Guy Hepner Gallery

Roy Lichtenstein Figures , from Surrealist Series (C. 157) For Sale

Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein - Figures , from Surrealist Series (C. 157), 1978, Lithograph in colors on Arches 88 paper

Figures , from Surrealist Series (C. 157), 1978

Lithograph in colors on Arches 88 paper

31 x 21 in 78.7 x 53.3 cm

Edition

Edition of 38 plus 7 AP

About this work

Roy Lichtenstein's "Figures" from his Surrealist Series exemplifies the artist's distinctive approach to appropriating and reinterpreting avant-garde movements. This vibrant lithograph presents abstracted figural forms rendered in Lichtenstein's signature bold outlines and flat planes of primary color. The work demonstrates his characteristic tension between commercial printing techniques and fine art tradition, transforming surrealist imagery into graphic compositions of striking visual immediacy. Created in 1978, this piece reflects Lichtenstein's mature engagement with modernist legacies, translating gestural abstraction into controlled, deliberate mark-making. The crisp registration and luminous color palette showcase the technical mastery of the lithographic medium, while the composition invites multiple interpretations of the ambiguous figural elements. This museum-quality work represents a pivotal moment in Lichtenstein's career, merging conceptual sophistication with accessible visual language. An exceptional addition to serious collections focusing on twentieth-century printmaking and Pop Art innovation. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

Price on Application

Auction History

Roy Lichtenstein - Figures, from Surrealist Series

Figures, from Surrealist Series · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2022-03 · $23,940

Roy Lichtenstein - Figures, from Surrealist Series

Figures, from Surrealist Series · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2025-10 · $13,970

Roy Lichtenstein - Figures, from Surrealist Series

Figures, from Surrealist Series · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2017-03 · $11,875

Roy Lichtenstein - Figures, from Surrealist Series (C. 157)

Figures, from Surrealist Series (C. 157) · Roy Lichtenstein · Christie's · 2007-10 · $6,250

More from this series

More series by Roy Lichtenstein

Figures , from Surrealist Series (C. 157)

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+

Sell Roy Lichtenstein Prints — Free Valuation

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.

View all works →