Electric Cord
| Electric Cord | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Roy Lichtenstein |
| Year | 1961 |
| Movement | Pop art |
Electric Cord is a 1961 pop art painting by Roy Lichtenstein.
In October 2012, the painting was returned to the widow of Leo Castelli after it had gone missing 42 years prior. Castelli had purchased the painting in the 1960s for $750.[1] In 2012, it was estimated to be worth $4 million.[2][3][4]
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References[]
- ^ Pogrebin, Robin (2012-08-01). "Lichtenstein Painting, Missing for 42 Years, Surfaces in Warehouse". ArtsBeat. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Gearty, Robert (October 16, 2012). "From Bogota and back, Roy Lichtenstein's "Electric Cord" painting returned to widow of famed gallery owner Leo Castelli after 42 years". New York Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- ^ Ng, David (October 17, 2012). "Roy Lichtenstein painting 'Electric Cord' returned after 42 years". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- ^ "Lichtenstein painting resurfaces". BBC News. 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
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