Roy Lichtenstein was a prolific printmaker throughout his career, and his prints played a substantial role in establishing printmaking as a significant art form in the 1960’s.
He produced an extensive number of prints for various causes and experimented many techniques. In this article, you will find an overview of auction results for Lichtenstein prints. You can refer to the catalogue section by print to find more auction results.
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2022/2025 Auction Statistics
PRELIMINARY AUCTION RESULTS
Auction Summary
358 prints sold at auction in 2025 for a total turnover of USD 27,484,690. This is a record year for Roy Lichtenstein prints at auction, driven by the sale of numerous artworks from The Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein.
256 prints sold at auction in 2024 for a total turnover of USD 14,313,3570. This compares to 307 prints sold in 2023 for a turnover of USD 13,704,705, and to a turnover of USD 12,143,558 for 292 sold lots in 2022.
Sell-Through rate remains at a solid level, 93.1% in 2024, versus 92.7% in 2023 and 93.3% om 2022.
Price Segmentation
Celebrated as one of the defining figures of the Pop art movement, Roy Lichtenstein’s dynamic practice expanded beyond his famous comic strip works, spanning a wide range of styles, media and themes. Following the sale of a select group of works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein at Sotheby’s in November 2024, Sotheby’s is pleased to partner with the Lichtenstein family to offer an expanded trove of more than 40 works by the American Pop icon at auction this May. Coming to auction for the first time after remaining in their personal collection for decades, the group of works charts four decades of Lichtenstein’s practice, following his shift from abstract expressionism to Pop art in the 60s, to his exploration of modern art in the 70s, through to his celebrated Reflections series from the 80s, and culminating in his famous interiors and nudes of the 90s. Together, “Roy’s Lichtensteins” form a throughline of the artist’s most introspective examinations of his life and practice: the metaphorical reflections on his own oeuvre, his reflections on other artists and the art historical canon, and his formal explorations of rendering reflections in his work.
A remarkable grouping of the artist’s output across various media, the group comprises paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints. Among the works on offer are the artist’s investigation of the work of the modernists, surrealists, and others, such as Picasso, Monet, Calder, subjecting them all to his own aesthetic and asserting his place in art history.
A common thread of Lichtenstein’s distinct humor and joie de vivre is woven throughout. Works highlight his more literal takes on reflection and plays on illusion, and elsewhere, drawings and studies mark the genesis for Lichtenstein’s most iconic paintings.
2025 Top Lots
#1. Water Lilies with Willows, 1990
A Legacy Reimagined: Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 November 2025
Estimated: USD 400,000 – 600,000
USD 1,514,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lilies with Willows (Corlett 266, RLCR 4170), 1990
from the Water Lilies series
Screenprinted enamel on processed and swirled stainless steel in the original painted aluminum frame
Signed, dated and inscribed AP 6/7 (on the reverse)
This impression is artist’s proof 6 of 7 from the numbered edition of 23 plus 7 artist’s proofs
Published by Saff Tech Arts
#2. Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Property from the Estate of Joan and Kenneth Goldglit
Christie’s New-York: 20 November 2025
Estimated: USD 500,000 – 700,000
USD 1,397,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Water Lily Pond with Reflections (Corlett 264, RLCR 4179), 1992
Screenprinted enamel on processed and swirled stainless steel, with painted aluminum frame
Signed, numbered and and dated ‘7⁄23 rf Lichtenstein ’92’ (on the reverse)
This work is number seven from an edition of 23 plus seven artist’s proofs
#3. Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Roy’s Lichtensteins: Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s Paris: 24 October 2025
Estimated: EUR 500,000 – 700,000
EUR 1,116,100 / USD 1,296,595
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lily Pond with Reflections (RLCR 4179), 1992
from the Water Lilies series
Screenprinted enamel on processed and swirled stainless steel, with painted aluminum frame
Numbered, signed and dated ’92 (on the reverse in paint marker)
Stamped and bears the workshop number (on the reverse)
This work is the artist’s proof number 6
From an edition of 23, plus 7 artist’s proofs, 1 BAT, 4 PP, 2 Presentation Proofs, 1 NGA archive proof, 2 STA
#4. Nude with Blue Hair, State I, 1994
Christie’s New-York: 20 November 2025
Estimated: USD 500,000 – 700,000
USD 1,079,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Nude with Blue Hair, State I (Corlett 287, RLCR 4295), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK paper
Signed, numbered and dated ‘8⁄10 rf Lichtenstein ’94’ (lower right)
This work is number eight from an edition of ten plus six artist’s proofs
USD 1 million
#5. Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, 1992
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 28 September 2025
Estimated: HKD 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
HKD 7,620,000 / USD 979,435
AUCTION RECORD FOR WATER LILIES WITH JAPANESE BRIDGE
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, 1992
Screenprinted enamel in colors on processed and swirled stainless steel, with painted aluminum frame
Overall: 83 1/4 x 57 3/4 inches (211.3 x 146.7 cm)
Signed in felt-tip pen, dated ’92 and inscribed AP 5/7 (on the verso)
This work is number 5 of 7 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 23
#6. Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, 1992
Sotheby’s New-York: 22 October 2025
Estimated: USD 400,000 – 600,000
USD 762,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge (Corlett 265; RLCR 4167), 1992
From the Water Lilies series
Screenprinted enamel in colors on processed and swirled stainless steel
Contained in the white painted aluminum frame
Signed in felt-tip pen on the reverse, dated and numbered 7/23
This work is number 7 from the edition of 23 plus seven artist’s proofs
Published by Saff Tech Arts
#7. Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, 1992
Phillips New-York: 21 November 2025
Estimated: USD 400,000 – 600,000
USD 645,000
Screen-printed enamel on processed swirled stainless steel, with painted aluminum frame
83 1/8 x 58 in. (211.1 x 147.3 cm)
Stamped by Saff Tech Arts and inscribed with the workshop number “RL92-007” on the reverse
This work is number 6 from an edition of 23, plus 7 artist’s proofs, 1 Bon’a tirer, 4 Printer’s proofs, 2 Presentation proofs, 1 National Gallery of Art proof, and 2 Saff Tech Arts’ proofs
#8. Roommates, 1994
Sotheby’s online: 26 March 2025
Estimated: GBP 400,000 – 600,000
GBP 419,100 / USD 540,639
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Roommates, from Nude Series (Corlett 254), 1994
Relief print in colours on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 5/40
#9. Thinking Nude, State I, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 508,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Thinking Nude, State I, from the Nudes series (Corlett 290), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed, dated ’94, inscribed State I and AP 2/6 (lower right)
One of 6 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 10
USD 500,000
#10. Thinking Nude, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 482,600
AUCTION RECORD FOR THINKING NUDE
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Thinking Nude (from Nude Series) (Corlett 289), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mould-made paper
Signed, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 1/12 (lower right)
An artist proof aside from the numbered edition of 40
#11. Nude Reading, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 457,200
AUCTION RECORD FOR NUDE READING
