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Forms In Space - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1985 - MyArtBroker

Forms In Space
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£60,000-£80,000Value Indicator

$120,000-$160,000 Value Indicator

$110,000-$140,000 Value Indicator

¥540,000-¥720,000 Value Indicator

70,000-100,000 Value Indicator

$580,000-$770,000 Value Indicator

¥11,500,000-¥15,330,000 Value Indicator

$70,000-$100,000 Value Indicator

27% AAGR

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 125

Year: 1985

Size: H 89cm x W 132cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Forms In Space (signed), a screenprint from 1985, is estimated to be worth between £60,000 and £80,000. Over the past 12 months, the artwork has sold 3 times, with an average selling price of £51,940. This work has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 27%. This piece has an auction history of 30 total sales since its entry to the market in May 2005. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 125.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2024SBI Art Auction Japan
October 2024Christie's New York United States
May 2024Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago United States
October 2023Christie's New York United States
October 2023Sotheby's New York United States
April 2023Phillips New York United States
October 2022Sotheby's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

In his signature style, Lichtenstein breaks down the flag’s elemental features into enlarged blue dots and red slanted lines. This mechanised interpretation of the flag explores the artifice of perspective and the limits of flatness. Abstracted and inserted into a cartoon narrative, Lichtenstein’s appropriated composition exemplifies his artistic wit.

Stripping the object of its original context and appearance, the artist reduces its implied uniqueness and individuality. By calling his depiction of the flag Forms in Space, the artist draws attention to society’s need for universal symbols.

Similar to I Love Libertyfrom a few years prior, Lichtenstein reimagines an omnipresent sign and accentuates its banality. The artist employs substitute forms that are indicative of consumerism and commercialism. In doing so, he also captures the cultural atmosphere of the 1980s. Ultimately, Lichtenstein’s configuration challenges reflexes and intuition. Forms in Space manifests a brand new symbol; a brilliant refashioning of an American icon.

  • 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.