$60 M. Lichtenstein Comes to Christie’s, Joining His Priciest Works
A 1960s canvas by Pop master Roy Lichtenstein, coming from the collection of a legendary New York collector-dealer who famously patronized the Pop artists, could become one of the artist’s top works to sell at auction. Anxious Girl (1964) bears an estimate of between $40 million and $60 million. If it achieves its high estimate, it will be his second-priciest work at any public sale. The painting, which will lead the house’s marquee 20th-century art evening sale on May 18, comes from the holdings of Holly Solomon and her husband Horace. Related Articles The news comes amid other announcements of high-value lots coming to the block courtesy of Christie’s and Sotheby’s (including the $53 million Wingate collection at Sotheby’s and a $35 million Renoir at Christie’s) as they aim to drum up excitement for their big May sales. In December, both houses posted improved 2025 results, suggesting stabilization in an unsteady auction market. Christie’s closed 2025 with $6.2 billion in global sales, up nearly seven percent from the previous year’s $5.8 billion, while Sotheby’s boasted …



