In making the screenprints in the Reflections series, Lichtenstein appropriated imagery from his past works, and particularly from comic book sources, returning to subject matter he had addressed in the 1960s. Lichtenstein’s approach in these reflection works can therefore be read as a witty comment on the techniques of pop artists who themselves quoted and reused imagery found in popular culture, and perhaps an acknowledgement that his own work had entered into popularized visual culture.
Introduction
Roy Lichtenstein gained inspiration for the Reflections Series from photographs that he took of a glass-covered Robert Rauschenberg print: streaks of light obscured areas of the work but left enough of the print visible that the scene could be understood. Ben-Day dots, a signature of Lichtenstein’s work borrowed from mass-media cartoons, were also added to these images to foster a duality between Pop and Fine art. However, in each print, the focal illustration is partially concealed by smooth, mirror-like metalized PVC. The textural combination of collage, woodcut relief and embossing on top of screen-print and lithography constructs a methodical scene: one of certainty and ambiguity that invites the viewer to create his or her own interpretation.
“It started when I tried to photograph a print by Robert Rauschenberg that was under glass. But the light from a window reflected on the surface of the glass and prevented me from taking a good picture. But it gave me the idea of photographing fairly well-known works under glass, where the reflection would hide most of the work, but you could still make out what the subject was. Well, I tried to do a few photographs in this manner; but I am not much of a photographer. Later the idea occurred to me to do the same idea in painting; and I started this series on various early works of mine … It portrays a painting under glass. It is framed and the glass is preventing you from seeing the painting. Of course, the reflections are just an excuse to make an abstract work, with the cartoon image being supposedly partly hidden by the reflections.”
Lichtenstein’s Reflections began as a series of three paintings of the comic book character Wimpy in 1988 and evolved to reference some of the most iconic works of his own oeuvre. After working through his ideas on canvas, Lichtenstein took this concept to the printing press at Tyler Graphics, Ltd. in Mount Kisco, New York from 1989 to 1990. As a student at Ohio State University, Lichtenstein experimented with mixing several techniques into one print – developing a sophisticated understanding of the unique mark-making potential of each medium. It is no surprise that throughout his career he continued to use his deft understanding of printmaking to manipulate multiple techniques to obtain his desired visual effect. Taking advantage of the extensive facilities of Tyler Graphics and Ken Tyler’s innovative approach to printmaking. All prints from Reflections series contain elements of lithography, Screenprinting, woodcut, and metalized collage on an impressive scale.
In making the screenprints in the Reflections series, Lichtenstein appropriated imagery from his past works, and particularly from comic book sources, returning to subject matter he had addressed in the 1960s. Lichtenstein’s approach in these reflection works can therefore be read as a witty comment on the techniques of pop artists who themselves quoted and reused imagery found in popular culture, and perhaps an acknowledgement that his own work had entered into popularized visual culture. Lichtenstein created a group of seven Reflections prints which he worked on at Tyler Graphics in Mount Kisco, New York during 1989 and 1990. These prints are recorded in the artist’s catalogue raisonné and described as combining ‘lithography, screenprint, and relief with collage and embossing. In all the Reflection prints, the image is partly obscured by semi-abstract blocks of color and pattern which simulate reflected light, as if the image is seen behind glass or reflected in another surface. The idea was developed by Lichtenstein in a group of paintings he started in 1988 and which he continued to work on until 1993. Speaking of the paintings series in 1995, the artist explained:
Reflections Series, 1990
1. Reflections on Crash (Corlett 239)
2. Reflections on Conversation (Corlett 240)
3. Reflections on Hair (Corlett 241)
4. Reflections on Brushstrokes (Corlett 242)
5. Reflections on The Scream (Corlett 243)
6. Reflections on Minerva (Corlett 244)
7. Reflections on Girl (Corlett 245)
Auction Market Overview
PRELIMINARY AUCTION RESULTS
As of 30 November 2025
2025 Auction Highlights
10 lots sold at auction so far in 2025 for a turnover of USD 1,633,480. With 1 lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 91%. The highest price achieved so far in 2025 was for Reflections on Girl, from the collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein that sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 16 May 2025 for USD 317,500.
