11th Dec, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 82

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Roy Lichtenstein (American 1923-1997), 'Whaam!!', 1963

Estimated at £600 - £800

Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheets
Very minor imperfection to upper left hand edge of left hand sheet (as pictured), visible upon close inspection
Slight curvature to sheet, likely from previous rolling
These works have been stored flat and have not been framed.

Roy Lichtenstein (American 1923-1997), 'Whaam!!', 1963, diptych, offset lithograph in colours on Huntsman Superwhite Cartridge paper, published by The Tate Gallery, printed by Lautrec Photo Lito Ltd Leeds, bearing the printed title, date, and publishing information to the lower edge of both sheets, from an un-numbered edition of 3000; sheets: 64 x 74.5cm each (2)

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 11th Dec, 2024

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Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein, a prominent pop artist, drew inspiration from advertisements and comic strips to create innovative paintings that fused American pop culture with fine art. He handcrafted flat, single-color benday dots using paint and stencils, debuting his signature style in 1961 with "Look Mickey." By 1966, he represented the U.S. at the Venice Biennale, gaining significant recognition in the 1970s through major exhibitions. His artworks have sold for over $90 million at auction, influencing artists like Richard Prince, Jeff Koons, and Raymond Pettibon.