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Roy Lichtenstein Modern Head #4 (C.94) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Modern Head #4 (C.94), 1970
Lithograph on engraved and anodized aluminum
20 5/8 x 17 1/8 in 52.4 x 43.5 cm
Edition
Edition of 100 plus 7 AP
About this work
Roy Lichtenstein's Modern Head series is a captivating exploration of the intersection between traditional artistic techniques and contemporary culture. Created in 1970, this series showcases Lichtenstein's distinctive pop art style, characterized by bold colors, sharp lines, and the use of Ben-Day dots – a printing technique commonly employed in comic books of the time.The Modern Head series primarily features oversized and stylized representations of human heads, often rendered with a geometric precision that gives them a robotic or mechanized appearance. Lichtenstein's choice of subject matter, the human head, suggests a contemplation of identity and individuality in the context of modern society.The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the way he transforms everyday images into high art, challenging the traditional boundaries of fine art and popular culture. By appropriating and re-contextualizing imagery from mass media, Lichtenstein invites viewers to reconsider the way they perceive and interpret visual information.The Modern Head series is not only a testament to Lichtenstein's technical skill but also a reflection of his keen understanding of the cultural zeitgeist. Through these bold and iconic works, Lichtenstein leaves an indelible mark on the pop art movement, showcasing his ability to capture the essence of modernity while maintaining a connection to the artistic traditions that preceded him.
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Auction History
Modern Head #4 (Corlett 94) · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2014-05 · $28,125
Modern Head #4, from the Modern Head series · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2025-09 · $27,940
Modern Head #4 · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2021-12 · $27,720
Modern Head #4 from Modern Head Series · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2014-04 · $25,000
Modern Head #4 · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2018-10 · $23,750
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About the Modern Head Series
Roy Lichtenstein Modern Head Prints For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein Modern Head prints for sale at Guy Hepner Gallery, New York. The Modern Head series (1970) is a pivotal body of work in Lichtenstein's print output — a suite of five prints exploring geometric, Art Deco-inflected portraiture, in which the human head is stylised into the angular, machine-age aesthetic of 1920s and 1930s commercial design.
The Series
The Modern Head series draws on the graphic conventions of Art Deco design — the angular, streamlined aesthetic that dominated commercial art and illustration between the wars. Where Lichtenstein's early Pop works engaged with the comics and advertising of the 1950s and 1960s, the Modern Head prints look further back, to the design language of the machine age: the geometric stylisation of the human face into chevrons, arcs, and stepped forms that characterised the Deco poster and magazine illustration.
The five Modern Head prints each present a different stylised portrait — angular profiles and three-quarter views rendered in Lichtenstein's flat colour and dot pattern vocabulary — that simultaneously evoke Deco design and submit it to his Pop graphic system. The result is a body of work that operates on two levels: as a formal investigation of geometric portraiture, and as a Pop commentary on the design style that preceded his own era.
The series was produced in 1970, at a moment when Lichtenstein was actively expanding his engagement with art history — the same period that produced his Haystacks and Cathedral portfolios (Monet dialogues) and preceded his sustained engagement with Entablatures (classical architecture). The Modern Head works represent his first sustained engagement with the design aesthetic of the interwar period, a dialogue he would return to in the Art Deco prints of the 1990s.
Collecting Modern Head Prints
Art Deco dialogue. The Modern Head prints represent Lichtenstein's most direct engagement with 1920s–30s design language, making them distinctive within his catalogue and appealing to collectors interested in the intersection of Pop Art and design history.
Complete set. All five Modern Head prints together represent a significant acquisition; individual prints also trade well on the secondary market.
Condition. Standard Lichtenstein screenprint condition considerations apply. Request a condition report with specific attention to any surface abrasion in the angular geometric areas.
Signed impressions. Hand-signed examples carry premiums over unsigned impressions from the same edition.
Edition documentation. Corlett catalogue raisonné reference and publisher documentation are essential.
Authentication
Modern Head prints are authenticated via the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation catalogue raisonné (Corlett). Guy Hepner provides full provenance documentation for all works.
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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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