Still Life With Lemon And Glass
Still Life With Lemon And Glass
Signed Print
Roy Lichtenstein
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Medium: Planographic print
Edition size: 100
Year: 1974
Size: H 103cm x W 81cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | Capitolium Art | Italy | |||
| October 2023 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| June 2021 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2020 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| October 2019 | Freeman's | United States | |||
| October 2019 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| June 2019 | Ketterer Kunst Hamburg | Germany |
Meaning & Analysis
Roy Lichtenstein’s Six Still Lifes of 1974 manifest a colourful excursion into the diverse history of the still life genre. Each composition in this bright six-part sequence is predicated on the aesthetic legacies of 20th century modern masters. The distinctly figurative Six Still Lifes later inspired Lichtenstein’s abstracted Seven Apple Woodcuts of 1983.
Historically, still lifes would provide the public with allegorical depictions of earthly pleasures and the inevitability of demise. Although this artistic tradition has been practiced since ancient times, its particular mode of representation has never ranked highest in the hierarchy of art. Lichtenstein’s Still Life With Lemon and Glass embraces the decorative qualities of still lifes. The work showcases modernised versions of classical motifs symbolising man-made materiality versus nature’s luxuries.
Still Life With Lemon and Glass is a closely cropped minimalist composition depicting fruit and kitchenware. Set on a black and white striped backdrop, the print centers a glass filled over halfway in the foreground of a striking yellow illustration of a lemon. Still Life With Lemon and Glass expands and updates the meaning behind its chosen traditional still life objects. Rendered according to a pronounced commercial aesthetic, this particular work also presents a masterful play on perception and reflection.
Roy Lichtenstein, born in New York, 1923, is a seminal figure in the Pop Art movement, renowned for his comic book and advertisement-inspired artworks. His transformative journey from classical painter to Pop Art pioneer began with his iconic piece, Look Mickey, marking the fusion of painting with pop culture. Lichtenstein’s works, including Whaam!, Drowning Girl, and Crying Girl, blend parody and satire, challenging the boundaries between popular culture and ‘high art’. With over 5,000 pieces to his name, Lichtenstein’s enduring influence resonates in contemporary art, his works celebrated in prestigious institutions worldwide.
