Bull I
Bull I
Signed Mixed Media
Roy Lichtenstein
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Medium: Mixed Media
Edition size: 100
Year: 1973
Size: H 68cm x W 89cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Mixed Media
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | Bonhams New York | United States | |||
| February 2024 | Rago | United States | |||
| October 2023 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| October 2023 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2022 | Van Ham Fine Art Auctions | Germany | |||
| January 2018 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2012 | Bonhams San Francisco | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Dated 1973, Roy Lichtenstein’s Bulls series is a study of the correlation between figuration and abstraction. More specifically, it seeks to map the transformation of art forms, as well as the evolution of various printing techniques. In this series, Lichtenstein draws primarily on Theo van Doesburg’s pencil studies, The Cow (1916-17), and Pablo Picasso’s lithographs, The Bull (1945-46). Both artists abstracted the image of the animal in order to find its truest form.
Bull I is the first of the six part multimedia prints constituting the Bulls series. It is the most technical and figurative print in the series, depicting the animal in all its anatomical glory. The bull is situated at the very centre of the work, composed of perfectly defined black contours and fine inner lines. The composition is highly symmetrical and there is a strong juxtaposition between the dark coloured subject matter and the empty white background.
This emphasises the focal point of the print; the systematic portrayal of the bull. Lichtenstein’s dedication to Pop Art is evident in the calculated disposition and proportion of the figure. The stylised black and white patterning in Bull I, achieved through the process of line cut, evokes the surface finish most commonly attributed to woodcuts or line engravings.
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.
