Jesus Bautista Moroles Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jesus Bautista Moroles Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 06, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (TX, 1950-2015) GRANITE SCULPTURE, FRAGMENTED PRISM
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Carved granite abstract sculpture, Fragmented Prism, Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, active in Rockport, Texas, 1950-2015), comprised of natural and polished carved granite slabs, apparently unsigned, approx 16.25"h, 11"w, 9.5"d
Austin Auction Gallery
Dec. 04, 2024
Jesus Moroles, pink granite sculpture
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015), Untitled Disc, no signature observed, 46"h x 45"w x 5"d
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 08, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (TX, 1950-2015) PAPER RELIEF SCULPTURE, 'GREEK KEY'
Est: $300 - $600
Framed paper relief sculpture, "Greek Key," signed lower left Jesus Bautista Moroles (Texas, 1950-2015), numbered A/P (artist's proof), titled lower right, sight: approx 21.5"h, 22"w, overall: approx 23.5"h, 24"w, 10.5lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 08, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (TX, 1950-2015) PAPER RELIEF SCULPTURE, 'GREEK KEY'
Est: $300 - $600
Framed paper relief sculpture, "Greek Key," signed lower left Jesus Bautista Moroles (Texas, 1950-2015), numbered A/P (artist's proof), titled lower right, sight: approx 21.5"h, 22"w, overall: approx 23.5"h, 24"w, 10.5lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 08, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (TX, 1950-2015) PAPER RELIEF SCULPTURE, 'LAS MESAS'
Est: $300 - $600
Framed paper relief sculpture, "Las Mesas," signed lower left Jesus Bautista Moroles (Texas, 1950-2015), numbered 1/ 10, titled lower right, sight: approx 21.5"h, 22"w, overall: approx 23.5"h, 24"w, 10.5lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Oct. 23, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Corner Column #21992graniteheight 51 1/2in (131cm); width 12in (30.5cm); depth 10in (25.4cm)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Corner Column #2 1992 granite height 51 1/2in (131cm); width 12in (30.5cm); depth 10in (25.4cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 11, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) CARVED GRANITE SCULPTURE, LAPSTRAKE
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Carved granite abstract sculpture, Lapstrake, Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, active in Rockport, Texas, 1950-2015), comprised of natural and polished carved granite slabs, apparently unsigned, approx 28.5"h, 36.5"w, 8"d **Provenance: by descent, purchased by the consignor's mother directly from the artist in the 1980s**
Austin Auction Gallery
Jul. 25, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Round Rocks 1991graniteheight 6in (15cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 6 3/4in (17cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Round Rocks 1991 granite height 6in (15cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 6 3/4in (17cm) Please note that this work is from the Collection of Howard and Matilda Rubin.
Bonhams
Jul. 25, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Vanishing Edge Round 1993granite, underside marked in black ink #930005'height 18 1/4in (46.5cm); width 10 1/4in (26cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Vanishing Edge Round 1993 granite, underside marked in black ink #930005' height 18 1/4in (46.5cm); width 10 1/4in (26cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm) Please note that this work is from the Collection of Howard and Matilda Rubin.
Bonhams
Jul. 25, 2024
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Corner Column #21992graniteheight 51 1/2in (131cm); width 12in (30.5cm); depth 10in (25.4cm)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) Corner Column #2 1992 granite height 51 1/2in (131cm); width 12in (30.5cm); depth 10in (25.4cm) Please note that this work is from the Collection of Howard and Matilda Rubin.
