The World's Largest Modern & Contemporary Prints & Editions Platform
Imperfect Diptych (C. 225) - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1988 - MyArtBroker

Imperfect Diptych (C. 225)
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£20,000-£30,000Value Indicator

$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

$35,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

¥190,000-¥290,000 Value Indicator

23,000-35,000 Value Indicator

$210,000-$320,000 Value Indicator

¥3,970,000-¥5,960,000 Value Indicator

$27,000-$40,000 Value Indicator

There aren't enough data points on this work for a comprehensive result. Please speak to a specialist by making an enquiry.

122 x 213cm, Edition of 45, Planographic print

Medium: Planographic print
Edition size: 45
Year: 1988
Size: H 122cm x W 213cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: October 2024
Value Trend:
-13% AAGR

AAGR (5 years) This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.

TradingFloor

1 want this
Find out how Buying or Selling works

Auction Results

Auction Date
Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
October 2024
Larsen Gallery
United States
£16,960
£19,953
£23,944
September 2021
Christie's London
United Kingdom
MyPortfolio
Auction Table Image
Unlock access to our full history of auction results
400+International auction houses tracked
30+Years of auction data
We are passionate about selling art, not data. We will never share or sell your information without your permission. By entering your data you consent to our use of your data in accordance with our

Track auction value trend

Roy Lichtenstein's Imperfect Diptych (C. 225) (signed) from 1988, a planographic print, is estimated to be worth between £20,000 and £30,000. This artwork has been sold twice at auction since its initial sale on 28th September 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 3%. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £19,953, across one total sale. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £19,953 in October 2024 to £26,000 in September 2021. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 45.

Created with Highcharts 11.4.8Sep 2021Mar 2022Sep 2022Apr 2023Oct 2023Apr 2024Oct 2024£14,000£16,000£18,000£20,000£22,000£24,000© MyArtBroker

Meaning & Analysis

Rather than deriving inspiration from cartoon strips and advertisements, the subject matter of the two series is entirely self-generated. Lichtenstein explores an original design in the related sequences, manifesting stunning representations of pure abstraction. However, whereas the Perfect prints conform to the framework, the explosive Imperfect compositions puncture the edges of the canvas.

Completed in 1988, Imperfect Diptych (C. 225), is based on the historical tradition of altarpieces, in the same vein as Imperfect Diptych (C. 219). Lichtenstein depicts the illusion of a paired print on a single panel, applying a pastel colour scheme to both sides of the pictorial plane. As opposed to Imperfect Diptych (C. 219), Imperfect Diptych (C. 225) showcases a continuous but divided image. If it were a real diptych with hinges, the tonally and dimensionally more vivid right image would fit perfectly inside the hollow and flat left side.

  • 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.

More from Roy Lichtenstein