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude Reading (from Nudes Series) (Corlett 288), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mould-made paper
Signed, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 4/12 lower right)
An artist proof aside from the numbered edition of 60
#12. Two Nudes (State I), 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 180,000 – 250,000
USD 444,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Two Nudes (State I) (from Nudes Series) (Corlett 285), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mould-made paper
Signed, dated ’94, inscribed State I and AP 2/6 (lower right)
An artist proof aside from the numbered edition of 10
USD 400,000
#13. Reverie, 1965
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 355,600
AUCTION RECORD FOR REVERIE
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Reverie, from the 11 Pop Artists, Volume II portfolio (Corlett 38), 1965
Screenprint in colors on smooth wove paper
Signed (lower right); numbered XXXIV (lower left)
One of 50 artist’s proofs in Roman numerals aside from the numbered edition of 200 in Arabic numerals
#14. Bobby Kennedy, 1989
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 355,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Bobby Kennedy (Corlett 236), 1989
Lithograph printed in colors on Somerset wove paper
Signed, dated ’89 and numbered 2/2 (lower right)
This impression is number 2 from the edition of 2
#15. Bull Profile Series, 1973
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 80,000 – 120,000
USD 355,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Bull Profile Series (Corlett 117-122), 1973
The complete setcomprising six linecuts
Five printed in colors with lithograph and four with screenprint, on Arjomari wove paper
Each signed and dated ’73 (lower right); inscribed A/P III (lower left)
This set is one of 13 artist’s proof sets aside from the numbered edition of 100
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2024 Top Lots
#1. Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Sotheby’s New-York: 21 November 2024
Estimated: USD 400,000 – 600,000
USD 1,440,000
Water Lily Pond with Reflections | Contemporary Day Auction | 2024 | Sotheby’s
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Screenprinted enamel in colors on processed and swirled stainless steel, with painted wood frame
Overall: 58 x 84 1/2 inches (147.3 x 214.6 cm)
Signed in felt-tip pen, dated ’92 and inscribed AP 2/7 (on the verso)
This work is one of 7 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 23, published by Saff Tech Arts
#2. Roommates, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 21 November 2024
Estimated: USD 250,000 – 350,000
USD 1,200,000
Roommates | Contemporary Day Auction | 2024 | Sotheby’s
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Roommates, 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Image: 57 1/2 x 45 inches (146.1 x 114.5 cm)
Sheet: 64 1/4 x 51 1/8 inches (163.1 x 129.7 cm)
Signed in pencil, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 3/10 (lower right)
This impression is one of ten artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 40
#3. Nude with Yellow Pillow, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 21 November 2024
Estimated: USD 250,000 – 350,000
USD 1,200,000
Nude with Yellow Pillow | Contemporary Day Auction | 2024 | Sotheby’s
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude with Yellow Pillow, 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Image: 46×37 inches (117×94 cm)
Sheet: 52 5/8 x 43 1/8 inches (113.3 x 109.4 cm)
Signed in pencil, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 1/12 (lower right)
This impression is one of 12 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60
#4. Nude with Blue Hair, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 20 November 2024
Estimated: USD 350,000 – 450,000
USD 960,000
Nude with Blue Hair | The Now and Contemporary Evening Auction | 2024 | Sotheby’s
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude with Blue Hair, 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Image: 51 1/2 x 31 3/4 inches (130 x 80.2 cm)
Sheet: 57 7/8 x 37 5/8 inches (146.7 x 95.3 cm)
Signed, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 5/12 (lower right)
This impression is one of 12 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 40
#5. Brushstroke Still Life with Lamp, 1997
Christie’s New-York: 22 November 2024
Estimated: USD 250,000 – 350,000
USD 453,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997), Brushstroke Still Life with Lamp | Christie’s
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Brushstroke Still Life with Lamp, 1997
Screenprint with hand-painted Magna on honeycomb-core aluminum panel, in artist’s frame
Aluminum panel: 49 1/2 x 68 inches (124.7 x 172.7 cm)
Overall: 54 x 72 1/2 inches (137.2 x 184.2 cm)
Signed, numbered and dated ’23⁄24 rf Lichtenstein ’97’ (on the right edge)
This work is number twenty-three from an edition of twenty-four plus eight artist’s proofs
#6. Roommates, from Nudes Series, 1994
Phillips New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 250,000 – 350,000
USD 317,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Roommates, from Nudes Series (C. 282), 1994
Monumental relief print in colors on Rives BFK paper
Signed, dated and numbered 37/40 in pencil (there were also 10 artist’s proofs)
#7. Two Nudes, from Nudes Series, 1994
Phillips New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 180,000 – 250,000
USD 292,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Two Nudes, from Nudes Series (C. 284), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK paper
Sheet: 48 x 41 1/8 inches (121.9 x 104.5 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered 32/40 in pencil (there were also 12 artist’s proofs)
#8. Two Nudes, from Nude Series, 1994
Christie’s online: 27 March 2024
Estimated: GBP 150,000 – 250,000
GBP 163,800 / USD 206,896
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Two Nudes, from: Nude Series, 1994
Relief print in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated, and numbered 40/40 in pencil
#9. Reflections on Girl, from Reflections Series, 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)
#10. Reflections on Crash, from Reflections Series, 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)
#11. Two Nudes, from Nudes Series, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 27 September 2024
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 168,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Two Nudes, from Nudes Series (Corlett 284), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated ’94 and numbered 29/40 (lower right)
This impression is number 29 from the edition of 40 plus 12 artist’s proofs
#12. Reflections on Conversations, from the Reflections Series, 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
#13. Reverie, 1965
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 138,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reverie, from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II, 1965
Screenprint in colors on smooth wove paper
Signed in pencil, numbered 150⁄200 (there were also 50 proofs in Roman numerals)
#14. Nude Reading, from Nudes, 1994
Christie’s online: 27 March 2024
Estimated: GBP 90,000 – 120,000
GBP 100,800 / USD 127,320
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Nude Reading, from: Nudes, 1994
Relief print in colors on wove paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 34/60
2023 Top Lots
#1. Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 May 2023
Estimated: USD 300,000 – 400,000
USD 1,875,000
Water Lily Pond with Reflections | Contemporary Day Auction | 2023 | Sotheby’s (sothebys.com)
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Screen-printed enamel on processed and swirled stainless steel, in painted artist’s frame
57 3/4 x 84 1/4 inches (146.7 x 214 cm)
Signed, dated ’92 and numbered PP IV (on the reverse)
This work is presentation proof 4
An edition of 23 plus 7 artist’s proofs, 1 bon à tirer, 4 presentation proofs, 1 NGA and 2 STA.