Reflections on Girl, 1990
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 317,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Girl (from Reflections Series) (Corlett 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, relief and metalized PVC collage printed in colors
With embossing on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 5/16 (lower right)
An artist proof aside from the numbered edition of 68
2 new auction records have been set so far in 2025:
- Reflections on Crash, from the collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 16 May 2025 for USD 215,900
- Reflections on the Scream sold for GBP 165,100 (USD 212,980) at Sotheby’s online on 26 March 2025
Reflections on Crash, 1990
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 215,900
AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON CRASH
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Crash (from Reflections Series) (Corlett 239), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, relief and metalized PVC collage printed in colors
With embossing on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 3/16 (lower right)
An artist proofs aside from the numbered edition of 68
Reflections on The Scream, 1990
Sotheby’s online: 26 March 2025
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 90,000
GBP 165,100 / USD 212,979
NEW AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON THE SCREAM
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on the Scream, from Reflections (Corlett 243), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut and metalized PVC collage with embossing in colours
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 18/68
2024 Auction Highlights
5 prints from Reflections series sold at auction in 2024. The highest price was achieved by Reflections on Girl, sold at Phillips in New-York, on 22 October 2024, for USD 203,200. Reflections on Crash sold at Christie’s in New-York on 16 April 2024 for USD 176,400. Reflections on Minerva sold twice, once at Christie’s in New-York on 16 April 2024 for USD 81,900, and once at Bonhams in New-York, on 23 May 2024 for USD 76,700.
Reflections on Girl, 1990
Phillips New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 203,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series (C. 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Sheet: 45 x 54 7/8 inches (114.3 x 139.4 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered 14/68 in pencil (there were also 16 artist’s proofs)
2022/23 Auction Highlights
6 prints from Reflections series sold at auction in 2023 for a turnover of USD 785,945. The highest price has been achieved by Reflections on Girl that sold at Christie’s New-York on 28 October 2023 for USD 239,400.
This compares to 11 prints sold in 2022 for an aggregate turnover of USD 1,5o7,590 led by Reflections on Girl that sold for USD 214,200 at Christie’s in New-York on 27 October 2022.
Reflections on Girl, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 28 October 2023
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 239,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 17⁄68
2025 Auction Results
PRELIMINARY AUCTION RESULTS
As of 30 October 2025
2025 Auction Results are presented in reverse chronological order
10 lots sold at auction so far in 2025 for a turnover of USD 1,633,480. With 1 lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 91%. The highest price achieved so far in 2025 was for Reflections on Girl, from the collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein that sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 16 May 2025 for USD 317,500.
2 new auction records have been set so far in 2025:
- Reflections on Crash, from the collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 16 May 2025 for USD 215,900
- Reflections on the Scream sold for GBP 165,100 (USD 212,980) at Sotheby’s online on 26 March 2025
Reflections on The Scream, 1990
Sotheby’s New-York: 22 October 2025
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 200,000
USD 177,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on the Scream (Corlett 243; RLCR 3960), 1990
From the Reflections series
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut printed in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing
On mold-made Somerset wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 21/68
This impression is number 21 from the edition of 68 plus 16 artist’s proofs
With the blindstamp of the publisher, Tyler Graphics, Ltd
Reflections on The Scream, 1990
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 203,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on the Scream, from the Reflections series (Corlett 243), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut printed in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on mold-made Somerset wove paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 3/16 (lower right)
One of 16 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 68
Reflections on Expressionist Painting, 1990
Germann Zurich: 25 June 2025
Estimated: CHF 15,000 – 20,000
CHF 24,000 (Hammer)
CHF 30,000 / USD 37,470
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997 (US))
Reflections on Expressionist Painting (Corlett 255), 1990
Color silkscreen in encaustic wax and Magna on Sanders Waterford paper
P.P. I/II. Signed and dated lower right: rf Lichtenstein ’90
Printer’s embossed stamp.
