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Roy Lichtenstein Haystack V (C. 69) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Haystack V (C. 69), 1969
Lithograph and screen print
20 5/8 x 30 3/4 in 52.4 x 78.1 cm
About this work
Roy Lichtenstein’s Haystack V (C.69) continues his radical Pop reinterpretation of Monet’s celebrated Haystack series, pushing the subject further into the language of mass media. By using red and blue Ben-Day dots set against a stark white background, Lichtenstein transforms Monet’s impressionistic play of light into a bold graphic abstraction, where the bucolic subject barely surfaces through the grid of mechanical repetition.The haystacks, once rich with the atmospheric nuance of shifting daylight, now seem almost buried beneath industrial patterning. Lichtenstein is not concerned with Monet’s interest in time or the ephemeral effects of weather, but with the process of seeing in the age of reproduction. The haystack becomes less a natural form than an image coded through print technology, where recognition is mediated by systems of dots and color fields.In this work, the palette of red and blue carries symbolic as well as visual weight. The bold clash of primary tones underscores the artificiality of the image, stripping the landscape of its natural qualities. The result is a confrontation between tradition and modernity: Monet’s subjective brushstroke collides with Lichtenstein’s cool detachment and mechanical execution.Haystack V exemplifies Lichtenstein’s broader project of interrogating the ways in which high art and popular culture intersect. By appropriating an Impressionist icon and filtering it through the visual codes of advertising and comic book printing, he both honors Monet’s achievement and dismantles its aura, recontextualizing it for a 20th-century audience.The piece becomes a meta-commentary on perception itself. Just as Monet invited viewers to see differently through fleeting impressions of light, Lichtenstein asks us to reconsider how we interpret images in an era dominated by mechanical reproduction and graphic simplification.For more information or to buy Haystack V (C. 69) 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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