ROY LICHTENSTEIN (American 1923-1997). Untitled Head I, 1970. Brass. 25-1/2 x 11 x 6 inches (64.8 x 27.9 x 15.2 cm). Ed ...

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ROY LICHTENSTEIN (American 1923-1997)
Untitled Head I, 1970
Brass
25-1/2 x 11 x 6 inches (64.8 x 27.9 x 15.2 cm)
Ed 2/75
Gemini G.E.L., pub.
Signed, numbered, and dated R... Lichtenstein / 2/75 '70 and stamped with Gemini chop on a copper plate attached to bottom of base

Provenance:
Leo Castelli (New York);
Acquired in 1975 by Jeffrey Weiss, Dallas, Texas

The brass head was machine profiled, hand broached and polished. The milled steel base is brass plated. The artist created an original cardboard maquette and collaborated directly with Gemini, Los Angeles, in the making of the metal prototype for the edition. The fabrication of multiples was under the direct supervision of Kenneth Tyler and Jess Sanders assisted by Herbert Tomkins, Pete Hoeter and Obed Silverwood.

More information about ROY LICHTENSTEIN. See also: Lichtenstein, Roy, Lichtenstein, Roy Fox, Roy Lichtenstein Artist.

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