Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997). "Paper Plate [exhibition variation]". Original color screenprint, in yellow, red, and blue, on white paper plate. 1969/1977. Signed in pencil, lower center, recto. Dated and copyrighted with artist's name "Roy Lichtenstein" printed on verso. Distribution text verso. The original 1969 edition was c5,000, of which very few were used for the 1977 exhibition. Fine impression. Very good condition. Literature/catalogue raisonne: Corlett III.45. According to 'Gordon's Art Reference' the auction record for another impression (signed) of this plate is $2,360 at Ivey-Selkirk, St. Louis, 11/12/2011, lot #393. Our impression is rare as it is stamped verso "Distributed in conjunction with the exhibition 'Roy Lichtenstein: Ceramic Sculpture' February 21 - March 20, 1977, California State University, Long Beach." Corlett notes that "Many of these plates have been autographed by the artist" (Mary Lee Corlett, "The Prints of Roy Lichtenstein: A Catalogue Raisonne, 1948-1993," pg. 286). In the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The plates were commercially printed and wrapped in clear cellophane for sale at Bert Stern's "On 1st" store. Correspondence found in the artist's records indicates that the plates may have been fabricated at Artmongers Manufactory, New York. "Paper Plate" is related to other designs the artist produced for dishware, such as the limited edition place settings produced by Jackson China Co. for Durable Dish Company in 1966, and the tea service designed for Rosenthal China in 1984. Image copyright © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein. Image size: (Diameter): 10 1/4 in. (260 mm). [23415] |1600| {R100} (TL13) uzzz~uozz