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Auction 52, Are You Feeling Lucky? March 17th, 2026

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 676

Joyce Roybal Signed "The Puffy People" Quintet – Whimsical Mid-Century Musical Ensemble

Estimate: $75 - $150

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Description

This original work by the celebrated artist Joyce Roybal (b. 1955) features her iconic "Puffy People" in a charming quintet performance. Known for her lighthearted, almost cartoonish depictions of childhood wonder, Roybal captures a pianist, woodwind player, trumpeter, violinist, and cellist in mid-symphony.

The painting is characteristic of Roybal’s highly collectible style: perfectly symmetrical faces, geometric body structures, and a vibrant, layered use of color. The heavy texture, particularly in the hair of the musicians, provides a tactile quality that is a hallmark of her hand-signed original works. Presented in an ornate, vintage-style wooden frame with gilded inner borders, this piece is a classic example of late 20th-century Naïve and Decorative Art.

Details

  • Artist: Joyce Roybal (Signed "J. Roybal" in red, lower right)

  • Medium: Oil or Acrylic on Canvas

  • Dimensions: 15 x 14 inches (Framed)

  • Subject: Children’s Orchestra / Musical Quintet

  • Style: Naïve Art, Mid-Century Modern influence, "Puffy People" genre

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minimal age-related wear to the frame.


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