Year 1973 Medium Screenprint on Arches 88 paper Dimensions Metric 76.2 x 56 cm Series Still Lifes Inscriptions: Inscribed A.P (Artist Proof), lower left. Signed [rf Lichtenstein] and dated ["73] in pencil, lower right. Blind stamp, lower right: [Gemini G.E.L. chop]. Stamped on verso, lower left: [(c) Roy Lichtenstein 1973] Signed: rf Lichtenstein
76 x 56 cm
Hello, this item is presented as Roy Lichtenstein’s “Still Life with Picasso” from 1973, a composition associated with the artist’s celebrated Still Life series produced in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. The imagery, dimensions, copyright notation, embossed Gemini chop, and overall visual composition correspond to known examples of this edition. However, several details visible in the photographs raise substantial concerns regarding authenticity and production quality. The signature appears hesitant and inconsistent with the fluid pencil signatures typically seen on authenticated Lichtenstein prints from this period, and the “A.P.” notation is unusually executed. The paper edges, surface texture, and embossing also do not fully align with the standard finish and precision expected from original Gemini G.E.L. impressions printed on Arches paper. Additionally, the verso markings and embossed details appear softer and less refined than those documented on authenticated impressions. Based on the photographs provided, this example should be approached cautiously and cannot be confidently authenticated as an original Roy Lichtenstein screenprint without direct physical examination and verification through provenance, paper analysis, and comparison against the documented edition catalogue.
If this were a fully authenticated 1973 artist proof impression from the Gemini G.E.L. edition, the market value would be extremely significant, often reaching well into six figures depending on condition and provenance. However, due to the concerns noted above and the strong possibility that this may be an unauthorized reproduction or later decorative copy after Lichtenstein, the current market value is substantially lower unless further authentication can confirm otherwise. In its present state and based solely on the submitted images, the fair market value would likely fall between $300 and $1,500 USD as a decorative reproduction or uncertain attribution piece.