Verso copyright stamp: RL90-001, 1990 Roy Lichtenstein, Saff Tech Arts
Reflections on Expressionist Painting, 1990
Swann Galleries: 5 June 2025
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 25,000
USD 23,750
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Expressionist Painting (Corlett 255), 1990
Color screenprint in encaustic wax and magna on Saunders Waterford paper
One of only 5 presentation proofs
Aside from the published edition of 60
Signed, dated, inscribed “presentation proof” and numbered 2/5 in pencil, lower right
With the artist’s ink stamp, verso
Reflections on Crash, 1990
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 215,900
AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON CRASH
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Crash (from Reflections Series) (Corlett 239), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, relief and metalized PVC collage printed in colors
With embossing on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 3/16 (lower right)
An artist proofs aside from the numbered edition of 68
Reflections on Girl, 1990
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 317,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Girl (from Reflections Series) (Corlett 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, relief and metalized PVC collage printed in colors
With embossing on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 5/16 (lower right)
An artist proof aside from the numbered edition of 68
Reflections on Conversation, 1990
Phillips New-York: 17 April 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 152,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Conversation, from Reflections Series (C. 240), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered 68/68 in pencil
Reflections on Girl, 1990
Phillips New-York: 17 April 2025
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 177,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series (C. 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered 65/68 in pencil
Reflections on Crash, 1990
Sotheby’s online: 26 March 2025
Estimated: GBP 80,000 – 120,000
GBP 88,900 / USD 114,681
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections (Corlett 239), 1990
Lithograph and screenprint in colors with metalized PVC collage on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 13/68
Reflections on The Scream, 1990
Sotheby’s online: 26 March 2025
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 90,000
GBP 165,100 / USD 212,979
NEW AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON THE SCREAM
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on the Scream, from Reflections (Corlett 243), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut and metalized PVC collage with embossing in colours
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 18/68
2024 Auction Results
5 prints from Reflections series sold at auction in 2024.
The highest price was achieved by Reflections on Girl, sold at Phillips in New-York, on 22 October 2024, for USD 203,200.
Reflections on Crash sold at Christie’s in New-York on 16 April 2024 for USD 176,400.
Reflections on Minerva sold twice, once at Christie’s in New-York on 16 April 2024 for USD 81,900, and once at Bonhams in New-York, on 23 May 2024 for USD 76,700.
#1. Reflections on Girl, 1990
Phillips New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 203,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series (C. 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Sheet: 45 x 54 7/8 inches (114.3 x 139.4 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered 14/68 in pencil (there were also 16 artist’s proofs)
USD 200,000
#2. Reflections on Crash, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 176,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered ‘AP 9⁄16’ (an artist’s proof, the edition was 68)
#3. Reflections on Conversation, 1990
Bukowskis Stockholm: 23 October 2024
Estimated: SEK 1,400,000 – 1,500,000
Hammer: SEK 1,300,000
SEK 1,625,000 / USD 152,750
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colors with metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil. Numbered 16/68
USD 100,000
#4. Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 81,900
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Minerva, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 8⁄68 (there were also sixteen artist’s proofs)
#5. Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Bonhams New-York: 23 May 2024
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 90,000
USD 76,700
Lithograph, screenprint, and relief print in colors
With metalized PVC collage and embossing on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 7/68 (there were also 16 artist’s proofs)
2023 Auction Results
6 prints sold at auction in 2023 for a turnover of USD 785,945.
With no lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 100%.
The highest price has been achieved by Reflections on Girl that sold at Christie’s New-York on 28 October 2023 for USD 239,400.
2 prints sold for more than USD 200,000, representing 56.4% of the total turnover for 2023.
Reflections on Crash sold at Bonhams in New-York on 30 October 2023 for its world auction record at USD 203,700. Reflections on Minerva sold twice at an average price of USD USD 84,208.
#1. Reflections on Girl, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 28 October 2023
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 239,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 17⁄68
#2. Reflections on Crash, 1990
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 203,700
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON CRASH
Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 27/68
USD 200,000
#3. Reflections on The Scream, 1990
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 April 2023
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 127,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on the Scream, from Reflections, 1990
Lithograph with screen-print and woodcut in colors, with metalized PVC collage and embossing
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 28/68
USD 100,000
#4. Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Rago Auctions: 1 June 2023
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 88,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Minerva (from the Reflections Series), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors, metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset
Signed, dated and numbered to lower right ‘64/68 Roy Lichtenstein 90’
#5. Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Bonhams London: 12 December 2023
Estimated: GBP 40,000 – 60,000
GBP 63,900 / USD 80,216
Lithograph, screenprint, relief, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered 7/68 in pencil
#6. Reflections on Brushstrokes, 1990
Phillips London: 8 June 2023
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 38,100 / USD 47,430
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Brushstrokes, from Reflections Series (C. 242), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered 9/68 in pencil
2022 Auction Results
11 lots sold at auction in 2022 for a total turnover of USD 1,331,190.
