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

American Indian Theme IV
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£3,950-£6,000Value Indicator

$8,000-$12,000 Value Indicator

$7,000-$11,000 Value Indicator

¥35,000-¥50,000 Value Indicator

4,750-7,000 Value Indicator

$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

¥750,000-¥1,130,000 Value Indicator

$5,000-$7,500 Value Indicator

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Medium: Woodcut

Edition size: 50

Year: 1980

Size: H 94cm x W 91cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein's American Indian Theme IV (signed) is estimated to be worth between £3,950 and £6,000. This woodcut print from 1980 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. This work has an auction history of six total sales since its entry to the market in September 2007. In the last 12 months, there have been no sales, however, in the last five years, the hammer price has ranged from £4,044 in January 2023 to £4,677 in March 2021. The average return to the seller over the last five years has been £3,692. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 50.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
April 2023Sotheby's New York United States
January 2023Bonhams Los Angeles United States
January 2022Phillips London United Kingdom
March 2021Christie's New York United States
April 2010Christie's New York United States
September 2007Sotheby's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

American Indian Theme IV depicts a select part of a wooden surface, the trunk of a tree or perhaps the belly of a totem pole. Dark pigments are used to indicate the depth of the carvings where the tiny square eyes, the downturned mouth and cross shaped nose sit. Similar to the boldly gazing eye captured in Lichtenstein’s American Indian Theme IIIof the same series, a fierce expression is fixed upon the figure’s face.

A bright yellow braided piece of rope is wrapped around the jagged right edge, while maroon coloured threads poke out of the holes located along the left side of the wood. The rope and the ragged detail in particular are both recurring elements featured in Lichtenstein’s American Indian Theme series. The composition is fastened on a white background, reminiscent of a newly developed photograph being placed on a light table, illuminated from below.

American Indian Theme IV ponders the representation of indigenous artefacts, as well as referencing the visual style of mass produced contemporary printed materials.

  • 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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