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Roy Lichtenstein Crying Girl (C. II 1) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Crying Girl (C. II 1), 1963
Lithograph
17 x 24 in 43.2 x 61 cm
Edition
Edition of unknown size
About this work
Roy Lichtenstein's Crying Girl print is an iconic example of his pioneering pop art style, which reimagines comic book imagery in a bold and visually striking manner. Created in 1963, this artwork is part of Lichtenstein's larger body of work that explores themes of emotion, melodrama, and popular culture.At first glance, Crying Girl appears to depict a scene lifted directly from the pages of a comic book: a young woman with tears streaming down her face, her expression one of anguish and despair. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Lichtenstein has transformed this familiar image into a stylized and highly conceptual composition.What sets Crying Girl apart is Lichtenstein's use of bold colors, sharp lines, and Ben-Day dots to create a sense of visual intensity and emotional impact. The woman's exaggerated features and melodramatic expression are rendered in vivid hues of red, yellow, and blue, while the surrounding background is defined by crisp black outlines and geometric shapes. This interplay of color and form gives the print a sense of immediacy and depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.Moreover, Crying Girl can be seen as a commentary on the nature of representation and the ways in which images shape our understanding of emotion and experience. By appropriating imagery from popular sources and recontextualizing it within the realm of fine art, Lichtenstein challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions of beauty and authenticity in the modern world.In addition to its conceptual depth, Crying Girl is visually striking and aesthetically compelling. The bold simplicity of the composition, combined with Lichtenstein's meticulous attention to detail, creates a sense of visual tension and balance that is both captivating and thought-provoking.Overall, Roy Lichtenstein's Crying Girl print is a powerful and evocative artwork that continues to resonate with audiences today. Through his innovative approach to composition and his keen understanding of the visual language of popular culture, Lichtenstein invites viewers to contemplate the nature of emotion, representation, and the human experience.
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Auction History
Crying Girl · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2015-11 · $13,381,000
Crying Girl (C. II.1) · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2021-05 · $138,600
Crying Girl · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2025-09 · $127,000
Crying Girl (Corlett II.1) · Roy Lichtenstein · Bonhams · 2022-05 · $107,475
Crying Girl · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2023-09 · $103,839
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About the Crying Girl (C. II 1) Series
Roy Lichtenstein Crying Girl (C. II 1) Prints For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein's "Crying Girl (C. II 1)" stands as one of the most iconic and commercially significant works from the artist's groundbreaking early 1960s period. Created in 1963 during Lichtenstein's revolutionary exploration of comic book imagery, this lithograph represents a pivotal moment when Pop Art fundamentally challenged the boundaries between high art and popular culture. The work depicts a blonde woman in emotional distress, her face dominated by a single tear and trembling hand, rendered in Lichtenstein's signature Ben-Day dot technique and bold primary color palette. This image has become synonymous with Pop Art itself, embodying the movement's ironic appropriation of mass media imagery.
The market for Lichtenstein's Crying Girl series has demonstrated exceptional strength and sustained collector interest over decades. Works from this series consistently command premium prices at auction, with early prints particularly sought after by institutional collectors and sophisticated private buyers. The 1963 lithograph represents one of Lichtenstein's earliest printmaking ventures, making it especially desirable to connoisseurs seeking museum-quality examples from the artist's formative period. Its relatively limited edition size and the attrition of available examples over six decades have contributed to strong market performance.
For discerning collectors, "Crying Girl (C. II 1)" offers both art historical importance and investment-grade appeal. The work's emotional immediacy, combined with Lichtenstein's cool mechanical technique, creates the tension that defines his greatest achievements. This piece represents an opportunity to acquire a canonical image from twentieth-century art.
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About Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein prints for sale and Roy Lichtenstein paintings for sale at Guy Hepner Gallery, New York. Our inventory spans lithographs, screenprints, and unique works from his most collected series: Brushstrokes, Reflections, Nudes, Interiors, Haystacks, Cathedral, Entablature, and American Indian Theme — all with full provenance and Corlett catalogue raisonné references. We also acquire Lichtenstein. Free valuations available.
Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) is the defining figure of American Pop Art and one of the most actively traded artists on the post-war and contemporary market. His bold graphic language — Ben-Day dots, black outlines, primary palettes drawn from comic books and advertising — is among the most instantly recognisable in twentieth-century art. Born in New York City, he was exhibited by Leo Castelli Gallery from 1962 and worked until his death in September 1997, producing one of the most extensively documented print catalogues of any artist of his generation.
Roy Lichtenstein Art For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein art for sale spans signed prints, paintings, and unique works across his full catalogue. His most collected categories: signed and numbered screenprints and lithographs from the major series, unique works on paper, and large-format canvas paintings. The auction benchmark was set when Masterpiece (1962) sold for $165 million in a private transaction in 2017, and Nurse (1964) achieved $95.4 million at Christie's New York in 2015. Major print series regularly achieve $100,000–$2 million at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips.
Roy Lichtenstein Prints For Sale
The most liquid and accessible segment of his market. Working with Gemini G.E.L., Petersburg Press, and Castelli Graphics, Lichtenstein produced lithographs, screenprints, woodcuts, and relief prints across three decades. Key series at Guy Hepner:
- Brushstrokes (1965–66) — Pop satire of Abstract Expressionist gesture; his most conceptually celebrated series
- Haystacks (1969) — Monet homage in Ben-Day dots and primary colour; his most decorative print subject
- Cathedral — Rouen Cathedral reworked through his commercial-art graphic vocabulary
- American Indian Theme (1980) — a major suite exploring Indigenous American motifs
- Reflections (1988–94) — canvases-within-canvases; his most technically intricate prints; strongest late-career market
- Nudes (1994–97) — figurative final series synthesising his full graphic vocabulary
- Interiors (1990s) — consumer culture imagery from furniture and décor catalogues; a distinctly American subject
- Peace Through Chemistry — Science and Technology series; bold, graphic, institutionally held
Signed impressions command significant premiums over unsigned editions. Corlett catalogue raisonné reference and publisher's certificate documentation are essential for any acquisition.
Roy Lichtenstein Original Art For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein original art for sale — unique paintings on canvas — represents the rarest category of his output. Major early canvases are primarily in institutional collections; secondary market appearances are concentrated at evening sales at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips. Works on paper and preparatory drawings offer compelling opportunities for collectors seeking unique works with strong Lichtenstein provenance at more accessible price points.
Roy Lichtenstein Prints — Price Guide
- Unsigned secondary series editions: $5,000–$25,000
- Signed lithographs, Haystacks / Cathedral / American Indian Theme: $30,000–$150,000
- Signed screenprints, Brushstrokes / Reflections / Nudes: $40,000–$500,000
- Early 1960s single-sheet works and rare artist's proofs: $100,000+
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Guy Hepner actively acquires Roy Lichtenstein prints, paintings, and works on paper from private collections. If you are looking to sell Roy Lichtenstein prints or seeking a current market valuation, contact our New York gallery for a confidential, no-obligation assessment. We handle all series including Brushstrokes, Reflections, Nudes, Haystacks, Cathedral, American Indian Theme, and Interiors.
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