The highest price was achieved by Reflections on Girl that sold for USD 214,200 at Christie’s in New-York on 27 October 2022.
#1. Reflections on Girl, 1990
Christie’s London: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 200,000
USD 214,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
#2. Reflections on Crash, 1990
Phillips New-York: 21 April 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 201,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections series (C. 239), 1990
Monumental lithograph, screen-print, relief and metallized PVC collage with embossing in colors
Signed, dated and numbered 8/68 in pencil
USD 200,000
#3. Reflections on The Scream, 1990
Phillips New-York: 21 April 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 176,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on The Scream, from Reflections series (C. 243), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut with metalized PVC collage with embossing in colors
Signed, dated and numbered 8/68 in pencil
#4. Reflections on The Scream, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 163,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on The Scream, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
#5. Reflections on Crash, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 151,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
#6. Reflections on Conversation, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 151,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Conversation, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
USD 100,000
#7. Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 75,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Minerva, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
#8. Reflections on Hair, 1990
Maynards: 29 June 2022
Estimated: CAD 25,000 – 35,000
CAD 60,000 (Hammer)
CAD 79,950 / USD 62,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (American, 1923- 1997)
Reflections on Hair, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut, #68/68
Signed and dated ’90
#9. Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 6 October 2022
Estimated: HKD 380,000 – 550,000
HKD 478,800 / USD 60,994
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print, relief and metallized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper
Signed, dated 90 and numbered 66/68 with the publisher’s blindstamp
#10. Reflections on Hair, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 47,880
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Hair, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
#11. Reflections on Brushstrokes, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 37,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Brushstrokes, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
2021 Auction Results
6 prints from Reflections series sold in 2021 for an aggregate turnover of USD 975,565. With no lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 100%. Reflections on Girl sold twice at auction in 2021, including at Christie’s in New-York, on 22 October 2021, when it sold for its auction record of USD 350,000.
#1. Reflections on Girl, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 21 October 2021
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 350,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON GIRL
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 12/68
USD 300,000
#2. Reflections on Girl, 1990
Phillips London: 15 June 2021
Estimated: GBP 50,000 – 70,000
GBP 163,800 / USD 230,965
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series (C. 245), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed, dated and numbered 2/68 in pencil
#3. Reflections on Conversation, 1990
Rago: 16 June 2021
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 150,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923–1997)
Reflections on Conversation (from the Reflections series), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘19/68 RF Lichtenstein 90
#4. Reflections on Crash, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2021
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 143,750
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 38/68 (there were also sixteen artist’s proofs)
Reflections on Crash
Reflections on Crash
from Reflections Series
Medium: Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper
Year: 1990
Image: 53 1/16 x 69 inches (134.8 x 175.3 cm)
Sheet: 59 1/8 x 75 inches (150.2 x 190.5 cm)
Edition: 68
Artist’s Proofs: 16 AP
Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York
Literature: Corlett 239
Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonne: RLCR 3934
Reflections on Crash, 1990 (RLCR 3934) (lichtensteincatalogue.org)
Signed dated and numbered in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Reflections on Crash is rich with the dynamic narration and subtle mystery that Lichtenstein’s works are so famous for. We are presented with a dramatic scene, ruled by a bold action bubble containing the word CRASH. At the bottom left is the sharp-featured face of a pilot whose diagonal gaze leads to a plane at the right side of the piece. Bold slanted stripes of reflective material slice the composition and bring the viewer closer into the action of the work by taking on a reflection of whatever setting the work is in. Reflections on Crash explores the connection between commercial imagery, story telling, art, and the viewer.
