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American Indian Theme I - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1980 - MyArtBroker

American Indian Theme I
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

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Medium: Woodcut

Edition size: 50

Year: 1980

Size: H 83cm x W 81cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s American Indian Theme I (signed) is estimated to be worth between £15,000 to £22,000. This woodcut print, created in 1980, has an auction history of three sales since its entry to the market on 12th November 2002. The average annual growth rate for this artwork is 4%. This work has shown consistent value and the edition size is limited to 50.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
May 2021Wright United States
March 2010Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
November 2002Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers United States

Meaning & Analysis

In American Indian Theme I, Lichtenstein aims to first and foremost examine the symbols and myths surrounding American Indian culture and heritage.Therefore, the artist utilises various geographical sources of Native American design. He proceeds by fully abstracting his chosen three dimensional ornamentations from their original contexts.

Subsequently, Lichtenstein places the compressed figures of American Indian Theme I in the midst of saturated colours and stylised geometric patterns. The forms we are presented with may be interpreted as inanimate objects like tribal monuments, or as animals and shamans caught in the act. They are strange and familiar at once, frozen in motion and pinned to the canvas.

Lichtenstein’s American Indian Theme seriesconstitutes a distinct part of his enduring project of appropriating prior art as a form of cultural commentary.

  • 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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