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Roy Lichtenstein Blonde , from the Surrealist Series (C. 153) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Blonde , from the Surrealist Series (C. 153), 1978
Lithograph in colors on Arches 88 paper
29 x 27 in 73.7 x 68.6 cm
Edition
Edition of 38 plus 7 AP
About this work
This work by Roy Lichtenstein exemplifies his mastery of the formal language he developed in the early 1960s — the Ben-Day dot technique borrowed from commercial printing, the bold black outlines, the primary and secondary colour palette, the appropriation of mass-cultural imagery elevated into fine art. Lichtenstein's practice is both formally rigorous and culturally acute, each work a precisely calibrated engagement with the imagery and assumptions of its source material. Lichtenstein is one of the canonical figures of American Pop Art, and his market reflects both his historical importance and the genuine formal pleasure his works afford. Prints, works on paper, and paintings are all actively traded, with strong results across all categories at major international auction houses.
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About the The Surrealist Series Series
Roy Lichtenstein Surrealist Series Prints For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein Surrealist Series prints for sale at Guy Hepner Gallery, New York. The Surrealist Series (1978) is a distinctive body of work in Lichtenstein's print catalogue — a suite of prints exploring Surrealist imagery and compositional strategies through his Pop graphic vocabulary, marking one of his sustained engagements with a twentieth-century avant-garde movement outside the American tradition.
The Series
The Surrealist Series draws on the imagery and compositional conventions of European Surrealism — the biomorphic forms, dreamlike spatial dislocation, and juxtaposition of incongruous elements associated with Dalí, Miró, Magritte, and de Chirico. Lichtenstein subjects this imagery to his standard Pop graphic treatment: flat colour fields, Ben-Day dot patterns, bold black outlines, and the rigorous formal control that characterises all of his print work.
The works explore Surrealist visual tropes — the beach scene (At the Beach), the blonde figure (Blonde from the Surrealist Series), the abstracted figures (Figures from Surrealist Series), the night scene (A Bright Night) — rendered in his graphic language that strips Surrealism of its psychological anxiety and converts its dream logic into Pop clarity. As with his Expressionist Woodcut series, the effect is both homage and critique: the Surrealist tradition is recognised, translated, and systematically deflated.
The series was produced in 1978, at a moment when Lichtenstein was actively working through his engagement with European art history. It preceded the Entablature series (architectural ornament), the American Indian Theme series (Indigenous American design), and his later Reflections and Interiors works — all bodies of work that demonstrate his consistent interest in applying his Pop system to visual traditions other than the American consumer culture from which it emerged.
The Surrealist Series encompasses only four prints, making complete suite acquisitions meaningful and individual works relatively scarce on the secondary market.
The series represents Lichtenstein's most direct engagement with European Surrealism, making it distinctive within his catalogue and significant for collectors interested in the broader history of his practice.
Standard Lichtenstein screenprint condition considerations apply: UV exposure, flat colour field stability, dot integrity. Request a full condition report.
Hand-signed examples command premiums over unsigned impressions from the same edition.
Corlett catalogue raisonné reference and publisher documentation are essential.
Authentication
Surrealist Series 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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