Fine Art
Sat, Mar 21, 2015 09:30AM EDT - Sun, Mar 22, 2015 09:30AM EDT
Lot 185
Roy Lichtenstein watercolor
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
Sold for
$37,500
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Roy Lichtenstein (American 1923-1997)- ''General Custer'' -watercolor and colored pencil or crayon on paper, 1951, signed Lichtenstein upper right, 25 3/4 x 20 1/4'' Literature: E. Busche, Roy Lichtenstein: Das Fruhwerk, 1942-1960', Berlin, 1988 p.122 No. 222 Provenance: Descended in family to present Prof. & Mrs. Roy H. Pearce Acquired directly from the artist This work will be included in the catalog raisonne being prepared by the Roy Lichtenstein foundation.
Condition
several spots of minor foxing, detected in white / light color areas at upper center and center left; a tear at lower center along bottom edge, approx. 7/8”l., goes diagonally toward upper left; verso slightly mat and age toned, with old tape glue stain on corners and edges; also a few other spots of other minor staining including glue and paint (watercolor) verso.
