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Roy Lichtenstein
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Screen with Brushstrokes
- incised with the artist's signature and number AP 2/3 on a plaque accompanying the work
- acrylic and gold leaf on lacquered wood relief, in 5 joined parts
- Each: 94 1/2 by 27 by 2 1/2 in. 240 by 69 by 6.3 cm.
- Overall: 94 1/2 by 135 by 2 1/2 in. 240 by 342.9 by 6.3 cm.
- Executed in 1986, this work is artist's proof number 2 from an initially proposed edition of 12, plus 3 artist's proofs. The artist closed the edition at 6 works, plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Lana Jokel, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery, Giant Lacquer Screens by Roy Lichtenstein and Ed Ruscha, March 1986 (another example exhibited)
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery, Homestyle, April - May 2005 (another example exhibited)
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery, Homestyle, April - May 2005 (another example exhibited)
Literature
N. M. Dawes, Ed., "Screen Gems," Connoisseur, June 1986, p. 40, illustrated
Patricia Shea, Ed., Picasso to Pop: The Richard Weisman Collection, p. 5, illustrated
Patricia Shea, Ed., Picasso to Pop: The Richard Weisman Collection, p. 5, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The panels are joined by hinges along the vertical edges of the panels. The lacquer shows minor signs of aging consistent with the artist's choice of medium. Under close inspection, there is evidence of a few scattered areas of stable pigment craquelure and a few, scattered, fine surface scratches. There are some scattered, pinpoint surface accretions noted and some light dust accumulation on the surface. Under close inspection there is evidence of a few minor pinpoint losses to the gold leaf. There is a small loss to the pigment on the reverse of the first panel at the bottom corner. Under close inspection, there is evidence of fine circular craquelure in the center of the third panel.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.