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Litho/Litho - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1970 - MyArtBroker

Litho/Litho
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£6,500-£9,500Value Indicator

$13,000-$19,000 Value Indicator

$11,500-$17,000 Value Indicator

¥60,000-¥90,000 Value Indicator

8,000-11,500 Value Indicator

$60,000-$90,000 Value Indicator

¥1,230,000-¥1,800,000 Value Indicator

$8,000-$12,000 Value Indicator

-9% AAGR

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 54

Year: 1970

Size: H 89cm x W 122cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Litho/Litho (signed) is estimated to be worth between £6,500 and £9,500. This lithograph print, created in 1970, has shown consistent value growth, with an auction history of four total sales since its entry to the market in April 2010. The hammer price over the past 12 months has ranged from £3,968 in September 2020 to £6,335 in March 2024. The average annual growth rate of this work is -9%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 54.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
March 2024Bonhams New York United States
September 2020Sotheby's London United Kingdom
August 2020Bonhams Online United Kingdom
April 2010Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Litho/Litho demonstrates the constantly evolving transfer process behind multiples. Lithography is the main technique Lichtenstein honours here. On the left, he outlines the various base materials utilised in printing, like aluminium, zinc, and stone. The image is created with the help of a grease-based lithographic crayon.

The illustrated surface is then treated with a chemical solution that fixes the composition and ensures that certain areas attract ink while others repel it. Ink is later applied with a roller, adhering only to the receptive areas. Instead of portraying the final printing phase, Lichtenstein illustrates what the different layers look like during the soaking stage.

Lithography has been of crucial importance for Lichtenstein’s artistic career. It allowed for a renaissance of printmaking, inspiring contemporary artists to integrate varied technical skills in their oeuvre. Lithographic printing aided members of the Pop generation especially, supporting them in their quest to revolutionise the post-war art scene.

  • 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.