Head by Roy Lichtenstein, 1986, oil and Magna on canvas, sold May 2019

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Head

Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997) · 1986

HK$23,550,000 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil and Magna on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated '© rf Lichtenstein '86' on the reverse · Roy Lichtenstein signature
Category: Design (named designers)
Dimensions: 228.6 x 152.4 cm. (90 x 60 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (HK010119)
Date: May 26, 2019
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 9
Estimate: HK$22,000,000 – HK$35,000,000 (≈ $2,803,020 – $4,459,350) (≈ £2,208,320 – £3,513,236) (≈ €2,503,143 – €3,982,274)
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