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Temple - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1964 - MyArtBroker

Temple
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£6,000-£9,000Value Indicator

$12,000-$18,000 Value Indicator

$10,500-$16,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 300

Year: 1964

Size: H 58cm x W 43cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein's Temple (signed) is estimated to be worth between £6,000 and £9,000. This lithograph print from 1964 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 6%. This is a popular work, having been sold 32 times at auction since its entry to the market in November 2004. In the last 12 months, the hammer price has ranged from £3,401 in May 2022 to £13,104 in March 2022. The average annual return to the seller is £6,581. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 300.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
Sotheby's London United Kingdom
November 2024Boetto Auction House Italy
October 2024Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
June 2024Phillips New York United States
October 2023Bonhams New York United States
May 2022Bonhams New York United States
March 2022Sotheby's Online United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Undermining illusionism by the means of abstraction, Lichtenstein’s temple renditions demonstrate his mastery of decoding cultural images and signs. Akin to Temple Of Apolloof the same year, Temple of 1964 is a delicate lithograph. The illustration embraces a holistic view of a Doric style chapel. For this work, Lichtenstein drew inspiration from the formal magnificence and historical endurance of Greek temples. Constructed of local limestone, these buildings were situated on top of rocky hills to which devotees would make pilgrimages. These imposing sanctuaries were important emblems for ancient cities, symbolising growth and prosperity.

Temple’s ruins are constituted by three cracked stone pillars. Bold black, white and grey contours on dense Ben Day dot patterning define the elegant composition. The print zeroes in on the most important visual aspects of the landscape and the architectural structure. This work was created in preparation for Lichtenstein’s eleven-part detail-study of 1976 titled Entablatures.

  • 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.