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Litho/Litho - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1970 - MyArtBroker

Litho/Litho
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£6,000-£9,000Value Indicator

$12,500-$19,000 Value Indicator

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89 x 122cm, Edition of 54, Lithograph

Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 54

Year: 1970

Size: H 89cm x W 122cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: March 2024

Value Trend:

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Location
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March 2024
Bonhams New York
United States
$7,000
$8,000
$10,000
September 2020
Sotheby's London
United Kingdom
August 2020
Bonhams Online
United Kingdom
April 2010
Christie's New York
United States
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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Litho/Litho (signed) is estimated to be worth between £6,000 and £9,000. This lithograph print, created in 1970, has an auction history of four total sales since its entry to the market on 27th April 2010. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £3,968 in September 2020 to £6,335 in March 2024. The average annual growth rate of this work is currently -10%. This is a rare work with an auction history and an edition size of 54.

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Meaning & Analysis

Litho/Litho demonstrates the constantly evolving transfer process behind multiples. Lithography is the main technique Lichtenstein honours here. On the left, he outlines the various base materials utilised in printing, like aluminium, zinc, and stone. The image is created with the help of a grease-based lithographic crayon.

The illustrated surface is then treated with a chemical solution that fixes the composition and ensures that certain areas attract ink while others repel it. Ink is later applied with a roller, adhering only to the receptive areas. Instead of portraying the final printing phase, Lichtenstein illustrates what the different layers look like during the soaking stage.

Lithography has been of crucial importance for Lichtenstein’s artistic career. It allowed for a renaissance of printmaking, inspiring contemporary artists to integrate varied technical skills in their oeuvre. Lithographic printing aided members of the Pop generation especially, supporting them in their quest to revolutionise the post-war art scene.

  • Roy Lichtenstein, born in New York, 1923, is a seminal figure in the Pop Art movement, renowned for his comic book and advertisement-inspired artworks. His transformative journey from classical painter to Pop Art pioneer began with his iconic piece, Look Mickey, marking the fusion of painting with pop culture. Lichtenstein’s works, including Whaam!, Drowning Girl, and Crying Girl, blend parody and satire, challenging the boundaries between popular culture and ‘high art’. With over 5,000 pieces to his name, Lichtenstein’s enduring influence resonates in contemporary art, his works celebrated in prestigious institutions worldwide.