#2. Nude with Blue Hair, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 April 2023
Estimated: USD 450,000 – 650,000
USD 762,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude with Blue Hair, from Nudes Series, 1994
Relief print in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 16/40
#3. Nude with Yellow Pillow, 1994
Phillips New-York: 26 October 2023
Estimated: USD 250,000 – 350,000
USD 546,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Nude with Yellow Pillow, from Nudes series (C. 283), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK paper
Signed, dated and numbered ‘AP 3/12’ in pencil
An artist’s proof, the edition was 60
#4. Setting Sun and Sea, 1964
Brunk Auctions: 20 May 2023A
Estimated: USD 200,000 – 300,000
USD 390,000 (HAMMER)
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Setting Sun and Sea (LC-194), 1964
Blue and white porcelain enamel on steel
36x72x2 inches (91.4 x 182.9 x 5.1 cm)
edition 5/5, signed verso and dated “rf Lichtenstein”
#5. Two Nudes, 1994
Phillips London: 22 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 100,000 – 200,000
GBP 254,000 / USD 312,384
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Two Nudes, from Nudes Series (C. 284), 1994
Relief print in colors on BFK Rives paper
Signed, dated and numbered 18/40 in pencil
#6. 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
#7. Nude Reading, 1994
Phillips New-York: 20 April 2023
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 203,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Nude Reading, from Nudes series (C. 288), 1994
Relief print in colors, on Rives BFK paper
Signed, dated, and numbered 4/60 in pencil
#8. Nude Reading, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 April 2023
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 165,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude Reading, from Nudes Series, 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 56/60
#9. Reverie, 1965
Phillips New-York: 26 October 2023
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 158,750
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reverie, from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II (C. 38), 1965
Screen-print in colors on smooth wove paper
Signed and numbered 163/200 in pencil
2022 Top Lots
#1. Water Lilies with Willows, 1992
Phillips London: 15 September 2022
Estimated: GBP 300,000 – 500,000
GBP 378,000 / USD 437,095
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Water Lilies with Willows, from Water Lilies (C. 266), 1992
Screen-printed enamel in colors, on processed and swirled stainless steel
58×104 inches (146.6 x 264.1 cm)
Signed, dated and annotated ‘O.K.’ in black felt-tip pen on the reverse
The single BON A TIRER (BAT) or “Good To Print” proof before the edition of 23 and 7 artist’s proofs
#2. Nude with Yellow Pillow, 1994
Artnet Auctions: 7 April 2022
Estimated: USD 200,000 – 300,000
USD 425,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Nude with Yellow Pillow (from the Nude series), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil, Edition 51/60
#3. Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Grisebach: 1 December 2022
Estimated: EUR 220,000 – 280,000
EUR 350,000 / USD 367,415
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Colored lacquer silkscreen on stainless steel in lacquered wooden frame
Numbered 23/40
#4. Thinking Nude, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 28 October 2022
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 277,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Thinking Nude from Nude Series, 1994
Screen-print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 36/40
This impression is number 36 from the edition of 40 plus 12 artist’s proofs
#5. Thinking Nude, 1994
LA Modern Auctions: 19 April 2022
Estimated: USD 250,00 – 350,000
USD 237,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Thinking Nude (from the Nude series), 1994
Screen-print in colors on BFK Rives
Signed, dated and numbered to lower right ‘8/40 rf Lichtenstein ’94’
#6. Nude Reading, 1994
Phillips New-York: 25 June 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 226,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Nude Reading, from Nudes series (C. 288), 1994
Relief print in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
Signed, dated, and numbered 50/60 in pencil (there were also 12 artist’s proofs)
#7. 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 (there were also sixteen artist’s proofs)
#8. Reverie, 1965
Christie’s New-York: 21 April 2022
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 201,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reverie, from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II, 1965
Screen-print in colors, on smooth wove paper
Signed in pencil, numbered 116⁄200
Contribution Analysis
COMING SOON
Nude Series, 1994
Roy Lichtenstein’s Nudes Series was the final major series the artist produced before his death in 1997. The nine prints consider the traditional art historical genre of the female nude through the lens of Pop Art and mark Lichtenstein’s return to his iconic 1960s comic book style, consisting of Benday dot patterns, bright colors, and bold lines. Published and printed by Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, Lichtenstein referenced his own oeuvre, integrating motifs found in earlier works from the Reflections, Imperfect, Water Lily, and Interiors Series. After four decades of radically probing fundamental questions of art and artmaking, it was apt for him to select the female nude as a symbol of returning to the beginning of both his oeuvre and art history. Prints from the Nude Series are some of the most sought after by art collectors worldwide and command high prices at auction.
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Auction Summary
2025 Auction Highlights
9 lots from Nudes sold at auction in 2025 for a total turnover of USD 4,264,824. With 2 lots failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 82%. This includes 5 works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, generating a cumulative turnover of USD 2,146,300, representing 50.3% of the total turnover of 2025.
2025 Top 3 Lots
The top price was achieved by Nude with Blue Hair, State I, that sold at Christie’s in New-York on 20 November 2025 for USD 1,079,500, setting a new auction record for this print.
Nude with Blue Hair, State I, 1994
Christie’s New-York: 20 November 2025
Estimated: USD 500,000 – 700,000
USD 1,079,500
AUCTION RECORD FOR NUDE WITH BLUE HAIR, STATE I
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Nude with Blue Hair, State I (Corlett 287, RLCR 4295), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK paper
Signed, numbered and dated ‘8⁄10 rf Lichtenstein ’94’ (lower right)
This work is number eight from an edition of ten plus six artist’s proofs
Two new auction records were set in 2025 for two works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein: (1) Thinking Nude, State I sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025, for USD 508,000; and (2) Nude Reading sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 16 May 2025 for USD 457,200.
Thinking Nude, State I, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 508,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR THINKING NUDE STATE I
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Thinking Nude, State I, from the Nudes series (Corlett 290), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed, dated ’94, inscribed State I and AP 2/6 (lower right)
One of 6 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 10
Nude Reading, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 457,200
AUCTION RECORD FOR NUDE READING
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude Reading (from Nudes Series) (Corlett 288), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mould-made paper
Signed, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 4/12 lower right)
An artist proof aside from the numbered edition of 60
2024 Auction Highlights
9 lots sold in 2024 for a total turnover of USD 4,597,816, a record year for the Nudes series at auction. With 1 lot failing to sell, the sell-through is 90%.
2024 Top 3 Lots
This includes 3 works from The Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein that sold for record prices: (1) Roommates sold at Sotheby’s, in New-York, on 21 November 2025, for USD 1,200,000; (2) Nude with Yellow Pillow sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 21 November 2025, for USD 1,200,000; and (3) Nude with Blue Hair sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 20 November 2025 for USD 960,000.
