American artist Roy Lichtenstein was born in New York City on October 27, 1923, and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side. In the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure of the new Pop Art movement. Inspired by advertisements and comic strips, Lichtenstein's bright, graphic works parodied American popular culture and the art world itself. He died in New York City on September 29, 1997.By the late 1960s, Lichtenstein had stopped using comic book sources. In the 1970s his focus turned to creating paintings that referred to the art of early 20th century masters like Picasso, Henri Matisse, Fernand Léger and Salvador Dalí. Lichtenstein was committed to his art until the end of his life, often spending at least 10 hours a day in his studio. His work was acquired by major museum collections around the world, and he received numerous honorary degrees and awards, including the National Medal of Arts in 1995.
Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997)
Title: I...I'm sorry
Medium: color offset lithograph
Size: 56 x 46 cm. (22 x 18.1 in.)
Hand signed by the artist. note: this piece was sold at auction Title I... I'm sorry
Hammer price $ 7,895 (€ 5,000)
Low estimate $ 7,895 (€ 5,000)
High estimate $ 11,053 (€ 7,000)
Category Print-Multiple
Medium Offset lithograph in colors
Size 22 in x 18 1/8 in
Distinguishing marks Signed
Lot number 394
Illustrations P. 90 of the catalogue
Auction title ART ABSTRAIT & CONTEMPORAIN
Auction date 30 Mar 2008
Auction house Piasa (S.V.V.)
Piasa S.A
5 rue Drouot
75009 Paris
France
Location DROUOT-RICHELIEU
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris
France

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