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Roy Lichtenstein Two Nudes (C. 284) For Sale
Roy Lichtenstein
Two Nudes (C. 284), 1994
Relief print on Rives BFK mold-made paper
48 1/8 x 41 1/4 in 122.1 x 104.6 cm
About this work
Roy Lichtenstein’s Two Nudes (1994) is among the final works produced by the artist, a culmination of themes that had occupied him throughout his career: romance, desire, intimacy, and the relationship between art history and mass media imagery. Executed in his instantly recognizable Pop idiom, the print presents two reclining female figures rendered in his characteristic Ben-Day dots, thick black outlines, and flattened fields of bold color. The subject of the nude had long been central to Western art history, from the idealized forms of the Renaissance to the fractured bodies of Cubism. Lichtenstein, however, reframed the tradition by filtering it through the visual language of comic books and advertising, stripping the female body of naturalism and instead turning it into an icon of mediated desire. In Two Nudes, one figure sits upright, gazing downward, while the other lies prone across the bed, her blonde hair spilling across the pillow. The intimacy of the scene is heightened by its domestic setting, yet its stylization distances the viewer, transforming private sensuality into a bold, graphic spectacle. The palette is deliberately restrained yet powerful: the figures’ flesh is described by Lichtenstein’s signature red dots against white paper, their outlines thick and unyielding. The background—curtains, vase, plant, and bed—anchors the composition while simultaneously reinforcing the artificiality of the scene, its flatness underscoring its status as an image rather than lived reality. Two Nudes reflects Lichtenstein’s late-career engagement with art historical genres. Much like his Nudes series of the early 1990s, the work is both homage and critique, acknowledging the weight of artistic tradition while reframing it through Pop Art’s cool detachment. The print also speaks to broader cultural shifts: by the 1990s, the mediated female form had become ubiquitous across mass media, advertising, and fashion, and Lichtenstein’s work underscores how desire itself had been commodified. As one of his last major explorations of the human figure, Two Nudes demonstrates Lichtenstein’s continued ability to blend eroticism, irony, and formal innovation. It stands as both a celebration of the visual power of Pop and a sophisticated commentary on the persistence of age-old themes within the contemporary image world. For more information or to buy Two Nudes (1994) by Roy Lichtenstein, contact our galleries using the form below.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 1994
- Medium
- Relief print on Rives BFK mold-made paper
- Edition
- Edition of 40 plus 12 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+
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.