Roy Frederick Carnon Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1911 - d. 2002

Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF and, after pilot training, flew as flying boat navigator in Africa, India and the Far East.

After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for visualising space craft and film sets for 2001: A Space Odyssey. After his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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  • Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Sortland, Lofoten; oil on board, signed, further signed and insc
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Sortland, Lofoten; oil on board, signed, further signed and insc

    Est: £150 - £200

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Sortland, Lofoten; oil on board, signed, further signed and inscribed in blue biro to the reverse and to a paper label attached to the reverse, 44.3x59.8cm (ARR) framed, in a white painted box moulding frame, mid/late 20th century. Please refer to department for condition report

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  • Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Houses in a Harbour, Norway; oil on board, signed, further signe
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Houses in a Harbour, Norway; oil on board, signed, further signe

    Est: £150 - £200

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Houses in a Harbour, Norway; oil on board, signed, further signed and titled in black marker to the reverse, 30.6x46.3cm (ARR) framed, in a parcel gilded and painted moulding frame, late 20th century. Please refer to department for condition report

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  • Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Denmark; oil on board, signed, further inscribed to paper label
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Denmark; oil on board, signed, further inscribed to paper label

    Est: £150 - £200

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Denmark; oil on board, signed, further inscribed to paper label to the reverse, 28.8x56.3cm (ARR) Please refer to department for condition report

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  • Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Boat to Norway; oil on board, signed, further signed and titled
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Boat to Norway; oil on board, signed, further signed and titled

    Est: £150 - £200

    Roy Carnon, British 1911-2002- Boat to Norway; oil on board, signed, further signed and titled to the reverse, 65.5x44.5cm (ARR) Note: Carnon was an illustrator and best known for his involvement in the production of concept drawings and paintings for the film '2001: Space Odyssey' in 1965, before further working on concept designs for other films such as the Bond films, 'Superman' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. all framed; two framed in plain wooden frames, mid 20th century; one framed in a wooden moulding frame, glazed and mounted, late 20th century. Please refer to department for condition report

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Nude studies signed lower left "Roy Carnon"
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Nude studies signed lower left "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £200 - £300

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Nude studies signed lower left "Roy Carnon" pencil h:28 w: 29 cm

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  • § Roy Carnon - Nude studies - signed lower left "Roy Carnon
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Carnon - Nude studies - signed lower left "Roy Carnon

    Est: £200 - £300

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Nude studies signed lower left "Roy Carnon" pencil h:28 w: 37 cm

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon - Walkers in a park - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon - Walkers in a park - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £200 - £300

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Walkers in a park signed lower left "Roy Carnon" watercolour h:22 w: 17 cm

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Pink roses in a blue mug - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Pink roses in a blue mug - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £100 - £200

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Pink roses in a blue mug signed lower right "Roy Carnon" watercolour h:31 w: 23 cm

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  • § Roy Carnon - Sailing boats - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Carnon - Sailing boats - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £70 - £100

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Sailing boats signed lower left "Roy Carnon" watercolour heightened with white h:21 w: 36 cm

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) "Plants" - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) "Plants" - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £100 - £200

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) "Plants" signed lower right "Roy Carnon" oil on board h:33 w:28 cm

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Cows in autumn - signed lower left "Roy Carnon" and inscribed with title lower right
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Cows in autumn - signed lower left "Roy Carnon" and inscribed with title lower right

    Est: £100 - £150

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Cows in autumn signed lower left "Roy Carnon" and inscribed with title lower right watercolour h:13 w: 21 cm

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Cattle resting - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Cattle resting - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £200 - £300

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Cattle resting signed lower right "Roy Carnon" oil on canvas h:49 w: 75 cm

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Skopelos, Greece - signed upper right "Roy Carnon"
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Skopelos, Greece - signed upper right "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £200 - £300

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Skopelos, Greece signed upper right "Roy Carnon" oil on board, unframed h:51 w: 61 cm

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) "Your Place or Mine ?" signed lower left "Ray Carnon" and inscribed "Maggie - Love and Goo.
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) "Your Place or Mine ?" signed lower left "Ray Carnon" and inscribed "Maggie - Love and Goo.

    Est: £300 - £400

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) "Your Place or Mine?" signed lower left "Ray Carnon" and inscribed "Maggie - Love and Good Wishes for your birthday ''96 - Ray" watercolour and collage, unframed h:17 w: 31 cm Provenance: By descent within the family of the artist Other Notes: A birthday present from Roy Carnon to his girlfriend, Maggie, later to become his wife. Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for visualising space craft and film sets for 2001: A Space Odyssey. After his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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  • § Roy Carnon - View of All Hallows Church, Tillington, near Petworth - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Carnon - View of All Hallows Church, Tillington, near Petworth - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £300 - £400

