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Small Wall Explosion

Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997) · 1965

$645,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £480,626≈ €556,082

Hammer $500,000 · with buyer’s premium $645,000

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Medium
Sculpture · Sculpture all sculpture results →
As published: “porcelain enamel on perforated steel”
Edition
4/6
Signed / inscribed
Signed, numbered and dated “rf Lichtenstein ‘65 4/6” on the reverse · Roy Lichtenstein signature
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
20 1/4 x 21 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (51.4 x 54.6 x 18.4 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session (NY010426)
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
138
Estimate
$500,000 – $700,000 (≈ £372,578 – £521,610) (≈ €431,072 – €603,500)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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