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Approaching The Castle - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1951 - MyArtBroker

Approaching The Castle
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

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Medium: Woodcut

Edition size: 30

Year: 1951

Size: H 18cm x W 42cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Approaching The Castle (signed) is estimated to be worth between £11,000 and £16,000. This woodcut print, created in 1951, is a rare artwork with an auction history of one sale on 7th June 2011. There have been no sales in the last 12 months or in the last five years. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 30.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
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Buyer Paid
June 2011Phillips New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Similar to Knight With Lady of the same year, Lichtenstein’s 1951 Approaching The Castle presents a boldly gouged woodcut rendition of a knight’s tale. The artist’s acclaimed satirical sensibilities and graphic stylistic elements are clearly detectable in this carving. Set on white drawing paper, this darkly hued composition is of a playful and narrative nature. All pictorial elements are distinctly delineated as a result of the printing method. The absurd proportions of the boat, the size of the knight, and the mythical figure awaiting him on shore elevate this print from serious to comedic.

In Approaching The Castle, Lichtenstein blends naturalistic and graphic forms of expression. His borrowed medieval iconography pokes fun at traditional Western portraits featuring the same subject matter. Additionally, the print also mirrors the layout of elaborate 15th century textiles and tapestries chronicling historical conquests and events. Although the pigments may be somewhat somber, the artist’s joyful rendering of the scene lends the work a whimsical quality.

  • 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.