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) View of All Hallows Church, Tillington, near Petworth, Sussex signed lower left "Roy Carnon" oil on board, in a white painted frame h:31 w:42 cm Other Notes: Roy Carnon lived at Blackboys in West Sussex, within striking distance of Tillington, before moving to Mere in Wiltshire. Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Eel Brook Common signed "R Carnon" and titled on the reverse
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Eel Brook Common signed "R Carnon" and titled on the reverse

    Est: £100 - £150

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Eel Brook Common signed "R Carnon" and titled on the reverse oil on canvas h:13 w:19 cm Other Notes: Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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  • § Roy Carnon - Derelict Catalina, Redhills Lake, near Madras, used in stocks for gunnery practice - signed lower right "Roy Carnon '46
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Carnon - Derelict Catalina, Redhills Lake, near Madras, used in stocks for gunnery practice - signed lower right "Roy Carnon '46

    Est: £300 - £500

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Derelict Catalina - Redhills Lake, near Madras signed lower right "Roy Carnon '46" oil on board, in a white painted frame h:23 w:49 cm Other Notes: The present painting depicts a derelict Catalina flying boat on Redhills Lake, Madras, India, an area that was used for gunnery practice. Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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  • § Roy Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Green Dance - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Green Dance - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £300 - £500

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Green Dance signed lower left "Roy Carnon" oil on board, in a grey painted frame h:58 w:44 cm Other Notes: Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon - Skopolos Snapshot - signed lower right "RC"
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Frederick Carnon - Skopolos Snapshot - signed lower right "RC"

    Est: £150 - £250

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Skopolos Snapshot signed lower right "RC" watercolour h:17 w:22 cm Other Notes: Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon - London Street Scenes, 26 x 21cm, 25 x 16cm (unframed) and 17 x 22cm one signed lower left with initials "RC";
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Frederick Carnon - London Street Scenes, 26 x 21cm, 25 x 16cm (unframed) and 17 x 22cm one signed lower left with initials "RC";

    Est: £100 - £200

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) New Kings Road, Fulham, London, street scenes, 26 x 21cm, 25 x 16cm (unframed) and 17 x 22cm two signed with initials "RC" pastel (3) Other Notes: Roy Carnon lived at Pomona House, No. 111 New Kings Road, Fulham, and it is likely that this is one of the houses portrayed in the present sketches. Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Two women - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Two women - signed lower left "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £200 - £300

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) A couple seated signed lower left "Roy Carnon" oil on board, in a green painted distressed frame h:39 w:22 cm Other Notes: Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Publishers' Party (Movement '90) - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) - Publishers' Party (Movement '90) - signed lower right "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £300 - £500

    The present painting is influenced by the book covers TAKE OUT Roy Carnon designed for Corgi Books for the Corgi Publishers' Party in 1990. § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Publishers' Party - 'Movement '90' signed lower right "Roy Carnon" oil on board, unframed h:26 w:61 cm Other Notes: The present painting is influenced by the book covers Roy Carnon designed for Corgi Books for the Corgi Publishers' Party in 1990. Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002. The present painting is influenced by the book covers Roy Carnon designed for the Corgi Publishers' Party in 1990 at Corgi Books.

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  • § Roy Frederick Carnon - Well Red (Movement '90") - signed upper left "Roy Carnon"
    Oct. 11, 2018

    § Roy Frederick Carnon - Well Red (Movement '90") - signed upper left "Roy Carnon"

    Est: £300 - £500

    § Roy Frederick Carnon (British, 1911-2002) Well Red - 'Movement '90' signed upper left "Roy Carnon" oil on board, unframed h:51 w:61 cm Other Notes: The present painting is influenced by the book covers Roy Carnon designed for the Corgi Publishers' Party in 1990 at Corgi Books. Roy Frederick Carnon, born in England in 1911, grew up in Isleworth, London, briefly attending art school in Chiswick. He became an illustrator, working mainly for advertising agencies. During the Second World War, he continued to sketch even when working as a fireman during the London Blitz. He subsequently joined the RAF ground crew and was dispatched to Africa, India and the Far East. After returning to civilian life, Carnon continued to work in advertising, as well as producing book covers and jackets, particularly for Corgi Books. He was responsible for a number of covers for Edgar Rice Boroughs' science fiction novels published by Four Square Books in 1961-65 and illustrated "Famous Fighting Aircraft" for the Collins Wonder Colour Books series in 1964. In 1965, Carnon joined the team responsible for producing concept drawings, sketches and paintings for 2001: A Space Odyssey. His official designation was 'scientific design specialist and visual concept artist'. For this he was responsible for visualising space craft, film sets and the iconic 'wheel' space station. After 2001, his first foray into the movie business, Carnon worked on other films including the Bond movies, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Ladyhawke, all shot in the MGM facilities in Borehamwood and Shepperton, London. In addition to all his film work, Roy Carnon was a prolific and unusually versatile painter and also wrote some poetry. He had the ability to turn from set design to portraits, from technical drawing to lively figure drawing, sketches and landscapes. Some of his film artwork is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He died at Mere in Wiltshire in 2002.

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