Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) "Pyramids"
Hammer Price w/ BP
$10,675
| Lot #: 225 Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) "Pyramids" |
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1969. Lithograph. Signed, dated, and numbered '100/101'. |
| Sheet: 15 7/8 x 37 3/4 in. |
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Provenance From the Estate of Molly McGreevy, Rochester, New York. Thence by descent. |
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Condition Minor abrasion in the white field of one pyramid. Light toning at the edges and a few scattered spots of foxing. Strong impression. No tears or repairs. |
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Auction Date Sep 24, 2026 |
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Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997)
Roy Lichtenstein was an American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He became known for large-scale paintings and prints inspired by commercial art, comic strips, and popular culture, often using Ben-Day dots to imitate mechanical printing techniques. After studying at the Art Students League of New York and Ohio State University, Lichtenstein developed his distinctive style while teaching and becoming involved in the New York art scene. His works, including Drowning Girl (1963), explored irony, cliches, and everyday imagery while transforming them into bold, monumental compositions. Today, Lichtenstein is recognized as one of the most influential Pop artists of the 20th century, with his work held in major museums around the world.
Roy Lichtenstein was an American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He became known for large-scale paintings and prints inspired by commercial art, comic strips, and popular culture, often using Ben-Day dots to imitate mechanical printing techniques. After studying at the Art Students League of New York and Ohio State University, Lichtenstein developed his distinctive style while teaching and becoming involved in the New York art scene. His works, including Drowning Girl (1963), explored irony, cliches, and everyday imagery while transforming them into bold, monumental compositions. Today, Lichtenstein is recognized as one of the most influential Pop artists of the 20th century, with his work held in major museums around the world.
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