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Roy Lichtenstein Shipboard Girl (C. II 6) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Shipboard Girl (C. II 6), 1965
Offset lithograph on lightweight, white wove paper
26 x 19 in 66 x 48.3 cm
Edition
Edition of unknown size
About this work
Roy Lichtenstein’s Shipboard Girl (1965) is one of the artist’s quintessential Pop images, crystallizing his fascination with romance, mass media, and the graphic language of comic strips. Published as part of a promotional portfolio for the Bellevue Art Museum, this offset lithograph reflects the artist’s exploration of commercial print aesthetics and the ways in which high art and popular culture collide.The composition presents a close-up of a blonde woman with her head tilted back, eyes closed, and lips parted in a dreamy expression. Behind her, a simplified nautical scene unfolds: the rail of a ship, a life preserver, and the open horizon. These details anchor the subject within a romanticized narrative, a fleeting moment of emotional intensity. The cropped framing and enlarged scale give the image cinematic immediacy, heightening the melodrama of the scene.Lichtenstein employs his signature Ben-Day dots, flat planes of saturated color, and bold black outlines, echoing the visual shorthand of mass-printed comic books. The subject recalls his iconic depictions of “girls” from the early 1960s—figures of desire, longing, or heartbreak—rendered with both sincerity and irony. Shipboard Girl is a prime example of how Lichtenstein simultaneously celebrated and critiqued the clichés of postwar consumer culture, especially the commodification of romance.Unlike his hand-painted canvases, this work was produced as an offset lithograph, a technique associated with posters, advertising, and mass circulation. By creating an edition of 3000, Lichtenstein embraced the notion of art as reproducible, accessible, and inseparable from the mechanisms of consumer society. This democratization of the image is central to the Pop ethos and to Lichtenstein’s practice, which blurred the lines between original and copy, fine art and popular media.Today, Shipboard Girl is celebrated not only as an emblem of Pop Art but also as a reflection of 1960s American culture: optimistic, mass-produced, and saturated with imagery of idealized beauty and romance. Its enduring appeal lies in the tension between intimacy and artifice, authenticity and reproduction—a tension that defined much of Lichtenstein’s oeuvre.For more information or to buy Shipboard Girl (1965) by Roy Lichtenstein, contact our galleries using the form below.
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Auction History
Shipboard Girl · Roy Lichtenstein · Sotheby's · 2025-09 · $152,400
Shipboard Girl · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2022-11 · $81,900
Shipboard Girl (C. II.6) · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2013-09 · $79,676
Shipboard Girl, 1965 · Roy Lichtenstein · Dorotheum · 2026-06 · $65,793
Shipboard Girl · Roy Lichtenstein · Dorotheum · 2021-12 · $65,313
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Roy Lichtenstein Shipboard Girl (C. II 6) Prints For Sale
Created in 1965, "Shipboard Girl (C. II 6)" represents a pivotal moment in Roy Lichtenstein's groundbreaking Pop Art career, when the artist was at the height of his creative powers and critical acclaim. This exceptional screenprint exemplifies Lichtenstein's masterful appropriation of comic book imagery, transforming mass-produced romance panels into sophisticated fine art statements. The work features his signature Ben-Day dots, bold primary colors, and thick black outlines that have become synonymous with the Pop Art movement itself. As part of Lichtenstein's celebrated romance series, "Shipboard Girl" captures the artist's ironic commentary on idealized femininity and post-war American culture.
The market for Lichtenstein's prints from this era has demonstrated remarkable strength and consistency over decades of collecting history. Works from the 1960s, particularly those featuring his iconic female subjects, command significant premiums due to their art historical importance and relative scarcity. "Shipboard Girl (C. II 6)" benefits from strong provenance potential and institutional recognition, with variants held in major museum collections worldwide. Collectors recognize these early screenprints as accessible entry points into Lichtenstein's oeuvre while maintaining substantial investment quality.
This piece offers discerning collectors an opportunity to acquire a museum-quality example of American Pop Art's most recognizable visual language. The combination of Lichtenstein's technical innovation, cultural significance, and enduring aesthetic appeal ensures continued demand from both private collectors and institutions.
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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.
Interested in adding Roy Lichtenstein to your collection? Contact Guy Hepner Gallery at 177 Tenth Avenue, New York to discuss current inventory and acquisition strategy.