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Roy Lichtenstein Haystack IV (C. 68) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Haystack IV (C. 68), 1969
Lithograph and screen print
20 3/4 x 30 3/4 in52.5 x 78.1 cm
About this work
Roy Lichtenstein’s Haystack IV stands as one of the most striking entries in his celebrated Haystack series, where he reimagined Monet’s iconic motif through the lens of Pop Art. Rather than capturing the delicate atmosphere of shifting light as Monet had done, Lichtenstein translates the subject into an image composed entirely of Ben-Day dots and hard-edged color fields. Here, red and blue dots dominate the composition, with the haystacks themselves only faintly discernible beneath the mechanical patterning. The pastoral subject, once central to Impressionism’s concern with fleeting perception, becomes a coded abstraction, almost dissolving into pure surface and optical vibration. The alternating dots suggest not nature’s variability, but the regularity of industrial reproduction, echoing the processes of mass media and commercial printing. What Lichtenstein achieves in this work is a deliberate inversion of Monet’s project. Whereas Monet’s haystacks were an exploration of subjective experience, light, and temporality, Lichtenstein presents us with an image that resists intimacy and denies atmospheric depth. Instead, it is a commentary on seeing itself in the age of mechanical reproduction: how images are constructed, how they lose their “aura,” and how perception is conditioned by graphic systems. The use of bold primary colors (red and blue) further enhances the artificiality of the image, underscoring Lichtenstein’s fascination with the collision of high art and popular culture. By filtering an Impressionist masterwork through his Pop idiom, he not only pays homage to art history but also interrogates it, asking viewers to reconsider what it means to reproduce and reinterpret a canonical subject. In Haystack IV, the familiar subject is still present, but it hovers on the edge of recognition, forcing the viewer to search through the fields of dots for coherence. This tension between visibility and obscurity is central to Lichtenstein’s reinterpretation of Monet—where the act of looking becomes the subject itself. For more information or to buy Haystack IV (C. 68) by Roy Lichtenstein, contact our galleries using the form below.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 1969
- Medium
- Lithograph and screen print
- Edition
- Edition of 100 plus 10 AP
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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