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2024
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Musical Fish," 2001
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Musical Fish," 2001, black granite. Height: 12 1/2' Width: 35' Depth: 2'
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jun. 08, 2024
JESUS MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, “Vanishing Edge Round,” CIRCA 1990
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JESUS MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Vanishing Edge Round," CIRCA 1990, Italian red granite. Height: 21 1/2" Width: 7 1/2" Depth: 3 1/2"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Apr. 20, 2024
Jesus Bautista Moroles Untitled
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Untitled Carved pink granite Unsigned
Larsen Art Auction
Feb. 21, 2024
Jesus Moroles, Lapstrake
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jesus Moroles Lapstrake 1987 Georgia gray granite overall: 57.25 h x 36.5 w x 10 d in (145 x 93 x 25 cm) sculpture: 23.75 h x 29.25 w x 6.25 d in (60 x 74 x 16 cm) Sold with steel base. Provenance: The Artist | LewAllen Gallery, Santa Fe | Acquired from the previous in 1995, Collection of Wally Goodman and Patrick Duffy | Thence by descent This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 02, 2023
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Lapstrake," 1996
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Lapstrake," 1996, a Sardinia rosa stone with raw and polished edges. Height: 31" Width: 24" Depth: 6"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Nov. 21, 2023
Jesus Bautista Moroles (1950-2015), "Spirit Las Mesas," 1985
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Jesus Bautista Moroles (1950-2015) "Spirit Las Mesas," 1985 Granite Unsigned
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 23, 2023
JESUS MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A PRINT, "Greek Key," CIRCA LATE 20TH CENTURY
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
JESUS MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A PRINT, "Greek Key," CIRCA LATE 20TH CENTURY, handmade paper cast in bas relief, signed, numbered, and titled across lower margin, "Jesus Bautista Moroles / 7/10 / 'Greek Key;'" 18 1/2" x 18 1/2", framed 23 1/2" x 23 1/2".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 23, 2023
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE ON STAND, "Curved Stele," 1980s
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE ON STAND, "Curved Stele," 1980s, curved trapezoidal rose granite with vertical and horizontal vents and surface grooves with central pierced spine raised on a polished and rough surfaced stepped black granite stand, tablet height: 39", width: 19 1/4", depth: 4"; stand height: 5", width: 25", depth: 8".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jun. 07, 2023
Jesus Bautista Moroles American, 1950-2015 Untitled (Column)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Jesus Bautista Moroles American, 1950-2015 Untitled (Column) Granite Height 15 3/4 inches (40 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist C Property from the Collection of Phyllis Weil
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 05, 2023
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (D. 2015) GRANITE SCULPTURE
Est: $200 - $400
Pink granite sculpture, Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015), unsigned, numbered 143, having stepped pyramid form, approx 3.25"h, 7"sq, 5.6lbs **Note: this piece is number 143 out of 150 made by the artist, and presented by the Houston Grand Opera Ball to its patrons for the 2005 opening of Carmen** Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Feb. 25, 2023
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) TWO WALL SCULPTURES, "Las Mesas," and "Greek Key," 1992
Est: $600 - $800
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) TWO WALL SCULPTURES, "Las Mesas," and "Greek Key," 1992, cast paper, each signed in pencil L/L, "Jesus Bautista Moroles," each titled at L/R, and numbered, "5/10," and "1/10," respectively; "Las Mesas," 18" x 18 " x 2", framed 26" x 26", "Greek Key," 19 1/4" x 19 1/4" x 2", framed, 26" x 26".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jan. 01, 2023
Jesus Bautista Moroles (1950 - 2015)granite sculpture, vanishing edgeunsignedheight 21 1/2 inches
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jesus Bautista Moroles (1950 - 2015)granite sculpture, vanishing edgeunsignedheight 21 1/2 inches
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Dec. 06, 2022
Jesús Moroles (American, b. 1950) Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jesús Moroles (American, b. 1950) Untitled Granite 12 in. (30.5cm) diameter Provenance The Collection of Charles and Virginia Bowden, San Antonio, Texas.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 22, 2022
Jesús Bautista Moroles Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jesús Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Untitled Pink granite Unsigned
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 22, 2022
Jesús Bautista Moroles Shard
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jesús Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Shard Granite Unsigned This shard is a remnant of a sculpture that was damaged.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 13, 2022
Jesus Moroles, Vanishing Edge Round
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jesus Moroles Vanishing Edge Round c. 1991 granite 32.75 h × 11.75 w × 5.5 d in (83 × 30 × 14 cm) This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 08, 2022
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American/Texas, 1950-2015), "Untitled"
