Joe Moran, son of Frederic & Clo Ohr Moran, Grandson of Geo. E. Ohr, (Biloxi's world renown potter and father of American Pottery) was born on Dec. 6, 1915.
Growing up in Biloxi Mississippi, Joe’s love of boats, the gulf waters, and sea life ensued at an early age having been born into a fourth generation of boat builders and fisherman. Working in his father’s shipyard gave Joe a knowledge of the geometric shapes linear patterns and designs of many of the boats which would later be incorporated into his paintings (see gallery page)
Joe’s photograph of Marvar’s Seafood Factory
Though Joe passed away in March of 1999, his sketches and paintings live-on. Today his paintings are throughout the United States.
Many of the prints from the original studio were in the process of being digitized, saving them from Hurricane Katrina. The Moran family is task to rebuild the new gallery (currently in Ocean Springs, MS) to the same inventory level as pre hurricane.
Today’s value of an original painting by Joe Moran has grown tremendously especially after many owners lost works due to the devastating affects from hurricane Katrina. Several auction sites such as ARTNET.COM and ASKART.COM have records of previous auctions. A popular place for buying and selling Ohr pottery and Joe Moran paintings is located in D’Iberville MS, Vieux Marche Antiques. Although auction prices do not necessarily reflect each piece value, appraisals should remain constant. Originals are sought often by customers and at Moran’s we have several on consignment.
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