Roommates, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 21 November 2024
Estimated: USD 250,000 – 350,000
USD 1,200,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR ROOMMATES
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Roommates, 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Image: 57 1/2 x 45 inches (146.1 x 114.5 cm)
Sheet: 64 1/4 x 51 1/8 inches (163.1 x 129.7 cm)
Signed in pencil, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 3/10 (lower right)
This impression is one of ten artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 40
Nude with Yellow Pillow, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 21 November 2024
Estimated: USD 250,000 – 350,000
USD 1,200,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR NUDE WITH YELLOW PILLOW
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude with Yellow Pillow, 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Image: 46×37 inches (117×94 cm)
Sheet: 52 5/8 x 43 1/8 inches (113.3 x 109.4 cm)
Signed in pencil, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 1/12 (lower right)
This impression is one of 12 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60
Nude with Blue Hair, 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 20 November 2024
Estimated: USD 350,000 – 450,000
USD 960,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR NUDE WITH BLUE HAIR
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude with Blue Hair, 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Image: 51 1/2 x 31 3/4 inches (130 x 80.2 cm)
Sheet: 57 7/8 x 37 5/8 inches (146.7 x 95.3 cm)
Signed, dated ’94 and inscribed AP 5/12 (lower right)
This impression is one of 12 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 40
The most sold print from Nudes in 2024 is Two Nudes that sold 3 times at an average price of USD 222,332. It sold at Phillips in New-York, on 22 October 2024, for USD 292,100.
Two Nudes, 1994
Phillips New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 180,000 – 250,000
USD 292,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Two Nudes, from Nudes Series (C. 284), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK paper
Sheet: 48 x 41 1/8 inches (121.9 x 104.5 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered 32/40 in pencil (there were also 12 artist’s proofs)
2023 Auction Highlights
6 lots sold in 2023 for a total turnover of USD 2,114,784. The highest price was achieved by Nude with Blue Hair that sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 19 April 2023, for USD 762,000.
Nude with Blue Hair, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 April 2023
Estimated: USD 450,000 – 650,000
USD 762,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Nude with Blue Hair, from Nudes Series, 1994
Relief print in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 16/40
The most sold print from the series in 2023 is Nude Reading that sold 3 times in 2023 at an average price of USD 164,767. It sold at Phillips in New-York, on 20 April 2023, for USD 203,200, its highest price in 2023.
Nude Reading, 1994
Phillips New-York: 20 April 2023
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 203,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Nude Reading, from Nudes series (C. 288), 1994
Relief print in colors, on Rives BFK paper
Signed, dated, and numbered 4/60 in pencil
2022 Auction Highlights
4 lots sold in 2022 for a total turnover of USD 1,666,500. The highest price was achieved by Nude with Yellow Pillow that sold at Artnet Auctions on 7 April 2022, for USD 425,000.
Nude with Yellow Pillow, 1994
Artnet Auctions: 7 April 2022
Estimated: USD 200,000 – 300,000
USD 425,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Nude with Yellow Pillow (from the Nude series), 1994
Relief print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil, Edition 51/60
The most sold print from the series in 2022 is Thinking Nude that sold twice in 2022 at an average price of USD 257,350. It sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 28 October 2022, for USD 277,200, its highest price in 2022.
Thinking Nude, 1994
Sotheby’s New-York: 28 October 2022
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 277,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Thinking Nude from Nude Series, 1994
Screen-print in colors on Rives BFK mold-made paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 36/40
This impression is number 36 from the edition of 40 plus 12 artist’s proofs
Water Lilies, 1992
Bold, graphic and industrial are descriptors often applied to the work of Roy Lichtenstein, a pioneer of American Pop Art, and at first glance, place his commercially influenced artworks in binary opposition to the Impressionist paintings of Claude Monet. Yet, Lichtenstein frequently referenced the works of the venerated French master throughout his career, challenging the perceived differences between their artistic styles. Following his iterations of Monet’s Rouen Cathedral and Haystacks that he produced in 1968 and 1969 respectively, Lichtenstein turned to Monet’s most famous works: his paintings of water lilies at Giverny, France.
A key priority in the works of Monet and the Impressionists was capturing the subtle changes in light conditions and that desire drove Monet to create over two hundred and fifty oil paintings of the water lilies at Giverny. His fascination with light and its reflections produced some of the most spectacular renderings of water within the art historical canon. Acknowledging that the rendering of such delicate nuance in thick oils worked against his clinical and mechanical aesthetic style, Lichtenstein explored alternative ways to replicate the subtilities in Monet’s composition. Constructed using sign painter’s enamel screen-printed on to stainless steel, Lichtenstein’s Water Lilies series reinforces the industrial essence of his practice. However, his innovative use of stainless steel as the surface for his works gives them a reflective quality, mirroring the lighting, colors, and contents of the room in which they are exhibited.
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2025 Auction Results Highlights
7 lots from Water Lilies series sold at auction in 2025 for a total turnover of USD 6,922,629. This is an auction record year for the series. With no lot failing to sell the sell-through rate is 100%. However, one lot, Water Lilies with Cloud, was withdrawn at Sotheby’s in London, on 24 September 2025.
This includes 4 works from The Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, generating a cumulative turnover of USD 4,018,629, representing 58.9% of the total turnover for 2025.
The highest price achieved was for Water Lilies with Willows, from The Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, that sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 19 November 2025 for USD 1,514,000, setting a new auction record for this print.
Water Lilies with Willows, 1990
A Legacy Reimagined: Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 November 2025
Estimated: USD 400,000 – 600,000
USD 1,514,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lilies with Willows (Corlett 266, RLCR 4170), 1990
from the Water Lilies series
Screenprinted enamel on processed and swirled stainless steel in the original painted aluminum frame
Signed, dated and inscribed AP 6/7 (on the reverse)
This impression is artist’s proof 6 of 7 from the numbered edition of 23 plus 7 artist’s proofs
Published by Saff Tech Arts
Water Lily Pond with Reflections sold twice at auction in 2025, at an average price of USD 1,346,798. It sold at Christie’s in New-York on 20 November 2025, for USD 1,397,000, its highest price in 2025.
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Property from the Estate of Joan and Kenneth Goldglit
Christie’s New-York: 20 November 2025
Estimated: USD 500,000 – 700,000
USD 1,397,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Water Lily Pond with Reflections (Corlett 264, RLCR 4179), 1992
Screenprinted enamel on processed and swirled stainless steel, with painted aluminum frame
Signed, numbered and and dated ‘7⁄23 rf Lichtenstein ’92’ (on the reverse)
This work is number seven from an edition of 23 plus seven artist’s proofs
Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge sold 3 times at auction in 2025 as well, at an average price of USD 795,478. One print from The Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein sold at Sotheby’s in Hong-Kong on 28 September 2025, for HKD 7,620,000 (USD 979,435, setting a new auction record for this print.
Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, 1992
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 28 September 2025
Estimated: HKD 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
HKD 7,620,000 / USD 979,435
AUCTION RECORD FOR WATER LILIES WITH JAPANESE BRIDGE
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, 1992
Screenprinted enamel in colors on processed and swirled stainless steel, with painted aluminum frame
Overall: 83 1/4 x 57 3/4 inches (211.3 x 146.7 cm)
Signed in felt-tip pen, dated ’92 and inscribed AP 5/7 (on the verso)
This work is number 5 of 7 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 23
2024 Auction Results Highlights
2 lots sold at auction in 2024 for a total turnover of USD 1,579,700. The highest price was achieved by Water Lily Pond with Reflections, from The Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 21 November 2024 for USD 1,440,000.
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 21 November 2024
Estimated: USD 400,000 – 600,000
USD 1,440,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Screenprinted enamel in colors on processed and swirled stainless steel, with painted wood frame
Overall: 58 x 84 1/2 inches (147.3 x 214.6 cm)
Signed in felt-tip pen, dated ’92 and inscribed AP 2/7 (on the verso)
This work is one of 7 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 23, published by Saff Tech Arts
2023 Auction Results Highlights
Only 1 lot sold in 2023, Water Lily Pond with Reflections sold for USD 1,875,000 at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 19 May 2023.
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 May 2023
Estimated: USD 300,000 – 400,000
USD 1,875,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR WATER LILY POND WITH REFLECTIONS
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Water Lily Pond with Reflections, 1992
Screen-printed enamel on processed and swirled stainless steel, in painted artist’s frame
57 3/4 x 84 1/4 inches (146.7 x 214 cm)
Signed, dated ’92 and numbered PP IV (on the reverse)
This work is presentation proof 4
An edition of 23 plus 7 artist’s proofs, 1 bon à tirer, 4 presentation proofs, 1 NGA and 2 STA
2022 Auction Results Highlights
2 lots sold in 2022 for a total turnover of USD 804,510. The highest price was achieved at Phillips in London on 15 September 2022 when Water Lilies with Willows sold for GBP 378,000 (USD 437,095).
Water Lilies with Willows, 1992
Phillips London: 15 September 2022
Estimated: GBP 300,000 – 500,000
GBP 378,000 / USD 437,095
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Water Lilies with Willows, from Water Lilies (C. 266), 1992
Screen-printed enamel in colors, on processed and swirled stainless steel
Signed, dated and annotated ‘O.K.’ in black felt-tip pen on the reverse
The single BON A TIRER (BAT) or “Good To Print” proof before the edition of 23 and 7 artist’s proofs
Reflections Series, 1990
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.
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2025 Auction Highlights
10 lots sold at auction 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 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 were set 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
Interior Series, 1990
Unlike with most prints series, the prints of the Interior Series preceded, rather than followed, the paintings of similar subjects. Preliminary discussions about the prints began in the fall of 1989. Lichtenstein created eight small collages for the project in his New York studio, and in early 1990 he arrived at Gemini G.E.L to begin work. The Interiors are based on advertisements, most of which Lichtenstein cut from the Yellow Pages of telephone directories. He enlarged the advertisements using an opaque projector, traced them, and then, after turning the tracing paper over, extensively reworked the images. Once a composition had been reworked to his satisfaction, he traced the drawing onto museum board, at which point the collage elements were added.
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2025 Auction Highlights
9 lots from Interior Series sold at auction in 2025 for a total turnover of USD 1,265,060. With no lot failing to sell, the sell-through is 100%.
The highest price of 2025 was achieved by La Sortie (State), a rare State print from La Sortie, from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, that sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 16 May 2025, for USD 330,200.
La Sortie (State), 1994
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 May 2025
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 100,000
USD 330,200
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
La Sortie (State) (from Interior Series) (Corlett 305), 1994
Woodcut printed in colors on 4-ply Museum board
Signed, dated ’96 and numbered 4/10 (lower right)
This impression number 4 from the edition of 10 plus 2 artist’s proofs
Living Room sold 3 times at auction in 2025 at an average price of USD 141,015. A print from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025, for USD 177,800 setting a new auction record for this print.
Living Room, 1990
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 80,000 – 120,000
USD 177,800
AUCTION RECORD FOR LIVING ROOM
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
The Living Room, from the Interior series (Corlett 250), 1990
Woodcut and screenprint in colors on 4-ply Museum Board
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed SP 6/8 (lower right)
One of 8 special proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60 plus 14 artist’s proofs
Furthermore, 3 new auction records were set in 2025 for works coming from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein:
- Blue Floor sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025, for USD 114,300
- Bedroom sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025, for USD 107,950
- The Den sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025, for USD 107,950
Blue Floor, 1990
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 100,000
USD 114,300
AUCTION RECORD FOR BLUE FLOOR
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Blue Floor, from the Interior series (Corlett 254), 1990
Lithograph, woodcut and screenprint in colors on 4-ply Museum Board
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 3/14 (lower right)
One of 14 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60
Bedroom, 1990
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 107,950
AUCTION RECORD FOR BEDROOM
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Bedroom, from Interior series (Corlett 247), 1990
Woodcut and screenprint in colors on 4-ply Museum Board
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 4/14 (lower right)
One of 14 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60
The Den, 1990
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 107,950
AUCTION RECORD FOR THE DEN
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
The Den, from the Interior series (Corlett 249), 1990
Woodcut and screenprint in colors on 4-ply Museum Board
Signed, dated ’90 and inscribed AP 7/14 (lower right)
One of 14 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60 plus 14 artist’s proofs
2024 Auction Highlights
7 lots from Interior Series sold at auction in 2024 for a total turnover of USD 623,440, at an average price of USD 89,063. The highest price was achieved by Red Lamps that sold at Bonhams in New-York, on 26 November 2024, for USD 108,450, setting a new auction record for this print.
Red Lamps, 1990
Bonhams New-York: 26 November 2024
Estimated: USD 80,000 – 120,000
USD 108,450
AUCTION RECORD FOR RED LAMPS
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Red Lamps, from Interior Series (Corlett 251; Gemini 1503), 1990
Lithograph, woodcut, and screenprint in colors on 4-ply Paper Technologies, Inc., Museum Board
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 26/60 (there were also 14 artist’s proofs)
2023 Auction Highlights
4 lots sold at auction in 2023 for a total turnover of USD 468,376, at an average price of USD 117,095. The highest price was achieved by Modern Room that sold at Sotheby’s in London, on 13 October 2023, for GBP 127,000 (USD 154,125).
Modern Room, 1990
Sotheby’s London: 13 October 2023
Estimated: GBP 100,000 – 150,000
GBP 127,000 / USD 154,125
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Modern Room, from Interior Series, 1990
Lithograph, woodcut and screenprint in colors on Museum Board
56 1/8 x 80 3/4 inches (142.8 x 205 cm)
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 9/60 (lower right)
2022 Auction Highlights
Only 1 lot sold at auction in 2022, Living Room, that sold at Christie’s in New-York, on 27 October 2022 for USD 176,400.
