09-19-201409-20-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2749BBoston
September 19, 2014 12:00 PMCalender
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Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Still Life with Windmill

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$19,680$16,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2749BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 19, 2014 12:00PM

Description:

Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997)

Still Life with Windmill, from the SIX STILL LIFES Series, 1974, edition of 100, published by Multiples, Inc. and Castelli Graphics, New York, printed by Styria Studio, New York (Corlett, 132). Numbered, signed, and dated "96/100 Rf Lichtenstein '74" in pencil l.r., printer's dry stamp l.r., stamped by the publishers on the reverse. Lithograph with screenprinting and debossing on wove paper, image size 29 1/2 x 38 1/4 in. (74.8 x 97.0 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Surface rubs with several breaks to ink surface, pale staining to upper edge of margin.
Estimate $15,000-20,000

The sheet measures 36 x 44 3/4 in. The rubs are visible almost exclusively in the blacks. There are fine networks of breaks to the ink in the shadow under the door and in the area where the windmill and pitcher overlap.


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Keywords

Roy Lichtenstein, Styria Studio, Multiples Inc., pitcher