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Imperfect Diptych (C. 225) - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1988 - MyArtBroker

Imperfect Diptych (C. 225)
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

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¥3,770,000-¥5,470,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Planographic print

Edition size: 45

Year: 1988

Size: H 122cm x W 213cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s Imperfect Diptych (C. 225) is estimated to be worth between £20,000 to £29,000. This signed Planographic Print from 1988 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. The artwork has an auction history of two sales, both in the last 12 months. The hammer price in the last 5 years has ranged from £19,953 in October 2024 to £26,000 in September 2021. 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 2024Larsen Gallery United States
September 2021Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Rather than deriving inspiration from cartoon strips and advertisements, the subject matter of the two series is entirely self-generated. Lichtenstein explores an original design in the related sequences, manifesting stunning representations of pure abstraction. However, whereas the Perfect prints conform to the framework, the explosive Imperfect compositions puncture the edges of the canvas.

Completed in 1988, Imperfect Diptych (C. 225), is based on the historical tradition of altarpieces, in the same vein as Imperfect Diptych (C. 219). Lichtenstein depicts the illusion of a paired print on a single panel, applying a pastel colour scheme to both sides of the pictorial plane. As opposed to Imperfect Diptych (C. 219), Imperfect Diptych (C. 225) showcases a continuous but divided image. If it were a real diptych with hinges, the tonally and dimensionally more vivid right image would fit perfectly inside the hollow and flat left side.

  • 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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