40

By Reg Lancaster

Located in San Rafael, CA

1969: French singer, Francoise Hardy sitting on a motorbike. (Photo by Reg Lancaster/Express/Getty Images) As an authorized Getty Images Gallery partn...

Category

1950s Modern Roy Fridge Mixed Media

Materials

Photographic Paper

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 Mixed Media

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Pencil

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