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b. 1925 - d. 2011

Roy Morrissey (1925 - 2011). Roy's career included commercial art, advertising executive, magazine illustrator, art director, art instructor. He later taught for 12 years at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. He had a studio-home nearby in Temecula from 1966 to 1978, where he met and became friends with Ralph Love.

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    • Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting
      Nov. 12, 2023

      Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting

      Est: $425 - $550

      ARTIST: Roy Morrissey (California, 1925 - 2011) NAME: Yesterday YEAR: 1981 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: comes with COA issue by artist CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122881 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Roy started his art career as a child. He would copy pictures of comics from the funny papers. As a teenager, he would stand in the corner of the Post Office, pretending to read a book. Actually he was quickly sketching people waiting in line.The war came and he went to serve his country. He was wounded. When he returned home, he couldn't do physical labor. He got his high school degree and went to the California College of Arts and Crafts. After he graduated, he went to work in San Francisco doing displays for J.C. Penny's Department Store. He was given an opportunity to take a position at the Walnut Creek store, but he turned it down. He wanted to do art.

      Broward Auction Gallery LLC
    • Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting
      Aug. 20, 2023

      Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting

      Est: $425 - $550

      ARTIST: Roy Morrissey (California, 1925 - 2011) NAME: Yesterday YEAR: 1981 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: comes with COA issue by artist CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122881 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Roy started his art career as a child. He would copy pictures of comics from the funny papers. As a teenager, he would stand in the corner of the Post Office, pretending to read a book. Actually he was quickly sketching people waiting in line.The war came and he went to serve his country. He was wounded. When he returned home, he couldn't do physical labor. He got his high school degree and went to the California College of Arts and Crafts. After he graduated, he went to work in San Francisco doing displays for J.C. Penny's Department Store. He was given an opportunity to take a position at the Walnut Creek store, but he turned it down. He wanted to do art.

      Broward Auction Gallery LLC
    • Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting
      May. 14, 2023

      Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting

      Est: $450 - $575

      ARTIST: Roy Morrissey (California, 1925 - 2011) NAME: Yesterday YEAR: 1981 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: comes with COA issue by artist CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122881 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Roy started his art career as a child. He would copy pictures of comics from the funny papers. As a teenager, he would stand in the corner of the Post Office, pretending to read a book. Actually he was quickly sketching people waiting in line.The war came and he went to serve his country. He was wounded. When he returned home, he couldn't do physical labor. He got his high school degree and went to the California College of Arts and Crafts. After he graduated, he went to work in San Francisco doing displays for J.C. Penny's Department Store. He was given an opportunity to take a position at the Walnut Creek store, but he turned it down. He wanted to do art.

      Broward Auction Gallery LLC
    • Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting
      Feb. 12, 2023

      Roy Morrissey (CA,1925-2011) oil painting

      Est: $450 - $575

      ARTIST: Roy Morrissey (California, 1925 - 2011) NAME: Yesterday YEAR: 1981 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: comes with COA issue by artist CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122881 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Roy started his art career as a child. He would copy pictures of comics from the funny papers. As a teenager, he would stand in the corner of the Post Office, pretending to read a book. Actually he was quickly sketching people waiting in line.The war came and he went to serve his country. He was wounded. When he returned home, he couldn't do physical labor. He got his high school degree and went to the California College of Arts and Crafts. After he graduated, he went to work in San Francisco doing displays for J.C. Penny's Department Store. He was given an opportunity to take a position at the Walnut Creek store, but he turned it down. He wanted to do art.

      Broward Auction Gallery LLC
    • ROY MORRISSEY MONUMENT VALLEY OIL ON BOARD
      Sep. 12, 2021

      ROY MORRISSEY MONUMENT VALLEY OIL ON BOARD

      Est: -

      Roy Morrissey (1925 - 2011) Monument Valley Oil on Board. Artist hand signed on the lower left corner. Roy's career included commercial art, advertising executive, magazine illustrator, art director, art instructor. He later taught for 12 years at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. He had a studio-home nearby in Temecula from 1966 to 1978, where he met and became friends with Ralph Love. Artist: Roy Morrissey Title: Monument Valley Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 14x18 in. Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1463

      Bradford's
    • Roy Morrissey(1925-2011) Oil On Canvas
      Nov. 18, 2017

      Roy Morrissey(1925-2011) Oil On Canvas

      Est: -

      Signed Bottom Left Corner. Used Condition With Light Wear. Measures Approximately 20"h X 23 1/2". Nr8481

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