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Cathedral 1
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

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Medium: Planographic print

Edition size: 75

Year: 1969

Size: H 123cm x W 83cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Cathedral 1 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £6,000 and £8,500. This Planographic print, created in 1969, is a rare artwork with an auction history of five total sales since its entry to the market on 23rd September 2010. The current annual average growth rate of this work is not available. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 75.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2019Cottone Auctions United States
April 2017Sotheby's New York United States
January 2017Lempertz, Cologne Germany
October 2014Sotheby's New York United States
September 2010Aspire Auctions United States
January 1969Lempertz, Cologne Germany

Meaning & Analysis

Monet captured the cathedral at various points of the day, in order to illustrate the temporal movement of light reflected against its architecture. His rhythmic impressionist brushwork makes a close predecessor to Lichtenstein's trademark use of Ben Day dots.

While Monet’s repetition sought to reaffirm the singularity of the Rouen Cathedral, Lichtenstein’s depiction of the monument in Cathedral 1 mechanises the subject matter. The image is refined into uniform light yellow dots, bringing the observer’s attention to the act of seeing over what is portrayed.

The artist utilises a particular planographic printing process in this work, in addition to his usual combination of lithography and screen print. As opposed to a raised surface or incised surface, the image of Cathedral 1 is built on an entirely flat plane. The desired areas are treated with a greasy substance, like tusche, which is a liquidised carbon pigment. As a result, certain parts of the surface will reject the ink, while others will be more receptive to it during the printing phase.

  • 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.

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