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Merton Of The Movies - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1968 - MyArtBroker

Merton Of The Movies
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£450-£700Value Indicator

$900-$1,400 Value Indicator

$800-$1,250 Value Indicator

¥4,050-¥6,500 Value Indicator

550-850 Value Indicator

$4,350-$7,000 Value Indicator

¥90,000-¥140,000 Value Indicator

$550-$850 Value Indicator

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Medium: Poster

Edition size: 450

Year: 1968

Size: H 76cm x W 50cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Merton Of The Movies (signed) from 1968 is estimated to be worth between £450 to £700. Over the past five years, the hammer price ranges from £180 in September 2020 to £838 in April 2022. This screenprint has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 9%. This artwork has an impressive auction history, having been sold 13 times since its initial sale in March 2007. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 450.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
August 2022Wright United States
April 2022Christie's Hong Kong Hong Kong
September 2020Ewbank's United Kingdom
August 2020Bonhams Online United Kingdom
October 2019Bonhams Los Angeles United States
December 2018Bonhams Online United Kingdom
July 2016Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

The artist produced this artwork entirely in the spirit of the art deco posters of the 1930s. Resulting from the emergence of mass consumerism at the turn of the century, these promotional printed posters quickly became an art form. Not only were these placards expressive of the style, mood, and feel of the Jazz Age, they were notorious for being low-cost.

Lichtenstein’s Merton Of The Movies poster bears the indulgent characteristics of a machine age aesthetic. The geometrically precise design shows a staircase portrayed in rich colours, strident outlines, and overlapping dots. Through exuberant lettering and simplified forms, Lichtenstein’s symmetric composition captures the historical implications of show business. The implied glamour and the luxury of the industry are sentiments further enhanced by the artist’s use of silver foil as base.

  • 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.