Roy Fridge Sculptures

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 Sculptures

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...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

AlbenDONALD Dollars - Pop Art Sculptures, 2019-

$2,000

H 9.5 in W 4.75 in D 4 in

DONALD Dollars - Pop Art Sculptures

By Alben

Located in New York, NY

Cheeky references to pop culture and the societal context. Donald Duck is cast in resin with banknotes inside. Grounded in a postmodern vernacular, Alben’s paintings and sculptures ...

Category

2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media

Scott Troxel"Streamliner II" Monochrome Modern Wall Sculpture- blue, gray, minimalism, mcm, 2022

$3,500

H 43 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

"Streamliner II" Monochrome Modern Wall Sculpture- blue, gray, minimalism, mcm

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

Note: Streamliner I is shown with Streamliner II in some of the photos. Streamliner II is the Darker of the two sculptures and shown on the right (When both are shown in same photo)...

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2010s Modern Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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 Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Scott Troxel"Oceanside" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, geometric, navy, blue, wood, bold, 2023

$2,100

H 14 in W 14 in D 2.25 in

"Oceanside" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, geometric, navy, blue, wood, bold

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Oceanside" is a minimalist and modernist, geometric, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Ser...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Romero BrittoFriar's Club Award for Tony Bennett, Hand signed Sculpture by Romero Britto, 2016

$7,500

H 17.25 in W 6 in D 1 in

Friar's Club Award for Tony Bennett, Hand signed Sculpture by Romero Britto

By Romero Britto

Located in New York, NY

Romero Britto Friar's Club Award for Tony Bennett, 2016 Mixed Media Enamel and Iron Sculpture on marble base This sculpture is signed by the artist with permanent marker on the base ...

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2010s Pop Art Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Iron

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Linda SteinLinda Stein, Knight of New Beginnings 1294 - Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture, 2026

$52,000

H 53.5 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

Linda Stein, Knight of New Beginnings 1294 - Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series in 2002 after being forced to evacuate her New York downtown studio for a year post-9/11. Stein's Knights are shield-like forms ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Scott Troxel"Hot Mess" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, purple, wood, mcm, 2023

$1,275Sale Price|25% Off

H 14 in W 8 in D 2.25 in

"Hot Mess" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, purple, wood, mcm

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Hot Mess" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series which are smal...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Leroy JohnsonAbstract Clay Sculpture of Urban Row Home with Black History Themes, ca. 2000

$12,000

H 15 in W 10 in D 8 in

Abstract Clay Sculpture of Urban Row Home with Black History Themes

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Rather than being literal reproductions of buildings, Leroy Johnson’s iconic, signature house sculptures are alive with texture and symbolism, celebrating the resilience of communiti...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Linda SteinLinda Stein, Flirtation 1236 - Contemporary Fabric Leather Metal Wall Sculpture, 2023

$19,000

H 43 in W 15 in D 8 in

Linda Stein, Flirtation 1236 - Contemporary Fabric Leather Metal Wall Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series in 2002 after being forced to evacuate her New York downtown studio for a year post-9/11. Stein's Knights are shield-like forms ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Scott Troxel"Terrebellum" Wall Sculpture - Modern, white, mcm, mid century modern, wood, 2022

$5,500

H 75 in W 47.5 in D 2 in

"Terrebellum" Wall Sculpture - Modern, white, mcm, mid century modern, wood

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

Please Note: This Listing is for a commission. This piece will be made specifically for you. (Colors and palette changes can be arranged). Terebellum is a large modern wall sculp...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Birch, Paint

Scott Troxel"Balken" Wall Sculpture-wood, gray, brutalism, architectural, building, mcm, 2022

$1,120Sale Price|30% Off

H 17 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

"Balken" Wall Sculpture-wood, gray, brutalism, architectural, building, mcm

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Balken" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for brutalist architecture of the ...

Category

2010s Modern Roy Fridge Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Find a wide variety of authentic Roy Fridge sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Roy Fridge in mixed media, wood 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 sculptures, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Adickes, Chaim Gross, and Scott Troxel. Roy Fridge sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,000 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $5,750.