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Roy Lichtenstein

American · 1923–1997 · Painter, Printmaker

Roy Fox Lichtenstein was an American artist. A leading figure of the Pop Art movement, he is best known for his large-scale paintings inspired by comic books, advertisements,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Roy Lichtenstein, Nudes in Mirror, 1994, oil and Magna on canvasNudes in MirrorPhillips · $21,530,000≈ £17,323,785≈ €20,117,735Sign up to see
  2. Roy Lichtenstein, Woman with Peanuts, 1962, oil and graphite on canvasWoman with PeanutsPhillips · $10,805,000≈ £6,761,154≈ €8,067,045Sign up to see
  3. Roy Lichtenstein, Woman: Sunlight, Moonlight, 1996, painted and patinated bronzeWoman: Sunlight, MoonlightPhillips · $10,330,000≈ £7,923,602≈ €9,282,056Sign up to see

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  1. Roy Lichtenstein, Study of Hands, 1981, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Study of Hands, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 45/100
    I. 25 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (64.8 x 62.2 cm) S. 31 3/8 x 32 5/8 in. (79.7 x 82.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    $16,250≈ £12,670≈ €14,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Roy Lichtenstein, Venetian School II, 1996, Screenprint in colors, on Lana Lanaquarelle watercolor paper, with full margins
    Venetian School II, 1996
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 42/50
    I. 40 x 26 7/8 in. (101.6 x 68.3 cm) S. 47 3/8 x 33 7/8 in. (120.3 x 86 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    $16,250≈ £12,670≈ €14,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Roy Lichtenstein, Reflections on a Conversation (from Reflections), 1990, Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on mold-made Somerset paper
    Reflections on a Conversation (from Reflections), 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $118,750≈ £91,332≈ €106,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Roy Lichtenstein, WHAAM! poster (diptych), offset lithograph on paper
    WHAAM! poster (diptych)
    Lithograph · Paper
    25 h x 59 w in (63 x 150 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 273
    $1,875≈ £1,465≈ €1,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Roy Lichtenstein, Vrouwelijk naakt, Lithografische reproductie
    Vrouwelijk naakt
    Lithograph
    H 76 x B 56 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1094
    €2,200≈ $2,415≈ £1,959HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  6. UNE FENÊTRE OUVERTE SUR CHICAGO FROM THE NEW FALL OF AMERICA, 1992
    Etching · ed. edition of 80
    15 x 11¼in. (38.10 x 28.58cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 78
    €4,200≈ $4,633≈ £3,717HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
  7. Roy Lichtenstein, Mirror #7, from Mirror Series, 1972, Lithograph and screenprint in colours, on Arjomari paper, with full margins
    Mirror #7, from Mirror Series, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 68/80
    I. 75.9 x 44.2 cm (29 7/8 x 17 3/8 in.) S. 98.6 x 64.4 cm (38 7/8 x 25 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    £7,500≈ $9,247≈ €8,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Roy Lichtenstein, Brushstrokes, 1967, Screenprint in colours, on off-white wove paper, with full margins
    Brushstrokes, 1967
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 154/300
    I. 55.6 x 76.9 cm (21 7/8 x 30 1/4 in.) S. 58.1 x 79.2 cm (22 7/8 x 31 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    £10,000≈ $12,329≈ €11,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Roy Lichtenstein, Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990, Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colours with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 98.1 x 123.7 cm (38 5/8 x 48 3/4 in.) S. 114.5 x 139.3 cm (45 1/8 x 54 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    £112,500≈ $138,701≈ €126,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Roy Lichtenstein, Sweet Dreams Baby, Lithograph
    Sweet Dreams Baby
    Lithograph
    22 1/8 x 18 inches, (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 272
    $720≈ £585≈ €653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
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Roy Lichtenstein signature

719 catalogued lots by Roy Lichtenstein record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (50% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right63
  • on the reverse39
  • lower left6
  • on the base6
  • upper right6
  • in the plate3

Form

  • signed555
  • signed and dated80
  • signed in pencil68
  • initialled9
  • stamped signature6
  • monogrammed1
  • Signed lower right, in black, "R. Lichtenstein"; editioned lower left, in pencil, "18/150" — The Girl at the Window, Artmark, Sep 24, 2026
  • Signed lower right, in black, "R. Lichtenstein"; editioned lower left, in pencil, "40/150" — Aloha, Artmark, Sep 24, 2026
  • Signed, numbered and dated “rf Lichtenstein ‘65 4/6” on the reverse — Small Wall Explosion, Phillips, May 21, 2026

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About Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Fox Lichtenstein was an American artist. A leading figure of the Pop Art movement, he is best known for his large-scale paintings inspired by comic books, advertisements, and mass-produced imagery. Lichtenstein's art is represented in major museum collections worldwide, and he remains one of the most influential and recognizable artists of the 20th century.

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In museum collections

  • Roy Lichtenstein, Drowning GirlDrowning Girl, 1963
    Museum of Modern Art · Public domain
  • Roy Lichtenstein, BrushstrokesBrushstrokes, 1996
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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