Living Room, 1990
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 176,400
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Living Room, from Interior Series, 1990
Woodcut and screen-print in colors, on museum board
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 40/60
Landscapes Series, 1985
In 1984–85 Lichtenstein produced a group of Landscape paintings, the imagery of which was composed of a combination of “cartoon” and “real” brushstrokes. In 1985 he explored the theme in his series of seven prints, produced at Gemini G.E.L. Some of the images in the series refer to masterpieces by other artists, Van Gogh, for example, in The Sower, while others are invented.
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2025 Auction Highlights
10 lots sold at auction so far for a total turnover of USD 1,039,900, at an average price of USD 103,990. With 1 lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 91%. The highest price has been achieved by View from the Window, from the collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, that sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 22 October 2025 for USD 165,100. This print is also the most sold in 2025, as it sold 3 times so far in 2025, also at Christie’s in New-York, on 23 October 2025 for USD 101,600, and at Phillips, in New-York, on 26 April 2025 for USD 101,600 as well.
View from the Window, 1985
Pop Impressions: Prints from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 22 October 2025
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 100,000
USD 165,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
View from the Window (Corlett 215; RLCR 3461), 1985
From the Landscapes series
Lithograph, woodcut and screenprint in colors on Arches 88 wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated and inscribed AP 3/11
This impression is one of 11 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60
With the blindstamp of the publisher, Gemini G.E.L., and with their inkstamp on the verso
Furthermore, 2 new auction records have been set in 2025 so far:
- Sunshine Through The Clouds sold at Christie’s in New-York, on 23 October 2025 for USD 120,650
- The River sold at Christie’s in New-York, on 16 April 2025 for USD 113,400
Sunshine through the Clouds, 1985
Christie’s New-York: 23 October 2025
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 120,650
AUCTION RECORD FOR SUNSHINE THROUGH THE CLOUDS
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Sunshine through the Clouds (Corlett 216), 1985
From Landscape Series
Lithograph, woodcut and screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 6⁄60
(there were also eleven artist’s proofs)
The River, 1985
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2025
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 113,400
NEW AUCTION RECORD FOR THE RIVER
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
The River, from Landscapes Series (Corlett 214), 1985
Lithograph, woodcut and screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 2⁄60
2024 Auction Highlights
4 lots sold at auction in 2024 for a total turnover of USD 394,100, at an average price of USD 98,525. With no lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 100%. The highest price has been achieved by Road Before The Forrest, that sold at Phillips in New-York on 16 April 2024 for USD 114,300.
Road Before The Forrest, 1985
Phillips New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 114,300
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Road Before the Forest, from Landscapes Series (G. 1255, C. 213), 1985
Lithograph, woodcut and screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, dated and numbered 32/60 in pencil (there were also 11 artist’s proofs)
2023 Auction Highlights
5 lots sold at auction in 2023 for a total turnover of USD 582,575, at an average price of USD 116,515. With no lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 100%. The highest price has been achieved by Seascape, that sold at Phillips in New-York on 26 October 2023 for USD 165,100, its new auction record. Furthermore, Moonscape sold at Bonhams in New-York on 9 May 2023, for USD 164,175, setting a new auction record for this print.
Seascape, 1985
Phillips New-York: 26 October 2023
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 165,100
AUCTION RECORD FOR SEASCAPE
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Seascape, from Landscapes Series (G. 1252, C. 210), 1985
Lithograph, woodcut and screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, dated and annotated ‘RTP’ in pencil
The right-to-print proof, the edition was 60 and 11 artist’s proofs
Moonscape, 1985
Bonhams New-York: 9 May 2023
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 125,000
USD 164,175
AUCTION RECORD FOR MOONSCAPE
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Moonscape, from Landscapes (Corlett 212), 1985
Lithograph, woodcut and screen-print in colors on Arches 88 paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 18/60 (there were also 11 artist’s proofs)
2022 Auction Highlights
3 lots sold at auction in 2022 for a total turnover of USD 271,050, at an average price of USD 90,350. The highest price has been achieved by Sunshine Through The Clouds, that sold at Bonhams in Los Angeles, on 29 March 2022 for USD 102,810.
Sunshine Through The Clouds, 1985
Bonhams LA: 29 March 2022
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 102,812
Lithograph, woodcut and screen-print in colors on Arches 88 paper
Signed in pencil, dated and annotated ‘AP 6/11’
An artist’s proof, aside from the edition of 60
Paintings Series, 1984
Roy Lichtenstein’s Paintings Series (1984) comprises 8 visually engaging prints that form a conceptual exploration of what it means to create, view, and interpret a painting in the postmodern era. Completed in the final decade of his career, this series reflects Lichtenstein’s ongoing fascination with the conventions of art history and the boundaries between high and low culture. Each print in the series presents a ‘painting within a painting’—or more accurately, a ‘painting within a print.’ Framed artworks, comic characters, brushstroke imitations, and even decorative frames themselves become the subject matter, all rendered with Lichtenstein’s signature techniques: bold outlines, flat areas of color, Benday dots, and stylized brushwork. The result is an ironic, analytical, and playfully self-aware body of work that challenges the authenticity and sanctity traditionally associated with painting.
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2025 Auction Highlights
10 lots from Paintings Series sold at auction so far in 2025 for a total turnover of USD 448,341. With 2 lots failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 83%. Two Paintings: Dagwood, from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025 for USD 107,950, a new auction record for this print.
Furthermore, Two Paintings: Sleeping Muse, from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein, sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025 for USD 82,550, a new auction record for this print.
Two Paintings: Dagwood, 1984
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 40,000 – 60,000
USD 107,950
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Two Paintings: Dagwood, from the Paintings series (Corlett 207), 1984
Woodcut and lithograph printed in colors on Arches 88 wove paper
Signed, dated ’84 and inscribed AP 2/11 (lower right)
One of 11 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60
Two Paintings: Sleeping Muse, 1984
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 82,550
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Two Paintings: Sleeping Muse, from the Paintings series (Corlett 203), 1984
Woodcut, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches 88 wove paper
Signed, dated ’84 and inscribed AP 4/11 (lower right)
One of 11 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 60
2024 Auction Highlights
Only 1 lot from Paintings Series sold at auction in 2024. Two Paintings: Green Lamp sold at SBI Art Auction, on 28 January 2024 for JPY 6,900,000 (USD 46,560).
Two Paintings: Green Lamp, 1984
SBI Art Auction: 28 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 46,562
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Two Paintings: Green Lamp, from the “Paintings” series (Corlett 201), 1984
Woodcut, lithograph, screenprint and collage
Signed, dated and numbered on the lower part
From the edition of 60
2023 Auction Highlights
6 lots from Paintings Series sold at auction in 2023 for a total turnover of USD 249,964. Two Paintings: Dagwood, sold at Heritage Auctions, on 24 October 2023 for USD 65,625, the highest price achieved by a print from the series in 2023.
