Bull III
Bull III
Signed Mixed Media
Roy Lichtenstein
£9,500-£14,500Value Indicator
$19,000-$29,000 Value Indicator
$17,000-$26,000 Value Indicator
¥90,000-¥130,000 Value Indicator
€11,500-€18,000 Value Indicator
$90,000-$140,000 Value Indicator
¥1,800,000-¥2,740,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Mixed Media
Edition size: 100
Year: 1973
Size: H 68cm x W 81cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Mixed Media
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Bonhams New York | United States | |||
| October 2023 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| September 2015 | Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris | France | |||
| April 2014 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| March 2012 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Bulls series by Roy Lichtenstein, an outstanding figure of Pop Art, is a composition of six prints created in 1973. The Bull Profile series is manufactured through different media, showing the development of printing techniques as well as the transformation of art forms. Building on the art historical heritage of his predecessors, Pablo Picasso among others, Lichtenstein based the prints in this series on preconceived drawings and preparatory collages.
All prints in the sequence represent a bull, but the manner of representation differs, mapping a gradual shift from figuration to abstraction. Bull III is right in the middle of the sequence, signifying the first formal move towards simplification. The playful composition lacks shading, making the lines seem ambiguous and fluctuating. The portrayed elements expand further than the centre of the canvas, contrary to the layout of Bull I and Bull II.
The canvas is divided into three semi-geometrical sections. The animal is still recognizable, but his figurative characteristics are less dominant on account of the colouring. The shape has been rendered in the solid primary colours frequently employed by Lichtenstein; red and yellow. Bull III also bears the artistic mark of Lichtenstein’s comic book style, though the main geometric elements follow a curved, rather than mechanical, outline.
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.
