Flowers
Flowers
Signed Print
Roy Lichtenstein
£6,000-£9,000Value Indicator
$12,500-$18,000 Value Indicator
$11,000-$17,000 Value Indicator
¥60,000-¥80,000 Value Indicator
€7,000-€11,000 Value Indicator
$60,000-$90,000 Value Indicator
¥1,170,000-¥1,750,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 380
Year: 1973
Size: H 41cm x W 25cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | Wright | United States | |||
| April 2022 | Wright | United States | |||
| December 2021 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| March 2021 | Galerie Kornfeld | Germany | |||
| February 2021 | Wright | United States | |||
| June 2020 | Germann Auctions | Switzerland | |||
| June 2020 | Germann Auctions | Switzerland |
Meaning & Analysis
Roy Lichtenstein’s Flowers from 1973 manifests a colourful cubist excursion into the diverse history of the still life genre. This bright collage of shapes is predicated on the aesthetic legacies of 20th century modern masters.
Lichtenstein embraces the decorative qualities of still lifes but renders his print according to a pronounced commercial aesthetic. The work is self-referential, incorporating the enlarged architectural fragments of the artist’s Entablatures as its backdrop. The print also serves as the inspiration for Lichtenstein’s subsequent Six Still Lifes of 1974.
Flowers employs an airy composition, presenting a modernised and unpolished version of a classical still life painting. The print primarily expands the meaning behind traditional motifs symbolising the temporality of existence. Lichtenstein situates his cubist rendition of a vase filled with vibrant red and yellow flowers in the middle of the canvas. The work’s fractured background is constituted by a mosaic of brilliant colours and rich patterns.
Bursting with bright stylised elements, Flowers delivers a masterful cartoon impression of its chosen subject matter. The work skillfully integrates the formal qualities of modern art with the mechanical properties of printing. Lichtenstein’s still life initiates a playful conversation between his own art and the creative heritage of the 20th century.
Roy Lichtenstein, born in New York, 1923, is a seminal figure in the Pop Art movement, renowned for his comic book and advertisement-inspired artworks. His transformative journey from classical painter to Pop Art pioneer began with his iconic piece, Look Mickey, marking the fusion of painting with pop culture. Lichtenstein’s works, including Whaam!, Drowning Girl, and Crying Girl, blend parody and satire, challenging the boundaries between popular culture and ‘high art’. With over 5,000 pieces to his name, Lichtenstein’s enduring influence resonates in contemporary art, his works celebrated in prestigious institutions worldwide.