Water Lilies – Pink Flower
Water Lilies – Pink Flower
Signed Print
Roy Lichtenstein
£60,000-£100,000Value
Indicator
$110,000-$190,000 Value Indicator
$100,000-$170,000 Value Indicator
¥540,000-¥910,000 Value Indicator
€70,000-€120,000 Value Indicator
$600,000-$990,000 Value Indicator
¥11,180,000-¥18,630,000 Value Indicator
$80,000-$130,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Format: Signed Print
Year: 1992
Size: H 106cm x W 77cm
Edition size: 20
Signed: Yes
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Roy Lichtenstein's Water Lilies – Pink Flower, a screen print from 1992, is a unique piece of art, estimated to be worth between £60,000 to £100,000. This captivating artwork has made its mark in both the United States and the United Kingdom, with a total of 4 sales since its first appearance at auction on 14th November 2007. Despite no recent sales in the last five years, this artwork continues to be a coveted piece for art collectors worldwide. The artwork is signed by the artist himself, adding an extra layer of authenticity and value. The edition size of this artwork is strictly limited to 20, making it a rare and valuable addition to any art collection.
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2015 | Wright - United States | Water Lilies – Pink Flower - Signed Print | |||
| November 2011 | Sotheby's New York - United States | Water Lilies – Pink Flower - Signed Print | |||
| April 2008 | Christie's London - United Kingdom | Water Lilies – Pink Flower - Signed Print | |||
| November 2007 | Christie's New York - United States | Water Lilies – Pink Flower - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Like his Pop contemporaries, Roy Lichtenstein disrupted artistic traditions of the past, particularly those of the Abstract Expressionists who preceded him. He drew inspiration from 1960s consumer advertising and mass media. Lichtenstein’s Water Lilies is an important example of the ways in which he applied his aesthetic to a breadth of subjects and genres. In this series, Lichtenstein reinterprets impressionist Claude Monet’s “Nymphéas” using his unique syntax of stylistic motifs.
In Water Lilies – Pink Flower, Lichtenstein’s use of swirled reflective panels, layered forms, vertical panels of Ben Day dots, and diagonal lines combine to create the composition. The visuals suggest movement, light and shadow. Water Lilies - Pink Flower demonstrates Lichtenstein’s innovative approach to printing processes and materials. When creating his Water Lilies, the artist was also inspired by the dashboards of 1920s and 1930s cars.
While restricting himself to a language of formal elements, Lichtenstein innovatively experimented with enamel, Plexiglas, Mylar, and Rowlux. In a labour-intensive process, a drill press was suspended upside down from the ceiling and fitted with a round slug of shoe rubber. Each swirl was then created individually using a new rubber slug, in order to ensure all swirls were rendered with the same crisp precision and uniformity.