Auction Results
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 215,900
AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON CRASH
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Crash (from Reflections Series) (Corlett 239), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, relief and metalized PVC collage printed in colors
With embossing on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 3/16 (lower right)
An artist proofs aside from the numbered edition of 68
Sotheby’s online: 26 March 2025
Estimated: GBP 80,000 – 120,000
GBP 88,900 / USD 114,681
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections (Corlett 239), 1990
Lithograph and screenprint in colors with metalized PVC collage on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 13/68
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 176,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered ‘AP 9⁄16’ (an artist’s proof, the edition was 68)
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 203,700
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON CRASH
Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 27/68
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 151,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
Phillips New-York: 21 April 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 201,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections series (C. 239), 1990
Monumental lithograph, screen-print, relief and metallized PVC collage with embossing in colors
Signed, dated and numbered 8/68 in pencil
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2021
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 143,750
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Crash, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 38/68 (there were also sixteen artist’s proofs)
Reflections on Conversation
Reflections on Conversation
from Reflections Series
Medium: Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper
Year: 1990
Image: 47 1/8 x 60 3/4 inches (119.7 x 154.3 cm)
Sheet: 53 3/4 x 66 7/8 inches (126.5 x 169.9 cm)
Edition: 68
Artist’s Proofs: 16 AP
Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York
Literature: Corlett 240
Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonne: RLCR 3933
Reflections on Conversation, 1990 (RLCR 3933) (lichtensteincatalogue.org)
Signed dated and numbered in pencil with the blindstamp of the publisher
Reflections on Conversation offers a visually and thematically layered composition that exemplifies the bold, iconic style of the artist. The reflection has dual meaning in the visual context of the Reflections series: it not only refers to the stylized reflective streaks integrated into each image, but it also alludes to the way those reflective streaks obscure certain features in the image and encourage contemplation or reflection about the highlighted parts. The reflective streaks in this image obscure the mouths of the two figures, which highlights their eyes as they look into each other’s face. As a result, the eyes of the figures become the focal point of this work, framing visual communication as a mode of conversation. Lichtenstein reinforces the reflective theme of the series through the glasses on the figure to the right, which has a lens with highlights of its own.
Auction Results
Phillips New-York: 17 April 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 152,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Conversation, from Reflections Series (C. 240), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered 68/68 in pencil
Bukowskis Stockholm: 23 October 2024
Estimated: SEK 1,400,000 – 1,500,000
Hammer: SEK 1,300,000
SEK 1,625,000 / USD 152,750
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colors with metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil. Numbered 16/68
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 151,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Conversation, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
Rago: 16 June 2021
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 150,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923–1997)
Reflections on Conversation (from the Reflections series), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘19/68 RF Lichtenstein 90
Phillips New-York: 24 July 2020
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 137,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Conversation, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print, woodcut, relief and metalized PVC collage with embossing in colors
Signed, dated and numbered 22/68 in pencil
Reflections on Hair
Reflections on Hair
from Reflections Series
Medium: Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper
Year: 1990
Image: 49 9/16 x 38 7/8 inches (125.9 x 98.8 cm)
Sheet: 56 1/8 x 45 inches (142.6 x 114.3 cm)
Edition: 68
Artist’s Proofs: 16 AP
Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York
Literature: Corlett 241
Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonne: RLCR 3938
Reflections on Hair, 1990 (RLCR 3938) (lichtensteincatalogue.org)
Signed dated and numbered in pencil with the blindstamp of the publisher
Reflections on Hair is a playful work of art indicative of graphic imagery such as comics and advertisements. Lichtenstein’s iconic theme of comic-like works is a running vein throughout his vast oeuvre. Reflections is important in that Lichtenstein incorporates multimedia and relates to his Mirrors paintings of the early seventies. Dots, stripes, mirrors, foils, and brushstrokes are used in this seven print series. Lichtenstein extends the use of reflective foil that adds a metallic texture. Reflections on Hair guides us through his pioneering style of Pop art, inclusively drawing each one of his onlookers in. Creatively exploring his own unique style and language, Lichtenstein arouses a kind of dialogue with the art as well as the viewer. Evolved in various ways, the narrative quality that is enhanced throughout this series creates depth into his artistry as a print maker. Holding a tight composition with complex figurations of colorful and petite dots, Roy Lichtenstein produces an enigmatic work of art.
