01-25-201901-25-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3203BBoston
January 25, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Crak!

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$15,990$13,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3203BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 25, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997)

Crak!, 1964, total edition size uncertain (Corlett, II.2). Signed "rf Lichtenstein" in pencil l.r., identified and with "LEO CASTELLI GALLERY. LITHOGRAPHED BY TOTAL COLOR, NEW YORK" within the matrix. Offset color lithograph on paper, sheet size 19 3/8 x 27 3/4 in. (49.1 x 70.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Pale staining and toning, gentle fading, pinholes to three corners, floated within the frame, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: A private Maine collection.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

The sheet is evenly toned over all except at the very edges (perhaps implying it was previously matted). The staining looks to be water or similar staining and effects the upper corners (primarily to the margins) and the lower edge (into the bottom of the image by up to 1 1/2 inches). There are areas of rippling and cockling to the sheet. The pinholes are at the outer edge of the margin. The work has not been removed from its frame due to the construction of the frame, but the sheet ripples and curls enough to indicate that it is not laid down.


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TOTAL COLOR