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Imperfect (C. 220) - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1988 - MyArtBroker

Imperfect (C. 220)
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£30,000-£45,000Value Indicator

$60,000-$90,000 Value Indicator

$50,000-$80,000 Value Indicator

¥270,000-¥410,000 Value Indicator

35,000-50,000 Value Indicator

$290,000-$440,000 Value Indicator

¥5,770,000-¥8,660,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Planographic print

Edition size: 45

Year: 1988

Size: H 150cm x W 190cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Roy Lichtenstein's Imperfect (C. 220) from 1988, a signed Planographic Print, is estimated to be worth between £30,000 and £45,000. This artwork has been sold 8 times at auction since its initial sale on 19th October 2004. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £29,280, with a total sales volume of 1. The average annual growth rate for this piece is 5%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 45.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2024Christie's New York United States
October 2018Christie's New York United States
October 2018Phillips New York United States
April 2018Phillips New York United States
April 2016Christie's New York United States
May 2014Sotheby's New York United States
November 2007Sotheby's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Lichtenstein’s Perfect/Imperfect series were completed between the years of 1978 and 1995. Both sequences demonstrate the varied technical and formal strategies Lichtenstein employed throughout his career. Although they were created concurrently and are thematically identical, the two series manifest the same subject matter differently. On the one hand, Lichtenstein presents fixed abstractions in his Perfect prints. Conversely, his Imperfect prints humorously sabotage pictorial limitations, breaking the edges of the canvas wherever possible.

In Imperfect (C. 220) from 1988, Lichtenstein connects the contours of numerous geometrical shapes into one controlled and continuous line. The work showcases flat areas of intense colour and compact forms populated by dots and stripes. While the patterns evoke tone and texture, assertive black outlines provide shading, making the components emerge as three dimensional. As a result, the composition appears to be subtly protruding, puncturing the framework in several places.

  • 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.

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