Auction Results
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 47,880
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Hair, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
Maynards: 29 June 2022
Estimated: CAD 25,000 – 35,000
CAD 60,000 (Hammer)
CAD 79,950 / USD 62,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (American, 1923- 1997)
Reflections on Hair, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut, #68/68
Signed and dated ’90
Christie’s London: 18 March 2020
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 43,750 / USD 50,780
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Hair, from: Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colours with metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered AP 15/16
An artist’s proof aside from the edition of 68
Reflections on Brushstrokes
Reflections on Brushstrokes
from Reflections Series
Medium: Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper
Year: 1990
Image: 50 9/16 x 64 15/16 inches (128.4 x 165 cm)
Sheet: 57 1/8 x 71 inches (145 x 180.3 cm)
Edition: 68
Artist’s Proofs: 16 AP
Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York
Literature: Corlett 242
Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonne: RLCR 3932
Reflections on Brushstrokes, 1990 (RLCR 3932) | (lichtensteincatalogue.org)
Signed dated and numbered in pencil with the blindstamp of the publisher
Reflections on Brushstrokes incorporates his iconic multimedia imagery, flowing with eclectic and imaginative sequence of shapes. Bright colors of neon yellow, blue, gray, and green intertwine against each other creating a strong contrasting effect. Shapes and forms are irregularly placed within a rectangular frame allowing the composition to stand out. Lichtenstein’s famous dots are dispersed along the cream colored block running through mainly the center of the image. This creates a comic-like effect that is a common theme throughout his entire oeuvre.
Auction Results
Phillips London: 8 June 2023
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 38,100 / USD 47,430
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Brushstrokes, from Reflections Series (C. 242), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered 9/68 in pencil
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 37,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Brushstrokes, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2021
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 27,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Brushstrokes, from Reflection Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colors with embossing and metalized silver PVC collage on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 16/68 (there were also sixteen artist’s proofs)
Reflections on The Scream
Reflections on The Scream
from Reflections Series
Medium: lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper
Year: 1990
Image: 42 3/8 x 59 1/4 inches (107.7 x 150.5 cm)
Sheet: 48 3/4 x 65 3/8 inches (123.8 x 166.1 cm)
Edition: 68
Artist’s Proofs: 16 AP
Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York
Literature: Corlett 243
Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonne: RLCR 3960
Reflections on The Scream, 1990 (RLCR 3960) | (lichtensteincatalogue.org)
Signed dated and numbered in pencil with the blindstamp of the publisher
In Reflections on the Scream, Lichtenstein crafted a playful double entendre with his title and imagery. Returning to the comic book imagery so evocative of the Pop movement of the 1960s, the baby Swee’pea from Popeye takes center stage. The iconic nightgown identifies the infant within American pop culture, but by composing the image with Swee’Pea’s head thrown back our focus is directed to the wide-open mouth and the emotion within the scene. With several artfully placed diagonal lines radiating from Swee’Pea’s head, it’s difficult to look at this work and not feel the visceral reaction of a baby wailing. Lichtenstein’s masterful choice of medium is seen here in the choice of woodcut to render the abstracted mouth. The organic woodgrain texture of the woodblock comes through and perfectly captures the raw emotion, heightening the sense of drama in the piece. While the imagery goes back to the 1960s, the title of the print dates back another half a century and references Edvard Munch’s The Scream. As one of the most recognizable images of the modern era, this painting, brimming with emotion, speaks to anxiety and fear within the human experience. The Scream has been parodied and reproduced commercially world-wide and Lichtenstein’s reference to the masterpiece was more than just tongue and cheek. Decades into his own successful art career, Lichtenstein found his own works gracing t-shirts, calendars, and other gift-shop ephemera – much like Munch’s masterpiece. In addition to the literal use of reflective materials and inspiration drawn from seeing a reflection on glass, self-reflection has always been an important element of Lichtenstein’s work.
Auction Results
Sotheby’s New-York: 22 October 2025
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 200,000
USD 177,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on the Scream (Corlett 243; RLCR 3960), 1990
From the Reflections series
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut printed in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing
On mold-made Somerset wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 21/68
This impression is number 21 from the edition of 68 plus 16 artist’s proofs
With the blindstamp of the publisher, Tyler Graphics, Ltd
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 203,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on the Scream, from the Reflections series (Corlett 243), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut printed in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on mold-made Somerset wove paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 3/16 (lower right)
One of 16 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 68
Sotheby’s online: 26 March 2025
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 90,000
GBP 165,100 / USD 212,979
AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON THE SCREAM
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on the Scream, from Reflections (Corlett 243), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, woodcut and metalized PVC collage with embossing in colours
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 18/68
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 April 2023
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 127,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on the Scream, from Reflections, 1990
Lithograph with screen-print and woodcut in colors, with metalized PVC collage and embossing
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 28/68
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 163,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on The Scream, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
Phillips New-York: 21 April 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 176,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on The Scream, from Reflections series (C. 243), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and woodcut with metalized PVC collage with embossing in colors
Signed, dated and numbered 8/68 in pencil
Reflections on Minerva
Reflections on Minerva
from Reflections Series
Medium: Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper
Year: 1990
Image: 35 7/16 x 45 11/16 inches (90×116 cm)
Sheet: 42 x 51 3/4 inches (106.7 x 131.4 cm)
Edition: 68
Artist’s Proofs: 16 AP
Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York
Literature: Corlett 244
Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonne: RLCR 3941
Reflections on Minerva, 1990 (RLCR 3941) | (lichtensteincatalogue.org)
Signed dated and numbered in pencil with the blindstamp of the publisher
The original source for this Reflections print was the November-December 1948 edition of the comic book ‘Wonder Woman’, illustrated by Harry G. Peter. The eponymous super-heroine is shown with a speech bubble exclaiming her catchphrase, ‘Merciful Minerva!’. Wonder Woman regularly invoked the Roman goddess Minerva who was traditionally known as the goddess of wisdom but also encompassed the arts, trade, poetry, and later, war.