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American/Texas, 1950-2015) "Untitled" carved granite unsigned, marked "910052" at bottom, on a white carved wood base. sculpture h. 33-1/2", w. 18-3/4", d. 4-1/2", base h. 8", w. 22", d. 8" Provenance: Estate of Lin Emery, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 01, 2022
Jesus Bautista Moroles mixed media Interlocking Round
Est: $500 - $800
Moroles, Jesus Bautista (American, 1950-2015), Interlocking Round, 1987, charcoal, pastel, granite and collage on paper, 41 x 29.5 inches, framed in a plexiglass shadow box measuring 47 x 35 x 2.5 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 25, 2022
Jesús Bautista Moroles (American/Texas)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Jesús Bautista Moroles (American/Texas, 1950-2015), "Lapstrake", 1987, Georgia gray granite, unsigned, h. 82 1/2 in., w. 40 in., d. 6 1/2 in. ***Please contact Client Services for the viewing location, clientservices@nealauction.com*** Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist; Estate of Kenneth A. McAshan (1949-2021), New Orleans, LA. Note: Jesús Moroles was one of the master sculptors of his generation. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Moroles developed an early passion for art. Following service in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and studies at North Texas State University, Moroles worked as an apprentice to renowned sculptor Luis Jimenez (1940-2006). In 1980, he fulfilled a lifelong dream to travel to Pietra Santra, Italy for one year, where he was deeply moved by the art and tradition of marble carving. The artist returned to Texas shortly thereafter and committed to working in stone. Rather than carving marble, however, Moroles instead felt that granite would be his medium. He was quoted as saying “granite was a fundamental element…the core and heart of the universe.” Looking to the work of Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for aesthetic inspiration, Moroles began using wedge-like tools to split stone: "I wanted to expose the true nature of the stone, so I decided not to carve it but tear it." This method involved hammering five-inch steel wedges into the stone, causing it to split along the natural grain. Moroles polished some surfaces of the granite, but left others rough. The interplay of the smooth and coarse surfaces became a vital element in his work, a subtle commentary on the theme of man versus nature that would be woven into his sculptures throughout his career. Despite their large scale, Moroles completed all of his works in his own studio in Rockport, TX. Granite required both great physical strength and perseverance to transform, and Moroles rarely worked from sketches, instead allowing the medium to shape his design. His forms were universal columns, crescents, triangles, obelisks, and pyramids. Moroles’ largest work was a 1991 memorial to Houston police officers, a 120-by-120-foot public sculpture on the banks of Buffalo Bayou. His most visible was “Lapstrake” from 1987, a 64-ton, 22-foot-tall sculpture at 31 West 52nd Street Plaza in New York, across the street from the Museum of Modern Art. The word lapstrake means “overlapping” or “not flush.” With this series and the work offered here, Moroles wanted to “bring the quarry into the gallery” by creating a single block of granite that looks like many pieces of stone uneasily balanced atop one another. To “make the stone important,” Moroles preserved a sense of the rock’s original form and character, rather than carve the material into another object or abstract form. He effortlessly achieved the sense of monumentality, captivating surface and delicate sense of balance that transform the surrounding environment into a “sacred space.” Ref.: Adlmann, Jan Ernet and Jesús Moroles. Moroles: Granite Sculpture. Houston, TX: Herring Press, 2004; Castro, Fernando. “Jesús Moroles, Sculptor (1950-2015).” Literal Magazine. June 2015. www.literalmagazine.com. Accessed May 28, 2022; Gangelhoff, Bonnie. “Jesús Bautista Moroloes.” Southwest Art. Sept. 1997. www.southwestart.com. Accessed May 28, 2022.
Neal Auction Company
May. 21, 2022
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Ziggurat Landscape," 1990,
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Ziggurat Landscape," 1990, black granite. 10 1/2'' x 19 3/4'' x 19 7/8'' Note: The ziggurat-style stepped pyramid form of this piece relates directly to one of Moroles' masterpieces - the "Houston Police Officers' Memorial" which was also created in 1990. Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Wiley and Gloria Biles, Houston, Texas; Proceeds to benefit the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston; Davis/McClain Gallery, Houston, Texas,1990, with original gallery invoice
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 21, 2022
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Musical Fish," 2001,
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Musical Fish," 2001, black granite. 10'' x 34'' x 2'' Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Wiley and Gloria Biles, Houston, Texas; Proceeds to benefit the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston; Davis/McClain Gallery, Houston, Texas,1990, with original gallery invoice
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 21, 2022
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Temple Facade," 1992,
Est: $600 - $800
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Temple Facade," 1992, Georgia gray granite. 16'' x 11'' x 3 1/2'' Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Wiley and Gloria Biles, Houston, Texas; Proceeds to benefit the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston; Davis/McClain Gallery, Houston, Texas,1992, with original gallery invoice
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 18, 2022
JESUS MOROLES CUT STEEL SCULPTURE
Est: $1,200 - $3,200
