Lichtenstein was committed to his art until the end of his life, often spending at least 10 hours a day in his studio.
He died in New York City on September 29, 1997. Inspired by advertisements and comic strips, Lichtenstein's bright, graphic works parodied American popular culture and the art world itself. In the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure of the new Pop Art movement. If applicable, this poster is also fully documented within its respective artists' official catalogue raisonné of authentic graphic works, prints, and or posters.Īmerican artist Roy Lichtenstein was born in New York City on October 27, 1923, and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The examples we offer here are the original period vintage (exhibition) posters, created and designed by, or under the supervision and authorization of the artist or their respective estate (posthumously), for various exhibitions and events in which they participated. Not to be confused with thousands of contemporary inkjet/giclée/digital reproductions ignorantly or deliberately passed off as originals on the market today. Provenance: remaining inventory of the former owner of Springdale Graphics, Springdale, CT. The image featured on this poster is Lichtenstein's 1963, 68" x 68", magna on canvas painting "Thinking of Him" which is part of the Yale University Art Gallery's permanent collection. Printed by Springdale Graphics, Springdale, CT and published by Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT. We love sharing our passion with others.An original offset-lithograph, poster on smooth wove paper after American artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) titled "Yale University Art Gallery (Thinking of Him)", 1991. A print specialist can discuss condition in front of the object itself, and elaborate on the nature of that particular edition. Unlike a museum, we’re always happy to take a work out of its frame to enable you to take a closer look at it. Our public views in the Christie’s galleries offer a great opportunity to get to know us, and give you the chance to see the huge range of works we offer in person.
The specialists who work in Christie’s Prints & Multiples department are always happy to explain more about the medium. We also hold a number of online sales each year with all sorts of subjects, ranging from sales by artist or portfolio to thematic sales devoted to particular time periods or compositions. Our dedicated prints sales in April and October in New York and March and September in London are an opportunity to view the broadest range of works in our market. We hold sales in New York in March and July alongside sales in Post-War and Contemporary Art that focus on lower-priced prints by the greats of post-war and contemporary art. What sort of advice can I expect from Christie’s specialists?Įditions are sold throughout the year at Christie’s.
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