Auction Results
Bonhams New-York: 23 May 2024
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 90,000
USD 76,700
Lithograph, screenprint, and relief print in colors
With metalized PVC collage and embossing on mold-made Somerset paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 7/68 (there were also 16 artist’s proofs)
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 81,900
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Minerva, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 8⁄68 (there were also sixteen artist’s proofs)
Bonhams London: 12 December 2023
Estimated: GBP 40,000 – 60,000
GBP 63,900 / USD 80,216
Lithograph, screenprint, relief, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered 7/68 in pencil
Rago Auctions: 1 June 2023
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 88,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Minerva (from the Reflections Series), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors, metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset
Signed, dated and numbered to lower right ‘64/68 Roy Lichtenstein 90’
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 75,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Minerva, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 6 October 2022
Estimated: HKD 380,000 – 550,000
HKD 478,800 / USD 60,994
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Minerva, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print, relief and metallized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper
Signed, dated 90 and numbered 66/68 with the publisher’s blindstamp
Reflections on Girl
Reflections on Girl
from Reflections Series
Medium: Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper
Year: 1990
Image: 38 11/16 x 48 11/16 inches (98.3 x 123.7 cm)
Sheet: 45 1/8 x 54 3/4 inches (114.6 x 139.1 cm)
Edition: 68
Artist’s Proofs: 16 AP
Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York
Literature: Corlett 245
Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonne: RLCR 3937
Reflections on Girl, 1990 (RLCR 3937) | (lichtensteincatalogue.org)
Signed dated and numbered in pencil with the blindstamp of the publisher
Reflections on Girl features the profile of a female face obscured and divided by diagonal streaks of stylized reflections. The reflection has dual meaning in the visual context of the Reflections series: it not only refers to the stylized reflective streaks integrated into each image, but it also alludes to the way those reflective streaks obscure certain features in the image and encourage contemplation or reflection about the highlighted parts. The reflective streaks in this image not only cut across the face of the female figure’s cheek and the back of her head, but they also cut through the text of the thought bubbles. The expression on the figure’s downturned face appears dejected, and the words of “kiss” and “love” peeking out from behind a red-striped reflection allude to romantic troubles as the source of sadness.
Auction Results
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 317,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reflections on Girl (from Reflections Series) (Corlett 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint, relief and metalized PVC collage printed in colors
With embossing on mould-made Somerset paper
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 5/16 (lower right)
An artist proof aside from the numbered edition of 68
Phillips New-York: 17 April 2025
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 177,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series (C. 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed, dated and numbered 65/68 in pencil
Phillips New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 203,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series (C. 245), 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Sheet: 45 x 54 7/8 inches (114.3 x 139.4 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered 14/68 in pencil (there were also 16 artist’s proofs)
Christie’s New-York: 28 October 2023
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 239,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screenprint and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing on Somerset paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 17⁄68
Christie’s London: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 200,000
USD 214,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief print in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 52/68
Christie’s New-York: 21 October 2021
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 350,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR REFLECTIONS ON GIRL
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 12/68
Phillips London: 15 June 2021
Estimated: GBP 50,000 – 70,000
GBP 163,800 / USD 230,965
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series (C. 245), 1990
Lithograph, screen-print and relief in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing
Signed, dated and numbered 2/68 in pencil