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Entablature VII - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1976 - MyArtBroker

Entablature VII
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

£7,000-£10,500Value Indicator

$14,000-$21,000 Value Indicator

$12,500-$19,000 Value Indicator

¥60,000-¥90,000 Value Indicator

8,500-12,500 Value Indicator

$70,000-$100,000 Value Indicator

¥1,350,000-¥2,030,000 Value Indicator

$8,500-$13,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Planographic print

Edition size: 30

Year: 1976

Size: H 50cm x W 96cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Roy Lichtenstein's Entablature VII (signed), a Planographic Print from 1976, is estimated to be worth between £7,000 and £10,500. This artwork has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 1%. Over the past five years, the hammer price has varied from £3,339 in December 2021 to £8,149 in March 2023. This work, with an auction history of five total sales since its entry to the market in January 2011, is part of a limited edition of 30.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2023Sotheby's New York United States
December 2021Quittenbaum Germany
May 2015Sotheby's New York United States
April 2013Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers United States
January 2011Christie's Paris France

Meaning & Analysis

In his Entablature prints of 1976, Roy Lichtenstein expanded upon his previous exploration of issues concerning mechanical reproduction, representation and abstraction. These topics were prominent themes in a number of other series by the artist, including his Haystack series and his Bulls series.

The term entablature originated in classical Greek architecture, and refers to the horizontal structures found atop columns. In the 1970s, Lichtenstein spent hours on end wandering around New York City, capturing reliefs on building facades around Lower Manhattan. As opposed to his usual comic strip and advertisement sources, the photographs were the genesis of Lichtenstein's Entablatures.

Taking architectural ornamentation as the starting point for his Entablatures, Lichtenstein addresses the implied and culturally coded symbolism at play. The physical characteristics of the architectural reliefs appealed to the artist on account of their machine-made components. Moreover, his artistic take on these elements in the Entablature series reflects how his chosen designs are distinctly industrialised American imitations of classical architecture.

Similar to Entablature V, Entablature VII combines dark matte blue screen printed and lithographed areas with embossed glossy silver and black motifs. The richly textured print presents flat abstract patterns in an increasingly graphic manner, giving the impression of the paper being adorned by actual raised reliefs.

  • 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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