Item Description
Pop Art didn’t just hang on gallery walls; it jumped off them and onto the most humble of canvases. This exceptional archival piece—a collage of six original screen-printed paper plates designed by the one and only Roy Lichtenstein—is a vibrant testament to that ethos. Commissioned and published by the legendary photographer and publisher Bert Stern in New York, this work captures Lichtenstein at his iconic best. Here, his signature Ben-Day dots, bold black outlines, and comic book energy are transferred onto waxed paper plates, creating a stunning paradox of fine art and everyday object. Each of the six plates (25 cm in diameter) is a miniature masterpiece, featuring the artist’s most enduring motifs: the stoic tragedies, the dramatic brushstrokes, and the geometric abstractions that defined a generation. Housed together in a museum-quality presentation, they transcend their material to become a singular, powerful statement. The Presentation: This is not merely framed; it is preserved. The collage is expertly mounted on a pristine white backboard and protected by a museum-grade, anti-glare plexiglass box cover. This ensures the vibrant colors and intricate dot patterns are visible from every angle without distraction, safe from the elements, and ready to be appreciated for decades to come. While unsigned and from an unknown edition—adding to the mystique of its origin—the plates are in excellent condition, a remarkable feat for a work on paper from this era. With a substantial frame size of 102 x 70 cm, this piece commands attention. It is a perfect convergence of high art, mid-century modern culture, and impeccable presentation. A rare opportunity to acquire a tangible piece of the Pop Art revolution.
