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Brushstroke On Canvas - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1989 - MyArtBroker

Brushstroke On Canvas
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 40

Year: 1989

Size: H 96cm x W 92cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Brushstroke On Canvas (signed) is estimated to be worth between £16,000 to £24,000. This lithograph print, created in 1989, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. This work has an auction history of five total sales since its entry to the market in April 2010. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 40.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
Sotheby's London United Kingdom
October 2021Sotheby's New York United States
July 2018Sotheby's London United Kingdom
October 2017Sotheby's New York United States
April 2016Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers United States
May 2013Sotheby's New York United States
April 2010Sotheby's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Brushstroke On Canvas was executed in 1989 and is characterised by Lichtenstein’s distinct pop idiom.The artist caricatures idealised views of mark-making by presenting his paint splatters as depersonalised and reproduced. Akin to Lichtenstein’s Brushstroke Faces, Brushstroke On Canvas captures a whirlwind of shapes. Although the expressive pastel strokes interact with the calculated primary coloured sweeps, they remain distinctly separated. At the same time, however, the forms also work together to constitute a unified image.

The crisp brushstrokes are fixed against a graphic black and white background. This repetitive and static pattern is used to counteract the implied emotivity of painterly expression. Lichtenstein plays with inconsistent dimensions, applying subtle shadows beneath certain sweeps of colour. In doing so, he adds a sense of movement to the surface of his canvas, confusing the viewer’s perception of the polished pictorial plane. Ultimately, Lichtenstein’s refined lithographic technique calls attention to the textural qualities of his work.

  • 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.