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American Indian Theme II - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1980 - MyArtBroker

American Indian Theme II
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£5,500-£8,000Value Indicator

$11,500-$16,000 Value Indicator

$10,000-$15,000 Value Indicator

¥50,000-¥80,000 Value Indicator

€6,500-€9,000 Value Indicator

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¥1,090,000-¥1,590,000 Value Indicator

$7,500-$11,000 Value Indicator

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82 x 95cm, Edition of 50, Woodcut

Medium: Woodcut

Edition size: 50

Year: 1980

Size: H 82cm x W 95cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: October 2023

Value Trend:

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Auction Results

Auction Date
Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
October 2023
Sotheby's New York
United States
$7,500
$8,500
$11,000
October 2020
Bonhams New York
United States
September 2019
Cottone Auctions
United States
October 2014
Christie's New York
United States
April 2014
Christie's New York
United States
November 2012
Sotheby's New York
United States
October 2011
Sotheby's New York
United States
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The value of Roy Lichtenstein's American Indian Theme II (signed) is estimated to be worth between £5,500 and £8,000. Over the past five years, the hammer price ranges from £7,042 in October 2023 to £10,828 in October 2020. This woodcut print from 1980 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 3%. This work has a strong auction history, having been sold 10 times since its initial sale in May 2005. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 50.

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Meaning & Analysis

Lichtenstein’s characteristic collage sensibility is reflected in his American Indian Theme II, on account of the work’s complex layout. The composition unites simplified shapes resembling desert vegetation, weaponry and quillwork. The disposition is centralised and elevated through a playful colour scheme. American Indian Theme II evidently employs the strong graphic nature of Native American imagery to its fullest and makes a good fit for Lichtenstein’s own bold style.

Painting cliché infused subjects from American history allowed Lichtenstein to engage with topics of origin and belonging. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the artist sought to primarily ridicule these widely distributed images depicting Native American heritage. However, living next to the Shinnecock Indian reservation near Southampton for many years enabled the artist to acquaint himself with not only its governing traditions, but many of its residents. As a result, his ironic and unapologetic visuals also stand as a testament to his fondness and appreciation of his neighbours from the reservation.

  • 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.

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