Pistol
Mixed Media

Name: Pistol
Brand: Roy Lichtenstein
Rating: 5 (233 reviews)

Roy Lichtenstein

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Medium: Mixed Media

Edition size: 20

Year: 1964

Size: H 210cm x W 110cm

Signed: No

Format: Mixed Media

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The value of Roy Lichtenstein's Pistol, created in 1964, is estimated to be worth between £90,000 to £140,000. This mixed media artwork has an auction history of four sales since its entry to the market on 10th September 2008. The hammer price ranges from £16,000 to £64,000, and there is a positive average annual growth rate of 8%. This work is rare, with an auction history of four sales and an edition size of 20.

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Auction Results

Auction Date	Auction House	Location
June 2013	Sotheby's New York	United States
March 2011	Christie's New York	United States
May 2010	Christie's New York	United States
September 2008	Sotheby's New York	United States

Meaning & Analysis

Roy Lichtenstein’s iconic Pistol of 1964 presents a cartoon commentary on the lack of gun control in America. The work showcases a figurative illustration of a pistol rendered in the artist’s signature primary colours and bold outlines. This felt banner was executed as part of a limited edition of 20.

The late 1960s were transformative and violent years in American history. The assassination of both Martin Luther King Jr. and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy unleashed a heated debate on weapons possession. Roy Lichtenstein’s Pistol was initially commissioned by TIME.

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.

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