JESUS MOROLES CUT STEEL SCULPTURE. FROM THE ESTATE OF BART TRUXILLO. Height: 12 in. by Width: 25.75 in. by Depth: .75 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Mar. 23, 2022
JesÃºs Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Interlocking
Est: $800 - $1,200
JesÃºs Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Interlocking labrador green granite on marble base 7 x 24 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of H. Thomas Axt, New York, New York
Hindman
Mar. 23, 2022
JesÃºs Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Moonscape Bench
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JesÃºs Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Moonscape Bench granite 8 x 13 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of H. Thomas Axt, New York, New York
Hindman
Oct. 16, 2021
JESUS MOROLES GRANITE SIGNED SCULPTURE
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
JESUS MOROLES GRANITE SCULPTURE, SIGNED AND DATED 1982. Height: 16 in. by Width: 4 in. by Depth: 3.5 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Sep. 25, 2021
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Granite Garden Fountain," CIRCA 1987,
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Granite Garden Fountain," CIRCA 1987, Texas Premier rose granite, the serpentine, grooved sculpture on a square form base, water hole drilled through from top to bottom, designed for use as a fountain. Height: 96" Width: 14" Depth: 11 1/2" Note: Height: 8ft
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 25, 2021
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Texas Study,"
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, "Texas Study," pink granite. Height: 9 1/4" Width: 11 1/2" Depth: 2" Note: The pink granite work is about texture, form, shape, and shaping; we see the artist's deliberate saw marks on the sides of the artwork. The work is a small testament to the incredibly important process of the artist. The location of smoothed and sawed areas in contrast to the raw fasçades of the "chutes" challenges the viewer to follow the artist's act of carving. As the viewer reflects on this contrast of textural surfaces and space, then the meticulous nature of the artist, combined with the quietness of stone begins to echo the unwavering intention and brilliance of Jesus Bautista Moroles. Provenance: Property of a Texas Gentleman, Houston, Texas
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jul. 07, 2021
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American 1950-2015), Spirit of Leadership, Granite Sculpture on Marble Plinth, with Moroles Book, H: 19-1/2"
Est: $600 - $800
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American 1950-2015), Spirit of Leadership, Granite Sculpture on Marble Plinth, with Moroles Book, H: 19-1/2"
Weschler's
May. 01, 2021
ONE-OF-A-KIND JESUS MOROLES GRANITE DINING TABLE
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
ONE-OF-A-KIND JESUS MOROLES CONTEMPORARY GRANITE DINING TABLE (4PCS). Height: 32 in. by Width: 100 in. by Depth: 52 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Apr. 07, 2021
ONE-OF-A-KIND JESUS MOROLES GRANITE DINING TABLE
Est: $2,700 - $4,700
ONE-OF-A-KIND JESUS MOROLES CONTEMPORARY GRANITE DINING TABLE (4PCS). Height: 32 in. by Width: 100 in. by Depth: 52 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Mar. 31, 2021
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES - VANISHING EDGE ROUND
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Lot 7 Jesús Bautista Moroles American (1950-2015) Vanishing Edge Round (c.1990) Italian red granite 31 x 12 x 5 inches Provenance: property from the Estate of Gideon Gartner
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 24, 2020
Jesús Bautista Moroles Dakota Columns, 2007
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Jesús Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Dakota Columns, 2007 Carved Dakota granite Unsigned Dimensions are of each column. Bases each measure 3" H x 33.5" in diameter. Bases not included in image.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 24, 2020
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) 'TEXAS SHIELD'
Est: $300 - $600
Framed charcoal drawing on paper, "Texas Shield," signed lower right Jesus Bautista Moroles (Texas, 1950-2015), A. Lara (Armond Lara, New Mexico, b.1939), study for sculpture later executed in granite, Art Enhancements Inc. label verso, sight: approx 41.5"h, 29.5"w, overall: approx 47"h, 35"w, 22lbs Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Oct. 24, 2020
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (1950-2015) PAPER SCULPTURE
Est: $500 - $700
Framed paper sculpture, "Las Mesas," signed lower left Jesus Bautista Moroles (Texas, 1950-2015), numbered 7/ 10, sight: approx 17.5"h, 17.5"w, overall: approx 25.75"h, 25.75"w, 12.25lbs Start Price: $300.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Sep. 20, 2020
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) TWO PAPER SCULPTURES, "Greek Key," AND "Las Mesas,"
Est: $500 - $900
JESÚS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) TWO PAPER SCULPTURES, "Greek Key," AND "Las Mesas," molded pink and grey paper, signed L/L, "Jesus Bautista Moroles," "Greek Key," marked "A/P," artist proof, and "Las Mesas," numbered 7/10. 18" x 18" Provenance: Property of a Texas Gentleman, Houston, Texas.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Nov. 19, 2019
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Sun
Est: $600 - $800
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Sun granite Height: 13 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 19, 2019
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Ziggurat Landscape
Est: $600 - $800
Jesus Bautista Moroles (American, 1950-2015) Ziggurat Landscape, with accompanying book, Moroles Granite Sculpture. granite Height: 10 inches.
Hindman