American Indian Theme
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Roy Lichtenstein Seascape No . 1 (C. 36) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Seascape No . 1 (C. 36), 1964
Screen print on transparent Rowlux
16 7/8 x 21 7/8 in 42.9 x 55.6 cm
Edition
Edition of 200
About this work
Roy Lichtenstein’s Seascape series, created primarily in the mid-1960s, reflects his distinctive style that merges Pop Art with comic book aesthetics. In these works, Lichtenstein applies his signature use of Benday dots, thick black outlines, and flat, vivid colors to depict tranquil, often minimalistic ocean views, skies, and sunsets. Lichtenstein’s use of mechanical printing techniques, particularly the Benday dot patterns (common in mass-printed comics), evokes an industrial, impersonal quality. This style contrasts with traditional landscape painting's emotive brushstrokes, bringing a sense of modernity and artificiality to natural settings. Lichtenstein strips his seascapes down to basic shapes and forms, representing the sky, water, and horizon with minimal lines and shapes. Despite their simplicity, his works are highly stylized, often reducing nature to geometric abstractions. Like much of his Pop Art, Lichtenstein’s seascapes borrow techniques from comic book art, blending the comic aesthetic with traditional landscape painting. He plays with the contrast between the mechanized look of comic panels and the serene, timeless subject matter of the sea. Lichtenstein’s Seascapes can be seen as ironic or a commentary on art history. By applying commercial techniques to something as timeless and universal as the ocean, he juxtaposes the mechanical and artificial with the natural, inviting viewers to question the boundaries of art and mass production.
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Auction History
KINETIC SEASCAPE #6 · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2014-05 · $395,000
Seascape, from Landscapes Series (G. 1252, C. 210) · Roy Lichtenstein · Phillips · 2023-10 · $165,100
Seascape · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2015-07 · $220,651
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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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