Lot 15
Roy Lichtenstein
(American, 1923–1997)
Salute to Airmail, 1968
Sale 971 - Prints & Multiples
Dec 15, 2021 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$5,000 - $7,000

Sold for $6,875

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Roy Lichtenstein
(American, 1923–1997)
Salute to Airmail, 1968
chromium plated copper mounted to plexiglass base
edition 2/50
Height: 4 1/2 inches.
Condition Report
Base: 1 1/2 inch. 
Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust, with accumulated grime in deeper crevices of sculpture; fingerprints throughout surface; two indentations on diagonals of verso, as well as one small indentation accompanied by loss to the finish in the upper center; base exhibits two cracks along outer recto face; 1/2 x 1" loss to upward facing base verso. Please request additional images.

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