Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997)
What is Roy Lichtenstein’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6,046 auction results for Roy Lichtenstein at 173 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,355 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,164–$127,800, n=890). The auction record is $61,653,289 for Anxious Girl (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anxious Girl, 1964 | Graphite on canvas | $61,653,289 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 2 | Woman with Flowered Hat, 1963 | Painting | $56,123,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 3 | I Can See the Whole Room!...and There's Nobody in it!, 1961 | Oil paint | $43,202,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | Ohhh...Alright..., 1964 | Oil paint | $42,642,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Seductive Girl, 1996 | Oil paint | $31,525,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Kiss III, 1962 | Painting | $31,135,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Red and White Brushstrokes, 1965 | Oil paint | $28,247,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 8 | Nude with Red Shirt, 1995 | Oil paint | $28,082,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 9 | White Brushstroke I, 1965 | Oil and Magna on canvas | $25,417,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Nude with Yellow Flower, 1994 | Oil paint | $23,643,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 243 | $1,514,000 |
| Sculpture | 147 | $152,400 |
| Works on paper | 308 | $137,500 |
| Other | 525 | $17,500 |
| Prints | 3,479 | $12,800 |
| Photographs | 19 | $6,806 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 720 | $87,850 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 2,790 | $14,359 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 883 | $8,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6,046 results from 173 houses · How we compute these figures
Roy Lichtenstein is an American artist with 7,206 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,720. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Roy Lichtenstein is recorded as sold in 2026 for $30,652; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
44 Roy Lichtenstein works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Roy Lichtenstein free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Roy Lichtenstein record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Roy Lichtenstein on OpeningBid →What is a Roy Lichtenstein work worth?
Across 5,916 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roy Lichtenstein work is $13,720.
The median Roy Lichtenstein print sells for $10,608 across 4,460 lots.
The median Roy Lichtenstein work on paper sells for $130,850 across 269 lots.
The median Roy Lichtenstein painting sells for $1,552,960 across 226 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Roy Lichtenstein prints typically sell for $2,682–$22,692 (the middle half of 2,916 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Roy Lichtenstein prints typically sell for $2,556–$12,998 (the middle half of 730 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5,014 | $10,608†‡ | $4.4M | 89% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 230 | $1.6M†‡ | $61.7M | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 289 | $130,850†‡ | $7.1M | 93.1% | 2026-10-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 150 | $412,784‡ | $10.3M | 94% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 24 | $5,938†‡ | $241,300 | 79.2% | 2026-03-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 848 | $358,675†‡ | $61.7M | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roy Lichtenstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5,014 lots) median $10,608 with 89% sell-through. Paintings (230 lots) median $1,552,960, record $61,653,289. A typical Roy Lichtenstein painting sells for around 146× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 848 lots) the median is $358,675.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 730 | $2,556–$12,998†‡ | $6,250†‡ | $342,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 2,916 | $2,682–$22,692†‡ | $10,392†‡ | $2.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 547 | $25,000–$96,895†‡ | $50,400†‡ | $4.4M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $35,300–$566,219‡ | $85,114‡ | $3.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 90 | $77,012–$2.3M† | $630,750† | $61.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 116 | $1.1M–$6.7M‡ | $3.1M‡ | $56.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $44,625–$345,746 | $106,250 | $7.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 113 | $11,875–$353,934‡ | $126,000‡ | $4.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $95,400–$831,991 | $381,000 | $4.6M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,938–$103,697‡ | $37,500‡ | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $63,625–$789,000‡ | $333,821‡ | $10.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $412,784–$2M | $679,500 | $4.2M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $5,339–$18,374†‡ | $8,086†‡ | $241,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $61.7M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $56.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $10.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $6.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2.3M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roy Lichtenstein worth?
Across 5,916 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roy Lichtenstein work is $13,720. The median Roy Lichtenstein print sells for $10,608 across 4,460 lots. The median Roy Lichtenstein work on paper sells for $130,850 across 269 lots. The median Roy Lichtenstein painting sells for $1,552,960 across 226 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Roy Lichtenstein prints typically sell for $2,682–$22,692 (the middle half of 2,916 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Roy Lichtenstein prints typically sell for $2,556–$12,998 (the middle half of 730 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Roy Lichtenstein print?
Based on 4,460 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roy Lichtenstein print is $10,608. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Roy Lichtenstein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roy Lichtenstein print is $4,421,000.
What is the average price of a Roy Lichtenstein work on paper?
Based on 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roy Lichtenstein work on paper is $130,850. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Roy Lichtenstein's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roy Lichtenstein work on paper is $7,068,000.
What is the average price of a Roy Lichtenstein painting?
Based on 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roy Lichtenstein painting is $1,552,960. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Roy Lichtenstein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roy Lichtenstein painting is $61,653,289.
What is the average price of a medium Roy Lichtenstein print?
Based on 2,916 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roy Lichtenstein print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Roy Lichtenstein print?
Based on 730 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roy Lichtenstein print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Roy Lichtenstein's auction record?
Roy Lichtenstein's auction record is $61,653,289, set in 2026.
See the full Roy Lichtenstein record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Roy Lichtenstein on OpeningBid →