Roy Lichtenstein, Brushstrokes (C. 45) screenprint in colours, 1967
Lichtenstein sale for Kettle’s Yard / Charitable gift / Wednesday 13th March
We are thrilled that one of our generous Kettle’s Yard supporters has donated a Roy Lichtenstein screen print which was auctioned for the benefit of Kettle’s Yard on 20 March 2013. We were delighted that the price realized was well above the estimated price, closing at £10,000.
Brushstrokes (C. 45) screenprint in colours, 1967, was part of the Old Master, Modern & Contemporary Prints sale at Christie’s on 20 March 2013 at their King Street location in London.
Lichtenstein is renowned for his works based on comic strips and advertising imagery, coloured with his signature hand-painted Benday dots. In the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure of the new art movement, alongside Andy Warhol. Inspired by advertisements and comic strips, Lichtenstein’s bright, graphic images parodied popular culture.
The timing for the sale could not be better as there is currently a Lichtenstein retrospective at the Tate Modern from 21 February – 27 May 2013.
Donations like this are a lovely way to raise money for the Kettle’s Yard house, our exhibition programme and the conservation work that we need to do to keep the house and collection in the best possible condition.
If you would like to support Kettle’s Yard please do get in touch with Kathryn or Marisa in our Development Team. / 01223748100.
You can see the catalogue online on the Christie’s website .