Two Paintings: Dagwood, 1984
Heritage Auctions: 24 October 2023
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 65,625
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Two Paintings: Dagwood, from Paintings, 1984
Woodcut and lithograph in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated and editioned 17/60 in pencil along lower edge
2022 Auction Highlights
12 lots from Paintings Series sold at auction in 2022 for a total turnover of USD 587,857. Two Paintings: Dagwood, sold at John Moran, on 1 March 2022 for USD 75,000, the highest price achieved by a print from the series in 2022.
Two Paintings: Dagwood, 1984
John Moran: 1 March 2022
Estimated: USD 40,000 – 50,000
USD 75,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997, American)
Two Paintings: Dagwood, from the Paintings Series, 1984
Color woodcut and lithograph on Arches 88 paper under Plexiglas
Edition 53/60
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil in the lower margin, at right: Roy Lichtenstein
Furthermore, 2 auction records were set in 2022:
- Two Paintings: sold at LA Modern on 29 April 2022 for USD 56,250
- Two Paintings: Green Lamp: sold at Santa Monica Auctions on 6 November 2022 for USD 47,625
Two Paintings, 1984
LA Modern: 29 April 2022
Estimated: USD 55,000 – 65,000
USD 56,250
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Two Paintings, from Paintings Series, 1984
Woodcut, lithograph and screen-print in colors with collage, on Arches 88
Signed, dated and numbered to lower right ’37/60 rf Lichtenstein 84′
Two Paintings: Green Lamp, 1984
Santa Monica Auctions: 6 November 2022
Estimated: USD 35,000 – 45,000
USD 37,500 (Hammer)
USD 47,625
AUCTION RECORD FOR TWO PAINTINGS: GREEN LAMP
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Two paintings: Green Lamp, from Paintings Series, 1984
Woodcut, lithograph, screenprint and collage in colors on Arches 88 paper
Artist proof outside the numbered edition of 60
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on recto
Bull Profile Series, 1973
In this captivating series of six prints, Roy Lichtenstein progressively abstracts a solitary bull in profile. Lichtenstein directly references Pablo Picasso’s historic 1946 series on the same subject, The Bull (Le taureau), comprising eleven successive re-workings of a lithographic stone.
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Brushstrokes, 1965/1967
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Brushstrokes was created for Roy Lichtenstein’s 1967 exhibition at the Pasadena Art Museum. The artist created a series of brushstroke works as a satirical response to the emotion-laden gestural paintings of the dominant Abstract Expressionists.
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2025 Auction Highlights
Brushstrokes (1967) sold 8 times at auction so far in 2025 for a total of USD 206,363, at an average price of USD 25,795. One print from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein sold at Sotheby’s, in New-York, on 23 October 2025, for USD 38,100, its highest price for 2025 so far.
Pop Impressions: Prints from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 23 October 2025
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 20,000
USD 38,100
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Brushstrokes (Corlett 45; RLCR 1293), 1967
Screenprint in colors on off-white wove paper
Signed in pencil and inscribed A/P
This impression is an artist’s proof aside from the numbered edition of 300
Published by Leo Castelli Gallery for the Pasadena Art Museum
2024 Auction Highlights
Brushstrokes (1967) sold 4 times at auction in 2024 for a total of USD 87,333, at an average price of USD 21,833. It sold at Grisebach in Berlin, on 29 November 2024 for EUR 24,230 (USD 25,480), its highest price for 2024.
Grisebach: 29 November 2024
Estimated: EUR 12,000 – 15,000
EUR 24,130 / USD 25,480
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – New York – 1997)
Brushstrokes (Corlett 45), 1967
Color silkscreen on paper
Signed
One of 300 numbered prints
2023 Auction Highlights
Brushstrokes (1967) sold 5 times at auction in 2023 for a total of USD 183,059, at an average price of USD 36,612. It sold for its highest price of USD 50,800 at Phillips in New-York on 21 June 2023.
Phillips New-York: 21 June 2023
Estimated: USD 10,000 – 15,000
USD 50,800
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Brushstrokes (C. 45), 1967
Screen-print in colors on off-white wove paper
Signed and numbered 141/300 in green ballpoint pen
In Brushstroke (1965), Lichtenstein continued his extended enquiry into the very nature of the brushstroke and its perceived importance in an art historical context. While expressive brushstrokes were revered by the Abstract Expressionists and art critics alike in post-war America, Lichtenstein’s satirical response was to parody this gestural mark through his antithetical Pop Art approach.
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Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965
Sweet Dreams, Baby! is probably one of Lichtenstein’s most iconic and powerful prints. It is a quintessential example of his Pop Art style, transforming a fleeting moment of comic-book violence into a monumental, ironic fine art statement.
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2025 Auction Highlights
Sweet Dreams, Baby! sold 3 times at auction in 2025 at an average price of USD 122,868. A print from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein sold at Sotheby’s in New-York on 26 September 2025 for USD 190,500, its highest price in 2025.
Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 80,000 – 120,000
USD 190,500
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Sweet Dreams, Baby!, from the 11 Pop Artists, Volume III portfolio (Corlett 39), 1965
Screenprint in colors on heavy smooth wove paper
Signed (lower right); inscribed artist’s proof (lower left)
This impression is one of 50 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 200
2024 Auction Highlights
Sweet Dreams, Baby! sold 3 times at auction in 2024 at an average price of USD 97,060. It sold at Grisebach in Berlin on 31 May 2024 for EUR 101,600 (USD 110,340), its highest price in 2024.
Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965
Grisebach Berlin: 31 May 2024
Estimated: EUR 80,000 – 120,000
EUR 101,600 / USD 110,340
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – New York – 1997)
Sweet Dreams Baby!, from the portfolio 11 Pop Artists, Volume III, 1965
Color silkscreen on heavy paper
Signed. One of 200 numbered copies, from a total edition of approx 255
2023 Auction Highlights
Sweet Dreams, Baby! sold once at auction in 2023, at Forum Auctions in London, on 12 October 2023 for GBP 83,440 (USD 101,895).
Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965
Forum Auctions: 12 October 2023
Estimated: GBP 55,000 – 65,000
GBP 64,000 (Hammer)
GBP 83,440 / USD 101,895
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Sweet Dreams Baby!, from 11 Pop Artists Portfolio, Volume III, 1965
Screen-print in colors on heavy smooth wove paper
Signed and numbered in pencil from the edition of 200
2022 Auction Highlights
Sweet Dreams, Baby! sold twice at auction in 2022 at an average price of USD 93,688. It sold at Ketterer Kunst in Munich on 10 June 2022 for EUR 106,250 (USD 111,775), its highest price in 2022.
Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965
Ketterer Kunst: 10 June 2022
Estimated: EUR 80,000 – 120,000
EUR 106,250 / USD 111,775
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Sweet Dreams Baby!, 1965
From the portfolio “11 Pop Artists”, vol. III
Silkscreen in colors on firm wove paper
Signed and numbered
From an edition of 200 copies
2021 Auction Highlights
Sweet Dreams, Baby! sold 10 times at auction in 2021 at an average price of USD 136,834. It sold at Phillips in New-York on 21 October 2021 for USD 189,000, its highest price in 2021.
Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965
Phillips New-York: 21 October 2021
Estimated: USD 80,000 – 120,000
USD 189,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Sweet Dreams Baby!, from 11 Pop Artists Volume III (C. 39), 1965
Screen-print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins.
Signed and numbered 198/200 in pencil
Record Price
Sweet Dreams, Baby! sold for its record price of USD 269,000, at Christie’s in New-York on 26 October 2015, with an exceptional provenance from the Estate of Nica Castelli.
Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ILEANA SONNABEND AND THE ESTATE OF NINA CASTELLI SUNDELL
Christie’s New-York: 26 October 2015
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 90,000
USD 269,000
AUCTION RECORD FOR SWEET DREAMS BABY!
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Sweet Dreams Baby! from 11 Pop Artists, Volume III, 1965
Screenprint in colors on smooth wove paper
Signed in pencil, numbered 83/200
Reverie, 1965
UNDER UPDATE
The 11 Pop Artists portfolios were a new center of gravity in America’s art history. These edgy compilations of fresh prints from then-emerging artists like Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Tom Wesselmann, among others, launched new dialogues as artists engaged printmaking as a way to broadcast novel ideas more broadly. Mature and masterful, these images belied any notion that contributions to the 11 Pop Artists portfolios were Lichtenstein’s experimental forays into printmaking. Reverie and Sweet Dreams Baby! demonstrated that years of experimentation preceded such ingenious screenprints.
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Reverie sold once at auction in 2024 at Christie’s in New-York on 16 April 2024 for USD 138,600.
It also sold once at auction in 2023, at Phillips in New-York on 26 October 2023 for USD 158,750. It sold twice in 2022.
Reverie, 1965
Christie’s New-York: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 138,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reverie, from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II, 1965
Screenprint in colors on smooth wove paper
Signed in pencil, numbered 150⁄200 (there were also 50 proofs in Roman numerals)
Reverie, 1965
Phillips New-York: 26 October 2023
Estimated: USD 100,000 – 150,000
USD 158,750
ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Reverie, from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II (C. 38), 1965
Screen-print in colors on smooth wove paper
Signed and numbered 163/200 in pencil
Reverie, 1965
Christie’s New-York: 21 April 2022
Estimated: USD 120,000 – 180,000
USD 201,600
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Reverie, from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II, 1965
Screen-print in colors, on smooth wove paper
Signed in pencil, numbered 116⁄200
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Shipboard Girl is a quintessential example of Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop Art style, transforming a melodramatic comic book image into high art. The print features a close-up, cropped image of a blonde woman’s face, a frequent figure in Lichtenstein’s work often referred to as a “comic heroine.” Her eyes are closed, and her lips are parted, suggesting a moment of intense emotional experience—either pleasure, longing, or anxiety.
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2025 Auction Highlights
3 lots sold at auction so far in 2025. One print from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 26 September 2025, for USD 152,400, a new auction record for Shipboard Girl.
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 40,000 – 60,000
USD 152,400
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Shipboard Girl (Corlett II.6), 1965
Offset lithograph printed in colors on wove paper
Signed (lower right)
From the edition of unknown size
2024 Auction Highlights
Shipboard Girl sold 4 times at auction in 2024, at an average price of USD 36,543. It sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 19 April 2024, for USD 63,500, its highest price for 2024.
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 April 2024
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 63,500
HIGHEST PRICE AT AUCTION FOR 2024
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Shipboard Girl (Corlett II.6), 1965
Offset lithograph printed in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil
This impression is from the edition of unknown size, published by Leo Castelli Gallery
2023 Auction Highlights
Shipboard Girl sold 5 times at auction in 2023, at an average price of USD 30,141. It sold at Sotheby’s in New-York, on 19 April 2023, for USD 48,260, its highest price for 2023.
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Sotheby’s New-York: 19 April 2023
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 48,260
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Offset lithograph printed in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil
2022 Auction Highlights
Shipboard Girl sold 12 times at auction in 2022, at an average price of USD 44,814. It sold at Christie’s in New-York, on 22 November 2022, for USD 81,900, its highest price for 2022.
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Christie’s New-York: 22 November 2022
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 81,900
HIGHEST PRICE AT AUCTION FOR 2022
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Offset lithograph in colors, on wove paper
Signed in pencil, from the edition of unknown size
Record Prices
Shipboard Girl sold at Dorotheum in Vienna, on 25 June 2020, for EUR 131,400 (USD 150,000), setting a new auction record for this print in 2020.
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Dorotheum Vienna: 25 June 2020
Estimated: EUR 50,000 – 60,000
EUR 131,400 / USD 150,000
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN (New York 1923–1997)
Shipboard Girl, 1965
Color offset lithograph on thin wove paper
Signed rf Lichtenstein
Crying Girl, 1963
Crying Girl is one of the first prints ever done by Roy Lichtenstein, and most probably remains one of his most iconic prints. The edition is not numbered, prices are driven by condition.
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As of 30 November 2025
2025 Auction Highlights
8 lots sold at auction so far in 2025, at an average price of USD 45,782. With no lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 100%. The highest price has been achieved by a print from the collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein that sold for USD 127,000 at Sotheby’s in New-York on 26 September 2025.
Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
Sotheby’s New-York: 26 September 2025
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 127,000
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Crying Girl (Corlett II.1), 1963
Offset lithograph printed in colors on wove paper
Signed (lower right)
From the edition of unknown size
2024 Auction Highlights
7 lots sold at auction in 2024 for a total turnover of USD 331,256. With no lot failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 100%. The highest price has been achieved at Doyle in New-York, on 30 April 2024, when Crying Girl sold for USD 60,800.
Doyle New-York: 30 April 2024
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 60,800
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
CRYING GIRL (CORLETT II.1), 1963
Color offset lithograph on thin wove paper
Signed in pencil, from the edition of unknown size
2023/2022 Auction Highlights
14 prints from Crying Girl sold at auction in 2023 for a total turnover of USD 910,903 at an average price of USD 65,065. The highest price was achieved at Christie’s online on 27 September 2023, when it sold for GBP 81,900 (USD 99,369). This compares to a turnover of USD 420,236 for 7 prints sold in 2022. Twice more lots sold in 2023 than in 2022, with a sell-through rate of 88% (2 lots unsold).
Christie’s online: 27 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 81,900 / USD 99,369
HIGHEST PRICE PAID AT AUCTION FOR CRYING GIRL IN 2023
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Crying Girl, 1963
Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil, from the edition of unknown size
The auction record for Crying Girl is USD 138,600, price achieved at Sotheby’s in New-York on 13 May 2021.
Sotheby’s New-York: 13 May 2021
American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 138,600
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923 – 1997)
Crying Girl (C. II.1), 1963
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed and dated 1963
This work is from an unnumbered edition